Spirax Sarco SP7-20 - SP7-21;22 Error Codes; Troubleshooting Common Errors

IM-P706-03 CTLS Issue 1
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SP7-20 Smart Positioner
6.2 SP7-21/22 Error codes
Error code Possible cause Impact Troubleshooting
NV_ERROR Defective memory chip Device does not
boot up.
Return the device for repair.
TIMEOUT Automatic adjustment function lasts
too long.
Automatic
adjustment function
is aborted.
Increase the supply pressure
or use boosters.
OUTOFRNG Mounting conditions not correct.
Position outside
sensor range.
Autoadjust function
is aborted.
Check mounting conditions.
CALC_ERR 1 Inconsistent data, e.g., low value
> than high value, or incorrect
configuration.
1 Automatic
adjustment is
aborted.
1 Correct values or load
factory settings.
2 Data cannot be saved locally,
as PROFIBUS saves data in the
background.
2 Saving is not
possible.
2 Try again at a later point.
NO_F_POS The device is not in the safe position. - Move the device to the safe
position.
ERROR Alarm message (can only be read out
using the DTM).
• Temperature alarm
• Automatic adjustment has failed
• Zero point has shifted
• Device reset
• Maintenance required
• Motion counter limit value up-scaled
• Travel counter limit value up-scaled
• Limit switch 1 up-scaled
• Limit switch 2 up-scaled
• Position outside operating range
• Position outside sensor range
• Invalid set point
• Local operating mode requested
• Local operating mode active
• Simulation active
• Controller deactivated.
See DTM online
help
See DTM online help
NO_COMM No PROFIBUS communication No PROFIBUS
communication
Check bus address and status
bit (128)
SENS_ERR Position sensor defective Device moves to
safety position
Return the device for repair
MEM_ERR Defective memory chip Device does not
boot up
Return the device for repair.