What it means
F33135 is raised when encoder 3 signals a fault while determining its singleturn position. The encoder holds an internal status/fault word that it delivers bit by bit: some of the bits trigger this fault, the others are pure status displays. The drive copies the word into the fault value, so the bit pattern shows exactly which condition the encoder reported. Where the manual gives two designations for a bit, the first applies to DRIVE-CLiQ encoders and the second to EnDat 2.2 encoders; the singleturn bits listed below carry a single designation.
Why it appears
- Encoder 3 itself has identified a position determination fault in the singleturn range and reports it through its internal status/fault word; the set bits are what trigger the fault.
- The concrete condition is one of the encoder's singleturn-related fault bits: lighting, signal amplitude, singleturn position, overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, a singleturn system fault or a singleturn power down. The fault value shows which one applies.
What to check
- Read the fault value in r0949 and interpret it in binary: the bit pattern tells you which singleturn condition encoder 3 has reported (see the bit list below).
- Replace the encoder if necessary.
- If an EnDat 2.2 encoder is affected, note that it may only be removed and inserted while in the "Park" state.
Reading the message value
- Bits 0 and 1 (F1, F2) and bit 23 (singleturn position 2) are safety status displays only — they appear in the value but do not themselves trigger this fault.
- Bit 16: lighting.
- Bit 17: signal amplitude.
- Bit 18: singleturn position 1.
- Bit 19: overvoltage.
- Bit 20: undervoltage.
- Bit 21: overcurrent.
- Bit 24: singleturn system.
- Bit 25: singleturn power down.
Parameters the manual names
- r0949 — read the fault value here and interpret it in binary to identify which singleturn condition encoder 3 reported.
Acknowledging and restarting
Once the reported condition has been corrected, acknowledge the fault and restart the drive. If an EnDat 2.2 encoder was removed while not in the "Park" state, the manual additionally requires a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) after the encoder has been reinserted before the fault can be acknowledged.
What differs between the drive families
Straight from the manuals' own fields — F33135 is not described identically everywhere.
| Drive family | Reaction | Acknowledge | Message class | Component | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S120, S150 | Servo: OFF1 (IASC/DCBRK, NONE, OFF2, OFF3) Vector: OFF1 (IASC/DCBRK, NONE, OFF2, OFF3) Hla: OFF1 (NONE, OFF2, OFF3) | PULSE INHIBIT | Actual position/speed value incorrect or not available (11) | Encoder 3 | SINAMICS S120, S150 List Manual · p. 3144 |
| G130, G150 | OFF1 (IASC/DCBRK, NONE, OFF2, OFF3) | PULSE INHIBIT | Actual position/speed value incorrect or not available (11) | Encoder 3 | SINAMICS G130, G150 List Manual · p. 1818 |
The drives this code lives on
F33135 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 F33135 mean on a SINAMICS drive?
It means encoder 3 has signalled a fault while determining its singleturn position. The encoder reports the exact condition bit by bit in an internal status/fault word, which the drive shows in the fault value.
How do I find the exact cause of F33135?
Read the fault value in r0949 and interpret it in binary: for example bit 18 means singleturn position 1, bit 24 singleturn system and bit 25 singleturn power down. Replace the encoder if the check shows it is necessary.
Why does F33135 not clear after I reconnected my EnDat encoder?
An EnDat 2.2 encoder may only be removed and inserted in the Park state. If it was withdrawn while not parked, a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) is required after reinsertion before the fault acknowledges.
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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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