Nibe Air Conditioning
94 fault codes documented
Alarm 18 — Compressor is blocked: Low evaporation temperature
This alarm occurs when there are 5 repeated alarms for low evaporation temperature within 4 hours. It indicates a problem with the refrigerant system's evaporation process.
Incompatible setting 59 — Incorrect additional heat setting
This message indicates an incompatible setting related to 'Additional heat before QN10 without hot water'. Check the settings in menu 5.1.12.
Sensor flt: BT7 HW sens top 107 — Sensor fault: Hot water sensor
The input for the BT7 sensor (Hot Water Sensor Top) is receiving an unreasonably high or low value for longer than 2 seconds. This indicates a sensor issue.
Sen flt: CL11- BT51 pool temp sensor 151 — Sensor fault: Pool temperature sensor
The input for the pool temperature sensor (BT51) is receiving an unreasonably high or low value for longer than 5 seconds. This causes the pool pump to stop.
Sen flt: CL12- BT51 pool temper- ature sensor 152 — Sensor fault: Pool temperature sensor
The input for the pool temperature sensor (BT51) is receiving an unreasonably high or low value for longer than 5 seconds. This causes the pool pump to stop.
Sensor fault from PCA 154 403 — Compressor is blocked: Outdoor unit sensor fault
There is a sensor fault in the outdoor unit, indicated by 'Sensor fault from PCA 154 403'. Refer to the relevant manual for details.
Sensor fault from PCA 154 404 — Compressor is blocked: Outdoor unit sensor fault
There is a sensor fault in the outdoor unit, indicated by 'Sensor fault from PCA 154 404'. Refer to the relevant manual for details.
Sensor fault from PCA 154 412 — Compressor is blocked: Outdoor unit sensor fault
There is a sensor fault in the outdoor unit, indicated by 'Sensor fault from PCA 154 412'. Consult the relevant manual for guidance.
Sensor fault from PCA 154 415 — Compressor is blocked: Outdoor unit sensor fault
There is a sensor fault in the outdoor unit, indicated by 'Sensor fault from PCA 154 415'. Refer to the relevant manual for details.
Low lp cool 157 — Compressor is blocked: Low pressure
The low-pressure transmitter in the outdoor unit is showing too low a value. This can be due to poor flow or significant wind effect.
High condenser out temperature 162 — Compressor is blocked: High condenser outlet temperature
The condenser outlet temperature has reached the maximum permitted level. This may be due to an incorrect heating curve setting or low heating medium flow.
High condenser in temperature 163 — Compressor is blocked: High condenser inlet temperature
The condenser inlet temperature has reached the maximum permitted level. This could be caused by incorrect heating curve settings or insufficient heating medium flow.
Low pressure, climate system 165 — Low pressure in the climate system
There is low pressure in the climate system. This is usually due to a leakage in the heating system or not enough water in the system.
Alarm 229 — Compressor is blocked: Short operating times
The compressor stopped after running for less than 5 minutes. This can indicate issues with the heat transfer or incorrect heating/hot water settings.
SMS 250 — Communication error: Accessory is blocked
Communication with an accessory has been missing for 15 seconds. A manual reset is required. Check the communication setup.
MOD-BUS 251 — Communication error: Accessory is blocked
Communication with an accessory has been missing for 15 seconds. A manual reset is required. Check the communication setup.
High HWX temp 261 — Compressor is blocked: High heat exchanger temperature
This alarm indicates that the heat exchanger temperature has deviated 5 times within 60 minutes or has been continuously high for 60 minutes. This can lead to compressor blocking.
Inv. err. 262 — Compressor is blocked: Power transistor too hot
The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) has shown a fault output signal 5 times within 60 minutes, indicating the power transistor is too hot. This requires checking the 15V supply to the inverter.
Inv. err. 263 — Compressor is blocked: Inverter voltage outside parameters
The voltage from the inverter is outside the specified parameters, triggering this alarm 4 times within 30 minutes. This could be due to connection issues or inverter problems.
Communication error with Inverter — Compressor is blocked: Interrupted communication
Communication between the inverter board and the control board/PCB is interrupted. This can be caused by faulty cables or defective components.
Inv. err. 265 — Compressor is blocked: Overheated inverter
The inverter has temporarily reached its maximum working temperature due to poor cooling, for 15 minutes. This indicates an issue with the inverter's cooling or the unit's positioning.
Low refrig. 266 — Compressor is blocked: Insufficient refrigerant
Insufficient refrigerant was detected at start-up during cooling operation. The refrigerant level needs to be checked.
Inv. err. 267 — Compressor is blocked: Failed compressor start
There was a failed start for the compressor. This could be due to a defective circuit board, compressor fault, or issues with the inverter.
Inv. err. 268 — Compressor is blocked: Overcurrent, inverter
An overcurrent fault occurred in the inverter module due to a sudden power failure. This requires checking the inverter's protection and power supply.
Sensor fault from heat pump 277 — Compressor is blocked: Evaporator sensor fault
The evaporator sensor (Tho-R) has received an unreasonably high or low value 3 times within 40 minutes. This indicates a sensor issue.
Sensor fault from heat pump 278 — Compressor is blocked: Outdoor sensor fault
The outdoor sensor (Tho-A) has received an unreasonably high or low value 3 times within 40 minutes. This points to a problem with the sensor.
Sensor fault from heat pump 279 — Compressor is blocked: Discharge sensor fault
The discharge sensor (Tho-D) has received an unreasonably high or low value 3 times within 40 minutes. This indicates a sensor fault.
Sensor fault from heat pump 280 — Compressor is blocked: Suction gas sensor fault
The suction gas sensor (Tho-S) has received an unreasonably high or low value 3 times within 40 minutes. This suggests a fault with the sensor.
Sensor fault from heat pump 281 — Compressor is blocked: Low pressure sensor fault
The low pressure sensor (LPT) has received an unreasonably high or low value 3 times within 40 minutes. This points to a sensor problem.
Com.flt PCA Ac- cessory 283 — Accessory is blocked: Temporary communication fault
A temporary communication fault has occurred with the accessory board. Check communication cables, connections, and electrical supply.
Sen flt: BT74 cool/heat sen. 292 — Sensor fault: Cooling/heating sensor
The sensor BT74 on the AUX input is not connected or is defective, based on the selected measurement in the menu. Check the sensor and its connection.
Com. fault w. in- verter 421 — Compressor is blocked: Communication fault with inverter
A temporary communication alarm with the inverter has occurred 3 times within 2 hours. This requires a manual reset or has been active for 1 hour.
Triggered pressure switch 425 — Compressor is blocked: Permanent pressure switch alarm
The pressure switch has been permanently triggered, indicating a persistent alarm. Check the main and group fuses and their cable connections.
Safety stop inverter 427 — Compressor is blocked: Temporary inverter fault
A temporary fault in the inverter occurred 2 times within 60 minutes. Check the main and group fuses and their cable connections.
Safety stop inverter 429 — Compressor is blocked: Temporary internal inverter fault
A temporary internal fault occurred in the inverter 3 times within 2 hours. Check the main and group fuses and their cable connections.
High mains voltage 431 — Compressor is blocked: High phase voltage
The phase voltage to the inverter has been too high 3 times within 3 hours or continuously for 1 hour. Check fuses, cable connections, and supply voltage.
Inverter alarm type I 433 — Compressor is blocked: Low phase voltage
The phase voltage to the inverter has been too low 3 times within 3 hours or continuously for 1 hour. Check fuses and cable connections.
Inverter alarm type I 435 — Compressor is blocked: Missing phase L2
Phase L2 to the inverter has been missing 3 times within 3 hours or continuously for 1 hour. Check fuses and connections.
Mains disturbance 437 — Compressor is blocked: Inverter fault
A temporary inverter fault has occurred 3 times within 2 hours or has been continuous for 1 hour. Check fuses and connections.
Overheated invert- er 439 — Compressor is blocked: Inverter overheating
The inverter has temporarily reached its maximum working temperature due to poor cooling, 3 times within 2 hours or continuously for 1 hour. Check installation and cooling.
Inverter alarm type II 441 — Compressor is blocked: Max input current exceeded
The maximum input current to the inverter has been too high 3 times within 2 hours or continuously for 1 hour. Check fuses, connections, and voltage.
No comm. with in- verter for five days 511 — No communication with inverter
There has been no communication with the inverter for five days. Check the installation and ensure there has been communication for at least 60 seconds for automatic reset.
Com. flt PCA Acc. HTS 2 524 — Communication fault with accessory AA34.2
Communication with accessory AA34.2 has been missing for 15 seconds. A manual reset is required. Check the minimum calculated cooling supply setting.
Com. flt PCA Acc. HTS 3 525 — Communication fault with accessory AA34.3
Communication with accessory AA34.3 has been missing for 15 seconds. A manual reset is required. Check the minimum calculated cooling supply setting.
Com. flt PCA Acc. HTS 4 526 — Communication fault with accessory AA34.4
Communication with accessory AA34.4 has been missing for 15 seconds. A manual reset is required. Check the minimum calculated cooling supply setting.
Com.flt PCA F135 901 — Accessory is blocked: Communication fault with F135
Communication with accessory F135 has been missing for 15 seconds. A manual reset is required. Check the accessory's status.
Failed defrosting 902 — Accessory is blocked: Defrosting conditions not met
The defrosting stop conditions in the exhaust air module have not been met for 3 hours. Manual reset is required. Check ventilation flow and exhaust air temperature.
AA2 — Communication fault with PCA Base
A temporary communication fault has occurred with the base board (PCA Base). Check the communication cables and their connections.
AA3 — Communication fault with PCA Input
A communication fault has occurred with the input board (PCA Input). Check the communication cables and their connections.
Active solar accessories symbol — Solar accessories are active
This symbol is displayed when the heat pump installation includes active solar accessories, indicating that solar energy is being utilized.
Alarm bell in information window — Malfunction detected
An alarm bell symbol appearing in the information window signifies a malfunction has occurred within the heat pump. This is usually accompanied by a solid red status lamp.
Alarm bell symbol — An alarm is active
This symbol appears when a malfunction has occurred. It is usually accompanied by a red status lamp and an alarm message on the display.
Basic Checks for Malfunctions — General troubleshooting steps
Before addressing specific issues, perform these fundamental checks to ensure the system is correctly connected and supplied with power.
Blocking additional heat symbol — Additional heat is blocked
This symbol indicates that the additional heat function, such as an immersion heater, is blocked. This may be due to the operating mode, scheduled blocking, or an alarm.
Blocking the compressor symbol — Compressor is blocked
This symbol appears in the display when the compressor is blocked. This can happen due to selected operating modes, scheduled blocking, or an active alarm.
Sensor fault: BT1 outdoor sensor — Temperature sensor fault
There is no contact with the outdoor temperature sensor (BT1). This may be due to an open circuit or short circuit on the sensor input, or a defective sensor.
Sensor fault: BT6 hot water load — Temperature sensor fault
There is no contact with the hot water charging sensor (BT6). This can be caused by an open or short circuit on the sensor input, or a defective sensor.
Sensor error: BT25 external supply — Temperature sensor fault
There is no contact with the external supply temperature sensor (BT25). This could be due to an open or short circuit, or a defective sensor. Heating is blocked if this alarm occurs with alarm 25.
Sen flt: BT53 solar panel — Sensor fault: Solar panel sensor
There is no contact with the solar panel sensor (BT53). This could be caused by an open or short circuit on the sensor input, or a defective sensor. The solar function may be switched off.
Sensor error: BT63 flow sensor — Flow sensor fault
There is no contact with the flow sensor (BT63). This might be due to an open or short circuit on the sensor input, or the sensor itself is defective.
Sen flt: BT71 ext return sensor — Sensor fault: External return sensor
There is no contact with the external return line sensor (BT71). This may stem from an open or short circuit on the sensor input or a defective sensor. It can affect heating control.
Compressor light flashing — Alarm in cooling circuit
The compressor light flashes to indicate an alarm has occurred in the cooling circuit. This means one of the pressostats has cut out. It may also indicate standby mode if the compressor is blocked.
Filter light flashing — Air filter needs cleaning
This flashing light indicates that the air filter needs to be cleaned. This reminder typically appears every third month.
Filter light lit — Evaporator is iced up
The 'Defrosting is operational/check filter' lamp stays lit when there is too much ice on the evaporator. The system will automatically defrost and then restart the compressor if heating is needed.
Alarm F2040/AMS — Compressor is blocked: Hot gas alarm
This alarm indicates a hot gas issue, triggering 2 times within 60 minutes or continuously for 60 minutes. Refer to the relevant manual for specific details.
F2050 Does Not Start — Unit won't turn on
The heat pump is not starting up for heating, cooling, or hot water production. This could be due to no demand from the system or internal conditions preventing startup.
F2050 Not Communicating — Unit not connecting
The heat pump is unable to communicate with the indoor or control module. This prevents the system from operating correctly.
Alarm F2120 — Compressor is blocked: Hot gas alarm
This alarm indicates a hot gas issue, with the alarm triggering 3 times within 4 hours. It suggests potential problems with the compressor or refrigerant system.
Fan speed change symbol — Fan speed has changed
This symbol appears if the fan speed has deviated from its normal setting. This could be due to adjustments in operating modes or specific system requirements.
Alarm 'High condensation water level' — Condensation overflow detected
This alarm indicates that the condensation water collection system is blocked or full. The compressor will switch off to prevent further condensation.
High or distracting ventilation — Check ventilation settings
Ventilation is too high or causing a disturbance, possibly due to a blocked filter or incorrect fan speed settings.
High room temperature — Heating set too high
The room temperature is higher than desired, potentially due to automatic heating control settings or external switches.
Holiday setting symbol — Holiday mode is active
This symbol indicates that the 'holiday setting' is currently active, meaning the heat pump is operating in an energy-saving mode for when the property is unoccupied.
Water Below Unit — Excessive water under the heat pump
There is a large amount of water accumulating beneath the F2050 unit. This may indicate a drainage issue or a requirement for an accessory.
Low or No Hot Water — Hot water is not hot enough or missing
The hot water produced by the heat pump is not reaching the desired temperature or there is no hot water available. Ensure settings are checked on the indoor or control module.
Low hot water temperature or lack of hot water — Check hot water settings and supply
This indicates an issue with the hot water supply, potentially due to settings, consumption, or a blocked filter.
Low or lack of ventilation — Check ventilation settings and filters
There is insufficient ventilation, possibly due to a blocked filter, incorrect settings, or an issue with the exhaust air device.
Low pressure pressostat tripped — Automatic reset
The low pressure pressostat indicates a fault condition related to low pressure in the system. Unlike the high pressure pressostat, this one typically resets automatically.
Low Room Temperature — Room is colder than set
The indoor temperature is lower than expected. This could be due to heating system settings or air in the radiators.
Low system pressure — Not enough water in the heating system
The heating system pressure is too low, which can affect performance. The pressure gauge should normally be between 0.5 and 1.5 bar.
NIBE Uplink symbol — Connected to NIBE Uplink
This symbol signifies that the F730 heat pump has a connection with the NIBE Uplink service, allowing for remote monitoring and control.
Periodic increase or lux mode symbol — Hot water boost is active
This symbol appears in the display when a periodic increase or 'lux mode' for hot water is activated, meaning the system is preparing extra hot water.
Pressure 0 bar or 2.5 bar — Heating system pressure is too low or too high
The pressure gauge on the F730 shows the heating system pressure. If it frequently drops to 0 bar or rises to 2.5 bar, it indicates a problem with the system's pressure.
Red LED solid — Alarm, malfunction detected
The status lamp changing to a solid red light indicates a malfunction has occurred that the heat pump cannot fix on its own. An alarm bell will also appear in the information window.
Red status lamp — Alarm, malfunction detected
A continuous red light on the status lamp indicates a serious malfunction that the heat pump cannot resolve by itself. This is often accompanied by an alarm message on the display.
Red status lamp continuously — Malfunction detected
The status lamp indicates a malfunction has occurred. An alarm bell symbol will also appear in the information window on the display.
Sen flt: AZ30-BT20 exh air — Sensor fault: Exhaust air sensor
There is no contact with the exhaust air sensor (AZ30-BT20). This may be due to an open or short circuit on the sensor input, or a defective sensor.
Sen flt: AZ30-BT21 ex air sen — Sensor fault: Exhaust air sensor
There is no contact with the exhaust air sensor (AZ30-BT21). This may be due to an open or short circuit on the sensor input, or a defective sensor.
Sen flt: AZ30-BT22 sp air sen — Sensor fault: Supply air sensor
There is no contact with the supply air sensor (AZ30-BT22). This can happen due to an open or short circuit on the sensor input, or a defective sensor.
System pressure above 1.5 bar — Heating system pressure too high
A pressure reading consistently above 1.5 bar, especially if approaching 2.5 bar, indicates the heating system pressure is too high. This can be caused by thermal expansion issues or other system faults.
System pressure below 0.5 bar — Heating system pressure too low
A pressure reading below 0.5 bar on the heating system gauge suggests the system may not have enough pressure to operate correctly. This could lead to insufficient heating.
The compressor does not start — Check heating requirement and conditions
The compressor is not running, which could be due to no heating demand, defrosting, temperature conditions, or minimum start time not being reached.
Yellow LED solid — Emergency mode activated
A continuous yellow light on the status lamp indicates that the heat pump is operating in emergency mode. In this mode, the building is heated by an immersion heater, but hot water is not produced.
Yellow status lamp — Emergency mode activated
The heat pump is in emergency mode. This is usually activated by a fault or when using the switch on the front panel. In this mode, the compressor is off and an immersion heater is used for heating. Hot water is not produced.