E40Convotherm

Convotherm E40 Error Code

ConvoSense communication error.

Source: Convotherm/Convotherm_maxx-pro-gen-a_Level1-Service_CommercialKitchen_en.md

What does Convotherm E40 mean?

Convotherm shows E40 — ConvoSense communication error — on the maxx pro combi oven range. This is a collective communication code: it can flag a ConvoSense, cloud-server, cloud-service-provider or WiFi connection problem. The manual lists these reasons: Brief interruption of the communication due to external interference or momentary voltage fluctuation; There is a permanent communication error; An identical IP address was assigned to both appliances. This means that no reliable network connection is possible and will be interrupted sporadically; and others. The control flags the fault and holds the affected function until the message is cleared.

Symptoms

  • Display shows error code E40 (ConvoSense communication error)
  • The affected function is interrupted until the fault is cleared

Common causes

  • Brief interruption of the communication due to external interference or momentary voltage fluctuation
  • There is a permanent communication error
  • An identical IP address was assigned to both appliances. This means that no reliable network connection is possible and will be interrupted sporadically
  • Cloud server offline briefly
  • Cloud server offline or permanently unavailable
  • WiFi offline briefly
  • WiFi offline or permanently unavailable

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Diagnostic steps

  1. Power-cycle the appliance

    Pull out the appliance plug or switch off the appliance circuit breaker and restart the appliance after a 1-minute waiting time

  2. Switch to manual operation (Press&Go)

    Begin manual operation of the appliance using Press&Go Contact the responsible service partner

  3. Resolve the duplicate IP address

    Switch off the affected appliances at the same time and switch them on again one by one with a time interval of 1 minute Contact your IT specialist to enable the network address for the appliances

  4. Notify your service partner via ServiceDesk

    Notify partner via ServiceDesk for troubleshooting and a reconnection to the Cloud server

  5. Notify PreciBake via ServiceDesk

    Notify partner PreciBake via ServiceDesk for troubleshooting and a reconnection to the Cloud server

  6. Have the WLAN connection checked

    Notify building network specialists and have WLAN connection and transmitter checked

When to call a professional

The manual routes E40 (ConvoSense communication error) to the responsible Convotherm service partner. Note the exact message on the display, stop using the affected function, and call a qualified technician — board, sensor and electrical diagnosis on a combi oven involves live components.