Siemens SINAMICS V90, SIMOTICS S-1FL6 Error A7971: Angular commutation offset determination activated

Industrial motor drive · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Alarm codeA7971

Angular commutation offset determination activated as automatic encoder adjustment is being performed at next power-on. The manual's first action is: “The alarm automatically disappears after determination.”

Model
Siemens SINAMICS V90, SIMOTICS S-1FL6
Display shows
Angular commutation offset determination activated (A7971)
Type
Alarm code
Source
Manual p. 311

What A7971 means

Angular commutation offset determination activated p. 311

Common causes

  • The automatic determination of the angular commutation offset (encoder adjustment) is activated. p. 311
  • The automatic determination is carried out at the next power-on command. p. 311

What to do

  1. The alarm automatically disappears after determination. p. 311

Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 2.

If A7971 is still not resolved

  • Contact service / dealer for assistance p. 2
    “Qualified Personnel The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by personnel qualified for the specific task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions.”
  • Contact service / dealer for assistance p. 13
    “NOTICE Property damage due to loose power connections Insufficient tightening torques or vibration can result in loose power connections. This can result in damage due to fire, device defects or malfunctions.”

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