Applicable Systems
Modicon M221 Modicon M241 Modicon M251 Modicon M340 Modicon M580 Altivar

Symptoms

Software fault: internal software error detected.

Possible Causes

  • Firmware bug
  • Internal software error
  • Memory corruption

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Step 1: Power cycle the drive
    Fault may clear if transient
  2. Step 2: Update firmware
    Firmware current
  3. Step 3: Replace control board if persistent
    New board initializes correctly

How to Reset

Reset via control panel after software error is resolved.

Source: Schneider Electric ATV320 Programming Manual

Category: PLC & VFD