What it means
A13001 appears when the checksum of the license key is checked and an error is detected during this check — in other words, the license key entered in the drive does not verify. The key concerned is the one entered via p9920. The G130/G150 and S120/S150 manuals describe the condition identically.
Why it appears
- When the checksum of the license key is checked, an error is detected — the license key entered in the drive fails the checksum check.
What to check
- Compare the license key entered in p9920 with the license key on the Certificate of License.
- Re-enter the license key in p9920.
- Activate the license key with p9921.
Parameters the manual names
- p9920 — enter license key: the license key that fails the checksum check is entered here; compare its content with the Certificate of License and re-enter the correct key.
- p9921 — activate license key: activate the license key here after re-entering it in p9920.
Acknowledging and restarting
Correcting the license key is itself the reset: re-enter the key in p9920 and activate it with p9921, and the alarm clears once the checksum check passes. The remedy describes no separate acknowledgement step.
The same on every family
Every manual that describes A13001 gives it the same reaction, acknowledgement and message class.
| Drive family | Reaction | Acknowledge | Message class | Component | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S120, S150 | NONE | NONE | Error in the parameterization / configuration / commissioning procedure (18) | Control Unit (CU) | SINAMICS S120, S150 List Manual · p. 2932 |
| G130, G150 | NONE | NONE | Error in the parameterization / configuration / commissioning procedure (18) | Control Unit (CU) | SINAMICS G130, G150 List Manual · p. 1645 |
The drives this code lives on
A13001 is described for G130, G150, S120, S150. These are the converters of those families in our catalogue — price on request.
Questions technicians ask
What does SINAMICS alarm A13001 mean?
The drive detected an error when checking the checksum of the license key, so the key entered in the drive does not verify.
How do I fix alarm A13001?
Compare the license key entered in p9920 with the key on the Certificate of License, then re-enter the key in p9920 and activate it with p9921.
Is A13001 handled the same way on G130, G150, S120 and S150?
Yes — the manuals for these families give the same cause and the same remedy via p9920 and p9921.
Which parameter contains the license key?
The license key is entered in p9920 and activated with p9921.
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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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