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940 on an Ariston NIMBUS NET R32 control platform: Hydraulic scheme not defined
Short answer
On an Ariston heat pump, 940 means: Hydraulic scheme not defined. The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.
Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source
What it means
The manual says: Hydraulic scheme not defined.
Part involved: commissioning configuration.
Likely causes:
- Hydraulic diagram not selected through parameter 1.1.0.
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset.
What you can check
- Note the error code shown on the Sensys HD interface and contact the installer / Ariston service - this is a configuration error set at commissioning.
What the engineer will check
- Select the hydraulic diagram via parameter 1.1.0.
Who to ask for: heat pump controls / hydronics.
Certification: Competent heating engineer; electrical competence for wiring checks.
What you might notice
Sources
- NIMBUS PLUS M NET R32 - Technical instructions for installation and maintenance (UK) - codes 3301719 3301720, doc 420000656201 EN ↗ · 420011311701 - 03/2024 · page 71 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026