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10 ERROR MESSAGES
The following pages list all the error messages you could encounter when using a MDS 3200F
system. In case of an error, an error message is shown in the display and the red adjust LED is
switched “ON“. Press [enter] to clear the display. If this does not work, switch “OFF“ the control
unit. Check the system for potential problems (e.g. loose cables) and re ‐ start the system. After
completion and restart, the message does not appear on the screen again, but remains stored in
the “Error“ Menu (see page 20) . If the problem still persists, consult our Technical Support.
1 INVALID VALVE DATA ERROR 101
This message sometimes appears during startup of the system: The control unit does not
recognize the valve resp. the required valve type.
Error Code Display: INVALID VALVE DATA ERROR 101
Error Code Status Menu: VALVE ERROR 101
Corrective Action:

The sensor connection has not been plugged in correctly.
Switch OFF the control unit and inspect the connection.
If the cable turns out to be damaged, it must be exchanged
before restarting.

Maybe an inadequate valve type has been installed.
2 INVALID VALVE DATA ERROR 102
The piezoelectric element does not match the current application ( during startup, the control
unit automatically verifies the valve data) .
Error Code Display: INVALID VALVE DATA ERROR 102
Error Code Status Menu: VALVE ERROR 102
Corrective Action:

Install the required valve type.

Inspect the sensor connection (switch OFF control unit be ‐
forehand) . Defective cables must be exchanged.
3 INVALID VALVE DATA ERROR 199
General valve data error (Sensor connection). When the checksum of the valve EEPROM is
compared to software data during startup, mismatch is notified by this message.
Error Code Display: INVALID VALVE DATA ERROR 199
Error Code Status Menu: VALVE ERROR 199
Corrective Action: 
If the problem is not caused by a defective sensor connec ‐
tion (switch OFF control unit before inspection) , the valve
must be returned to the manufacturer.
4 VALVE NOT PRESENT ERROR 301
The control unit does not recognize the valve during startup.
Error Code Display: VALVE NOT PRESENT ERROR 301
Error Code Status Menu: VALVE NOT PRESENT ERROR 301
Corrective Action:

In this case, the actuator cable may be the source of the
problem. Switch OFF the control unit and inspect the con ‐
nection.

Otherwise, the valve must be returned to the manufacturer.