441 on an Atlantic heat pump: 2nd zone sensor not configured (if 2nd circuit kit); set parameter 5700 to 2, 4 or 6 (BX31)
Short answer
On an Atlantic heat pump, 441 means: 2nd zone sensor not configured (if 2nd circuit kit); set parameter 5700 to 2, 4 or 6 (BX31). The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset. An engineer is needed to fix the cause. The wording differs by model range — each is shown below.
Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 4 sources
What it means
On the Alféa Excellia / Excellia Duo (R410A split, 11-16, pre-A.I.)
The manual says: 2nd zone sensor not configured (if 2nd circuit kit); set parameter 5700 to 2, 4 or 6 (BX31).
Part involved: BX31.
Likely causes:
- Sensor input BX3x not configured or sensor fault (e.g. 2nd zone sensor with 2nd circuit kit).
On the Alféa Excellia A.I. / Excellia Duo A.I. (R410A split, 11-16)
The manual says: BX31 no function.
Likely causes:
- Short-circuit.
- Unplugged or disconnected sensor.
- Faulty sensor.
- Sensor input BX3x not configured or sensor fault (e.g. 2nd zone sensor with 2nd circuit kit).
On the Alféa Extensa A.I. / Extensa Duo A.I. R32 (split, 3-10)
The manual says: BX31 no function.
Likely causes:
- Short-circuit.
- Unplugged or disconnected sensor.
- Faulty sensor.
- Sensor input BX3x not configured or sensor fault (e.g. 2nd zone sensor with 2nd circuit kit).
On the Alféa Extensa + / Extensa Duo + (R410A split, 5-16)
The manual says: 2nd zone sensor not configured (if 2nd circuit kit); set parameter 5700 to 2, 4 or 6 (BX31).
Part involved: BX31.
Likely causes:
- Sensor input BX3x not configured or sensor fault (e.g. 2nd zone sensor with 2nd circuit kit).
Is it safe?
On the Alféa Excellia / Excellia Duo (R410A split, 11-16, pre-A.I.)
| Does the heat pump stop? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Severity | Warning |
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset.
Resetting itself: 1.
On the Alféa Excellia A.I. / Excellia Duo A.I. (R410A split, 11-16)
| Does the heat pump stop? | No |
|---|---|
| Severity | Warning |
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump keeps running.
On the Alféa Extensa A.I. / Extensa Duo A.I. R32 (split, 3-10)
| Does the heat pump stop? | No |
|---|---|
| Severity | Warning |
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump keeps running.
On the Alféa Extensa + / Extensa Duo + (R410A split, 5-16)
| Does the heat pump stop? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Severity | Warning |
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset.
Resetting itself: 1.
What you can check
- Note the error number/LED pattern shown and give it to your installer.
What the engineer will check
On the Alféa Excellia / Excellia Duo (R410A split, 11-16, pre-A.I.)
- Set the BX3x input parameter (e.g. line 5700) or check the sensor wiring.
Who to ask for: heat pump controls.
On the Alféa Excellia A.I. / Excellia Duo A.I. (R410A split, 11-16)
- Check the sensor's wiring.
- Replace the sensor.
Who to ask for: heat pump controls.
On the Alféa Extensa A.I. / Extensa Duo A.I. R32 (split, 3-10)
- Check the sensor's wiring.
- Replace the sensor.
Who to ask for: heat pump controls.
On the Alféa Extensa + / Extensa Duo + (R410A split, 5-16)
- Set the BX3x input parameter (e.g. line 5700) or check the sensor wiring.
Who to ask for: heat pump controls.
What you might notice
Sources
- alféa excellia duo Maintenance Document (U0546279_1738_EN_16) ↗ · U0546279_1738_EN_16 · page 68 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
- Alféa Excellia A.I. Installation manual (U0611757_1876_EN_14) ↗ · U0611757_1876_EN_14 · page 76 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
- Alfea Extensa A.I. R32 Installation manual (U0671217_2114_EN_11) ↗ · U0671217_2114_EN_11 · page 70 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
- alféa extensa + Installation and operating manual (doc 1734-10, 1734-EN) ↗ · 1734-10 · page 74 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026