What it means
F01640 is raised by the “Safety Integrated” (SI) function in the Control Unit when it identifies that a component of the drive has been replaced. While the fault is present, the affected drive can no longer be operated. The fault value in r0949 shows bit by bit which component the drive considers replaced, and in addition the SI diagnostics bits r9776.2 and r9776.3 are set. Depending on how the drive is configured, the same condition can also be signalled as an alarm or without a reaction.
Why it appears
- The “Safety Integrated” function has identified that a component has been replaced — the fault value names the component concerned (see the bit list below).
What to check
- When safety functions are active,
carry out a partial acceptance test
after the component replacement. - Acknowledge the component replacement: set p9702 = 29.
- Save all parameters: set p0977 = 1 or p0971 = 1, or perform “copy RAM to ROM”.
- Acknowledge the fault itself, for example via the binector input p2103.
Reading the message value
The message value carries the fault cause; the drive stores it in r0949, to be interpreted binary. Each bit set to 1 identifies one replaced component:
- Bit 0 = 1: the Control Unit has been identified as replaced.
- Bit 1 = 1: the Motor Module/Hydraulic Module has been identified as replaced.
- Bit 2 = 1: the Power Module has been identified as replaced.
- Bit 3 = 1: Sensor Module channel 1 has been identified as replaced.
- Bit 4 = 1: Sensor Module channel 2 has been identified as replaced.
- Bit 5 = 1: sensor channel 1 has been identified as replaced.
- Bit 6 = 1: sensor channel 2 has been identified as replaced.
Parameters the manual names
- r0949 — fault value: read here as a binary pattern to see which of the components the drive has identified as replaced.
- p9702 — SI acknowledge component replacement: enter the value 29 to acknowledge the identified replacement.
- p0977 — save all parameters: set to 1 to save all parameters after the replacement has been acknowledged.
- p0971 — save drive object parameters: set to 1 as the alternative stated for saving, or use “copy RAM to ROM” instead.
- p2103 — BI: 1st acknowledge faults: the binector input through which the fault can be acknowledged.
- r9776 — SI diagnostics: bits 2 and 3 are set here in addition to the fault.
Acknowledging and restarting
Acknowledge in this order: first the component replacement with p9702 = 29, then save all parameters (p0977 = 1, p0971 = 1 or “copy RAM to ROM”), and finally the fault itself — for example via the binector input p2103. The affected drive can only be operated again once the fault has been cleared this way. When safety functions are active, the partial acceptance test after the component replacement is additionally required.
What differs between the drive families
Straight from the manuals' own fields — F01640 is not described identically everywhere.
| Drive family | Reaction | Acknowledge | Message class | Component | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S120, S150 | NONE | IMMEDIATELY | General drive fault (19) | Control Unit (CU) | SINAMICS S120, S150 List Manual · p. 2629 |
| G130, G150 | NONE | IMMEDIATELY | General drive fault (19) | Control Unit (CU) | SINAMICS G130, G150 List Manual · p. 1433 |
| G120 | — | — | General drive fault (19) | — | SINAMICS G120 · p. 839 |
The drives this code lives on
F01640 is described for G120, G130, G150, S120, S150. These are the converters of those families in our catalogue — price on request.
Questions technicians ask
What does fault F01640 on a SINAMICS drive mean?
The drive's Safety Integrated function has identified that a component — Control Unit, Motor Module/Hydraulic Module, Power Module or a Sensor Module/sensor channel — has been replaced. The affected drive cannot be operated while this fault is present.
How do I clear fault F01640?
Acknowledge the component replacement with p9702 = 29, save all parameters (p0977 = 1 or p0971 = 1, or copy RAM to ROM), and then acknowledge the fault, e.g. via the binector input p2103.
Which component triggered F01640?
Read the fault value in r0949 as binary: bit 0 = Control Unit, bit 1 = Motor Module/Hydraulic Module, bit 2 = Power Module, bits 3 and 4 = Sensor Module channels 1 and 2, bits 5 and 6 = sensor channels 1 and 2.
Is an acceptance test needed after fault F01640?
Yes, when safety functions are active: after a component has been replaced, a partial acceptance test is necessary.
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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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