Siemens G120C Error 16: External measured value / signal state outside of the permissible range

Siemens G120C drive · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Fault code16

A measured value or signal state read via input area (digital/analog/temperature) has assumed an impermissible value/state on the Siemens G120C drive. The manual's first action is: “Identify and check the relevant signal. Check the set thresholds.”

Model
Siemens G120C
Display shows
16
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 655

What 16 means

External measured value / signal state outside of the permissible range p. 655

Common causes

  • A measured value / signal state read in via the input area (digital/analog/temperature) has assumed an impermissible value/state. p. 655

What to do

  1. Identify and check the relevant signal. Check the set thresholds. p. 655

Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 4.

If 16 is still not resolved

  • contact service / dealer p. 4
    “Warning concept This Manual contains information which you must observe to ensure your own personal safety as well as to avoid material damage.”
  • contact service / dealer p. 12
    “WARNING Danger to life if the safety instructions and residual risks are not observed”
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