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970 on an Ariston NIMBUS NET R32 control platform: Aux. pump configuration mismatch
Short answer
On an Ariston heat pump, 970 means: Aux. pump configuration mismatch. The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.
Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source
What it means
The manual says: Aux. pump configuration mismatch.
Part involved: auxiliary pump configuration.
Likely causes:
- Configuration of parameter 1.2.5.
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Severity | Warning |
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops.
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
- Check the configuration of parameter 1.2.5.
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