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From the first recognition to specialist diagnosis: Schneider Altivar cases, official manuals and method for field work.

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14 routes · 3 levels

The level organizes reading, does not allow to intervene. With a selected family, the cases of other families are excluded; the general routes remain indicated as method.

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ATV320

OCF: overcurrent on ATV320

The drive signals an excessive current. The code does not show itself a failure of the Drives: it is necessary to distinguish start, regime and stop.

Alarm
ATV320

SCF1: distinguish engine circuit and configuration

SCF1 reports a short circuit event. The Schneider FAQ also considers wiring, engine characteristics and adjustment data: does not authorize to declare failure the power stage from the code only.

Alarm
ATV320

ObF: alarm during deceleration

The Schneider source associates ObF with too fast braking, dragging load or high power. The choice of correction depends on the process and hardware installed.

Alarm
ATV320

OHF: high drive temperature

OHF covers the superheat of the drive. It is distinguished from the thermal protection of the engine: the framework context and the load are part of the diagnosis.

Alarm
ATV320

SLF1: loss of local Modbus communication

In the manual ATV320 SLF1 identifies the interruption of the local Modbus serial communication. It is not the generic code for all networks and all options.

Communication
ATV630 · configuration described in the FAQ

ATV630 ready, but RUN on the terminal does not start

A ready drive does not necessarily receive the command from the terminal. The ATV630 FAQ distinguishes control from clamps and HMI control; the local/remote key may not be enabled.

Command
ATV630 · configuration described in the FAQ

nSt on ATV630: check the stop command

The ATV630 FAQ describes a case of free wheel stop in three-wire control: the opening of the stop entry leads to nSt. It should be read the real configuration, not applied a universal scheme.

Command
ATV320 / ATV600 / ATV212

SoMove: connection, DTM and configuration

SoMove and the DTM library are distinct elements. The DTM must match the family; connection and compatibility must be verified in official documentation.

Software
General method · no equivalence between codes

I don't know the model. Where do I start?

The first solution is to identify the device. Mark and power are not enough: serve complete reference, voltage, firmware and type of engine.

Foundations
General method · no equivalence between codes

The reference changes but the speed does not follow

Separate process request, received signal, active reference and output of the drive. A percentage value on the controller does not show what the Drives receives.

Regulation
General method · no equivalence between codes

The compressor turns but the capacity fridge is low

The output frequency is a given of the system, not a measure of the cooling capacity. The verification must connect request, drive and circuit conditions.

Refrigeration
General method · no equivalence between codes

Replacement and commissioning: minimum dossier

Replace a drive is not equivalent to copying few values. Power, motor, options, control and safety functions must remain consistent with the machine.

Commissioning
Manual library / PRIMARY SOURCES

Manual library Drives and compressors

32 official PDFs from Danfoss, BITZER, Copeland, ABB and Schneider Electric. Links verified on 10 September 2026. Check reference, size, firmware and options. Italian and English revisions may differ: the revision number is shown on the manufacturer's page.

32 documents available

Danfoss · FC 103

Installation and operation

Manual · EN · FC103-OPER

Compressors: Check model, size, firmware and combinations approved by the manufacturer.

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Danfoss · FC 103

Programming and parameters

Programming · EN · FC103-PROG

Compressors: Check model, size, firmware and combinations approved by the manufacturer.

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Danfoss · FC 103

Design and integration — 2015 edition

Design · EN · FC103-DESIGN

Previous generation document: verify applicability to the installed drive.

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Danfoss · CDS 803

Installation and operation

Manual · EN · CDS803-OPER

Compressors: Check model, size, firmware and combinations approved by the manufacturer.

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Danfoss · CDS 803

Drive design for compressors

Design · EN · CDS803-DESIGN

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Danfoss · CDS 803

Programming and parameters

Programme · EN · CDS803-PROG

Compressors: Check model, size, firmware and combinations approved by the manufacturer.

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BITZER · VARIPACK

Operating instructions IP20 / IP55 / IP66

Manual · DE / EN / FR · CB-110-4

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BITZER · VARIPACK

Quick installation IP55 / IP66

EN / DE / FR · CB-111-3

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BITZER · BEST / VARIPACK

BEST: connection and use of service tools

Software · DE / EN · CT-311-5

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BITZER · VARIPACK

Drives range for compressors — technical presentation

Catalogue · EN · CP-110-1

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Copeland · EVM

EVM installation

Manual · EN · EVM-INSTALL

Compressors: Check model, size, firmware and combinations approved by the manufacturer.

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Copeland · EVH

Installation EVH

Manual · EN · EVH-INSTALL

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Copeland · EVM

Quick Start Guide

Starting · EN · EVM-QUICK

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Copeland · EVM / EVM-Pro

Application Manual and Diagnostic EVM / EVM-Pro

Programming · EN · AE-1456

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Copeland · EVH

Technical manual EVH triphase

Programming · EN · EVH-TECH

Edition for voltages 208–230 / 480 / 575 V: do not transfer data to different European variants.

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Copeland · A*V

Drive for alternative variable speed compressors

Application · EN · AE8-1437

Compressors: Check model, size, firmware and combinations approved by the manufacturer.

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ABB · ACH580

Starting of the HVAC program

Starting · EN · 3AXD50000047658

HVAC and integration: verify OEM compressor requirements; FMBT-21 module requires compatible hardware.

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Official page and reviews i
ABB · ACH580

Module FMBT-21 Modbus/TCP

Communication · EN · 3AXD50000158607

HVAC and integration: verify OEM compressor requirements; FMBT-21 module requires compatible hardware.

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Official page and reviews i

For the refrigerator circuit: Operating manual Danfoss FC 103 (EN) e. Check compressor and machine constraints separately.

SOFTWARE / CONFIGURAZIONE

SoMove and DTM: two elements to align

Identifies family, firmware, interface and software version. Before transferring parameters, keep the configuration read and compare it to the approved one.

DIECI MARCHI / ACCESS TO THE SOURCE

Another family? Start with his builder.

This directory keeps access to the resources of other brands. Schneider cases of this page do not interpret their fault codes.