Siemens VFD

F30012 – Drive overtemperature fault

Drive unit temperature too high

Details

Internal drive temperature exceeds operating limits.

Error typefault
MeaningDrive overtemperature
Typical causesInsufficient ventilation ambient temperature too high cooling fan failure
SolutionsCheck ventilation clear air vents verify ambient temperature check cooling fan operation
Severityhigh

Catalog references

Vendor Information

SiemensF30012

Utilities

Troubleshooting Steps

Troubleshooting steps

Check ventilation clear air vents verify ambient temperature check cooling fan operation

Other codes

Other Siemens VFD Codes

F30001 – Overcurrent fault

Overcurrent detected during motor operation

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F30002 – Overvoltage fault

DC bus voltage too high

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F30003 – Undervoltage fault

DC bus voltage too low

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F30011 – Motor overtemperature fault

Motor temperature exceeds safe limit

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F30021 – Ground fault

Current path to ground detected

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FAQ

Common questions

What is maximum ambient temperature?

Typically 40-50°C depending on drive model. Check specifications.