Schindler Altivar 212 Variable Frequency Drive

This alarm indicates that the Altivar 212 drive is currently executing an auto-tuning procedure. It is a normal operational message and typically clears automatically upon completion of the tuning process.

This fault indicates that the Altivar 212 drive has detected a cavitation condition in the motor, often resulting from excessive mechanical load or insufficient fluid flow, leading to a loss of speed or high torque.

This fault occurs when the Altivar 212 drive's configuration is invalid or inconsistent, typically after a configuration download via PC software. It can also indicate an unsuccessful transfer due to rating differences between the source and target drives (e.g., uploading an ATV212N4 configuration to an ATV212M3).

This alarm message is displayed when the STOP key is pressed on the embedded display terminal while a detected fault is present, indicating that a reset attempt is initiated.

This alarm is triggered if a graphic display option key has been held down for an extended period (more than 20 seconds) or if the graphic display option key itself is malfunctioning.

This fault signifies that the analog input signal at terminal VIA has dropped below the minimum level defined by parameter F633 ([Loss of VIA]), indicating a potential loss of speed reference signal or sensor input.

This fault indicates a communication error between the internal control CPUs of the Altivar 212 drive, suggesting an issue with the internal communication bus or external electromagnetic interference.

This fault is triggered when the [Auto Torque Boost] (F402) parameter is set too high or the motor impedance is too low, leading to excessive torque boost during operation or deceleration. It can also occur under specific deceleration conditions with Quadr. U/F control.

This fault indicates an inoperable condition of the control board CPU, suggesting a critical internal hardware failure within the Altivar 212 drive.

This fault indicates an incompatibility with the EEPROM power or a detected hardware fault within the Altivar 212 product, preventing proper operation.

This fault is detected at startup if the measured current during initial position detection is either too small or too large, indicating a mismatch with the motor's inductance or an output phase loss.

This fault indicates a data writing error has occurred in the EEPROM, potentially corrupting stored parameters or preventing proper parameter saving.

This fault occurs if power was removed from the Altivar 212 drive during a parameter reset operation, leading to a data writing error in the EEPROM. It can also indicate issues with initial position detection or motor inductance during auto-tuning.

This fault indicates a data reading error has occurred from the EEPROM, preventing the Altivar 212 drive from correctly retrieving stored parameters or configuration data.

This fault signals a ground fault in the motor or the motor cables, indicating an insulation breakdown or improper grounding in the output circuit of the Altivar 212 drive.

This alarm indicates that the number of digits required to display a value (e.g., frequency) on the embedded display terminal exceeds its four-digit capacity, meaning the value is too large to fit.

This alarm indicates that the operation panel is being used to stop the Altivar 212 drive in automatic control or remote control mode, acting as an emergency stop function.

This fault is detected when one or more output phases to the motor are lost, leading to an imbalance or interruption in motor current from the Altivar 212 drive. This can severely affect motor operation and cause damage.

This fault occurs when one or more input phases to the Altivar 212 drive are lost, indicating an issue with the incoming AC supply or its connection to the drive.

This fault indicates that a monitored condition in an external system, typically temperature, has exceeded its defined high-high threshold, as set by parameter F353 ([High high Thd]), triggering an error state.

This fault is triggered when parameters related to VIA or VIB analog input speed reference points are set improperly, leading to an inconsistent or erroneous speed command from the Altivar 212 drive.

This alarm occurs when the frequency setting signals at points 1 and 2 are configured too close to each other, indicating an insufficient separation in speed reference steps.

This fault indicates that the internal RAM on the control board of the Altivar 212 drive is inoperable, suggesting a critical hardware failure preventing normal operation.

This fault indicates that the internal ROM on the control board of the Altivar 212 drive is inoperable, suggesting a critical hardware failure preventing boot-up or program execution.

This fault indicates an inoperable condition of the main control board CPU (CPU fault 1) within the Altivar 212 drive, suggesting a critical hardware failure that halts drive operation.

This fault indicates a serial communication error over the RJ45 connection of the Altivar 212 drive, potentially due to issues with network devices, cabling, or communication settings.

This fault indicates an inoperable motor current sensor within the Altivar 212 drive, preventing accurate measurement of motor current and potentially leading to unprotected operation.

This fault indicates a general network communication error (not specific to RJ45) preventing proper data exchange between the Altivar 212 drive and a master controller.

This fault occurs when the graphic display option cable is disconnected, preventing communication between the Altivar 212 drive and the remote keypad.

This is a generic Altivar 212 drive fault code indicating an inoperable main control board, suggesting a severe internal hardware issue that prevents proper operation.

This fault indicates a failure during the Altivar 212 drive's auto-tuning process, which can be caused by incorrect motor parameters, an oversized motor, an undersized cable, or the motor not being completely stopped.

This fault indicates that the damper is locked in a closed position, preventing proper air flow or ventilation, which can lead to overheating or process issues. The drive typically locks in this fault mode.

This fault indicates that the damper is blocked open or soldered, preventing it from closing. This condition can affect temperature control or system operation by not restricting airflow as intended.

This alarm indicates that a value entered during programming exceeds either the maximum or minimum permissible range for that parameter.

This alarm indicates that the integral output power value, displayed as Pout&1MWh, has exceeded 999.99 kWh, indicating a data overflow.

This alarm displays the first and last data items in the AUH (Last Parameters Changed) data group, indicating the start and end of the list when accessed.

This fault occurs when the accumulated input power value, typically measured in kWh, exceeds the maximum displayable value of 999.999 kWh, indicating a data overflow.

This fault indicates an overcurrent condition during motor acceleration by the Altivar 212 drive, often caused by excessively short acceleration times, incorrect motor control settings, or high-inertia loads.

This fault indicates a short circuit or ground fault condition detected specifically during the motor acceleration phase of the Altivar 212 drive, which can cause immediate shutdown.

This fault indicates an overcurrent condition during motor deceleration by the Altivar 212 drive, often due to an excessively short deceleration time or a ground fault.

This fault indicates a short circuit or ground fault condition detected specifically during the motor deceleration phase of the Altivar 212 drive, requiring immediate attention to prevent damage.

This fault indicates an overcurrent condition while the motor is running at a constant speed by the Altivar 212 drive, typically caused by abrupt load fluctuations or an abnormal load condition.

This fault indicates a short circuit or ground fault condition detected while the Altivar 212 drive is operating at a constant speed, potentially also due to a malfunctioning cooling fan.

This fault indicates a short circuit condition detected within the Altivar 212 drive's output inverter stage during motor startup, usually caused by a ground fault.

This fault indicates a phase-to-phase output short circuit or a low motor impedance detected in the motor or its wiring during startup by the Altivar 212 drive.

This fault indicates that the Altivar 212 drive is overheating due to issues with its cooling system, ambient conditions, or internal sensor malfunction, leading to a trip.

This fault indicates that an external PTC thermistor embedded in the motor windings has detected a motor overtemperature condition, causing the Altivar 212 drive to trip and protect the motor.

This fault indicates that the Altivar 212 drive is overloaded, often due to excessively short acceleration times, high DC injection current, incorrect motor control settings, or a rotating load.

This fault indicates a motor overload condition, potentially caused by incorrect motor control settings, a jammed motor, continuous low-speed operation, or excessive load from the Altivar 212 drive.

This fault indicates an overvoltage condition during motor acceleration by the Altivar 212 drive, which can be caused by abnormal input voltage fluctuations, issues with the power network, or power factor capacitor switching.

This fault indicates an overvoltage condition during motor deceleration by the Altivar 212 drive, possibly due to excessively short deceleration times, overhauling loads, or fluctuating input voltage.

This fault indicates an overvoltage condition while the Altivar 212 drive is operating at a constant speed, often due to abnormal input voltage fluctuations, power network issues, or regenerative braking where the load causes the motor to run faster than the drive's output frequency.

This fault occurs when the calculated motor torque reaches or exceeds the level set by parameter F616 ([Overtorque level]), indicating that the motor is operating under excessive load and could be damaged.

This fault occurs in permanent magnet motors when the motor pulls out of synchronism, often due to a jammed motor, output phase loss, or sudden impact loads, leading to uncontrolled rotation.

This fault indicates that the input voltage to the Altivar 212 drive is too low, potentially causing instability or improper operation. This can lead to a drive trip to prevent damage.

This fault indicates an underload condition where the measured motor current has dropped below the level set by parameter F611 ([Underload level]), potentially due to loss of load or mechanical failure.

This alarm indicates that the Altivar 212 drive is currently applying DC braking to the motor. It is a normal operational message and should clear once the braking sequence is complete.

This alarm indicates that DC braking is active as part of the [Crankcase heating] (F355) function, typically when the motor is stopped to maintain temperature and prevent condensation.

This alarm indicates that the integral input power value, displayed as Pin&1MWh, has exceeded 999.99 kWh, indicating a data overflow.

This fault indicates that the prestart speed (F327) was not reached within the specified time (F328), or the load on the motor was too high during the prestart sequence of the Altivar 212 drive.