What it means
F31122 reports a hardware fault in the encoder electronics for Encoder 1. The S120/S150 manual titles the code “Encoder 1: Sensor Module hardware fault”, the G130/G150 manual “Encoder 1: Internal power supply voltage faulty” — both describe the same trip at the component Sensor Module Encoder 1: an internal supply problem in the encoder electronics, described on the G130/G150 as a fault in the internal reference voltage of the ASICs for encoder 1. The drive writes a fault value into the message value (%1) and into r0949; read as a decimal number, it identifies which of the three internal voltages failed.
Why it appears
- Sensor Module Encoder 1 reports an internal hardware fault; this is the component both manuals name for the code.
- The wording differs slightly by family: the S120/S150 manual states that an internal Sensor Module hardware fault was detected, while the G130/G150 manual calls it a fault in the internal reference voltage of the ASICs for encoder 1.
What to check
- Read the fault value in r0949, interpreting it as a decimal number, to see which internal voltage triggered the trip.
Replace the motor with DRIVE-CLiQ or the appropriate Sensor Module.
Both manuals give this as the only remedy — no other check, setting or wiring measure is described for this code.
Reading the message value
- The message value %1 and r0949 carry the fault value; interpret it as a decimal number.
- 1: Reference voltage error.
- 2: Internal undervoltage.
- 3: Internal overvoltage.
Parameters the manual names
- r0949 — holds the fault value for this code; read it as a decimal number to distinguish a reference voltage error (1) from an internal undervoltage (2) or internal overvoltage (3).
Acknowledging and restarting
The fault is acknowledged immediately. Because the cause is a hardware fault inside Sensor Module Encoder 1, an acknowledgement only clears the code if the internal voltage fault has actually gone; while the encoder electronics are defective the code comes back, and the remedy remains replacing the motor with DRIVE-CLiQ or the appropriate Sensor Module.
What differs between the drive families
Straight from the manuals' own fields — F31122 is not described identically everywhere.
| Drive family | Reaction | Acknowledge | Message class | Component | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S120, S150 | Infeed: NONE Servo: ENCODER Vector: ENCODER Hla: ENCODER | IMMEDIATELY | Supply voltage fault (undervoltage) (3) | Sensor Module Encoder 1 | SINAMICS S120, S150 List Manual · p. 3034 |
| G130, G150 | Vector: ENCODER Infeed: NONE | IMMEDIATELY | Supply voltage fault (undervoltage) (3) | Sensor Module Encoder 1 | SINAMICS G130, G150 List Manual · p. 1723 |
The drives this code lives on
F31122 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 F31122 mean on a SINAMICS drive?
It reports an internal hardware fault in the Encoder 1 Sensor Module — the internal reference/supply voltage for the encoder electronics is faulty. The fault value in r0949 distinguishes reference voltage error (1), internal undervoltage (2) and internal overvoltage (3).
How do I fix fault F31122?
Acknowledge it immediately, and if it persists replace the motor with DRIVE-CLiQ or the appropriate Sensor Module. This replacement is the only remedy the manuals describe — there is no parameterization or wiring check for this code.
Which drives raise F31122?
The manuals describe it for SINAMICS G130, G150, S120 and S150; the component concerned is always Sensor Module Encoder 1.
What does fault value 2 in r0949 mean for F31122?
It means an internal undervoltage was detected. Fault value 1 stands for a reference voltage error and 3 for an internal overvoltage.
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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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