What it means
A07012 is raised by the software motor temperature model of the drive: either model 1, the I2t model, or model 3. The model monitors the motor's thermal condition and signals the alarm as soon as it identifies that its alarm threshold has been exceeded; a hysteresis of 2 K applies at the threshold. The alarm value stored in r2124 tells you which of the two models tripped. The drive keeps running — nothing is switched off and no acknowledgment is needed. Depending on the drive configuration, the same condition can also be signalled without a reaction.
Why it appears
- Motor temperature model 1 (I2t) identified that its alarm threshold (p0605) was exceeded.
- Motor temperature model 3 identified that its alarm threshold (p5398) was exceeded.
- In both cases the drive applies a hysteresis of 2 K at the threshold.
What to check
- Check the motor load and, if required, reduce it.
- Check the motor's ambient temperature.
- Check the activation of the motor temperature model (p0612).
- For motor temperature model 1 (I2t): check the thermal time constant (p0611) and the alarm threshold (p0605).
- For motor temperature model 3: check the motor type, check the alarm threshold (p5398) and check the model parameters.
Reading the message value
- The drive stores the alarm value in r2124; the message value %1 carries this value and is to be interpreted as a decimal number.
- 200: Motor temperature model 1 (I2t): Temperature too high (p0605).
- 300: Motor temperature model 3: Temperature too high (p5398).
Parameters the manual names
- r2124 — alarm value: read it as a decimal number to see whether model 1 (200) or model 3 (300) raised the alarm.
- r0034 — CO: Motor utilization thermal: shows the calculated thermal utilization of the motor while the alarm is active.
- p0605 — Mot_temp_mod 1/2 sensor threshold and temperature value: the alarm threshold of model 1 (I2t) that has to be checked.
- p0611 — I2t motor model thermal time constant: check this value for temperature model 1.
- p0612 — Mot_temp_mod activation: check here whether the motor temperature model is activated.
- p0613 — Mot_temp_mod 1/3 ambient temperature: the ambient temperature the model works with; relevant when you check the motor's ambient temperature.
Acknowledging and restarting
A07012 requires no acknowledgment: the drive removes the alarm by itself. Once the calculated motor temperature of the affected model has fallen back below the threshold by the 2 K hysteresis, the alarm goes away on its own. The drive keeps running the whole time, so nothing has to be restarted at the operator panel or in the commissioning tool.
What differs between the drive families
Straight from the manuals' own fields — A07012 is not described identically everywhere.
| Drive family | Reaction | Acknowledge | Message class | Component | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G130, G150 | NONE | NONE | Motor overload (8) | Motor | SINAMICS G130, G150 List Manual · p. 1534 |
| S120, S150 | NONE | NONE | Motor overload (8) | Motor | SINAMICS S120, S150 List Manual · p. 2778 |
| G120 | NONE | NONE | Motor overload (8) | — | SINAMICS G120 · p. 870 |
| G120XA | — | NONE | — | — | SINAMICS G120XA PN converter · p. 1119 |
| G120C | — | — | — | — | SINAMICS G120C Converters · p. 384 |
| G115D | — | — | — | — | SINAMICS G115D distributed drive · p. 393 |
The drives this code lives on
A07012 is described for G115D, G120, G120C, G120XA, G130, G150, S120, S150. These are the converters of those families in our catalogue — price on request.
Questions technicians ask
What does alarm A07012 mean on a SINAMICS drive?
The drive's motor temperature model 1 (I2t) or model 3 has identified that its alarm threshold was exceeded. The alarm value in r2124 shows which model tripped: 200 for model 1, 300 for model 3.
Do I have to acknowledge A07012?
No. The alarm needs no acknowledgment and clears itself once the calculated temperature falls back below the threshold by the 2 K hysteresis; the drive keeps running in the meantime.
What should I check when A07012 appears?
Check the motor load and reduce it if required, check the motor's ambient temperature and check the model activation p0612. For model 1 (I2t) also check p0611 and p0605; for model 3 check the motor type, the threshold p5398 and the model parameters.
What is the difference between alarm value 200 and 300 in A07012?
200 means motor temperature model 1 (I2t) reports temperature too high, 300 means model 3 reports temperature too high. Read the value from r2124 as a decimal number.
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Source
Written from Siemens' own List Manuals and operating instructions; every number, designation and parameter on this page is checked against them before publication.
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