A magnetic contactor between the drive and motor had a pitted auxiliary contact that overheated slightly on the first start of the week, dropping one phase for 50ms. As the day progressed, thermal expansion improved contact – until the next Monday.
This fault triggers the drive’s built-in monitoring function, which compares the current in all three phases (U, V, W) at the drive’s output. If the current in one phase falls below a specific threshold relative to the others, the drive assumes a cable break or motor winding failure and shuts down to prevent damage. Siemens drives do not rely solely on external sensors. They use internal current measurement at the inverter’s output stage. When the motor is running, the drive expects balanced currents. If one phase deviates by more than a programmable tolerance (typically set via parameter p3230 in Sinamics), the drive triggers fault 7902. siemens drive fault code 7902
By following a logical, step-by-step diagnostic process—visual inspection, continuity testing, megger testing, and swap tests—you can pinpoint the cause within an hour. Remember: do not simply reset the fault and restart. Find the physical root cause, or it will return, often with more severe damage (including a burnt motor or drive). A magnetic contactor between the drive and motor
In the complex world of industrial automation, Siemens drives (ranging from the venerable Masterdrives to the modern Sinamics S120, G120, and S150 families) are known for their robustness. However, like any precision electronic equipment, they occasionally halt production with an error code. Among the more cryptic and frustrating alarms for maintenance technicians is Siemens drive fault code 7902 . If the current in one phase falls below