A7971 fault in siemens sinamics V90 drive

A7971 alarm in siemens sinamics V90 drive indicates Angular commutation offset determination is activated. This means the drive is scheduled to automatically determine the encoder’s electrical angle during the next power-on cycle.

Cause: The automatic determination of the angular commutation offset (encoder adjustment) is activated. The automatic determination is carried out at the next power-on command.

Remedy: The alarm automatically disappears after determination.