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294

Alarm 294 — Incompatible heat pump

NIBE · SMO 20 Control Module

What does 294 mean?

This alarm indicates that the connected heat pump (F2040) is considered incompatible by the SMO 20 system. It may occur after a power failure, suggesting a potential issue with system initialization or recognition.

Common Causes

  • Incompatibility between the heat pump and the control module's firmware.
  • Incorrect heat pump model selected in settings.
  • Previous power failure causing a system misconfiguration.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Check the settings in the SMO 20 control module to ensure the correct heat pump model (F2040) is selected.

  2. 2

    Power cycle the NIBE SMO 20 control module and the heat pump by turning off the main power and then turning it back on after a few minutes.

  3. 3

    Verify that the F2040 heat pump model is compatible with the current firmware version of the SMO 20 control module.

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Source: NIBE SMO 20 Control Module
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