What it means
N32800 is the group signal of Encoder 2. It names no individual fault: the drive raises it because the motor encoder has detected at least one fault, i.e. because another message of this encoder is currently active. The manuals for SINAMICS G130/G150 and for S120/S150 describe the message identically. Depending on the drive configuration, the same condition can also be issued as a fault.
Why it appears
- The motor encoder has detected at least one fault; N32800 only announces that at least one individual message of Encoder 2 is present.
What to check
- Evaluate the other messages that are active at the same time: the individual Encoder 2 messages show which actual fault the group signal is reporting.
Acknowledging and restarting
The message form needs no acknowledgement. When the drive raises the condition as a fault, it is acknowledged immediately.
What differs between the drive families
Straight from the manuals' own fields — N32800 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) | NONE | Actual position/speed value incorrect or not available (11) | None | SINAMICS S120, S150 List Manual · p. 3114 |
| G130, G150 | OFF1 (IASC/DCBRK, NONE, OFF2, OFF3) | NONE | Actual position/speed value incorrect or not available (11) | None | SINAMICS G130, G150 List Manual · p. 1791 |
The drives this code lives on
N32800 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 N32800 mean on a SINAMICS drive?
It is the group signal of Encoder 2: the motor encoder has detected at least one fault, and the message announces that an individual Encoder 2 message is active.
Why does N32800 name no cause?
The message is a summary signal. Its remedy is to evaluate the other messages that are active at the same time, and those carry the actual fault information.
Can N32800 also appear as a fault?
Yes. Depending on the drive configuration, the same condition is issued as a fault as well.
How is N32800 cleared?
The message form needs no acknowledgement. In its fault form it is acknowledged immediately.
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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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