Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD
Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD code F71: USS setpoint fault (on RS232)
The drive is receiving no setpoint values during the telegram off time, which causes the equipment to stop.
- Code
- F71
- Name
- USS setpoint fault (on RS232)
- Controller
- Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD
- Type
- Communication
- What it does
- Fault: the equipment trips and stops
- Risk
- YELLOW Booth plays by its own rules
- Reset
- Needs a manual reset
- Source
- The manufacturer's manual (subscribers see which manual and page)
Updated November 4, 2026
How to fix it
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Questions about this code
What does Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD code F71 mean?
The drive is receiving no setpoint values during the telegram off time, which causes the equipment to stop.
Is Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD code F71 dangerous?
It is graded yellow: not hard, but a booth does it differently than the gear most techs know, so follow the checks in order.
How do I fix Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD code F71?
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