What it means
N36800, titled “Hub: Group signal”, is a message without a reaction of its own. It is raised when the DRIVE-CLiQ Hub Module has detected at least one fault. The message carries no message value, so it gives no detail about the underlying condition — it only signals that the Hub Module has something to report. Depending on the drive's configuration, the same condition can also be issued as a fault, F36800.
Why it appears
- The DRIVE-CLiQ Hub Module has detected at least one fault. N36800 is only the group signal for this and does not say which fault occurred.
What to check
- Evaluate the other actual messages the drive is reporting at the same time. Since N36800 itself contains no message value, the fault the Hub Module detected can only be identified from the other messages present.
Acknowledging and restarting
The message requires no acknowledgement and triggers no drive reaction. If the drive is configured to output the same condition as fault F36800, the manual likewise specifies no automatic drive reaction for it, and it must be acknowledged immediately. Because N36800 is only a group signal, it disappears for good only once the condition reported by the other active messages has been found and cleared.
The same on every family
Every manual that describes N36800 gives it the same reaction, acknowledgement and message class.
| Drive family | Reaction | Acknowledge | Message class | Component | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S120, S150 | NONE | NONE | General drive fault (19) | None | SINAMICS S120, S150 List Manual · p. 3251 |
| G130, G150 | NONE | NONE | General drive fault (19) | None | SINAMICS G130, G150 List Manual · p. 1913 |
The drives this code lives on
N36800 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 N36800 mean on a SINAMICS drive?
It is the group signal “Hub: Group signal”. The DRIVE-CLiQ Hub Module has detected at least one fault, and N36800 reports this without naming the fault itself.
How do I clear N36800?
Evaluate the other actual messages the drive is showing at the same time, since the message carries no message value of its own. The Hub Module fault is identified and cleared through those messages.
Does N36800 stop the drive or need an acknowledgement?
No. As a message it triggers no reaction and needs no acknowledgement. If the same condition is issued as fault F36800, it must be acknowledged immediately but still causes no automatic drive reaction.
Can N36800 appear as a fault instead of a message?
Yes. Depending on the drive's configuration, the same condition can also be signalled as a fault, F36800.
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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