NIBE S2125 Air/Water Heat Pump

55 fault codes documented

Communication fault to Inverter 254

Alarm 254 (or 264, 203) Communication fault to Inverter — Inverter unpowered or broken

This alarm indicates a communication issue with the inverter, typically lasting for 20 seconds, and suggests the inverter may be unpowered, broken, or has a poor connection.

Compressor speed too low 354

Alarm 354 (or 503, 186) Compressor speed too low — Inverter safety function reduces compressor speed

This alarm signifies that the inverter's safety function has reduced the compressor speed below the lowest permitted working range, indicating a potential issue with the compressor or refrigerant circuit.

Continuous light CPU

LED: CPU Continuous light — CPU is not running correctly

The CPU LED on the base board (AA2) is continuously lit, indicating that the CPU is not functioning correctly.

Continuous light DEFROST (green)

LED: DEFROST (green) Continuous light — Defrosting in progress

The green DEFROST LED on the base board (AA2) is continuously lit, indicating that a defrosting cycle is currently in progress.

Continuous light ERROR (red)

LED: ERROR (red) Continuous light — Continuous alarm is active

The red ERROR LED on the base board (AA2) is continuously lit, indicating an active, continuous alarm that requires attention.

Continuous light K1, K2, K3, K4, K5

LED: K1, K2, K3, K4, K5 Continuous light — Relay is activated

Any of the K1-K5 LEDs on the base board (AA2) are continuously lit, indicating that the corresponding relay has been activated (is on).

Continuous light PWR (green)

LED: PWR (green) Continuous light — Base board power on

The green PWR LED on the base board (AA2) is continuously lit, which is the normal indication that the base board is receiving power.

Continuous light PWR-INV (green)

LED: PWR-INV (green) Continuous light — Inverter has power

The green PWR-INV LED is continuously lit, which is the normal indication that the inverter is receiving power.

Current too high 330

Alarm 330 (or 441, 124) Current too high — Too high current to inverter

This alarm indicates that the current to the inverter has been too high 3 times within 2 hours or continuously for 1 hour, possibly due to a defective inverter.

Exchange Sensors flow / return 234

Alarm 234 (or 225, 8) Exchange sensors flow / return — Supply and return lines are switched

This alarm means the return line is hotter than the flow line, indicating that the supply and return lines, or their sensors, have been incorrectly connected.

Failed compressor starts 334

Alarm 334 (or 449, 132) Failed compressor starts — Compressor does not start when required

This alarm indicates that the compressor has failed to start when required 3 times within 2 hours, potentially due to a defective inverter or compressor.

Failed start, no pressure diff. 353

Alarm 353 (or 501, 184) Failed start, no pressure diff. — Low pressure difference at compressor start

This alarm indicates that the pressure difference between BP9 and BP8 has been too low at compressor start 3 times within 30 minutes, suggesting a fault in the pressure sensors or compressor.

Fan alarm 233

Alarm 233 (or 224, 182) Fan alarm from Heat Pump — Fan blocked or not connected

This alarm indicates that the fan has failed to start 5 times consecutively, likely due to a blockage or a connection issue.

Flashes CPU (green)

LED: CPU (green) Flashes — CPU is running correctly

The green CPU LED on the base board (AA2) is flashing, which is the normal indication that the CPU is operating correctly.

Flashes DEFROST (green)

LED: DEFROST (green) Flashes — Some protection is active

The green DEFROST LED on the base board (AA2) is flashing, indicating that some protection function is currently active.

Flashes ERROR (red)

LED: ERROR (red) Flashes — Info alarm (temporary) is active

The red ERROR LED on the base board (AA2) is flashing, indicating an active info alarm, which is typically a temporary or less severe alert.

Flashes EXT COM (green)

LED: EXT COM (green) Flashes — Communication with indoor module/control module is active

The green EXT COM LED on the base board (AA2) is flashing, which is the normal indication of active communication with the indoor module or control module.

Flashes INT COM (green)

LED: INT COM (green) Flashes — Communication with inverter is active

The green INT COM LED on the base board (AA2) is flashing, which is the normal indication of active communication with the inverter.

HIGH ROOM TEMPERATURE

HIGH ROOM TEMPERATURE — Rooms are too warm

The room temperature is higher than desired, often due to incorrect settings in the indoor module or control module.

Heating not working 494

Alarm 494 (or 298, 92) Heating not working — Inverter failed to heat the compressor

This alarm means the inverter tried to heat up the compressor but failed, possibly due to a fault in the inverter or a loose discharge sensor.

High current load, compressor 336

Alarm 336 (or 453, 136) High current load, compressor — Output current from inverter too high

This alarm indicates that the output current from the inverter to the compressor has been temporarily too high 3 times within 2 hours or continuously for 1 hour.

High power load, compressor 337

Alarm 337 (or 455, 138) High power load, compressor — Power output from inverter too high

This alarm indicates that the power output from the inverter has been too high 3 times within 2 hours or continuously for 1 hour, possibly due to poor heating medium flow or a defective compressor.

Hot gas alarm 238

Alarm 238 (or 230, 78) Hot gas alarm — High discharge temperature in the refrigerant circuit

This alarm is triggered by 3 repeated instances of high discharge temperature within 4 hours, typically indicating a disruption or fault in the refrigerant circuit.

ICE BUILD-UP IN THE FAN, GRILLE AND/OR FAN CONE ON S2125

ICE BUILD-UP IN THE FAN, GRILLE AND/OR FAN CONE ON S2125 — Ice is forming on the outdoor unit

Ice accumulation on the fan, grille, or fan cone of the outdoor unit can impede operation and airflow.

Incorrect PCBA in heat pump 437

Alarm 437 (or 589, 216) Incorrect PCBA in Heat Pump — Wrong base board installed

This alarm indicates that the Heat Pump has the wrong base board (PCBA) installed, meaning it is not suitable for the S2125 model.

LOW HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OR A LACK OF HOT WATER

LOW HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OR A LACK OF HOT WATER — Water not hot enough or unavailable

The hot water temperature is too low or no hot water is available, which can be caused by high consumption, incorrect settings, or a clogged filterball.

LOW ROOM TEMPERATURE

LOW ROOM TEMPERATURE — Rooms are too cold

The room temperature is lower than desired, possibly due to closed thermostats, incorrect settings, or air in the heating system.

Low defrosting flow 418

Alarm 418 (or 523) Low defrosting flow — Clogged particle filter or low flow

This alarm indicates that the defrosting flow is low, usually caused by a clogged particle filter or generally low flow in the system.

Low evaporation temp 240

Alarm 240 (or 232, 76) Low evaporation temp — Low evaporation temperature in the refrigerant circuit

This alarm occurs after 5 repeated instances of low evaporation temperature within 4 hours, suggesting a lack of refrigerant or a blockage.

Low lp cooling 212

Alarm 212 (or 156, 80) Low lp cooling — Poor flow or low pressure

This alarm occurs if the system experiences low low-pressure conditions 5 times within 4 hours, indicating a problem with refrigerant flow or pressure.

Mains disturbance 328

Alarm 328 (or 437, 120) Mains disturbance — Temporary fault in inverter or continuous disturbance

This alarm suggests a disruption in supply voltage or a temporary inverter fault that occurs 3 times within 2 hours or continuously for 1 hour.

Not lit CPU

LED: CPU Not lit — CPU is without power

The CPU LED on the base board (AA2) is not lit, indicating that the CPU (Central Processing Unit) is not receiving power.

Not lit DEFROST (green)

LED: DEFROST (green) Not lit — Neither defrosting nor protection is active

The green DEFROST LED on the base board (AA2) is not lit, which is the normal indication when no defrosting or protection functions are currently active.

Not lit ERROR (red)

LED: ERROR (red) Not lit — No errors

The red ERROR LED on the base board (AA2) is not lit, which is the normal indication when there are no active alarms or errors.

Not lit EXT COM (green)

LED: EXT COM (green) Not lit — No communication with indoor module/control module

The green EXT COM LED on the base board (AA2) is not lit, indicating a lack of communication with the indoor module or control module.

Not lit INT COM (green)

LED: INT COM (green) Not lit — No communication with inverter

The green INT COM LED on the base board (AA2) is not lit, indicating a lack of communication with the inverter.

Not lit K1, K2, K3, K4, K5

LED: K1, K2, K3, K4, K5 Not lit — Relay is in de-energised position

Any of the K1-K5 LEDs on the base board (AA2) are not lit, indicating that the corresponding relay is in its de-energised (off) position.

Not lit PWR (green)

LED: PWR (green) Not lit — Base board is without power

The green PWR LED on the base board (AA2) is off, indicating that the base board is not receiving power.

Not lit PWR-INV (green)

LED: PWR-INV (green) Not lit — Inverter is without power

The green PWR-INV LED is not lit, indicating that the inverter is not receiving power.

Overheated inverter 329

Alarm 329 (or 439, 122) Overheated inverter — Inverter reached max working temperature (3 times in 2 hours)

This alarm signifies that the inverter has reached its maximum working temperature due to poor cooling, occurring 3 times within 2 hours or continuously for 1 hour.

Overheated inverter 331

Alarm 331 (or 443, 126) Overheated inverter — Inverter reached max working temperature (low supply voltage)

This alarm indicates the inverter has reached its maximum working temperature due to poor cooling, occurring 3 times within 2 hours or continuously for 1 hour, potentially linked to low supply voltage.

Persistent pressure switch or over-temperature alarm 322

Alarm 322 (or 425, 108) Persistent pressure switch or over-temperature alarm — Poor heating medium flow

This alarm indicates 2 repeated LP/HP/FQ alarms within 2.5 hours, signaling persistent pressure switch or over-temperature issues due to poor heating medium flow.

Phase failure 333

Alarm 333 (or 447, 130) Phase failure — Compressor phase is missing

This alarm indicates that a compressor phase is missing, occurring 3 times within 2 hours or continuously for 1 minute, often due to a disruption in supply voltage or incorrect wiring.

Recurring high pressure 295

Alarm 295 (or 346, 74) Recurring high pressure — Repeated high pressure alarms

This alarm indicates 5 repeated high pressure alarms within 4 hours, often due to poor heating medium flow, a clogged filter, or disruption in the refrigerant circuit.

Recurring low pressure 294

Alarm 294 (or 344, 72) Recurring low pressure — Repeated low pressure alarms

This alarm indicates 5 repeated low pressure alarms within 4 hours, suggesting a lack of refrigerant or a blocked expansion valve.

Recurring safety defr. 291

Alarm 291 (or 341, 6) Recurring safety defr. — Repeated defrosting due to poor airflow

This alarm signals 10 repeated defrostings according to protection conditions, often caused by poor airflow or ice/snow accumulation.

S2125 DOES NOT START

S2125 DOES NOT START — Heat Pump is not activating

The NIBE S2125 Heat Pump fails to start. This can be due to lack of demand from the indoor module/control module, temperature conditions, minimum time between compressor starts not being met, or an active alarm.

S2125 NOT COMMUNICATING

S2125 NOT COMMUNICATING — No connection with indoor or control module

The NIBE S2125 Heat Pump is not communicating with its paired indoor module or control module, which could be due to installation or cable issues.

Safety stop, inverter 323

Alarm 323 (or 427, 110) Safety stop, inverter — Temporary fault in inverter (2 times in 60 min)

This alarm signifies that the inverter has experienced a temporary fault 2 times within 60 minutes, potentially due to a disruption in supply voltage.

Safety stop, inverter 324

Alarm 324 (or 429, 112) Safety stop, inverter — Temporary fault in inverter (3 times in 2 hours)

This alarm indicates that the inverter has experienced a temporary fault 3 times within 2 hours, likely due to a disruption in supply voltage.

Sensor BT14 or BP9 loose or defective 495

Alarm 495 (or 300, 94) sensor BT14 or BP9 loose or defective — Discharge or high pressure sensor not giving correct values

This alarm indicates that the discharge sensor (BT14) or high pressure sensor (BP9) has either come loose or is defective, leading to incorrect measurement values.

Sensor fault 530

Alarm 530 (or 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 538, 539, 541) sensor fault — sensor open-circuit or short-circuit

These alarms indicate an open-circuit or short-circuit fault on various sensor inputs (BT3, BT12, BT14, BT15, BT16, BT17, BT28, BP8, BP9, BT84).

Short run times for compressor 237

Alarm 237 (or 229, 4) Short run times for compressor — Compressor stops too quickly

This alarm indicates that the compressor stops less than 5 minutes after starting, often due to poor flow, incorrect settings, or issues within the refrigerant circuit.

Unspecified faults 314

Alarm 314 (or 400, 207, 209, 211, 213) Unspecified faults — Inverter or configuration issues

This alarm covers several unspecified faults related to the inverter, including incompatibility, missing configuration files, or charge error configuration.

Unsuccessful defrosting 236

Alarm 236 (or 228, 2) Unsuccessful defrosting — System temperature or flow is too low

This alarm appears after 10 consecutive failed defrosting attempts, typically due to low system temperature, poor flow, or insufficient available system volume.