What it means
A32700 reports that the effectivity test of Encoder 2 does not supply the expected value: the DRIVE-CLiQ encoder fault word supplies fault bits that have been set. The message concerns Encoder 2 (Sensor Module Encoder 2); every bit that is set in the alarm value identifies the effectivity test that was unsuccessful.
Why it appears
- The DRIVE-CLiQ encoder fault word supplies fault bits that have been set — the encoder signals unsuccessful effectivity tests through this fault word.
What to check
- Read the alarm value r2124 and interpret it in binary: each bit set to 1 marks the effectivity test with that number as unsuccessful.
- Replace the encoder — the manual describes no other remedy for this alarm.
Reading the message value
- The drive enters the fault cause as a binary value (%1).
- Alarm value r2124, interpret binary:
Bit x = 1: Effectivity test x unsuccessful.
Parameters the manual names
- r2124 — alarm value; read it in binary for this alarm, because every bit x set to 1 identifies effectivity test x as unsuccessful.
Acknowledging and restarting
The drive takes no automatic action for this alarm and no acknowledgement is specified. The only corrective step described is to replace the encoder.
The same on every family
Every manual that describes A32700 gives it the same reaction, acknowledgement and message class.
| Drive family | Reaction | Acknowledge | Message class | Component | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S120, S150 | NONE | NONE | Safety monitoring channel has identified an error (10) | Sensor Module Encoder 2 | SINAMICS S120, S150 List Manual · p. 3114 |
| G130, G150 | NONE | NONE | Safety monitoring channel has identified an error (10) | Sensor Module Encoder 2 | SINAMICS G130, G150 List Manual · p. 1791 |
The drives this code lives on
A32700 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 A32700 mean?
The effectivity test of Encoder 2 does not supply the expected value: the DRIVE-CLiQ encoder fault word contains fault bits that have been set.
How do I find out which effectivity test failed?
Read the alarm value r2124 and interpret it in binary — every bit set to 1 marks the effectivity test with that number as unsuccessful.
How is A32700 fixed and cleared?
The manual gives one remedy: replace the encoder. No acknowledgement is specified for this alarm, and the drive takes no automatic action in response to it.
Which part of the drive reports A32700?
The alarm is reported for Encoder 2, assigned to the Sensor Module Encoder 2.
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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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