What it means
F01672 is raised by the Control Unit (CU) as part of the Safety Integrated (SI) P1 monitoring. It signals that the existing Motor Module software does not support safe motion monitoring, is not compatible with the software on the Control Unit, or that there is a communications error between the Control Unit and the Motor Module. On HLA drive objects the manual formulates the same condition for the Hydraulic Module (HM) instead of the Motor Module. The manuals note: This fault results in a STOP A that cannot be acknowledged.
Why it appears
- The existing Motor Module software does not support the safe motion monitoring function (fault value 1).
- The existing Motor Module software is not compatible with the software on the Control Unit (fault values 4, 5, 7).
- There is a communications error between the Control Unit and the Motor Module (fault values 2, 3, 6, 8).
- The existing Motor Module software does not support the safe encoderless motion monitoring function (fault values 9, 10, 11, 12).
- At least one Motor Module in parallel operation does not support the safe motion monitoring function (fault value 13).
On HLA drive objects the causes are identical with the Hydraulic Module in place of the Motor Module; there the manual lists only the fault values 1 to 8.
What to check
- Check whether there are faults in the safety function alignment between the Control Unit and the Motor Module involved (F01655, F30655) and, if required, carry out diagnostics for the faults involved.
- Fault value 1: use a Motor Module that supports safe motion monitoring.
- Fault values 2, 3, 6, 8: check whether there is a DRIVE-CLiQ communication error between the Control Unit and the Motor Module involved and, if required, carry out a diagnostics routine for the faults identified.
- Fault values 4, 5, 7, 9, 13: upgrade the Motor Module software.
- On HLA drive objects with fault values 4, 5, 7: upgrade the Hydraulic Module software.
Reading the message value
The manuals print the message value as the placeholder %1 and decode it as the fault value, which the drive stores in r0949 — interpret the value as a decimal number:
- 1: the existing Motor Module software does not support the safe motion monitoring function.
- 2, 3, 6, 8: there is a communications error between the Control Unit and the Motor Module.
- 4, 5, 7: the existing Motor Module software is not compatible with the software on the Control Unit.
- 9, 10, 11, 12: the existing Motor Module software does not support the safe encoderless motion monitoring function.
- 13: at least one Motor Module in parallel operation does not support the safe motion monitoring function.
On HLA drive objects the decoding refers to the Hydraulic Module and covers only the values 1 to 8.
Parameters the manual names
- r0949 — fault value: read it (interpret decimal) to determine which incompatibility or communication problem the drive has detected and to choose the matching remedy.
Acknowledging and restarting
Acknowledge the fault immediately; POWER ON (switching the drive's power supply off and on again) is given as an acknowledgment. Because the fault results in a STOP A that cannot be acknowledged, the drive stays stopped until the cause has been remedied and the fault has been cleared.
The same on every family
Every manual that describes F01672 gives it the same reaction, acknowledgement and message class.
| Drive family | Reaction | Acknowledge | Message class | Component | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S120, S150 | OFF2 | IMMEDIATELY (POWER ON) | Error in the parameterization / configuration / commissioning procedure (18) | Power Module | SINAMICS S120, S150 List Manual · p. 2650 |
| G130, G150 | OFF2 | IMMEDIATELY (POWER ON) | Error in the parameterization / configuration / commissioning procedure (18) | Power Module | SINAMICS G130, G150 List Manual · p. 1449 |
| S120, S150 | OFF2 | IMMEDIATELY (POWER ON) | Error in the parameterization / configuration / commissioning procedure (18) | Power Module | SINAMICS S120, S150 List Manual · p. 2650 |
The drives this code lives on
F01672 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 fault F01672 mean on a SINAMICS drive?
The Control Unit reports that the Motor Module software does not support safe motion monitoring, is not compatible with the Control Unit software, or that communication between the Control Unit and the Motor Module has failed. On HLA drive objects the same applies to the Hydraulic Module.
How do I fix fault F01672?
Read the fault value in r0949 (decimal). Check the safety function alignment faults F01655/F30655 first; then, depending on the value, check DRIVE-CLiQ communication between Control Unit and Motor Module (2, 3, 6, 8), use a Motor Module that supports safe motion monitoring (1), or upgrade the Motor Module software (4, 5, 7, 9, 13).
Why can F01672 not simply be acknowledged?
The fault triggers a STOP A that cannot be acknowledged, so the drive remains stopped. Once the cause is remedied, the fault itself is acknowledged immediately or via POWER ON.
What does fault value 13 of F01672 mean?
At least one Motor Module in parallel operation does not support the safe motion monitoring function. The remedy the manual gives is to upgrade the Motor Module software.
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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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