Code 207906: <location>Armature short-circui t / internal voltage protection: Parameterization error
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC has triggered a critical <location>Armature short-circui t / internal voltage protection: Parameterization error alarm. Immediate attention from a qualified operator or maintenance technician is required to prevent secondary damage to the equipment or spoiled parts during the manufacturing cycle. Always ensure standard safety and LOTO procedures are followed before accessing electrical cabinets.
Official Troubleshooting Steps
Message value: Fault cause: %1, motor data set: %2 Drive object: SERVO, VECTOR Reaction: OFF2 Acknowledge: IMMEDIATELY Cause: The armature short-circuit is incorrectly parameterized. Fault value (r0949, interpret decimal): Low word: Motor data set number High word: Cause: 1: A permanent-magnet synchronous motor has not been selected. 101: External armature short-circui t: Output (r1239.0) not connected up. 102: External armature short-circuit with c ontactor feedback signal: No feedback signal connected (BI:p1235). 103: External armature short-circuit withou t contactor feedback signal: Delay time when opening (p1237) is 0. 201: Internal voltage protection: The maximum output current of the Motor Module (r0289) is less than 1.8 * motor short-circuit current (r0331). 202: Internal voltage protection: A Motor Module in booksize format is not being used. 203: Internal voltage protection: The motor short-ci rcuit current (p0320) is greater than the maximum motor current (p0323). 204: Internal voltage protection: The activation (p1231 = 4) is not given for all motor data sets with synchronous motors (p0300 = 2xx, 4xx). SINAMICS-Alarms Remedy: Re cause 1: - an armature short-circuit / voltage protection is only permissible for permanent-magnetic synchronous motors. The highest position of the motor type in p0300 must either be 2 or 4. Re cause 101: - the contactor for the external armature short-ci rcuit configuration should be controlled using output signal r1239.0. The signal can, e.g. be connected to an output terminal BI: p0738. Before this fault can be acknowledged, p1231 must be set again. Re cause 102: - if the external armature short-circuit with cont actor feedback signal (p1231 = 1) is selected, this feedback signal must be connected to an input termin al (e.g. r722.x) and then connected to BI: p1235. - alternatively, the external armature short-circ uit without contactor feedback signal (p1231 = 2) can be selected. Re cause 103: - if the external armature short-circuit without contactor feedback signal (p1231 = 2) is selected, then a delay time must be parameterized in p1237. This time must always be greater than the actual contactor opening time, as otherwise the Motor Module would be short-circuited! Re cause 201: - a Motor Module with a higher maximum current or a motor with a lower short-circuit current must be used. The maximum Motor Module current must be higher than 1.8 * short-circuit current of the motor. Re cause 202: - for internal voltage protection, us e a Motor Module in booksize format. Re cause 203: - for internal voltage protection, onl y use short-circuit proof motors. Re cause 204: - The internal voltage protection must either be activated for all motor data sets with synchronous motors (p0300 = 2xx, 4xx) (p1231 = 3) or it must be de-activated for all motor data sets (p1231 not equal to 3). This therefore ensures that the protec tion cannot be accidentally wi thdrawn as a result of a data set changeover. The fault can only be acknowledged if this c ondition is fulfilled.
Source: SINUMERIK 840D sl / 840Di sl / SINAMICS S120 Diagnostics Manual (DAsl, 03/2009)
Last reviewed: 2026-07-01 · Verified against the manufacturer’s official documentation.
About Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC Alarms
Siemens controllers include extensive self-diagnostics that flag or halt the machine when a fault is detected. Error code 207906 on the SINUMERIK 840D CNC identifies one specific fault condition — its documented cause and the official corrective steps are listed above, sourced from Siemens's service documentation. Always confirm against the manual for your exact machine configuration and follow LOTO procedures before servicing.
Complete Alarm List: 4014 Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC codes.
Have a better solution?
Help the industrial community by sharing your repair experience for code 207906.
Need a searchable reference for more Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC manuals?
We structure equipment manuals into searchable code, title, cause, solution, safety note, and source-reference data. Send a PDF and example searched codes when you need public pages, private search, or structured exports.
Space reserved for Google AdSense / Industrial Affiliate Links
Monetization target for 2026