Siemens SINAMICS V90, SIMOTICS S-1FL6 Error F30038: Internal overtemperature

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

Fault codeF30038

The internal drive converter temperature has exceeded its permissible limit due to cooling failure or overload. The manual's first action is: “Check whether the fan is running.”

Model
Siemens SINAMICS V90, SIMOTICS S-1FL6
Display shows
Internal overtemperature (F30038)
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 301

What F30038 means

Internal overtemperature p. 301

Common causes

  • The temperature inside the drive converter has exceeded the permissible temperature limit. p. 301
  • Insufficient cooling, fan failure. p. 301
  • Overload. p. 301
  • Surrounding temperature too high. p. 301

What to do

  1. Check whether the fan is running. p. 301
  2. Check the fan elements. p. 301
  3. Check whether the surrounding temperature is in the permissible range. p. 301

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

If F30038 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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