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SF 17

SF 17 - Setback Override Time Limit storage failure

Carrier · VVT-1T System

What does SF 17 mean?

A Storage Failure (SF) error, specifically SF 17, indicates that the slave thermostat's stored Setback Override Time Limit has been corrupted or lost. The system will default to 60 minutes. This setting defines how long a setback override remains active.

Common Causes

  • Corruption of stored setback override time limit data 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 Setback Override Time Limit setting.

  4. 4

    Re-enter the desired time limit for setback override.

  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 time limit 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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