4121
SP.CONTSW Instruction Executed in Incorrect Mode
Mitsubishi Electric · MELSEC-Q/L Common Instruction
What does 4121 mean?
This error occurs if the SP.CONTSW instruction was executed by the standby system CPU module while operating in separate mode or if the instruction was executed when the CPU was in debug mode. Both scenarios represent prohibited conditions for performing system switching, preventing the instruction from completing successfully.
Common Causes
- SP.CONTSW instruction executed by the standby system CPU module in separate mode.
- SP.CONTSW instruction executed in debug mode.
Repair Steps & Checklist
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- 1
Verify the operating mode of the standby system CPU module. Ensure it is not in separate mode during SP.CONTSW instruction execution.
- 2
Verify the operating mode of the CPU module. Ensure the system is not in debug mode when the SP.CONTSW instruction is executed.
Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026
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Source: Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-Q/L Common Instruction