What it means
F07018 is raised when the additional (supplementary) temperature has risen above the fault threshold stored in p4102[1]. The drive records a fault value in r0949, to be interpreted as a decimal number, which distinguishes the two conditions behind this message: a genuine overtemperature (0) or a fault in the temperature sensor circuit (1).
Why it appears
- Fault value 0: the supplementary temperature in r4105 stayed above the fault threshold (p4102[1] or p4102[0]) for longer than the delay time in p4103 — a genuine overtemperature.
- Fault value 1: a problem in the sensor circuit — wire breakage, a sensor that is not connected, or a measured resistance that is too low.
What to check
- Read the fault value in r0949 (interpret decimal) to see whether the drive signalled overtemperature (0) or a sensor circuit problem (1).
- Make sure that the temperature sensor is connected correctly.
- Check the sensor type parameterization in p4100.
- If the fault value is 0, compare the actual supplementary temperature in r4105 with the thresholds in p4102[0] and p4102[1], and check the delay time in p4103.
Reading the message value
The drive writes the fault value into r0949; interpret it as a decimal number:
- 0 — Overtemperature (r4105 > p4102[1] or r4105 > p4102[0] for longer than the time in p4103).
- 1 — Wire breakage or sensor not connected (KTY: R > 1630 Ohm, PT1000: R > 1720 Ohm). Measured resistance too low (KTY: R < 50 Ohm, PT1000: R < 603 Ohm).
Parameters the manual names
- p4100 — sensor type of the supplementary temperature measurement; the remedy for this code is to check that it matches the sensor actually connected.
- p4102 — supplementary temperature fault/alarm threshold; the fault threshold named by this code is p4102[1], and the overtemperature condition also compares r4105 against p4102[0].
- p4103 — supplementary temperature delay time; the temperature must exceed the threshold longer than this before the fault is raised.
- r4105 — CO actual value of the supplementary temperature; compare it with the thresholds in p4102 to confirm whether a genuine overtemperature exists.
- r0949 — fault value; read it as a decimal number to tell overtemperature (0) apart from a sensor circuit fault (1).
Acknowledging and restarting
The fault is acknowledged immediately. Once the sensor is connected correctly and the sensor type in p4100 has been verified, acknowledge the fault and restart the drive.
The same on every family
Every manual that describes F07018 gives it the same reaction, acknowledgement and message class.
| Drive family | Reaction | Acknowledge | Message class | Component | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S120, S150 | OFF1 (ENCODER, NONE, OFF2, OFF3, STOP2) | IMMEDIATELY | External measured value / signal state outside the permissible range (16) | None | SINAMICS S120, S150 List Manual · p. 2781 |
The drives this code lives on
F07018 is described for S120, S150. These are the converters of those families in our catalogue — price on request.
Questions technicians ask
What does fault F07018 mean in SINAMICS?
The additional temperature has exceeded the fault threshold in p4102[1]. The fault value in r0949 shows whether the drive detected a genuine overtemperature (0) or a temperature sensor problem (1).
How do I fix SINAMICS fault F07018?
Make sure the temperature sensor is connected correctly and check the sensor type parameterization in p4100. For fault value 0, also compare the actual value in r4105 with the thresholds in p4102.
Which resistance values indicate a broken temperature sensor with F07018?
With a KTY sensor, a resistance above 1630 Ohm or below 50 Ohm signals the fault; with PT1000, above 1720 Ohm or below 603 Ohm. These conditions belong to fault value 1.
How is F07018 acknowledged?
The fault is acknowledged immediately. After remedying the cause, acknowledge the fault and restart the drive.
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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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