Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102
Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 code 204: Locked rotor
The drive detects an overload condition in a multi-motor setup, which indicates a motor has a locked rotor.
- Code
- 204
- Name
- Locked rotor
- Controller
- Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102
- Type
- Motor overload
- What it does
- Warning: the equipment keeps running and flags a problem
- Risk
- GREEN In your wheelhouse
- 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 204 mean?
The drive detects an overload condition in a multi-motor setup, which indicates a motor has a locked rotor.
Is Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 code 204 dangerous?
It is graded green: in a working tech's wheelhouse with standard tools and low risk.
How do I fix Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 code 204?
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