What it means
F30053 means that the FPGA data of the power unit are faulty. The list manuals describe the condition identically for the G130/G150 and S120/S150 power units: the fault appears, for example, when a firmware update was interrupted or canceled and the FPGA data were not completely written. The G120C operating instructions list the same fault briefly as Error in FPGA data
, without adding a separate cause or remedy of their own.
Why it appears
- The FPGA data of the power unit are faulty.
- According to the manuals, this can be caused, for example, by a firmware update that was interrupted or canceled before it completed.
What to check
- If the fault occurred during or after a firmware update, repeat the firmware update.
- Otherwise, update the firmware — updating the firmware is also how the FPGA data themselves get updated, and it is the manuals' alternative to replacing hardware.
- If updating the firmware does not clear the fault, replace the power unit.
Acknowledging and restarting
This fault is only acknowledged by switching the drive off and back on again — a reset from the operator panel or the commissioning tool is not sufficient while the drive stays powered. The fault only stays cleared once the FPGA data have been restored, so repeat the firmware update first; if the fault returns, replace the power unit.
The same on every family
Every manual that describes F30053 gives it the same reaction, acknowledgement and message class.
| Drive family | Reaction | Acknowledge | Message class | Component | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S120, S150 | NONE | POWER ON | Hardware/software error (1) | Power Module | SINAMICS S120, S150 List Manual · p. 2959 |
| G130, G150 | NONE | POWER ON | Hardware/software error (1) | Power Module | SINAMICS G130, G150 List Manual · p. 1668 |
| G120C | — | — | — | — | SINAMICS G120C Converters · p. 387 |
The drives this code lives on
F30053 is described for G120C, G130, G150, S120, S150. These are the converters of those families in our catalogue — price on request.
Questions technicians ask
What does fault F30053 mean on a SINAMICS drive?
It reports that the FPGA data of the power unit are faulty. The G120C operating instructions list the same code as Error in FPGA data.
How do I clear fault F30053?
Update the firmware, which also updates the FPGA data; if the fault appeared after a firmware update, repeat that update. If the fault persists, replace the power unit, then acknowledge the fault by switching the drive off and back on.
Why does F30053 appear after a firmware update?
The manuals name an interrupted or canceled firmware update as the typical cause, because the FPGA data are then not completely written. Their own note for this situation is to update the firmware again.
Can F30053 be reset without switching the drive off?
No. The acknowledgement requires the drive to be powered down and back up, so a reset from the operator panel is not enough while it stays energized.
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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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