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SF 01

SF 01 - Device Address storage failure

Carrier · VVT-1T System

What does SF 01 mean?

A Storage Failure (SF) error, specifically SF 01, indicates that the slave thermostat's stored Device Address has been corrupted or lost. The system will default to address 63. This is a critical configuration setting that needs to be corrected.

Common Causes

  • Corruption of the stored device address in the slave thermostat's memory.
  • Power fluctuations or system reset causing data loss.
  • Internal hardware fault affecting non-volatile memory.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Establish communications with the slave thermostat using the PC Command Center software.

  2. 2

    Initiate a Device Inquiry for the slave thermostat to verify its current settings.

  3. 3

    Perform the 'Modify Device Information' command and navigate to the Device Address setting.

  4. 4

    Re-enter the correct device address for the slave thermostat.

  5. 5

    Press F1 to 'Perform Update' and wait for acknowledgement to save the new setting.

  6. 6

    Exit the configuration menu and program, then verify the Device Address is correctly stored.

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Related Faults

Blinking Display (four zeros)Blinking Display (four zeros) — Thermostat stuck in power-up sequenceCT ErrorCT Error (via PC Command Center) - Zone temperature not maintainedCommunication problemsCommunication problems — System controller cannot talk to slave thermostat
Source: Carrier VVT-1T System
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