What it means
F13020 reports that options requiring a license are being used in the drive unit, but the licenses available are not sufficient to cover them. This licensing message exists on the S120 and S150. The neighbouring licensing codes F13000, F13009 and F13010 and the know-how protection codes F13100 to F13102 cover other license situations and are described on their own pages.
Why it appears
- For the drive unit, the options that require a license are in use, but the licenses are not sufficient.
What to check
- Enter the license key for the options that require a license and activate it.
- If the options are not needed under license, deactivate the unlicensed options instead.
Acknowledging and restarting
Correct the license situation first — enter and activate the license key for the options that require one, or switch off the options for which no license is available — and then acknowledge the fault. The fault must be acknowledged immediately; the drive's reaction is OFF1, and it will not run again until the fault has been acknowledged.
The same on every family
Every manual that describes F13020 gives it the same reaction, acknowledgement and message class.
| Drive family | Reaction | Acknowledge | Message class | Component | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S120, S150 | OFF1 | IMMEDIATELY | Error in the parameterization / configuration / commissioning procedure (18) | None | SINAMICS S120, S150 List Manual · p. 2933 |
The drives this code lives on
F13020 is described for S120, S150. These are the converters of those families in our catalogue — price on request.
Questions technicians ask
What does fault F13020 mean on a SINAMICS S120 or S150?
That the drive unit is using options which require a license, but the licenses present are not sufficient. The drive reacts with OFF1 and the fault must be acknowledged immediately.
How do I fix F13020?
Enter and activate the license key for the options that require one. If that is not possible, deactivate the unlicensed options so they are no longer used, then acknowledge the fault.
How is F13020 related to F13000, F13009 and F13010?
They are separate licensing codes, each covering a different license situation and described on its own page. F13020 specifically reports that the licenses are not sufficient for the options in use.
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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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