Siemens SINAMICS V90, SIMOTICS S-1FL6 Error F31101: Zero mark failed

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

Fault codeF31101

The encoder failed to detect a valid zero mark, exceeding 1.5 times the parameterized distance. The manual's first action is: “Check that the encoder cables are routed in compliance with EMC.”

Model
Siemens SINAMICS V90, SIMOTICS S-1FL6
Display shows
Zero mark failed (F31101)
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 301

What F31101 means

Zero mark failed p. 301

Common causes

  • The 1.5 x parameterized zero mark distance was exceeded. p. 301

What to do

  1. Check that the encoder cables are routed in compliance with EMC. p. 301
  2. Check the plug connections. p. 301
  3. Replace the encoder or encoder cable. p. 301

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

If F31101 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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