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iDM Energiesysteme heat pump error codes

iDM Energiesysteme · No longer sold new in the UK. 171 codes across 1 product family, each taken from the manufacturer’s manuals. iDM Energiesysteme technical support ↗

Find a iDM Energiesysteme engineer →171 codes · reviewed 23 September 2026

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171 codes

CodeMeaningStops?Homeowner check?
020
Heat pump flow maximum temperature: Heat pump flow temperature is above the set maximum temperature.
YesYes
021
Heat pump flow minimum temperature: Heat pump flow temperature is below the set minimum temperature.
YesYes
022
Low pressure fault: The low-pressure monitor has switched the heat pump off (< 3 times in 24 h).
YesYes
023
Low pressure fault - lockout: The low-pressure monitor has switched the heat pump off (> 3 times in 24 h). The heat pump is no longer operated. After fault 023 the unit may be unlocked at most once!
YesYes
024
High pressure fault: The high-pressure monitor has switched the heat pump off (< 3 times in 24 h).
YesYes
025
High pressure fault - lockout: The high-pressure monitor has switched the heat pump off (> 3 times in 24 h). The heat pump is no longer operated.
YesYes
026
Flow monitoring / pressure monitoring: The flow switch on groundwater systems has switched the heat pump off (< 3 times in 24 h).
YesYes
027
Flow lockout / pressure monitoring - lockout: The flow switch on groundwater systems has switched the heat pump off (> 3 times in 24 h). The heat pump is no longer operated.
YesYes
028
Soft starter 1 (see LED): Soft-starter fault (< 5 times in 24 h). The type of fault is indicated on the soft starter.
YesYes
029
Soft starter 1 - lockout: Soft-starter fault (> 5 times in 24 h). The heat pump is no longer operated.
YesYes
030
Motor protection heat source pump: The motor protection of the heat source (brine/well) pump has tripped (< 5 times in 24 h).
YesYes
031
Motor protection heat source pump - lockout: The motor protection of the heat source pump has tripped (> 5 times in 24 h). The heat pump is no longer operated.
YesYes
032
Maximum defrost time exceeded: The maximum defrost time was exceeded.
Not statedYes
033
Minimum condenser temperature undershot: The heat pump was switched off because the minimum condenser temperature was undershot.
YesYes
034
Fan fault: Fault contact of the fan electronics has responded (< 3 times in 24 h).
YesYes
035
Minimum heat storage temperature undershot: Heat storage (buffer) temperature required for defrosting was undershot.
PartlyYes
036
Electric heating element overheating: Safety temperature limiter (STB) of the electric heater has tripped.
PartlyYes
037
Charging pump fault: Fault contact of the charging pump has tripped.
YesYes
038
Fan fault - lockout: Fault contact of the fan electronics has tripped (> 3 times in 24 h). The heat pump is no longer operated.
YesYes
042
Hot gas temperature too low: Hot gas temperature is lower than condensing temperature + 10°C. Delay 7 min.
YesYes
043
Hot gas temperature too low - lockout: The heat pump was switched off due to too low hot gas temperature (> 5 times in 24 h).
YesYes
044
Flow monitoring heating side: The flow monitor on the heating side has responded. Flow is monitored in heating, cooling and defrost operation.
YesYes
046
Hot gas temperature too high: Hot gas temperature is higher than 135°C (< 5 times in 24 h).
YesYes
047
Hot gas temperature too high - lockout: The heat pump was switched off due to too high hot gas temperature (> 5 times in 24 h). The heat pump is no longer operated.
YesYes
050
Dew point monitor responded: Dew point monitor has responded (flow temperature adjustment).
NoYes
051
Dew point monitor permanently responded: Dew point monitor permanently responded - cooling function is blocked.
PartlyYes
060
Heat source temperature: The measured heat source outlet temperature is below the minimum heat source temperature.
YesYes
061
Heat source temperature approaching critical value: Heat source outlet temperature reaches a critical value (min. heat source temperature + 2 K).
NoYes
062
Winding protection: The compressor winding protection has tripped (< 3 times in 24 h).
YesYes
063
Winding protection - lockout: The compressor winding protection has tripped (> 3 times in 24 h). The heat pump is no longer operated.
YesYes
067
Heat source temperature - lockout: The minimum heat source outlet temperature was undershot (> 5 times in 24 h). The heat pump is no longer operated.
YesYes
070
EIB/KNX module fault: No EIB-KNX module is connected to the Navigator main board or the module is not programmed (shown 30 s after parameterisation).
NoYes
074
Soft starter 2 (see LED): Soft-starter fault on the second compressor; type of fault shown on the soft starter.
PartlyYes
075
Soft starter 2 - lockout: Soft-starter fault on the second compressor (> 5 times in 24 h). The heat pump is no longer operated.
YesYes
080
Summary fault stage 1: Compressor 1 is switched off - check soft starter.
PartlyYes
081
Summary fault stage 1 - lockout: Compressor 1 is no longer operated.
PartlyYes
082
Summary fault stage 2: Compressor 2 is switched off - check soft starter.
PartlyYes
083
Summary fault stage 2 - lockout: Compressor 2 is no longer operated.
PartlyYes
084
Summary fault stage 3: Compressor 3 is switched off - check soft starter.
PartlyYes
085
Summary fault stage 3 - lockout: Compressor 3 is no longer operated.
PartlyYes
086
Summary fault stage 4: Compressor 4 is switched off - check soft starter.
PartlyYes
087
Summary fault stage 4 - lockout: Compressor 4 is no longer operated.
PartlyYes
088
Expansion valve 1: Expansion valve driver, refrigerant circuit 1.
Not statedYes
089
Expansion valve 2: Expansion valve driver, refrigerant circuit 2.
Not statedYes
090
Central unit 1 not online: Communication problem - master board A1 not found.
Not statedYes
091
Central unit 2 not online: Communication problem - slave board A7 not found.
Not statedYes
095
Operating limit exceeded: Operation outside (above) the compressor envelope: at the current evaporating temperature the condensing temperature is outside the operating range.
Not statedYes
096
Operating limit MOP: Operation outside the compressor envelope: at the current condensing temperature the evaporating temperature is outside the operating range.
Not statedYes
100
Sensor fault: Outdoor sensor (B32) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
101
Sensor fault: Outdoor sensor (B32) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
102
Sensor fault: Heat pump flow sensor (B33) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
103
Sensor fault: Heat pump flow sensor (B33) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
104
Sensor fault: HGL flow sensor (B35) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
105
Sensor fault: HGL flow sensor (B35) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
106
Sensor fault: Heat source outlet sensor (B36) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
107
Sensor fault: Heat source outlet sensor (B36) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
108
Sensor fault: Heat storage/buffer tank sensor (B38) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
109
Sensor fault: Heat storage/buffer tank sensor (B38) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
110
Sensor fault: Cold storage tank sensor (B40) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
111
Sensor fault: Cold storage tank sensor (B40) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
112
Sensor fault: DHW cylinder sensor bottom (B41) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
113
Sensor fault: DHW cylinder sensor bottom (B41) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
114
Sensor fault: Fresh water station sensor (B42) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
115
Sensor fault: Fresh water station sensor (B42) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
116
Sensor fault: Flow sensor heating circuit A (B51) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
117
Sensor fault: Flow sensor heating circuit A (B51) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
118
Sensor fault: Flow sensor heating circuit B (B52) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
119
Sensor fault: Flow sensor heating circuit B (B52) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
120
Sensor fault: Room sensor heating circuit A (B61) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
121
Sensor fault: Room sensor heating circuit A (B61) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
122
Sensor fault: Room sensor heating circuit B (B62) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
123
Sensor fault: Room sensor heating circuit B (B62) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
124
Sensor fault: Hot gas sensor (B71) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
125
Sensor fault: Hot gas sensor (B71) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
126
Sensor fault: Room humidity sensor (B31) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
127
Sensor fault: Room humidity sensor (B31) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
128
Sensor fault: Low pressure sensor - short circuit.
Not statedYes
129
Sensor fault: Low pressure sensor - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
130
Sensor fault: Flow sensor heating circuit C (B53) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
131
Sensor fault: Flow sensor heating circuit C (B53) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
132
Sensor fault: Flow sensor heating circuit D (B54) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
133
Sensor fault: Flow sensor heating circuit D (B54) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
134
Sensor fault: Room sensor heating circuit C (B63) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
135
Sensor fault: Room sensor heating circuit C (B63) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
136
Sensor fault: Room sensor heating circuit D (B64) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
137
Sensor fault: Room sensor heating circuit D (B64) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
138
Sensor fault: Flow sensor heating circuit E (B55) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
139
Sensor fault: Flow sensor heating circuit E (B55) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
140
Sensor fault: Flow sensor heating circuit F (B56) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
141
Sensor fault: Flow sensor heating circuit F (B56) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
142
Sensor fault: Flow sensor heating circuit G (B57) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
143
Sensor fault: Flow sensor heating circuit G (B57) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
144
Sensor fault: Room sensor heating circuit E (B65) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
145
Sensor fault: Room sensor heating circuit E (B65) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
146
Sensor fault: Room sensor heating circuit F (B66) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
147
Sensor fault: Room sensor heating circuit F (B66) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
148
Sensor fault: Room sensor heating circuit G (B67) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
149
Sensor fault: Room sensor heating circuit G (B67) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
150
Sensor fault: Suction gas sensor evaporator outlet (B79) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
151
Sensor fault: Suction gas sensor evaporator outlet (B79) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
152
Sensor fault: Low pressure transmitter (B78) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
153
Sensor fault: Low pressure transmitter (B78) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
154
Sensor fault: Solar collector sensor (B73) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
155
Sensor fault: Solar collector sensor (B73) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
156
Sensor fault: Solar charging sensor (B74) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
157
Sensor fault: Solar charging sensor (B74) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
158
Sensor fault: Solar collector return sensor (B75) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
159
Sensor fault: Solar collector return sensor (B75) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
160
Sensor fault: Solar heat source reference sensor (B76) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
161
Sensor fault: Solar heat source reference sensor (B76) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
162
Sensor fault: Intake air sensor (B37) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
163
Sensor fault: Intake air sensor (B37) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
164
Sensor fault: Air heat exchanger sensor (B72) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
165
Sensor fault: Air heat exchanger sensor (B72) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
166
Sensor fault: High pressure transmitter (B86) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
167
Sensor fault: High pressure transmitter (B86) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
168
Sensor fault: Liquid line sensor (B87) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
169
Sensor fault: Liquid line sensor (B87) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
170
Sensor fault: Heat pump return sensor (B34) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
171
Sensor fault: Heat pump return sensor (B34) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
172
Sensor fault: Heat source inlet sensor (B43) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
173
Sensor fault: Heat source inlet sensor (B43) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
178
Sensor fault: Charging sensor (B45) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
179
Sensor fault: Charging sensor (B45) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
196
Sensor fault: DHW cylinder sensor top (B48) - short circuit.
Not statedYes
197
Sensor fault: DHW cylinder sensor top (B48) - open circuit (break).
Not statedYes
200
Operating limit reached: Operation outside the operating range on air-source heat pumps.
Not statedYes
221
Low pressure fault 2 (second refrigerant circuit): The low pressure switch has switched the heat pump off (< 3 times in 24 h).
YesYes
231
Low pressure fault 2 - lockout (second refrigerant circuit): The low pressure switch has switched the heat pump off (> 3 times in 24 h). The heat pump is no longer operated.
YesYes
236
Safety defrost interval 0.1-0.5 set: The safety defrost interval is set to 0.1-0.5 h.
NoYes
237
Charging pump fault in bivalent operation: Fault contact of the charging pump tripped during operation of the bivalent (second) heat generator.
PartlyYes
241
High pressure fault 2 (second refrigerant circuit): The high pressure switch has switched the heat pump off.
YesYes
244
Flow monitoring heating side in bivalent operation: Works like fault 44 but acts on the bivalent generator when the charging pump is configured "YES"; heating-side flow monitor responded.
PartlyYes
251
High pressure fault 2 - lockout (second refrigerant circuit): The high pressure switch has switched the heat pump off (> 3 times in 24 h). The heat pump is no longer operated.
YesYes
270
Stages blocked long-term: Triggered when all compressor stages have been blocked for more than 10 hours; leads to a summary fault so the bivalent generator is available above the bivalence point.
YesYes
271
Bivalent generator manually activated: Information that the bivalent (backup) generator was manually activated - reminder to switch it off to avoid high running costs.
NoYes
272
Bivalent operation with reduced temperature: Bivalent generator active due to a summary fault: temperature levels reduced (ECO) and no DHW production until "Bivalent only" operating mode is selected. Warning: increased heating costs.
PartlyYes
280
Collector maximum temperature: Solar collector maximum temperature exceeded; resets automatically when it falls below.
NoYes
281
DHW cylinder maximum temperature: DHW cylinder maximum temperature exceeded; resets automatically.
PartlyYes
282
Heat storage maximum temperature: Maximum buffer temperature exceeded; resets automatically.
PartlyYes
283
Heat source maximum temperature: Maximum heat source temperature exceeded; resets automatically.
PartlyYes
284
Solar module not present: Solar control configured but no CAN-bus communication with the solar module.
NoYes
301
Boost function - temperature not reached: Boost temperature not reached or DHW cylinder temperature higher than 85°C.
NoYes
302
Legionella function - temperature not reached: Legionella temperature not reached or DHW cylinder temperature higher than 85°C.
NoYes
500
Outdoor unit intake sensor defective: Intake (air) sensor in the outdoor unit defective.
Not statedYes
501
Outdoor unit suction gas sensor defective: Suction gas sensor in the outdoor unit defective.
Not statedYes
502
Outdoor unit hot gas sensor defective: Hot gas sensor in the outdoor unit defective.
Not statedYes
503
Outdoor unit low pressure sensor defective: Low pressure sensor in the outdoor unit defective.
Not statedYes
504
Outdoor unit high pressure sensor defective: High pressure sensor in the outdoor unit defective.
Not statedYes
505
Outdoor unit high pressure: Outdoor unit high pressure fault.
YesYes
506
Outdoor unit low pressure: Outdoor unit low pressure fault.
YesYes
507
Hot gas temperature: Hot gas temperature outside the operating limits.
Not statedYes
508
Differential pressure too low: Differential pressure between low and high pressure side too small.
Not statedYes
509
Outdoor unit start-up error: 5 unsuccessful start attempts.
YesYes
510
Operating limit exceeded (outdoor unit): Outside the operating range for more than 5 minutes.
Not statedYes
511
Superheat too low: Too low or negative superheat.
Not statedYes
512
MOP fault: Maximum operating pressure exceeded.
Not statedYes
513
Suction gas temperature too low: Suction gas temperature too low.
Not statedYes
514
EEV control: Control problem with electronic expansion valve.
Not statedYes
515
Inverter communication fault: Fault between outdoor board and inverter.
YesYes
516
Outdoor unit communication: Communication fault on the Modbus link between indoor unit and outdoor unit.
YesYes
517
Inverter fault: The inverter has a fault.
YesYes
520
Outdoor unit software: Wrong software on the outdoor unit or wrong software loaded.
YesYes
521
Timeout inputs/outputs: Carel board cannot establish a bus connection.
Not statedYes
522
Timeout converter: Converter/inverter cannot establish a bus connection.
Not statedYes
523
Timeout fan: Fan cannot establish a bus connection.
Not statedYes
524
Outdoor unit emergency stop C1: Outdoor unit emergency stop refrigerant circuit 1.
YesYes
525
Outdoor unit emergency stop C2: Outdoor unit emergency stop refrigerant circuit 2.
YesYes
526
Outdoor unit emergency stop C1 - lockout: Outdoor unit emergency stop refrigerant circuit 1 - lockout.
YesYes
527
Outdoor unit emergency stop C2 - lockout: Outdoor unit emergency stop refrigerant circuit 2 - lockout.
YesYes
530
Inverter fault - lockout: The inverter is no longer operated (> 10 times in 24 h). The heat pump is no longer operated.
YesYes