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SAE on a Technibel S.A.S. Technibel PHRIE / PHIE inverter monobloc air-to-water: System outdoor temperature sensor S13 open/short circuit
Short answer
On a Technibel S.A.S. heat pump, SAE means: System outdoor temperature sensor S13 open/short circuit. 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: System outdoor temperature sensor S13 open/short circuit.
Likely causes:
- Sensor fault.
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops.
Resetting itself: Automatic recovery.
What you can check
- Note the code/LED pattern and the model from the rating plate, then contact a heat pump/refrigeration engineer.
- Check the heat pump's breaker/isolator at the consumer unit is on.
What the engineer will check
- Check S13.
- Check A1 board.
Who to ask for: refrigeration / heat pump engineer.
Certification: Electrical competence for work inside the unit.
What you might notice
Sources
- Technibel PHRIE / PHIE inverter monoblock air to water heat pump, medium temperature, R410A - Service Manual (Jun. 2015, 10 12 211 - GB - 06) ↗ · 10 12 211 - GB - 06 · page 118 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026