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Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102

Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 code 251: New type code

The power card or other components were swapped out and the type code changed, causing the drive to stop.

Code
251
Name
New type code
Controller
Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102
Type
Setup or parameter fault
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 251 mean?

The power card or other components were swapped out and the type code changed, causing the drive to stop.

Is Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 code 251 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 251?

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