A7012 alarm in Siemens V70 Drive

A7012 alarm in Siemens V70 Drive indicates Motor temperature model overtemperature. This means the software’s internal calculation of the motor’s heat is approaching the maximum thermal threshold due to high loads.
Cause: The motor temperature model 1/3 identified that the alarm threshold was exceeded.

Remedy:

  • Check the motor load and reduce it if required.
  • Check the motor ambient temperature.