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
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
Switch to manual operation (Press&Go)
Begin manual operation of the appliance using Press&Go Contact the responsible service partner
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
Notify your service partner via ServiceDesk
Notify partner via ServiceDesk for troubleshooting and a reconnection to the Cloud server
Notify PreciBake via ServiceDesk
Notify partner PreciBake via ServiceDesk for troubleshooting and a reconnection to the Cloud server
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.
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Other Convotherm Error Codes
Not enough water reaching the combi oven.
Connection area temperature too high.
Fan malfunction.
Connection area fan malfunction.
No gas (gas models).
Water filter cartridge used up, replace as soon as possible. Cooking is still possible.
Excess temperature in oven / oven sensor failure.
Excess temperature of steam generator / steam generator sensor failure.
Excess temperature of condenser / condenser sensor failure.
Dehumidifier valve functional fault.
Core temperature sensor fault.
Bypass sensor failure.
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