Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102
Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 code 16: Short-circuit
The drive will stop because it has detected a short circuit in the motor or the motor wiring.
Safety first. This code involves a gas, flame or electrical hazard. Do not keep resetting it. Leave burner, gas train and high voltage work to a qualified technician. WERCS answers 24/7 at (877) 489-3727.
- Code
- 16
- Name
- Short-circuit
- Controller
- Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102
- Type
- Overcurrent
- What it does
- Fault: the equipment trips and stops
- Risk
- RED Specialist territory
- Source
- The manufacturer's manual (subscribers see which manual and page)
Updated November 4, 2026
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Questions about this code
What does Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 code 16 mean?
The drive will stop because it has detected a short circuit in the motor or the motor wiring.
Is Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 code 16 dangerous?
It is graded red, specialist territory: it involves a burner, gas, flame or safety lockout, so leave the repair to a qualified technician.
How do I fix Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 code 16?
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Other Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 codes
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