Siemens MICRO MASTER and MIDI MASTER Error F188: Automatic calibration failure

Inverter · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Fault codeF188

Automatic calibration failure occurs when the motor is not connected to the inverter, requiring manual entry of stator resistance if the issue persists after reconnection. The manual's first action is: “Motor not connected to inverter – connect motor. If the fault persists, set P088 = 0 and then enter the stator resistance of the motor into P089 manually.”

Model
Siemens MICRO MASTER and MIDI MASTER
Display shows
Automatic calibration failure (F188)
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 42

What F188 means

Automatic calibration failure p. 42

What to do

  1. Motor not connected to inverter – connect motor. If the fault persists, set P088 = 0 and then enter the stator resistance of the motor into P089 manually. p. 42

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

If F188 is still not resolved

  • Only qualified personnel may connect, start the system up and repair faults. p. 3
    “Only qualified personnel may connect, start the system up and repair faults.”
  • These personnel must be thoroughly acquainted with all the warnings and operating procedures contained in this manual. p. 3
    “These personnel must be thoroughly acquainted with all the warnings and operating procedures contained in this manual.”

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