PLC Fault Code Search Engine

Search engine for Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Omron error codes.

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Try searching codes like 0x1010, 4100, or HE.

Quick Error Code Lookup

Select a common error code below or type one above to search the full database.

0x2521 Siemens Configuration Error
4100 Mitsubishi CPU Hardware Fault
HE Omron Host Link Error

How to Find PLC Error Codes?

Siemens (S7-1200/1500)

Connect via TIA Portal, go to Online & Diagnostics > Diagnostic Buffer. Look for the Hex Event ID (e.g., 16# 0x2521).

Mitsubishi (FX/Q/L)

Use GX Works2/3. Go to Diagnostics > System Monitor. Check special register SD0 for the latest error code (e.g., 4100).

Omron (CJ/NJ)

For CJ2, check the 2-digit LED on the CPU (e.g., HE, E0). For NJ/NX, use Sysmac Studio Troubleshooting to find the 8-digit Event Code.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to clear a fatal error on Siemens S7-1200?

Fatal errors like 0x2521 require hardware correction first. After fixing the root cause (e.g., replacing a mismatched module), power-cycle the CPU or use TIA Portal's Online & Diagnostics > Diagnostic Buffer to acknowledge the error. If the error persists, check the backplane connector and firmware version.

What does the ERR LED flashing mean on Mitsubishi FX?

A flashing ERR LED on Mitsubishi FX series typically indicates a non-fatal diagnostic error. Connect GX Works2/3 and read the diagnostic buffer. Common causes include parameter mismatches (code 3300), communication timeouts, or memory checksum errors (code 6401). A solid ERR LED usually means a fatal hardware fault requiring CPU replacement.

Can I use this tool for Allen-Bradley CompactLogix errors?

Yes. This database includes common Allen-Bradley fault codes. Major fault codes like 0x1E (I/O Fault), 0x20 (Communication Loss), and 0x64 (Processor Fault) are covered. For the full fault log, connect via RSLogix/Studio 5000 and check Controller Properties > Major Faults.