ABB ACS880 Fault Codes & Troubleshooting List (2025)

ABB ACS880 Fault Codes & Troubleshooting List (2025)

The ABB ACS880 is a high-performance industrial drive. When it trips, the control panel displays a 4-digit Hexadecimal code or a Decimal code. This guide provides the most updated list of all fault codes to help you minimize downtime.

ACS880 Fault Codes Reference Table:

Fault Code and MeaningCause and Remedy
2281

Calibration

Cause: Measured offset of output phase current measurement or difference between output phase U2 and W2 current measurement is too great (the values are updated during current calibration).



Remedy: Try performing the current calibration again (select Current measurement calibration at parameter 99.13). If the fault persists, contact your local ABB representative.
2310

Overcurrent

Cause: Output current has exceeded internal fault limit.



Remedy:

  • Check motor load.

  • If the control unit is externally powered, check the setting of parameter 95.04 Control board supply.

  • Check acceleration times in parameter group 23 Speed reference ramp (speed control), 26 Torque reference chain (torque control).

  • Check parameters 46.1 Speed scaling, 46.2 Frequency scaling and 46.3 Torque scaling.

  • Check motor and motor cable (including phasing and delta/star connection).

  • Check there are no contactors opening and closing in motor cable.

  • Check that the start-up data in parameter group 99 corresponds to the motor rating plate.

  • Check that there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in motor cable.

  • Check encoder cable (including phasing).

  • Check the auxiliary code (format XXXY YYZZ). With parallel-connected inverter modules, “Y YY” specifies through which BCU control unit channel the fault was received. “ZZ” indicates the phase that triggered the fault (0: No detailed info, 1: U-phase, 2: V-phase, 4: W-phase, 3/5/6/7: multiple phases).


2330

Earth leakage

Cause: Drive has detected load unbalance typically due to earth fault in motor or motor cable.



Remedy:

  • If the control unit is externally powered, check the setting of parameter 95.4 Control board supply.

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in motor cable.

  • Check for an earth fault in motor or motor cables by measuring the insulation resistances of motor and motor cable.

  • Try running the motor in scalar control mode if allowed. (See parameter 99.4 Motor control mode.)

  • With parallel-connected modules, check the auxiliary code. If no earth fault can be detected, contact your local ABB representative.


2340

Short circuit

Cause: Short-circuit in motor cable(s) or motor.



Remedy:

  • Check motor and motor cable for cabling errors.

  • If the control unit is externally powered, check the setting of parameter 95.4 Control board supply.

  • Check that parameter 99.10 Motor nominal power has been set correctly.

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in motor cable.

  • Check the auxiliary code (format XXXY YYZZ). “ZZ” indicates the location (0: No info, 1: Upper U, 2: Lower U, 4: Upper V, 8: Lower V, 10: Upper W, 20: Lower W, Other: combinations).

  • Check auxiliary code 40h = DC capacitor short circuit.

  • After correcting the cause, reboot the control unit or cycle power.


2381

IGBT overload

Cause: Excessive IGBT junction to case temperature. This fault protects the IGBT(s) and can be activated by a short circuit in the motor cable.



Remedy:

  • Check motor cable.

  • Check ambient conditions.

  • Check air flow and fan operation.

  • Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.

  • Check motor power against drive power.


2391

BU current difference

Cause: AC phase current difference between parallel-connected inverter modules is excessive.



Remedy:

  • Check motor cabling.

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in motor cable.

  • Check the auxiliary code (format XXXY YYZZ). “XXX” specifies the source of the first error. “YYY” specifies the module through which BCU control unit channel the fault was received.


2392

BU earth leakage

Cause: Total earth leakage of inverter modules is excessive.



Remedy:

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in motor cable.

  • Measure insulation resistances of motor cables and motor.

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


2E01

Earth leakage

Cause: IGBT supply unit has detected an earth fault.



Remedy:

  • Check AC fuses.

  • Check for earth leakages.

  • Check supply cabling.

  • Check power modules.

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in supply cable.

  • If no earth fault can be detected, contact your local ABB representative.


3000

Invalid voltage chain datapoints

Cause: Parametrization of the speed/torque limitation curve (in the DC voltage reference chain) are inconsistent.



Remedy: Check that the speed points of the curve (defined by 29.70…29.79) are in increasing order.
3130

Supply phase loss

Cause: Intermediate circuit DC voltage is oscillating due to missing input power line phase or blown fuse.



Remedy:

  • Check input power line fuses.

  • Check for loose power cable connections.

  • Check for input power supply imbalance.


3180

Charge relay lost

Cause: No acknowledgement received from charge relay.



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
3181

Wiring or earth fault

Cause:

  • 1. The drive hardware is supplied from a common DC bus.

  • 2. Incorrect input power and motor cable connection.

  • 3. Drive has detected load unbalance typically due to earth fault in motor or motor cable.





Remedy:

  • 1. Switch off the protection in parameter 31.23.

  • 2. Check the power connections. Check the input fuses.

  • 3. Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in motor cable.

  • Check for an earth fault in motor or motor cables by measuring the insulation resistances.

  • Try running the motor in scalar control mode if allowed.


3210

DC link overvoltage

Cause: Excessive intermediate circuit DC voltage.



Remedy:

  • Check that overvoltage control is on (parameter 30.30).

  • Check that the supply voltage matches the nominal input voltage of the drive.

  • Check the supply line for static or transient overvoltage.

  • Check brake chopper and resistor (if present).

  • Check deceleration time.

  • Use coast-to-stop function (if applicable).

  • Retrofit drive with brake chopper and brake resistor.


3220

DC link undervoltage

Cause: Intermediate circuit DC voltage is not sufficient because of a missing supply phase, blown fuse or fault in the rectifier bridge.



Remedy:

  • Check supply cabling, fuses and switchgear.

  • With parallel-connected modules, check the auxiliary code.


3280

Standby timeout

Cause: Automatic restart failed (see section Automatic restart).



Remedy: Check the condition of the supply (voltage, cabling, fuses, switchgear).
3291

DC voltage difference

Cause: Difference in DC voltages between parallel-connected inverter modules.



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code (format XXXY YYZZ). “XXX” specifies the source of the first error. “YYY” specifies the module through which BCU control unit channel the fault was received.
3381

Output phase loss

Cause: Motor circuit fault due to missing motor connection (all three phases are not connected).



Remedy: Connect motor cable.
3385

Autophasing

Cause: Autophasing routine (see section Autophasing) has failed.



Remedy:

  • For more information, check the auxiliary code (see below).

  • Check that the motor ID run has been successfully completed.

  • Clear parameter 98.15 Position offset user.

  • Check the setting of parameter 99.3 Motor type.


3E00

Input phase loss

Cause: Input phase loss detected by the IGBT bridge.



Remedy:

  • Check the auxiliary code. Check the source of the fault corresponding to the code: 1: Phase A, 2: Phase B, 4: Phase C, 8: Phase cannot be detected.

  • Check the AC fuses.

  • Check for input power supply imbalance.


4000

Motor cable overload

Cause: Calculated motor cable temperature has exceeded warning limit.



Remedy:

  • Check the settings of parameters 35.61 and 35.62.

  • Check the dimensioning of the motor cable in regard to required load.


4100

Ambient temperature

Cause: Drive module temperature is excessive.



Remedy:

  • Check ambient temperature. If it exceeds 40 °C (104 °F), ensure that load current does not exceed derated load capacity of drive.

  • Check drive module cooling air flow and fan operation.

  • Check inside of cabinet and heatsink of drive module for dust pick-up. Clean whenever necessary.


4110

Control board temperature

Cause: Control board temperature is too high.



Remedy:

  • Check proper cooling of the drive.

  • Check the auxiliary cooling fan.


4210

IGBT overtemperature

Cause: Estimated drive IGBT temperature is excessive.



Remedy:

  • Check ambient conditions.

  • Check air flow and fan operation.

  • Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.

  • Check motor power against drive power.


4290

Cooling

Cause:


Drive module temperature is excessive.



Remedy:


Check ambient temperature. If it exceeds 40 °C (104 °F), ensure that load current does not exceed derated load capacity of drive. See appropriate Hardware manual.

Check drive module cooling air flow and fan operation.

Check inside of cabinet and heatsink of drive module for dust pick-up. Clean whenever necessary.
42F1

IGBT temperature

Cause:


Drive IGBT temperature is excessive.



Remedy:


Check ambient conditions.

Check air flow and fan operation.

Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.

Check motor power against drive power.
4310

Excess temperature

Cause:


Power unit module temperature is excessive.



Remedy:


See A4B0 Excess temperature.
4380

Excess temp difference

Cause:


High temperature difference between the IGBTs of different phases.



Remedy:


See A4B1 Excess temperature difference (page 704).
4981

External temperature 1

Cause:


Measured temperature 1 has exceeded fault limit.



Remedy:


Check the value of parameter 35.2 Measured temperature 1.

Check the cooling of the motor (or other equipment whose temperature is being measured).

Check the value of parameter 35.12 Temperature 1 fault limit.
4982

External temperature 2

Cause:


Measured temperature 2 has exceeded fault limit.



Remedy:


Check the value of parameter 35.3 Measured temperature 2.

Check the cooling of the motor (or other equipment whose temperature is being measured).

Check the value of parameter 35.22 Temperature 2 fault limit.
4990

FPTC not found

Cause:


A thermistor protection module has been activated by parameter 35.30 but cannot be detected.



Remedy:


Power down the control unit and make sure that the module is properly inserted in the correct slot.

The last digit of the auxiliary code identifies the slot.
4991

Safe motor temperature 1

Cause:


The thermistor protection module installed in slot 1 indicates overtemperature.



Remedy:


Check the cooling of the motor.

Check the motor load and drive ratings.

Check the wiring of the temperature sensor. Repair wiring if faulty.

Measure the resistance of the sensor. Replace sensor if faulty.
4992

Safe motor temperature 2

Cause:


The thermistor protection module installed in slot 2 indicates overtemperature.



Remedy:


Check the cooling of the motor.

Check the motor load and drive ratings.

Check the wiring of the temperature sensor. Repair wiring if faulty.

Measure the resistance of the sensor. Replace sensor if faulty.
4993

Safe motor temperature 3

Cause:


The thermistor protection module installed in slot 3 indicates overtemperature.



Remedy:


Check the cooling of the motor.

Check the motor load and drive ratings.

Check the wiring of the temperature sensor. Repair wiring if faulty.

Measure the resistance of the sensor. Replace sensor if faulty.
5080

Fan

Cause:


Cooling fan feedback missing.



Remedy:


See A581 Fan.
5081

Auxiliary fan not running

Cause:


An auxiliary cooling fan (connected to the fan connectors on the control unit) is stuck or disconnected.



Remedy:


See A582 Auxiliary fan not running.
5090

STO hardware failure

Cause:


Safe torque off hardware failure.



Remedy:


Contact your local ABB representative, quoting the auxiliary code. The code contains location information, especially with parallel-connected inverter modules.

When converted into a 32-bit binary number, the bits of the code indicate the following:

31…28: Number of faulty inverter module (0…11 decimal). 1111: STO_ACT states of control unit and inverter modules in conflict.

27: STO_ACT state of inverter modules.

26: STO_ACT state of control unit.

25: STO1 of control unit.

24: STO2 of control unit.

23…12: STO1 of inverter modules 12…1 (Bits of non-existing modules set to 1).

11…0: STO2 of inverter modules 12…1 (Bits of non-existing modules set to 1).
5091

Safe torque off

Cause:


Safe torque off function is active, i.e. safety circuit signal(s) connected to connector XSTO is broken during start or run.



Remedy:


Check safe torque off circuit connections.

For more information, see appropriate drive hardware manual and description of parameter 31.22 STO indication run/stop (page 434).
5092

PU logic error

Cause:


Power unit memory has cleared.



Remedy:


Cycle the power to the drive. If the control unit is externally powered, also reboot the control unit (using parameter 96.8 Control board boot) or by cycling its power. If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.
5093

Rating ID mismatch

Cause:


The hardware of the drive does not match the information stored in the memory unit. This may occur eg. after a firmware update or memory unit replacement.



Remedy:


Cycle the power to the drive.

Check the auxiliary code (format 0X0Y). “X” indicates the first faulty PU channel in hexadecimal (1…C). With a ZCU control unit, “X” can be 1 or 2 but this is irrelevant to the fault.

“Y” indicates the auxiliary code category (e.g., 1=PU and CU ratings not same, 2=Rating ID changed, etc.).
5094

Measurement circuit temperature

Cause:


Problem with internal temperature measurement of the drive.



Remedy:


See A5EA Measurement circuit temperature (page 705).
5681

PU communication

Cause:


The way the control unit is powered does not correspond to parameter setting.

Communication errors detected between the drive control unit and the power unit.



Remedy:


Check setting of 95.4 Control board supply.

Check the connection between the control unit and the power unit.

Check the auxiliary code (format XXXY YYZZ). With parallel-connected modules, “Y YY” specifies the affected BCU control unit channel. “ZZ” specifies the error source.

“XXX” specifies the transmitter FIFO error code.
5682

Power unit lost

Cause:


Connection between the drive control unit and the power unit is lost.



Remedy:


Check the connection between the control unit and the power unit.
5690

PU communication internal

Cause:


Internal communication error.



Remedy:


Contact your local ABB representative.
5691

Measurement circuit ADC

Cause:


Measurement circuit fault.



Remedy:


If the control unit is externally powered, check the setting of parameter 95.4 Control board supply.

If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative, quoting the auxiliary code.
5692

PU board powerfail

Cause:


Power unit power supply failure.



Remedy:


Check the auxiliary code (format ZZZY YYXX). “YY Y” specifies the affected inverter module.

“XX” specifies the affected power supply (1: Power supply 1, 2: Power supply 2, 3: both supplies).
5693

Measurement circuit DFF

Cause:


Measurement circuit fault.



Remedy:


Contact your local ABB representative, quoting the auxiliary code.
5694

PU communication conf

Cause:


Number of connected power modules differs from expected.



Remedy:


Check setting of 95.31 Parallel type configuration.

Cycle the power to the drive. If the control unit is externally powered, also reboot the control unit (using parameter 96.8 Control board boot) or by cycling its power.

If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.
5695

Reduced run

Cause:


Number of inverter modules detected does not match the value of parameter 95.13 Reduced run mode.



Remedy:


Check that the value of 95.13 Reduced run mode corresponds to the number of inverter modules present.

Check that the modules present are powered from the DC bus and connected by fiber optic cables to the BCU control unit.

If all modules of the inverter unit are in fact available, check that parameter 95.13 Reduced run mode is set to 0.
5696

PU state feedback

Cause:


State feedback from output phases does not match control signals.



Remedy:


Contact your local ABB representative, quoting the auxiliary code.
5697

Charging feedback

Cause:


Incorrect parameter setting.

The charging switch and DC switch were operated out of sequence, or a start command was issued before the unit was ready.

Charging circuit fault.



Remedy:


Check the setting of 95.9 Switch fuse controller.

The normal power-up sequence is: 1. Close charging switch. 2. After charging finishes, close DC switch. 3. Open charging switch.

Check the charging circuit. With a frame R6i/R7i inverter module, check auxiliary code “FA”.

Check the wiring and condition of brake resistor.
5698

Unknown PU fault

Cause:


Unidentified power unit logic fault.



Remedy:


Check power unit logic and firmware compatibility.

Contact your local ABB representative.
6000

Internal SW error

Cause:


Internal error.



Remedy:


Contact your local ABB representative, quoting the auxiliary code.
6181

FPGA version incompatible

Cause:


Firmware and FPGA file version in the power unit are incompatible.

Update of power unit logic failed.



Remedy:


Reboot the control unit (using parameter 96.8 Control board boot) or by cycling power. If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.

Retry update.

Check the auxiliary code to identify FPGA version compatibility (format: XXYYZZ).
6200

Checksum mismatch

Cause:


The calculated parameter checksum does not match any enabled reference checksum.



Remedy:


See A686 Checksum mismatch.
6306

FBA A mapping file

Cause:


Fieldbus adapter A mapping file read error.



Remedy:


Contact your local ABB representative.
6307

FBA B mapping file

Cause:


Fieldbus adapter B mapping file read error.



Remedy:


Contact your local ABB representative.
6481
Task overload

Cause: Internal fault.


Remedy: Reboot the control unit (using parameter 96.8 Control board boot) or by cycling power. If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.
6487
Stack overflow

Cause: Internal fault.


Remedy: Reboot the control unit (using parameter 96.8 Control board boot) or by cycling power. If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.
64A1
Internal file load

Cause: File read error.


Remedy: Reboot the control unit (using parameter 96.8 Control board boot) or by cycling power. If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.
64A2
Internal record load

Cause: Internal record load error.


Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
64A3
Application loading

Cause: Application file incompatible or corrupted.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. See actions for each code below:

  • 8006: Not enough memory for the application. Reduce the size of the application or reduce the number of parameter mappings. See drive-specific log.

  • 8007: The application contains the wrong system library version. Update the system library or reinstall Automation Builder.

  • 8008: The application is empty. In Automation Builder, give a “Clean” command and reload the application.

  • 8009: The application contains invalid tasks. In Automation Builder, check application task configuration, give a “Clean all” command, and reload.

  • 800A: The application contains an unknown target (system) library function. Update the system library or reinstall Automation Builder.


64A5
Licensing fault

Cause: Running the control program is prevented either because a restrictive license exists, or because a required license is missing.


Remedy: Record the auxiliary codes of all active licensing faults and contact your product vendor for further instructions.
64A6
Adaptive program

Cause: Error running the adaptive program.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code (format XXXX YYYY). “XXXX” specifies the number of the function block. “YYYY” indicates the problem:

  • 000A: Program corrupted or block non-existent. Restore template program or download program to drive.

  • 000C: Required block input missing. Check inputs of the block.

  • 000E: Program corrupted or block non-existent. Restore template program or download program.

  • 0011: Program too large. Remove blocks until error stops.

  • 0012: Program is empty. Correct the program and download it to the drive.

  • 001C: A nonexisting parameter or block is used. Edit program to correct parameter reference or use existing block.

  • 001D: Parameter type invalid for selected pin. Edit program to correct parameter reference.

  • 001E: Output to parameter failed (write-protected). Check parameter reference or other sources affecting target.

  • 0023, 0024: Program file incompatible with firmware. Adapt program to current block library/firmware.

  • 002A: Too many blocks. Edit program to reduce number of blocks.


64B0
Memory unit detached

Cause: The memory unit was detached when the control unit was powered.


Remedy: Switch off the power to the control unit and reinstall the memory unit.

  • If unit was not removed, check it is properly inserted and screw is tight.

  • Reboot control unit (parameter 96.8) or cycle power.

  • If problem persists, contact ABB representative.


64B1
Internal SSW fault

Cause: Internal fault.


Remedy: Reboot the control unit (using parameter 96.8 Control board boot) or by cycling power. If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.
64B2
User set fault

Cause: Loading of user parameter set failed because:

  • Set is not compatible with control program.

  • Drive was switched off during loading.




Remedy: Ensure that a valid user parameter set exists. Reload if uncertain.
64E1
Kernel overload

Cause: Operating system error.


Remedy: Reboot the control unit (using parameter 96.8 Control board boot) or by cycling power. If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.
64FF
Fault reset

Cause: Informative fault.


Remedy: An active fault has been reset.
6581
Parameter system

Cause: Parameter load or save failed.


Remedy: Try forcing a save using parameter 96.7 Parameter save manually. Retry.
6591
Backup/Restore Timeout

Cause: Parameter load or save timeout caused by communication break between drive and control panel, or control panel and PC tool.


Remedy: Check the communication between drive and control panel or PC. Retry.
65A1
FBA A parameter conflict

Cause: The drive does not have a functionality requested by PLC, or requested functionality has not been activated.


Remedy: Check PLC programming. Check settings of parameter groups 50 Fieldbus adapter (FBA) and 51 FBA A settings.
65A2
FBA B parameter conflict

Cause: The drive does not have a functionality requested by PLC, or requested functionality has not been activated.


Remedy: Check PLC programming. Check settings of parameter groups 50 Fieldbus adapter (FBA) and 54 FBA B settings.
65B1
Reference source parametrization

Cause: A reference source is simultaneously connected to multiple parameters with different units.


Remedy: See A6DA Reference source parametrization (page 709).
6681
EFB communication loss

Cause: Communication break in embedded fieldbus (EFB) communication.


Remedy: Check the status of the fieldbus master (online/offline/error etc.). Check cable connections to the XD2D connector on the control unit.
6682
EFB configuration file

Cause: Embedded fieldbus (EFB) configuration file could not be read.


Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
6683
EFB invalid parameterization

Cause: Embedded fieldbus (EFB) parameter settings inconsistent or not compatible with selected protocol.


Remedy: Check the settings in parameter group 58 Embedded fieldbus.
6684
EFB load fault

Cause: Embedded fieldbus (EFB) protocol firmware could not be loaded, or version mismatch between EFB protocol firmware and drive firmware.


Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
6881
Text data overflow

Cause: Internal fault.


Remedy: Reset the fault. Contact your local ABB representative if the fault persists.
6882
Text 32-bit table overflow

Cause: Internal fault.


Remedy: Reset the fault. Contact your local ABB representative if the fault persists.
6883
Text 64-bit table overflow

Cause: Internal fault.


Remedy: Reset the fault. Contact your local ABB representative if the fault persists.
6885
Text file overflow

Cause: Internal fault.


Remedy: Reset the fault. Contact your local ABB representative if the fault persists.
7080
Option module comm loss

Cause: Communication between drive and an option module is lost.


Remedy: See A798 Encoder option comm loss (page 711).
7081
Control panel loss

Cause: Control panel (or PC tool) has stopped communicating.


Remedy: Check PC tool or control panel connection. Check control panel connector. Disconnect and reconnect the control panel.
7082
Ext I/O comm loss

Cause: The I/O extension module types specified by parameters do not match the detected configuration.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. The code specifies the I/O port used: 0=Panel, 1=Fieldbus A, 2=Fieldbus B, 3=Ethernet, 4=D2D/EFB. See A799.
7083
Panel reference conflict

Cause: Use of saved control panel reference in multiple control modes attempted.


Remedy: The control panel reference can only be saved for one reference type at a time. Consider using a copied reference instead (see reference selection parameter).
7084
Panel/PC tool version conflict

Cause: The current version of the control panel and/or PC tool does not support a function (e.g. older panel versions).


Remedy: Update control panel and/or PC tool. Contact your local ABB representative if necessary.
7085
Incompatible option module

Cause: Option module not supported (e.g., Fxxx-xx-M fieldbus adapter modules are not supported).


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code to identify the interface (1: Fieldbus A, 2: Fieldbus B). Replace module with supported type. Remove FSO-xx module to clear fault if unsupported.
7121
Motor stall

Cause: Motor is operating in stall region because of e.g. excessive load or insufficient motor power.


Remedy: Check motor load and drive ratings. Check fault function parameters.
7122
Motor overload

Cause: Motor current is too high.


Remedy: Check for overloaded motor. Adjust the parameters used for the motor overload function (35.51…35.53 and 35.55…35.56).
7181
Brake resistor

Cause: DC overvoltage detected during braking.


Remedy: Check that a brake resistor has been connected. Check the condition of the brake resistor. Check the dimensioning of the brake chopper and resistor.
7183
BR excess temperature

Cause: Brake resistor temperature has exceeded fault limit defined by parameter 43.11 Brake resistor fault limit.


Remedy: Stop drive. Let resistor cool down. Check resistor overload protection function settings (parameter group 43). Check fault limit setting (43.11). Check that braking cycle meets allowed limits.
7184
Brake resistor wiring

Cause: Brake resistor short circuit or brake chopper control fault.


Remedy: Check brake chopper and brake resistor connection. Ensure brake resistor is not damaged. Reboot control unit or cycle power.
7191
BC short circuit

Cause: Short circuit in brake chopper IGBT.


Remedy: Ensure brake resistor is connected and not damaged. Check electrical specifications. Replace brake chopper if replaceable. Reboot control unit or cycle power.
7192
BC IGBT excess temperature

Cause: Brake chopper IGBT temperature has exceeded internal fault limit.


Remedy: Let chopper cool down. Check for excessive ambient temperature, cooling fan failure, or obstructions. Check dimensioning. Check group 43 settings.
71A2
Mech brake closing failed

Cause: Mechanical brake control fault. Activated e.g. if brake acknowledgement is not as expected during brake closing.


Remedy: Check mechanical brake connection. Check mechanical brake settings in parameter group 44. Check that acknowledgement signal matches actual status of brake.
71A3
Mech brake opening failed

Cause: Mechanical brake control fault. Activated e.g. if brake acknowledgement is not as expected during brake opening.


Remedy: Check mechanical brake connection. Check mechanical brake settings in parameter group 44. Check that acknowledgement signal matches actual status of brake.
71A5
Mech brk opening not allowed

Cause: Open conditions of mechanical brake cannot be fulfilled (e.g. prevented by parameter 44.11).


Remedy: Check mechanical brake settings in parameter group 44 (especially 44.11). Check that acknowledgement signal matches actual status of brake.
71B1

Motor fan

Cause: No feedback received from external fan.



Remedy:

  • Check the safety circuits connected to the FSO-xx safety functions module.

  • Check external fan (or other equipment controlled) by the logic.

  • Check settings of parameters 35.100…35.106.


7301

Motor speed feedback

Cause: No motor speed feedback received.



Remedy:

  • See A7B0 Motor speed feedback (page 714).


7310

Overspeed

Cause: Motor is turning faster than highest allowed speed due to incorrectly set minimum/maximum speed, insufficient braking torque or changes in load when using torque reference. Incorrect estimated speed.



Remedy:

  • Check minimum/maximum speed settings, parameters 30.11 Minimum speed, 30.12 Maximum speed and 31.30 Overspeed trip margin.

  • Check adequacy of motor braking torque.

  • Check applicability of torque control.

  • Check need for brake chopper and resistor(s).

  • Check the status of motor current measurement.

  • Perform a Normal, Advanced or Advanced Standstill ID run instead of, for example, a Reduced or Standstill. (See parameter 99.13).


7380

Encoder internal

Cause: Internal fault.



Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


7381

Encoder

Cause: Encoder feedback fault.



Remedy:

  • See A7E1 Encoder (page 715).


73A0

Speed fbk configuration

Cause: Speed feedback configuration incorrect.



Remedy:

  • See A797 Speed feedback configuration (page 711).


73A1

Load position feedback

Cause: No load position feedback received.



Remedy:

  • Check the auxiliary code (format XXYY ZZZZ). “XX” specifies the number of the encoder interface module (01: 91.11/91.12, 02: 91.13/91.14), “YY” specifies the encoder (01: 92 Encoder 1 configuration, 02: 93 Encoder 2 configuration).

  • “ZZZZ” indicates the problem:

  • 0001: Encoder stopped working. Check encoder status.

  • 0002: Feed constant definition invalid or outside limits. Check feed constant settings (90.63 and 90.64).

  • 0003: Motor/load gear definition invalid or outside limits. Check motor/load gear settings (90.61 and 90.62).

  • 0004: Encoder not configured. Check encoder settings (92 or 93).

  • 0005: Encoder stopped working. Use parameter 91.10 to validate changes. Check encoder status.


73B0

Emergency ramp failed

Cause: Emergency stop did not finish within expected time.



Remedy:

  • Check the settings of parameters 31.32 Emergency ramp supervision and 31.33 Emergency ramp supervision delay.

  • Check the predefined ramp times (23.19 for mode Off1, 23.23 for mode Off3).


73B1

Stop failed

Cause: Ramp stop did not finish within expected time.



Remedy:

  • Check the settings of parameters 31.37 Ramp stop supervision and 31.38 Ramp stop supervision delay.

  • Check the predefined ramp times in parameter group 23 Speed reference ramp.


73F0

Overfrequency

Cause: Maximum allowed output frequency exceeded.



Remedy:

  • Without a dual-use license, the fault limit is 598 Hz.

  • Contact your local ABB representative for dual-use licensing information.


7510

FBA A communication

Cause: Cyclical communication between drive and fieldbus adapter module A or between PLC and fieldbus adapter module A is lost.



Remedy:

  • Check status of fieldbus communication.

  • See user documentation of fieldbus interface.

  • Check settings of parameter groups 50 Fieldbus adapter (FBA), 51 FBA A settings, 52 FBA A data in and 53 FBA A data out.

  • Check cable connections.

  • Check if communication master is able to communicate.


7520

FBA B communication

Cause: Cyclical communication between drive and fieldbus adapter module B or between PLC and fieldbus adapter module B is lost.



Remedy:

  • Check status of fieldbus communication.

  • See user documentation of fieldbus interface.

  • Check settings of parameter group 50 Fieldbus adapter (FBA).

  • Check cable connections.

  • Check if communication master is able to communicate.


7580

INU-LSU comm loss

Cause: DDCS (fiber optic) communication between converters (for example, the inverter unit and the supply unit) is lost.



Remedy:

  • Check status of other converter (parameter group 6 Control and status words).

  • Check settings of parameter group 60 DDCS communication.

  • Check the corresponding settings in the control program of the other converter.

  • Check cable connections. If necessary, replace cables.


7581

DDCS controller comm loss

Cause: DDCS (fiber optic) communication between drive and external controller is lost.



Remedy:

  • Check status of controller. See user documentation of controller.

  • Check settings of parameter group 60 DDCS communication.

  • Check cable connections. If necessary, replace cables.


7582

M/F comm loss

Cause: Master/follower communication is lost.



Remedy:

  • See A7CB M/F comm loss (page 715).


7583

Line side unit faulted

Cause: The supply unit (or other converter) connected to the inverter unit has generated a fault.



Remedy:

  • The auxiliary code specifies the original fault code in the supply unit control program.

  • See section Auxiliary codes for line-side converter faults (page 734).


7584

LSU charge failed

Cause: The supply unit was not ready (ie. the main contactor/breaker could not be closed) within expected time.



Remedy:

  • Check that communication to the supply unit has been activated by 95.20 HW options word 1.

  • Check that the supply unit is enabled, allowed to start, and can be controlled by the inverter unit (eg. not in local control mode).


8001

ULC underload

Cause: Selected signal has fallen below the user underload curve.



Remedy:

  • See A8BF ULC underload (page 719).


8002

ULC overload

Cause: Selected signal has exceeded the user overload curve.



Remedy:

  • See A8BE ULC overload (page 719).


80A0

AI Supervision

Cause: An analog signal is outside the limits specified for the analog input.



Remedy:

  • Check the auxiliary code (format XXXX XYZZ). “Y” specifies the location of the input (0: Control unit, 1: I/O extension module 1, 2: I/O extension module 2, 3: I/O extension module 3).

  • “ZZ” specifies the limit (01: AI1 under minimum, 02: AI1 above maximum, 03: AI2 under minimum, 04: AI2 above maximum).

  • Check signal level at the analog input.

  • Check the wiring connected to the input.

  • Check the minimum and maximum limits of the input in parameter group 12 Standard AI.


80B0

Signal supervision

Cause: Fault generated by the signal supervision 1 function.



Remedy:

  • Check the source of the fault (parameter 32.7 Supervision 1 signal).


80B1

Signal supervision 2

Cause: Fault generated by the signal supervision 2 function.



Remedy:

  • Check the source of the fault (parameter 32.17 Supervision 2 signal).


80B2

Signal supervision 3

Cause: Fault generated by the signal supervision 3 function.



Remedy:

  • Check the source of the fault (parameter 32.27 Supervision 3 signal).


8E12

Fan speed

Cause: Fan speed is under limit (parameter 206.07).



Remedy:

  • Check fan feedback. See parameters 206.30…206.33 for individual failing fans.


8E13

I/O module version mismatch

Cause: Communication services of the CIO-01 module are incompatible with the firmware version on the control unit.



Remedy:

  • See the auxiliary code for incompatible CIO-01 module. Auxiliary code is a bit word where bit 0 indicates CIO-01 module assigned to node ID 1.

  • Replace the incompatible CIO-01 module.


8E14

CIO MCB monitoring

Cause: Fault related to miniature circuit breaker. Some of the bits of the MCB status word are 0.



Remedy:

  • Check miniature circuit breaker and digital input DI5.


8E15

CIO fuse monitoring

Cause: Fault related to fuses. Some of the bits of the fuse status word are 0.



Remedy:

  • Check fuses and digital input DI6.


8E17

CIO DI8 monitoring

Cause: Fault related to digital input DI8.



Remedy:

  • Check digital input DI8.


9081

External fault 1

Cause: Fault in external device 1.



Remedy:

  • Check the external device.

  • Check setting of parameter 31.1 External event 1 source.


9082

External fault 2

Cause: Fault in external device 2.



Remedy:

  • Check the external device.

  • Check setting of parameter 31.3 External event 2 source.


9083

External fault 3

Cause: Fault in external device 3.



Remedy:

  • Check the external device.

  • Check setting of parameter 31.5 External event 3 source.


9084

External fault 4

Cause: Fault in external device 4.



Remedy:

  • Check the external device.

  • Check setting of parameter 31.7 External event 4 source.


9085

External fault 5

Cause: Fault in external device 5.



Remedy:

  • Check the external device.

  • Check setting of parameter 31.9 External event 5 source.


A2A1

Current calibration

Cause: Current offset and gain measurement calibration will occur at next start.



Remedy:

  • Informative warning. (See parameter 99.13 ID run requested.)


A2B3

Earth leakage

Cause: Drive has detected load unbalance typically due to earth fault in motor or motor cable.



Remedy:

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in motor cable.

  • Check for an earth fault in motor or motor cables by measuring the insulation resistances of motor and motor cable.

  • Try running the motor in scalar control mode if allowed. (See parameter 99.4 Motor control mode.)

  • If no earth fault can be detected, contact your local ABB representative.


A2B4

Short circuit

Cause: Short-circuit in motor cable(s) or motor.



Remedy:

  • Check motor and motor cable for cabling errors.

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in motor cable.


A2BA

IGBT overload

Cause: Excessive IGBT junction to case temperature. This warning protects the IGBT(s) and can be activated by a short circuit in the motor cable.



Remedy:

  • Check motor cable.

  • Check ambient conditions.

  • Check air flow and fan operation.

  • Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.

  • Check motor power against drive power.


A3A1

DC link overvoltage

Cause: Intermediate circuit DC voltage too high (when the drive is stopped).



Remedy: Check the supply voltage setting (parameter 95.1 Supply voltage). Note that the wrong setting of the parameter may cause the motor to rush uncontrollably, or may overload the brake chopper or resistor.

  • Check the supply voltage.

  • If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.


A3A2

DC link undervoltage

Cause: Intermediate circuit DC voltage too low (when the drive is stopped).



Remedy: Check the supply voltage setting (parameter 95.1 Supply voltage). Note that the wrong setting of the parameter may cause the motor to rush uncontrollably, or may overload the brake chopper or resistor.

  • Check the supply voltage.

  • If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.


A3AA

DC not charged

Cause: The voltage of the intermediate DC circuit has not yet risen to operating level.



Remedy: Check the supply voltage setting (parameter 95.1 Supply voltage).

  • Check the supply voltage.

  • If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.


A480

Motor cable overload

Cause: Calculated motor cable temperature has exceeded warning limit.



Remedy:

  • Check the settings of parameters 35.61 and 35.62.

  • Check the dimensioning of the motor cable in regard to required load.


A490

Incorrect temperature sensor setup

Cause: Problem with motor temperature measurement. Check the auxiliary code (format 0XYY ZZZZ).



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code to identify the specific issue:

  • 0001 (Sensor type mismatch): Check parameters 35.11/35.21 against 91.21/91.24.

  • 0002 (Temperature under limit): Check parameters 35.11…35.14/35.21…35.24 (and 91.21/91.24 if sensor is connected to an encoder interface). Check the sensor and its wiring.

  • 0003 (Short circuit): Check parameters 35.11…35.14/35.21…35.24 (and 91.21/91.24 if sensor is connected to an encoder interface). Check the sensor and its wiring.

  • 0004 (Open circuit): Check parameters 35.11…35.14/35.21…35.24 (and 91.21/91.24 if sensor is connected to an encoder interface). Check the sensor and its wiring.


A491

External temperature 1

Cause: Measured temperature 1 has exceeded warning limit.



Remedy: Check the value of parameter 35.2 Measured temperature 1.

  • Check the cooling of the motor (or other equipment whose temperature is being measured).

  • Check the value of 35.13 Temperature 1 warning limit.


A492

External temperature 2

Cause: Measured temperature 2 has exceeded warning limit.



Remedy: Check the value of parameter 35.3 Measured temperature 2.

  • Check the cooling of the motor (or other equipment whose temperature is being measured).

  • Check the value of 35.23 Temperature 2 warning limit.


A497

Motor temperature 1

Cause: The thermistor protection module installed in slot 1 indicates overtemperature.



Remedy:

  • Check the cooling of the motor.

  • Check the motor load and drive ratings.

  • Check the wiring of the temperature sensor. Repair wiring if faulty.

  • Measure the resistance of the sensor. Replace sensor if faulty.


A498

Motor temperature 2

Cause: The thermistor protection module installed in slot 2 indicates overtemperature.



Remedy:

  • Check the cooling of the motor.

  • Check the motor load and drive ratings.

  • Check the wiring of the temperature sensor. Repair wiring if faulty.

  • Measure the resistance of the sensor. Replace sensor if faulty.


A499

Motor temperature 3

Cause: The thermistor protection module installed in slot 3 indicates overtemperature.



Remedy:

  • Check the cooling of the motor.

  • Check the motor load and drive ratings.

  • Check the wiring of the temperature sensor. Repair wiring if faulty.

  • Measure the resistance of the sensor. Replace sensor if faulty.


A4A0

Control board temperature

Cause: Control unit temperature is excessive.



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code.

  • (Temperature above warning limit): Check ambient conditions. Check air flow and fan operation. Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up. Contact an ABB service representative for control unit replacement.

  • 1 (Thermistor broken): Contact an ABB service representative for control unit replacement.


A4A9

Cooling

Cause: Drive module temperature is excessive.



Remedy:

  • Check ambient temperature. If it exceeds 40 °C (104 °F), ensure that load current does not exceed derated load capacity of drive. See appropriate Hardware manual.

  • Check drive module cooling air flow and fan operation.

  • Check inside of cabinet and heatsink of drive module for dust pick-up. Clean whenever necessary.


A4B0

Excess temperature

Cause: Power unit temperature is excessive.



Remedy:

  • Check ambient conditions.

  • Check air flow and fan operation.

  • Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.

  • Check motor power against drive power.


A4B1

Excess temperature difference

Cause: High temperature difference between the IGBTs of different phases.



Remedy:

  • Check the motor cabling.

  • Check cooling of drive module(s).

  • Check the auxiliary code (format XXXY YYZZ). “XXX” indicates the source of difference.


A4F6

IGBT temperature

Cause: Drive IGBT temperature is excessive.



Remedy:

  • Check ambient conditions.

  • Check air flow and fan operation.

  • Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.

  • Check motor power against drive power.


A580

PU communication

Cause: Communication errors detected between the drive control unit and the power unit.



Remedy:

  • Check the connections between the drive control unit and the power unit.

  • Check the auxiliary code (format XXXY YYZZ).

  • Read the PSL2 data log. In Drive Composer pro, check the time stamp of the A580 fault. Load the log with the same date and time. When the file opens, click “Show fault log”.

  • Check the power unit hardware.


A581

Fan

Cause: Cooling fan feedback missing.



Remedy:

  • Check the setting of parameter 95.20 HW options word 1, bit 14.

  • Check the auxiliary code to identify the fan.

  • Check fan operation and connection.

  • Replace fan if faulty.


A582

Auxiliary fan not running

Cause: An auxiliary cooling fan (connected to the fan connectors on the control unit) is stuck or disconnected.



Remedy: The auxiliary code identifies the fan (1: Auxiliary fan 1, 2: Auxiliary fan 2).

  • Check that the auxiliary fan supervision selection in parameter 95.21 HW options word 2 matches the hardware.

  • Make sure the front cover of the drive module is in place and tightened.

  • Check auxiliary fan(s) and connection(s).

  • Replace faulty fan.


A5A0

Safe torque off

Cause: Safe torque off function is active, i.e. safety circuit signal(s) connected to connector XSTO is lost.



Remedy: Check safety circuit connections. For more information, see appropriate drive hardware manual and description of parameter 31.22 STO indication run/stop.
A5EA

Measurement circuit temperature

Cause: Problem with internal temperature measurement of the drive.



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code (format XXXY YYZZ). “Y YY” specifies through which BCU control unit channel the fault was received. “ZZ” specifies the location (e.g., U-phase IGBT, Power supply board).
A5EB

PU board powerfail

Cause: Power unit power supply failure.



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
A5EC

PU communication internal

Cause: Communication errors detected between the drive control unit and the power unit.



Remedy: Check the connections between the drive control unit and the power unit.
A5ED

Measurement circuit ADC

Cause: Problem with measurement circuit of power unit (analog to digital converter).



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
A5EE

Measurement circuit DFF

Cause: Problem with current or voltage measurement of power unit.



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
A5EF

PU state feedback

Cause: State feedback from output phases does not match control signals.



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
A5F0

Charging feedback

Cause: Charging in progress.



Remedy: Informative warning. Wait until charging finishes before starting the inverter unit.
A5F3

Switching frequency below requested

Cause: Adequate motor control at requested output frequency cannot be reached because of limited switching frequency (eg. by parameter 95.15).



Remedy: Informative warning.
A5F4

Control unit battery

Cause: The battery of the control unit is low.



Remedy: Replace control unit battery. This warning can be suppressed using parameter 31.40.
A682

Flash erase speed exceeded

Cause: The flash memory (in the memory unit) has been erased too frequently, compromising the lifetime of the memory.



Remedy:

  • Avoid forcing unnecessary parameter saves by parameter 96.7 or cyclic parameter writes (such as user logger triggering through parameters).

  • Check the auxiliary code (format XYYY YZZZ).


A683

Data saving to power unit

Cause: An error in saving data to the power unit.



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code.

  • 0, 1 (An error is preventing saving from initializing): Cycle the power to the drive. If the control unit is externally powered, also reboot the control unit (using parameter 96.8 Control board boot) or by cycling its power.

  • 2 (Write error): Cycle the power to the drive. If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.


A684

SD card

Cause: Error related to SD card used to store data (BCU control unit only).



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code:

  • 0 (No SD card): Insert a compatible, writable SD card into the SD CARD slot of the BCU control unit.

  • 1 (SD card write-protected): Insert a compatible, writable SD card into the SD CARD slot of the BCU control unit.

  • 2 (SD card unreadable): Insert a compatible, writable SD card into the SD CARD slot of the BCU control unit.


A685

Power fail saving

Cause: Power fail saving is requested too frequently. Because of the limited saving interval, some of the requests do not trigger the saving and power fail data may be lost. This may be caused by DC voltage oscillation.



Remedy: Check the supply voltage.
A686

Checksum mismatch

Cause: The calculated parameter checksum does not match any enabled reference checksum.



Remedy:

  • Check that all necessary approved (reference) checksums (96.56…96.59) are enabled in 96.55 Checksum control word.

  • Check the parameter configuration. Using 96.55 Checksum control word, enable a checksum parameter and copy the actual checksum into that parameter.


A687

Checksum configuration

Cause: An action has been defined for a parameter checksum mismatch but the feature has not been configured.



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative for configuring the feature, or disable the feature in 96.54 Checksum action.
A688

Parameter map configuration

Cause: Too much data in parameter mapping table created in Drive customizer.



Remedy: See the Drive customizer PC tool user’s manual (3AUA0000104167 [English]).
A689

Mapped parameter value cut

Cause: Parameter value saturated eg. by the scaling specified in parameter mapping table (created in Drive customizer).



Remedy: Check parameter scaling and format in parameter mapping table. See the Drive customizer PC tool user’s manual.
A6A4

Motor nominal value

Cause: The motor parameters are set incorrectly. The drive is not dimensioned correctly.



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code:

  • 1 (Slip frequency is too small): Check settings of motor configuration parameters in groups 98 and 99. Check drive sizing.

  • 2 (Synchronous and nominal speeds differ too much): Check settings in groups 98 and 99. Check drive sizing.

  • 3 (Nominal speed is higher than synchronous speed with 1 pole pair): Check settings in groups 98 and 99. Check drive sizing.

  • 4 (Nominal current is outside limits): Check settings in groups 98 and 99. Check drive sizing.

  • 5 (Nominal voltage is outside limits): Check settings in groups 98 and 99. Check drive sizing.

  • 6 (Mechanical nominal power is higher than electrical active power): Check settings in groups 98 and 99. Check drive sizing.

  • 7 (Nominal power not consistent with nominal speed and torque): Check settings in groups 98 and 99. Check drive sizing.


A6A5

No motor data

Cause: Parameters in group 99 have not been set.



Remedy: Check that all the required parameters in group 99 have been set. Note: It is normal for this warning to appear during the start-up.
A6A6

Supply voltage unselected

Cause: The supply voltage has not been defined.



Remedy: Set supply voltage in parameter 95.1 Supply voltage.
A6B0

User lock open

Cause: The user lock is open, ie. user lock configuration parameters 96.100…96.102 are visible.



Remedy: Close the user lock by entering an invalid pass code in parameter 96.2 Pass code. See section User lock.
A6B1

User pass code not confirmed

Cause: A new user pass code has been entered in parameter 96.100 but not confirmed in 96.101.



Remedy: Confirm the new pass code by entering the same code in 96.101. To cancel, close the user lock without confirming the new code.
A6D1

FBA A parameter conflict

Cause: The drive does not have a functionality requested by a PLC, or requested functionality has not been activated.



Remedy:

  • Check PLC programming.

  • Check settings of parameter groups 50 Fieldbus adapter (FBA) and 51 FBA A settings.


A6D2

FBA B Parameter conflict

Cause: The drive does not have a functionality requested by a PLC, or requested functionality has not been activated.



Remedy:

  • Check PLC programming.

  • Check settings of parameter groups 50 Fieldbus adapter (FBA) and 54 FBA B settings.


A6DA

Reference source parametrization

Cause: A reference source is simultaneously connected to multiple parameters with different units.



Remedy:

  • Check the reference source selection parameters.

  • Check the auxiliary code (format XXYY 00ZZ) to identify the conflicts (e.g., speed reference vs torque reference).


A6E5

AI parametrization

Cause: The current/voltage hardware setting of an analog input does not correspond to parameter settings.



Remedy:

  • Check the auxiliary code. The code identifies the analog input whose settings are in conflict.

  • Adjust either the hardware setting (on the drive control unit) or parameter 12.15/12.25.

  • Note: Control board reboot is required to validate changes in hardware settings.


A6E6

ULC configuration

Cause: User load curve configuration error.



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code (format XXXX ZZZZ):

  • 0000 (Speed points inconsistent): Check that each speed point (37.11…37.15) has a higher value than the previous point.

  • 0001 (Frequency points inconsistent): Check that each frequency point (37.16…37.20) has a higher value than the previous point.

  • 0002 (Underload point above overload point): Check that each overload point has a higher value than the corresponding underload point.

  • 0003 (Overload point below underload point): Check that each overload point has a higher value than the corresponding underload point.


A880

Motor bearing

Cause: Warning generated by an ontime timer or a value counter.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. Check the source of the warning corresponding to the code:

  • 0: 33.13 On-time 1 source

  • 1: 33.23 On-time 2 source

  • 4: 33.53 Value counter 1 source

  • 5: 33.63 Value counter 2 source.


A881

Output relay

Cause: Warning generated by an edge counter.
Programmable warnings: 33.35 Edge counter 1 warn message; 33.45 Edge counter 2 warn message.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. Check the source of the warning corresponding to the code:

  • 2: 33.33 Edge counter 1 source

  • 3: 33.43 Edge counter 2 source.


A882

Motor starts

Cause: Warning generated by an edge counter.
Programmable warnings: 33.35 Edge counter 1 warn message; 33.45 Edge counter 2 warn message.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. Check the source of the warning corresponding to the code:

  • 2: 33.33 Edge counter 1 source

  • 3: 33.43 Edge counter 2 source.


A883

Power ups

Cause: Warning generated by an edge counter.
Programmable warnings: 33.35 Edge counter 1 warn message; 33.45 Edge counter 2 warn message.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. Check the source of the warning corresponding to the code:

  • 2: 33.33 Edge counter 1 source

  • 3: 33.43 Edge counter 2 source.


A884

Main contactor

Cause: Warning generated by an edge counter.
Programmable warnings: 33.35 Edge counter 1 warn message; 33.45 Edge counter 2 warn message.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. Check the source of the warning corresponding to the code:

  • 2: 33.33 Edge counter 1 source

  • 3: 33.43 Edge counter 2 source.


A885

DC charge

Cause: Warning generated by an edge counter.
Programmable warnings: 33.35 Edge counter 1 warn message; 33.45 Edge counter 2 warn message.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. Check the source of the warning corresponding to the code:

  • 2: 33.33 Edge counter 1 source

  • 3: 33.43 Edge counter 2 source.


A886

On-Time 1

Cause: Warning generated by on-time timer 1.


Remedy: Check the source of the warning (parameter 33.13 On-time 1 source).
A887

On-Time 2

Cause: Warning generated by on-time timer 2.


Remedy: Check the source of the warning (parameter 33.23 On-time 2 source).
A888

Edge counter 1

Cause: Warning generated by edge counter 1.


Remedy: Check the source of the warning (parameter 33.33 Edge counter 1 source).
A889

Edge counter 2

Cause: Warning generated by edge counter 2.


Remedy: Check the source of the warning (parameter 33.43 Edge counter 2 source).
A88A

Value counter 1

Cause: Warning generated by value counter 1.


Remedy: Check the source of the warning (parameter 33.53 Value counter 1 source).
A88B

Value counter 2

Cause: Warning generated by value counter 2.


Remedy: Check the source of the warning (parameter 33.63 Value counter 2 source).
A88C

Device clean

Cause: Warning generated by an ontime timer.
Programmable warnings: 33.14 On-time 1 warn message; 33.24 On-time 2 warn message.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. Check the source of the warning corresponding to the code:

  • 0: 33.13 On-time 1 source

  • 1: 33.23 On-time 2 source

  • 10: 5.4 Main fan on-time counter.


A88D

DC capacitor

Cause: Warning generated by an ontime timer.
Programmable warnings: 33.14 On-time 1 warn message; 33.24 On-time 2 warn message.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. Check the source of the warning corresponding to the code:

  • 0: 33.13 On-time 1 source

  • 1: 33.23 On-time 2 source

  • 10: 5.4 Main fan on-time counter.


A88E

Cabinet fan

Cause: Warning generated by an ontime timer.
Programmable warnings: 33.14 On-time 1 warn message; 33.24 On-time 2 warn message.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. Check the source of the warning corresponding to the code:

  • 0: 33.13 On-time 1 source

  • 1: 33.23 On-time 2 source

  • 10: 5.4 Main fan on-time counter.


A88F

Cooling fan

Cause: Warning generated by an ontime timer.
Programmable warnings: 33.14 On-time 1 warn message; 33.24 On-time 2 warn message.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. Check the source of the warning corresponding to the code:

  • 0: 33.13 On-time 1 source

  • 1: 33.23 On-time 2 source

  • 10: 5.4 Main fan on-time counter.


A890

Additional cooling fan

Cause: Warning generated by an ontime timer.
Programmable warnings: 33.14 On-time 1 warn message; 33.24 On-time 2 warn message.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. Check the source of the warning corresponding to the code:

  • 0: 33.13 On-time 1 source

  • 1: 33.23 On-time 2 source

  • 10: 5.4 Main fan on-time counter.


A8A0

AI Supervised Warning

Cause: An analog signal is outside the limits specified for the analog input.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code (format XYY). “X” specifies the location of the input (0: AI on control unit; 1: I/O extension module 1, etc.), “YY” specifies the input and limit:

  • 01: AI1 under minimum

  • 02: AI1 over maximum

  • 03: AI2 under minimum

  • 04: AI2 over maximum


Check signal level at the analog input. Check the wiring connected to the input. Check the minimum and maximum limits of the input in parameter group 12 Standard AI, 14 I/O extension module 1, 15 I/O extension module 2 or 16 I/O extension module 3.
A8B0

Signal supervision

Cause: Warning generated by the signal supervision 1 function.


Remedy: Check the source of the warning (parameter 32.7 Supervision 1 signal).
A8B1

Signal supervision 2

Cause: Warning generated by the signal supervision 2 function.


Remedy: Check the source of the warning (parameter 32.17 Supervision 2 signal).
A8B2

Signal supervision 3

Cause: Warning generated by the signal supervision 3 function.


Remedy: Check the source of the warning (parameter 32.27 Supervision 3 signal).
A8BE

ULC overload

Cause: Selected signal has exceeded the user overload curve.


Remedy: Check for any operating conditions increasing the monitored signal (for example, the loading of the motor if the torque or current is being monitored). Check the definition of the load curve (parameter group 37 User load curve).
A8BF

ULC underload

Cause: Selected signal has fallen below the user underload curve.


Remedy: Check for any operating conditions decreasing the monitored signal (for example, loss of load if the torque or current is being monitored). Check the definition of the load curve (parameter group 37 User load curve).
A8C0

Fan service counter

Cause: A cooling fan has reached the end of its estimated lifetime. See parameters 5.41 and 5.42.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. The code indicates which fan is to be replaced:

  • 0: Main cooling fan

  • 1: Auxiliary cooling fan

  • 2: Auxiliary cooling fan 2

  • 3: Cabinet cooling fan

  • 4: PCB compartment fan


Refer to the hardware manual of the drive for fan replacement instructions.
A981

External warning 1

Cause: Fault in external device 1.


Remedy: Check the external device. Check setting of parameter 31.1 External event 1 source.
A982

External warning 2

Cause: Fault in external device 2.


Remedy: Check the external device. Check setting of parameter 31.3 External event 2 source.
A983

External warning 3

Cause: Fault in external device 3.


Remedy: Check the external device. Check setting of parameter 31.5 External event 3 source.
A984

External warning 4

Cause: Fault in external device 4.


Remedy: Check the external device. Check setting of parameter 31.7 External event 4 source.
A985

External warning 5

Cause: Fault in external device 5.


Remedy: Check the external device. Check setting of parameter 31.9 External event 5 source.
AE90

I/O bus communication

Cause: Communication break noticed on I/O bus.


Remedy: Check I/O bus wiring, powering of the nodes and node number settings on the CIO-01 module. Parameters of parameter group 208 I/O bus diagnostics can be used to identify the nodes that are timing out.
AE91

Fan lifetime exceeded

Cause: Warning limit for fan lifetime (parameter 206.08) has been exceeded.


Remedy: See the auxiliary code for indication of module IDs that contain fans that have exceeded their lifespan. Auxiliary code is a bit word where bit 0 indicates CIO-01 module assigned to node ID 1. Replace the failing fan and reset the fan data via parameter group 207 I/O bus service.
AE92

Fan speed

Cause: Fan speed is under limit (parameter 206.06).


Remedy: Check fan feedback. See parameters 206.30…206.33 for individual failing fans.
AE93

Fan speed feedback error

Cause: Error in fan speed feedback.


Remedy: See the auxiliary code for node(s) giving faulty feedback indication for fan(s). Auxiliary code is a bit word where bit 0 indicates CIO-01 module assigned to node ID 1. Check fan feedback. Verify the identification run results against the tachometer pulse count of the fan feedback.
AE94

CIO MCB monitoring

Cause: Warning related to miniature circuit breaker. Some of the bits of the MCB status word are 0.


Remedy: Check miniature circuit breaker and digital input DI5.
AE95

CIO fuse monitoring

Cause: Warning related to fuses. Some of the bits of the fuse status word are 0.


Remedy: Check fuses and digital input DI6.
AE97

CIO DI8 monitoring

Cause: Warning related to digital input DI8.


Remedy: Check digital input DI8.
AF80

INU-LSU comm loss

Cause: DDCS (fiber optic) communication between converters (for example, the inverter unit and the supply unit) is lost. Note that the inverter unit will continue operating based on the status information that was last received from the other converter.


Remedy: Check status of other converter (parameters 06.36 and 06.39). Check settings of parameter group 60 DDCS communication. Check the corresponding settings in the control program of the other converter. Check cable connections. If necessary, replace cables.
AF85

Line side unit warning

Cause: The supply unit (or other converter) has generated a warning.


Remedy: The auxiliary code specifies the original warning code in the supply unit control program. See section Auxiliary codes for line-side converter warnings.
AF8C

Process PID sleep mode

Cause: The drive is entering sleep mode.


Remedy: Informative warning.
AF90

Speed controller autotuning

Cause: The speed controller autotune routine did not complete successfully.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code (format XXXX YYYY). “YYYY” indicates the problem:

  • 0000: The drive was stopped before the autotune routine finished. Repeat autotune until successful.

  • 0001: The drive was started but was not ready to follow the autotune command. Make sure the prerequisites of the autotune run are fulfilled.

  • 0002: Required torque reference could not be reached before the drive reached maximum speed. Decrease torque step (parameter 25.38) or increase speed step (25.39).

  • 0003: Motor could not accelerate/decelerate to maximum/minimum speed. Increase torque step (parameter 25.38) or decrease speed step (25.39).

  • 0005: Motor could not decelerate with full autotune torque. Decrease torque step (parameter 25.38) or speed step (25.39).


AFAA

Autoreset

Cause: A fault is about to be autoreset.


Remedy: Informative warning. See the settings in parameter group 31 Fault functions.
AFE1

Emergency stop (off2)

Cause: Drive has received an emergency stop (mode selection off2) command. Follower drive in a master/follower configuration: Drive has received a stop command from the master.


Remedy: Check that it is safe to continue operation. Reset the source of the emergency stop signal (such as an emergency stop push button). Restart drive. If the emergency stop was unintentional, check the source of the stop signal. Informative warning: After stopping on a ramp stop (Off1 or Off3) command, the master sends a short, 10-millisecond coast stop (Off2) command to the follower(s).
AFE2

Emergency stop (off1 or off3)

Cause: Drive has received an emergency stop (mode selection Off1 or Off3) command.


Remedy: Check that it is safe to continue operation. Reset the source of the emergency stop signal (such as an emergency stop push button). Restart drive. If the emergency stop was unintentional, check the source of the stop signal.
AFE7

Follower

Cause: A follower drive has tripped.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. Add 2 to the code to find out the node address of the faulted drive. Correct the fault in the follower drive.
AFEA

Enable start signal missing

Cause: No enable start signal received.


Remedy: Check the setting of (and the source selected by) parameter 20.19 Enable start command.
AFEB

Run enable missing

Cause: No run enable signal is received.


Remedy: Check setting of parameter 20.12 Run enable 1 source. Switch signal on (e.g. in the fieldbus Control Word) or check wiring of selected source.
AFEC

External power signal missing

Cause: 95.4 Control board supply is set to External 24V but no voltage is connected to the XPOW connector of the control unit.


Remedy: Check the external 24 V DC power supply to the control unit, or change the setting of parameter 95.4.
AFF6

Identification run selected

Cause: Motor ID run will occur at next start, or is in progress.


Remedy: Informative warning.
AFF7

Autophasing

Cause: Autophasing will occur at next start.


Remedy: Informative warning.
B5A0

STO event

Cause: Safe torque off function is active, i.e. safety circuit signal(s) connected to connector XSTO is lost.



Remedy:

  • Check safety circuit connections.

  • For more information, see appropriate drive hardware manual and description of parameter 31.22 STO indication run/stop.


B5A2

Power up

Cause: The drive has been powered up.



Remedy:

  • Informative event.


B5A4

SW internal diagnostics

Cause: Control unit rebooted unexpectedly.



Remedy:

  • Informative event.


B5F6

ID run done

Cause: ID run completed.



Remedy:

  • Informative event. The auxiliary code specifies the type of ID run:

  • 0: None

  • 1: Normal

  • 2: Reduced

  • 3: Standstill

  • 4: Autophasing

  • 5: Current measurement calibration

  • 6: Advanced

  • 7: Advanced standstill


B680

SW internal diagnostics

Cause: SW internal malfunction.



Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative, quoting the auxiliary code.

  • If the Drive Composer tool is available, also create and send a ‘support package’ (see Drive composer manual for instructions).


B686

Checksum mismatch

Cause: The calculated parameter checksum does not match any enabled reference checksum.



Remedy:

  • See A686 Checksum mismatch.


D100

Torque prove

Cause: Drive was not able to provide sufficient torque during Torque proving. The pre-magnetizing time mode is wrong or too short.



Remedy:

  • Check the motor and motor cables.

  • Check that the parameter settings are as follows:

  • 21.1 Start mode = Const time

  • 21.2 Magnetization time = Setting is not fixed. Enter an appropriate value.


D101

Brake slip

Cause: Brake slipped during Torque proving.



Remedy:

  • Check the brake.

  • Check whether the brake is slipping when it is in the closed state.


D102

Brake safe closure

Cause: Start command is active, the actual speed is below the limit defined with parameter 44.208 Safety close speed, and the delay defined with parameter 44.209 Safety close delay has elapsed.



Remedy:

  • Check whether it is necessary to drive the application at a low speed.

  • If it is not, change the values of parameters 44.208 Safety close speed and 44.209 Safety close delay to correspond to the application.

  • In trolley movement, disable the Brake safe closure function with parameter 44.207 Safety close select.


D103

Hoist speed opt settings

Cause: Parameters settings for Hoist speed optimization are incorrect.



Remedy:

  • Check the parameter settings in group 75 Hoist speed optimization.


D104

Over speed

Cause: Motor speed has exceeded the motor overspeed level (31.200), and the delay defined with parameter 31.201 has elapsed.



Remedy:

  • Check the torque and current limit settings.

  • Check the motor and motor cables.

  • Check pulse encoder connections, if used.


D105

Speed match

Cause: Motor speed has exceeded the steady state deviation level (par. 74.2) or the ramping state deviation level (par. 74.3), and the delay defined with parameter 74.4 has elapsed.



Remedy:

  • Check the torque and current limit settings.

  • If an encoder is used, check the encoder settings.


D106

Inverter overload

Cause: Drive has exceeded the inverter current or torque limits, and the delay defined with parameter 31.204 has elapsed. The fault condition is checked only when the generating power is more than 10% of the motor nominal power and the actual speed is greater than 5% of the motor synchronous speed.



Remedy:

  • Check the speed controller torque settings.

  • Check the torque, speed and power limit settings.


D107

ID run and remote

Cause: Motor ID run was requested when the drive was in external control.



Remedy:

  • Switch the drive to local control to perform the motor ID run.


D108

End limits I/O error

Cause: Both End limits 1 and 2 inputs are active simultaneously.



Remedy:

  • Check the wiring of End limits 1 and 2.


D109

Toggle bit supervision flt

Cause: Communication loss occurred between the overriding system and the drive. Time between two consecutive toggle bit rising edges from overriding system is longer than the time set in parameter 31.213.



Remedy:

  • Check communication between overriding system and drive.


D10A

Brake control selected

Cause: Mechanical brake control was inactive when the Conical motor control function was enabled.



Remedy:

  • Activate mechanical brake control with parameter 44.6 Brake control enable.


D10B

Synchron fault

Cause: Difference in actual position of Master drive and drive. Value in parameter 82.20 Act position error is more than the limit defined in parameter 82.7 Sync err limit and the condition prevails for more than the delay time set in parameter 82.08.



Remedy:

  • Check the limit set for position difference in parameter 82.7 Sync err limit.

  • Check the delay time set in parameter 82.08 Sync err fault delay.

  • Check the position correction parameters: 82.4 Sync gain, 82.5 Position corr limit, and 82.6 Sync corr scale.


D10C

M/F comm loss

Cause: Master/follower communication is lost in trolley drive.



Remedy:

  • Check the D2D link connections in trolley drive.

  • Check the master drive settings in parameter 60.201 Crane drives structure of trolley drive.


D10D

Watchdog test fault

Cause: Watchdog test routine fails: welded contacts in main contactor.



Remedy:

  • Check the wiring and drive parameterization (e.g., wrong relay used).

  • Check the mechanical condition of the watchdog relay and main contactor.


D200

Brake slip at standstill

Cause: Brake is slipping when the motor is not running.



Remedy:

  • Check the mechanical brake.

  • Check the parameter settings in group 74 Speed matching.


D201

Slowdown 1

Cause: Slowdown command is active in the forward (up) direction based on the selection in parameter 20.200 Slowdown select.



Remedy:

  • Run the motor in the opposite direction and deactivate the Slowdown command, or let the drive run with the limited speed reference.


D202

Slowdown 2

Cause: Slowdown command is active in the reverse (down) direction based on the selection in parameter 20.200 Slowdown select.



Remedy:

  • Run the motor in the opposite direction and deactivate the Slowdown command, or let the drive run with the limited speed reference.


D203

Hoist speed up limit

Cause: Hoist speed optimization function is limiting the speed reference in the forward direction.



Remedy:

  • Check the parameter settings in group 75 Hoist speed optimization.

  • Check the physical load condition and the motor current settings.


D204

Hoist speed down limit

Cause: Hoist speed optimization function is limiting the speed reference in the forward (down) direction.



Remedy:

  • Check the parameter settings in group 75 Hoist speed optimization.

  • Check the physical load condition and the motor current settings.


D205

End limit 1

Cause: End limit 1 command is active based on the selection in parameter 20.205 End limit 1.



Remedy:

  • Check the wiring of the End limit 1 connection.

  • Run the motor in the opposite direction and deactivate the End limit 1 command.


D206

End limit 2

Cause: End limit 2 command is active based on the selection in parameter 20.206 End limit 2.



Remedy:

  • Check the wiring of the End limit 2 connection.

  • Run the motor in the opposite direction and deactivate the End limit 2 command.


D207

Wrong start sequence

Cause: Drive does not accept a start command because the drive is not ready for the following reasons:

  • The main power is switched off.

  • Fieldbus control bits are used in the wrong order.

  • The upper or lower limit is active.





Remedy:

  • Check and correct the possible causes for the warning, and then give the start command again.


D208

Joystick reference check

Cause: Speed reference is greater than +/- 10% of the minimum or maximum scaled value of the used joystick reference, the joystick zero position input (20.214) is active, and the delay defined with parameter 20.215 has elapsed.



Remedy:

  • Check the wiring of the joystick zero position input.

  • Check the wiring of the analog input reference signal of the joystick.


D209

Joystick zero position

Cause: Drive does not accept a start command because of a wrong state of the joystick zero position input (20.214).



Remedy:

  • Check the wiring of the joystick zero position input.


D20A

Fast stop

Cause: Fast stop command (20.210 Fast stop input) is activated.



Remedy:

  • Deactivate the Fast stop command.


D20B

Power on acknowledge

Cause: Power on acknowledge circuit is open.



Remedy:

  • Check the wiring and the setting of parameter 20.212 Power on acknowledge.


D20C

Slowdown safe zone

Cause: Crane is operating within the safe zone limit. Slowdown function mode in parameter 20.200 is set as Single bit without direction.



Remedy:

  • Check the source for activating the Slowdown command in parameter 20.201 Slowdown input 1.

  • Check the external circuit.

  • See also section Slowdown (page 101).

  • Check parameter 31.205 Crane warning masking, b2 for masking warning.


D20D

External speed limit

Cause: External speed limits are active instead of the internal speed limits.



Remedy:

  • Check the source from parameter 30.200 External speed limits.

  • Check the external circuit.

  • See also section External speed limitation (page 97).

  • Check parameter 31.205 Crane warning masking, b5 for masking warnings.


D20E

M/F control location mismatch

Cause: Master and follower are not in the same control location.



Remedy:

  • Check that the master and the follower are both in control location EXT2.


D20F

Brake match

Cause: Brake slippage is detected when the brake is assumed to be closed i.e., delay time in parameter 44.13 Brake close delay elapses and if the change in actual load position (parameter 90.5) exceeded the limit in 44.221 Brake match position limit.



Remedy:

  • The drive may be restarted automatically based on the selected brake matching mode. See Brake matching modes (page 86).

  • Check parameter 44.13 Brake close delay.


D210

Toggle bit supervision wrn

Cause: Communication loss occurred between the overriding system and the drive. Time between two consecutive toggle bit rising edges from overriding system is longer than the time set in parameter 31.213.



Remedy:

  • Check communication between overriding system and drive.


D211

Synchro sel mismatch

Cause: Parameter (82.1 Synchro control) settings are different in Master and Follower drives.



Remedy:

  • Check settings in parameter 82.1 Synchro control. The settings should be same.


D212

Crane operating hours

Cause: Crane actual operating time (when brake was open) limit is more than the limit defined in parameter 33.202.



Remedy:

  • Do the required maintenance task.

  • Reset the time counter with parameter 33.200 Set crane operation hours.


D213

Brake oper counts

Cause: Number of times mechanical brake was open is more than the limit defined in parameter 33.212.



Remedy:

  • Do the required maintenance task.

  • Reset the brake operating counter with parameter 33.210 Set brake oper counts.


D214

Number of power on

Cause: Number of times the drive was powered on is more than the limit defined in parameter 33.222.



Remedy:

  • Do the required maintenance task.

  • Reset the power on counter with parameter 33.220 Set number of power on.


D215

Watchdog warning

Cause: Monitored condition detected and watchdog relay is activated.



Remedy:

  • Check parameter 32.228 Watchdog trip sw.


D216

Lifetime left less 10%

Cause: System lifetime is less than 10%.



Remedy:

  • Do the required maintenance task.

  • Reset the maintenance counters.


D217

Slack rope

Cause: Slack rope condition detected.



Remedy:

  • Check parameter settings 75.70 Start lifetime monitor.


D218

Brake match config

Cause: Not all drive parameter settings are configured to enable the use of the brake match function. For example, A Brake match mode is selected with parameter 44.220 Brake match mode, when the encoder or mechanical brake control is not in use.



Remedy:



D219

Inertia calculation running

Cause: Inertia calculation (75.45 Inertia calculation) is activated.



Remedy:

  • Warning disappears automatically after the inertia calculation.

  • You can set the parameter to Done and remove the warning. This stops the inertia calculation.


D221

Follower 1 Faulted

Cause: Follower drive 1 has tripped on a fault. This fault message is displayed in the master drive only.



Remedy:

  • See the follower drive 1 for more detailed fault description.


D222

Follower 2 Faulted

Cause: Follower drive 2 has tripped on a fault. This fault message is displayed in the master drive only.



Remedy:

  • See the follower drive 2 for more detailed fault description.


D223

Follower 3 Faulted

Cause: Follower drive 3 has tripped on a fault. This fault message is displayed in the master drive only.



Remedy:

  • See the follower drive 3 for more detailed fault description.


D224

Follower 4 Faulted

Cause: Follower drive 4 has tripped on a fault. This fault message is displayed in the master drive only.



Remedy:

  • See the follower drive 4 for more detailed fault description.


FA81

Safe torque off 1 loss

Cause: Safe torque off function is active, ie. STO circuit 1 is broken.



Remedy:

  • Check safety circuit connections.

  • For more information, see appropriate drive hardware manual and description of parameter 31.22 STO indication run/stop (page 434).

  • Check the auxiliary code. The code contains location information, especially with parallel-connected inverter modules. When converted into a 32-bit binary number, the bits of the code indicate the following:

  • 31…28: Number of faulty inverter module (0…11 decimal).

  • 1111: STO_ACT states of control unit and inverter modules in conflict

  • 27: STO_ACT state of inverter modules

  • 26: STO_ACT state of control unit

  • 25: STO1 of control unit

  • 24: STO2 of control unit

  • 23…12: STO1 of inverter modules 12…1 (Bits of non-existing modules set to 1)

  • 11…0: STO2 of inverter modules 12…1 (Bits of non-existing modules set to 1)


FA82

Safe torque off 2 loss

Cause: Safe torque off function is active, ie. STO circuit 2 is broken.



Remedy:

  • Check safety circuit connections.

  • For more information, see appropriate drive hardware manual and description of parameter 31.22 STO indication run/stop (page 434).

  • Check the auxiliary code. The code contains location information, especially with parallel-connected inverter modules. When converted into a 32-bit binary number, the bits of the code indicate the following:

  • 31…28: Number of faulty inverter module (0…11 decimal).

  • 1111: STO_ACT states of control unit and inverter modules in conflict

  • 27: STO_ACT state of inverter modules

  • 26: STO_ACT state of control unit

  • 25: STO1 of control unit

  • 24: STO2 of control unit

  • 23…12: STO1 of inverter modules 12…1 (Bits of non-existing modules set to 1)

  • 11…0: STO2 of inverter modules 12…1 (Bits of non-existing modules set to 1)


FA90

STO diagnostics failure

Cause: SW internal malfunction.



Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FB11

Memory unit missing

Cause: No memory unit is attached to the control unit OR The memory unit attached to the control unit is empty.



Remedy:

  • Power down the control unit.

  • Check that the memory unit is properly inserted into the control unit.

  • Attach a memory unit (with the appropriate firmware) to the control unit.


FB12

Memory unit incompatible

Cause: The memory unit attached to the control unit is incompatible.



Remedy:

  • Power down the control unit.

  • Attach a compatible memory unit.


FB13
Memory unit FW incompatible

Cause: The firmware on the attached memory unit is incompatible with the drive.


Remedy:

  • Power down the control unit.

  • Attach a memory unit with compatible firmware.


FB14
Memory unit FW load failed

Cause: The memory unit is empty, or contains incompatible or corrupted firmware.


Remedy:

  • Recycle the power to the control unit.

  • Check the sticker on the memory unit to confirm that the firmware is compatible with the control unit (ZCU-1x/BCU-x2).

  • Connect Drive Composer PC tool (version 2.3 or later) to the drive.

  • Select Tools – Recover drive.

  • If the problem persists, replace the memory unit.


FF61
ID run (General)

Cause: Motor ID run was not completed successfully.


Remedy:

  • Check the nominal motor values in parameter group 99 Motor data.

  • Check that no external control system is connected to the drive.

  • Cycle the power to the drive (and its control unit, if powered separately).

  • Check that the motor shaft is not locked.

  • Check the auxiliary code (see specific codes below).


FF61 (Aux: 0001)
Maximum current limit too low

Cause: Maximum current limit too low.


Remedy:

  • Check settings of parameters 99.6 Motor nominal current and 30.17 Maximum current.

  • Make sure that 30.17 Maximum current > 99.6 Motor nominal current.

  • Check that the drive is dimensioned correctly according to the motor.


FF61 (Aux: 0002)
Maximum speed limit or calculated field weakening point too low

Cause: Maximum speed limit or calculated field weakening point too low.


Remedy:

  • Check that SLS function is not active.

  • Check settings of parameters: 30.11 Minimum speed, 30.12 Maximum speed, 99.7 Motor nominal voltage, 99.8 Motor nominal frequency, 99.9 Motor nominal speed.

  • Make sure that 30.12 Maximum speed > (0.55 × 99.9 Motor nominal speed) > (0.50 × synchronous speed).

  • Make sure 30.11 Minimum speed < 0.

  • Make sure supply voltage > (0.66 × 99.7 Motor nominal voltage).


FF61 (Aux: 0003)
Maximum torque limit too low

Cause: Maximum torque limit too low.


Remedy:

  • Check settings of parameter 99.12 Motor nominal torque, and the torque limits in group 30 Limits.

  • Make sure that the maximum torque limit in force is greater than 100%.


FF61 (Aux: 0004)
Calibration timeout

Cause: Current measurement calibration did not finish within reasonable time.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 (Aux: 0005…0008)
Internal error

Cause: Internal error.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 (Aux: 0009)
Acceleration timeout (Async)

Cause: (Asynchronous motors only) Acceleration did not finish within reasonable time.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 (Aux: 000A)
Deceleration timeout (Async)

Cause: (Asynchronous motors only) Deceleration did not finish within reasonable time.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 (Aux: 000B)
Speed dropped to zero (Async)

Cause: (Asynchronous motors only) Speed dropped to zero during ID run.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 (Aux: 000C)
First acceleration timeout (PM)

Cause: (Permanent magnet motors only) First acceleration did not finish within reasonable time.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 (Aux: 000D)
Second acceleration timeout (PM)

Cause: (Permanent magnet motors only) Second acceleration did not finish within reasonable time.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 (Aux: 000E…0010)
Internal error

Cause: Internal error.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 (Aux: 0011)
Rotor orientation incorrect

Cause: (SynRM only) Rotor orientation not correct during the pulse test.


Remedy:

  • Try to perform ID run again.

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 (Aux: 0012)
Advanced Standstill ID run failed

Cause: Not possible to perform Advanced Standstill ID run.


Remedy:

  • Check that nominal power is as advised in Advanced Standstill ID run description.

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 (Aux: 0013)
Error in motor data (Async)

Cause: (Asynchronous motors only) Error in motor data.


Remedy:

  • Check name plate data.

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 (Aux: 0014)
Autophasing ID run timeout

Cause: Acceleration did not finish within reasonable time during Autophasing ID run.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 (Aux: 0015)
Advanced standstill failure

Cause: Advanced standstill failure.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF7E
Follower

Cause: A follower drive has tripped.


Remedy:

  • Check the auxiliary code. Add 2 to the code to find out the node address of the faulted drive.

  • Correct the fault in the follower drive.


FF81
FB A force trip

Cause: A fault trip command has been received through fieldbus adapter A.


Remedy:

  • Check the fault information provided by the PLC.


FF82
FB B force trip

Cause: A fault trip command has been received through fieldbus adapter B.


Remedy:

  • Check the fault information provided by the PLC.


FF8E
EFB force trip

Cause: A fault trip command has been received through the embedded fieldbus interface.


Remedy:

  • Check the fault information provided by the Modbus controller.


AE01
Overcurrent (Line Side)

Cause: Output current has exceeded internal fault limit.


Remedy:

  • Check supply voltage.

  • Check that there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in supply cable.

  • Check motor load and acceleration times.

  • Check power semiconductors (IGBTs) and current transducers.


AE02
Earth leakage

Cause: IGBT supply has detected load unbalance.


Remedy:

  • Check AC fuses.

  • Check for earth leakages.

  • Check supply cabling.

  • Check power modules.

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in supply cable.


AE04
IGBT overload

Cause: Excessive IGBT junction to case temperature.


Remedy:

  • Check supply cable.


AE05
BU current difference

Cause: Current difference detected by the branching unit (BU).


Remedy:

  • Check converter fuses.

  • Check converter(s).

  • Check inverter(s).

  • Check LCL filter.


AE06
BU earth leakage

Cause: Earth leakage detected by the branching unit: sum of all currents exceeds the level.


Remedy:

  • Check AC fuses.

  • Check for earth leakages.

  • Check supply cabling.

  • Check power modules.

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in supply cable.


AE09
DC link overvoltage

Cause: Excessive intermediate circuit DC voltage. (Note: Only shown when IGBT supply unit is not modulating).


Remedy:

  • Check that parameter 95.1 Supply voltage is set according to the supply voltage in use.


AE0A
DC link undervoltage

Cause: Intermediate circuit DC voltage is not sufficient due to missing phase in supply voltage, blown fuse or rectifier bridge internal fault. (Note: Only shown when IGBT supply unit is not modulating).


Remedy:

  • Check supply and fuses.

  • Check that parameter 95.1 Supply voltage is set according to the supply voltage in use.


AE0B
DC not charged

Cause: The voltage of the intermediate DC circuit has not yet risen to operating level. (Note: Only shown when IGBT supply unit is not modulating).


Remedy:

  • Check the input voltage setting in parameter 95.1 Supply voltage.

  • Check the input voltage.

  • If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.


AE0C
BU DC link difference

Cause: DC link voltage difference detected by the branching unit.


Remedy:

  • Check DC fuses.

  • Check converter module connections to DC link.


AE0D
BU voltage difference

Cause: Main voltage difference detected by the branching unit.


Remedy:

  • Check AC fuses.

  • Check supply cable.


AE14
Excess temperature

Cause: Power unit module temperature is excessive.


Remedy:

  • Check ambient conditions.

  • Check air flow and fan operation.

  • Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.

  • Check motor power against IGBT supply unit power.


AE15
Excess temperature difference

Cause: High temperature difference between the IGBTs of different phases.


Remedy:

  • Check the cabling.

  • Check cooling of power module(s).


AE16
IGBT temperature

Cause: IGBT temperature is excessive.


Remedy:

  • Check ambient conditions.

  • Check air flow and fan operation.

  • Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.

  • Check motor power against IGBT supply unit power.


AE24
Voltage category unselected

Cause: The supply voltage range has not been defined.


Remedy:

  • Define the supply voltage range (parameter 95.1 Supply voltage).


AE58
Emergency stop (OFF2)

Cause: Supply unit has received an emergency stop (mode selection off2) command.


Remedy:

  • Check that it is safe to continue operation.

  • Return emergency stop push button to normal position.

  • Restart the drive.


AE5F
Temperature Warning

Cause: Supply module temperature is excessive due to eg, module overload or fan failure.


Remedy:

  • Check module cooling air flow and fan operation.

  • Check ambient temperature. If it exceeds 40 °C (104 °F), ensure that load current does not exceed derated load capacity.

  • See appropriate hardware manual.

  • Check inside of cabinet and heatsink of supply module for dust pick-up. Clean whenever necessary.


AE73
Fan

Cause: Cooling fan is stuck or disconnected.


Remedy:

  • Check the auxiliary code in the line-side converter program to identify the fan.

  • Check fan operation and connection.

  • Replace fan if faulty.


AE78
Net lost

Cause: Net lost is detected.


Remedy:

  • Resynchronize the IGBT supply unit to the grid after net lost.


AE85
Charging count

Cause: There are too many DC link charging attempts.


Remedy:

  • Two attempts in five minutes is allowed to prevent charging circuit overheating.


2E00

Overcurrent

Cause:

Output current has exceeded internal fault limit.



Remedy:


  • Check supply voltage.

  • Check that there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in supply cable.

  • Check motor load and acceleration times.

  • Check power semiconductors (IGBTs) and current transducers.


2E02

Short circuit

Cause:

IGBT supply unit has detected short circuit.



Remedy:


  • Check supply cable.

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in supply cable.

  • After correcting the cause of the fault, reboot the control unit (using parameter 96.8 Control board boot or by cycling power).


2E04

IGBT overload

Cause:

Excessive IGBT junction to case temperature.



Remedy:


  • Check the load.


2E05

BU current difference

Cause:

Current difference detected by the branching unit (BU).



Remedy:


  • Check converter fuses.

  • Check converter(s).

  • Check inverter(s).

  • Check LCL filter.

  • Power off all boards.

  • If the fault persists, contact your local ABB representative.


2E06

BU earth leakage

Cause:

Earth leakage detected by the branching unit: sum of all currents exceeds the level.



Remedy:


  • Check AC fuses.

  • Check for earth leakages.

  • Check supply cabling.

  • Check power modules.

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in supply cable.

  • If no earth fault can be detected, contact your local ABB representative.


3E04

DC link overvoltage

Cause:

Excessive intermediate circuit DC voltage.



Remedy:


  • Check that parameter 95.1 Supply voltage is set according to the supply voltage in use.


3E05

DC link undervoltage

Cause:

Intermediate circuit DC voltage is not sufficient because of a missing supply phase or blown fuse.



Remedy:


  • Check supply cabling, fuses and switchgear.

  • Check that parameter 95.1 Supply voltage is set according to the supply voltage in use.


3E06

BU DC link difference

Cause:

Difference in DC voltages between parallel-connected supply modules.



Remedy:


  • Check the DC fuses.

  • Check the connection to the DC bus.

  • If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.


3E07

BU voltage difference

Cause:

Difference in main voltages between parallel-connected supply modules.



Remedy:


  • Check the supply network connections.

  • Check the AC fuses.

  • If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.


3E08

LSU charging

Cause:

DC link voltage is not high enough after charging.



Remedy:


  • Check parameter 95.1 Supply voltage.

  • Check supply voltage and fuses.

  • Check the connection from the relay output to the charging contactor.

  • Check that the DC voltage measuring circuit is working correctly.


4E01

Cooling

Cause:

Power module temperature is excessive.



Remedy:


  • Check ambient temperature. If it exceeds 40 °C (104 °F), ensure that load current does not exceed derated load capacity.

  • See appropriate hardware manual.

  • Check power module cooling air flow and fan operation.

  • Check inside of cabinet and heatsink of power module for dust pick-up. Clean whenever necessary.


4E02

IGBT temperature

Cause:

IGBT temperature is excessive.



Remedy:


  • Check ambient conditions.

  • Check air flow and fan operation.

  • Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.

  • Check motor power against IGBT supply unit power.


4E03

Excess temperature

Cause:

Power unit module temperature is excessive.



Remedy:


  • See AE14 Excess temperature (page 732).


4E04

Excess temperature difference

Cause:

High temperature difference between the IGBTs of different phases. The amount of available temperatures depends on the frame size.



Remedy:


  • See AE15 Excess temperature difference.


4E06

Cabinet or LCL overtemperature

Cause:

Overtemperature detected either in cabinet, LCL filter or auxiliary transformer.



Remedy:


  • Check the cooling of the cabinet, LCL filter and auxiliary transformer.


5E01

Auxiliary fan broken

Cause:

An auxiliary cooling fan is stuck or disconnected.



Remedy:


  • Check the fan operation and connection.

  • Replace the fan if faulty.


5E05

Rating ID mismatch

Cause:

The hardware of the supply unit does not match the information stored in the memory unit. This may occur eg, after a firmware update or memory unit replacement.



Remedy:


  • Cycle the power to the supply unit.

  • If the control unit is externally powered, reboot the control unit or by cycling its power.

  • If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.


5E06

Main contactor Fault

Cause:

Control program does not receive main contactor on (1) acknowledgement through digital input even control program has closed the contactor control circuit with relay output. Main contactor / main breaker is not functioning properly, or there is a loose / bad connection.



Remedy:


  • Check main contactor / main breaker control circuit wiring.

  • Check the status of other switches connected to contactor control circuit.

  • See the delivery-specific circuit diagrams.

  • Check main contactor operating voltage level (should be 230 V).

  • Check digital input DI3 connections.


6E19

Synchronization fault

Cause:

Synchronization to supply network has failed.



Remedy:


  • Monitor possible network transients.


6E1A

Rating ID fault

Cause:

Rating ID load error.



Remedy:


  • Contact your local ABB representative.


6E1F

Licensing fault

Cause:

There are two types of licenses being used in ACS880 drives: licenses that need to be found from the unit which allow the firmware to be executed, and licenses that prevent the firmware from running. The license is indicated by the value of the auxiliary code field.



Remedy:


  • Check the line-converter control program. Record the auxiliary codes of all active licensing faults and contact your product vendor for further instructions.

  • This fault requires a reboot of the control unit either by switching the power off and on.

  • 8201: Contact your product vendor for further instructions.


7E01

Panel loss

Cause:

Control panel or PC tool selected as active control location has ceased communicating.



Remedy:


  • Check PC tool or control panel connection.

  • Check control panel connector.

  • Replace control panel in mounting platform.


8E07

Net lost

Cause:

Net lost is detected. Duration of net lost is too long.



Remedy:


  • Resynchronize the IGBT supply unit to the grid after net lost.


AE17
PU communication

Cause: Communication errors detected between the control unit and the power unit.



Remedy: Check the connections between the control unit and the power unit. Check the auxiliary code (format XXXY YYZZ).
AE19
Measurement circuit temperature

Cause: Problem with internal temperature measurement.



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code (format XXXY YYZZ). “Y YY” specifies through which BCU control unit channel the fault was received. “ZZ” specifies the location (e.g., 1: U-phase IGBT, 2: V-phase IGBT, etc.).
AE1A
PU board powerfail

Cause: Power unit power supply failure.



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
AE1B
PU communication internal

Cause: Communication errors detected between the control unit and the power unit.



Remedy: Check the connections between the control unit and the power unit.
AE1C
Measurement circuit ADC

Cause: Problem with measurement circuit of power unit (analog to digital converter).



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
AE1D
Measurement circuit DFF

Cause: Problem with current or voltage measurement of power unit.



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
AE1E
PU state feedback

Cause: State feedback from output phases does not match control signals.



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
AE21
Flash erase speed exceeded

Cause: The flash memory (in the memory unit) has been erased too frequently, compromising the lifetime of the memory.



Remedy: Avoid forcing unnecessary parameter saves by parameter 196.07 or cyclic parameter writes. Check the auxiliary code.
AE25
FBA A parameter conflict

Cause: The diode supply unit does not have a functionality requested by PLC, or requested functionality has not been activated.



Remedy: Check PLC programming. Check settings of parameter groups 150 FBA and 151 FBA A settings.
AE26
FBA B parameter conflict

Cause: The diode supply unit does not have a functionality requested by PLC, or requested functionality has not been activated.



Remedy: Check PLC programming. Check settings of parameter groups 150 FBA and 154 FBA B settings.
AE27
AI parametrization

Cause: The current/voltage jumper setting of an analog input does not correspond to parameter settings.



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. Adjust either the hardware setting (on the control unit) or parameter 112.15 / 112.25. Note: Control board reboot is required.
AE2E
Extension AI parameterization

Cause: The hardware current/voltage setting of an analog input (on an I/O extension module) does not correspond to parameter settings.



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. Adjust either the hardware setting on the module or the parameter to solve the mismatch. Note: Control board reboot is required.
AE2F
Extension I/O configuration failure

Cause: The I/O extension module types and locations specified by parameters do not match the detected configuration.



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. Check the type and location settings of the modules (parameters 114.xx, 115.xx, 116.xx). Check that the modules are properly installed.
AE30
FB A communication

Cause: Cyclical communication between diode supply unit and fieldbus adapter module A or between PLC and fieldbus adapter module A is lost.



Remedy: Check status of fieldbus communication. Check settings of parameter groups 150, 151, 152, 153. Check cable connections. Check if communication master is able to communicate.
AE31
FB B communication

Cause: Cyclical communication between diode supply unit and fieldbus adapter module B or between PLC and fieldbus adapter module B is lost.



Remedy: Check status of fieldbus communication. Check settings of parameter groups 150, 154, 155, 156. Check cable connections. Check if communication master is able to communicate.
AE3E
Panel loss

Cause: Control panel (or PC tool) has stopped communicating.



Remedy: Check PC tool or control panel connection. Check control panel connector. Check mounting platform if being used. Disconnect and reconnect the control panel.
AE40
Output relay warning

Cause: Warning generated by an edge counter.



Remedy: Check the event log for an auxiliary code. Check the source of the warning corresponding to the code (2: 133.33 Edge count 1 src, 3: 133.43 Edge count 2 src).
AE41
Supply unit starts warning

Cause: Programmable warning.



Remedy: See programmable warning settings.
AE42
Power ups warning

Cause: Programmable warning.



Remedy: See programmable warning settings.
AE43
Main contactor warning

Cause: Programmable warning.



Remedy: See programmable warning settings.
AE44
DC charge warning

Cause: Programmable warning.



Remedy: See programmable warning settings.
AE45
On-time 1

Cause: Warning generated by on-time timer 1.



Remedy: Check the source of the warning (parameter 133.13 On-time 1 src).
AE46
On-time 2

Cause: Warning generated by on-time timer 2.



Remedy: Check the source of the warning (parameter 133.23 On-time 2 src).
AE47
Edge counter 1

Cause: Warning generated by edge counter 1.



Remedy: Check the source of the warning (parameter 133.33 Edge count 1 src).
AE48
Edge counter 2

Cause: Warning generated by edge counter 2.



Remedy: Check the source of the warning (parameter 133.43 Edge count 2 src).
AE49
Value counter 1

Cause: Warning generated by value counter 1.



Remedy: Check the source of the warning (parameter 133.53 Value count 1 src).
AE4A
Value counter 2

Cause: Warning generated by value counter 2.



Remedy: Check the source of the warning (parameter 133.63 Value count 2 src).
AE4B
Device clean warning

Cause: Warning generated by an on-time timer.



Remedy: Check the event log for an auxiliary code. Check the source of the warning corresponding to the code.
AE4C
DC capacitor warning

Cause: Programmable warning.



Remedy: See programmable warning settings.
AE4D
Cabinet fan warning

Cause: Programmable warning.



Remedy: See programmable warning settings (133.14 / 133.24).
AE4E
Cooling fan warning

Cause: Programmable warning.



Remedy: See programmable warning settings (133.14 / 133.24).
AE4F
Additional cooling fan warning

Cause: Programmable warning.



Remedy: Check 105.04 Fan on-time counter.
AE51
External warning 1

Cause: Fault in external device 1.



Remedy: Check the external device. Check setting of parameter 131.01 External event 1 source.
AE52
External warning 2

Cause: Fault in external device 2.



Remedy: Check the external device. Check setting of parameter 131.03 External event 2 source.
AE53
External warning 3

Cause: Fault in external device 3.



Remedy: Check the external device. Check setting of parameter 131.05 External event 3 source.
AE54
External warning 4

Cause: Fault in external device 4.



Remedy: Check the external device. Check setting of parameter 131.07 External event 4 source.
AE55
External warning 5

Cause: Fault in external device 5.



Remedy: Check the external device. Check setting of parameter 131.09 External event 5 source.
AE57
Autoreset

Cause: A fault is about to be autoreset.



Remedy: Informative warning. See the settings in parameter group 131 Fault functions.
AE59
Emergency stop (off1 or off3)

Cause: Diode supply unit has received an emergency stop (mode selection off1 or off3) command.



Remedy: If the emergency stop was unintentional, check the source of the stop signal (for example, 121.05 Emergency stop source, or control word received from an external control system).
AE5A
Enable start signal missing

Cause: No enable start signal received.



Remedy: Check the setting of (and the source selected by) parameter 120.19 Enable start signal.
AE5B
Run enable missing

Cause: No run enable signal is received.



Remedy: Check setting of parameter 120.12 Run enable 1. Switch signal on or check wiring of selected source.
AE5C
External power signal missing

Cause: 195.04 Control board supply is set to External 24V but no voltage is connected to the XPOW connector of the control unit.



Remedy: Check the external 24 V DC power supply to the control unit, or change the setting of parameter 195.04 Control board supply.
AE60
Control board temperature

Cause: Control unit temperature is excessive. (none: Temperature above warning limit; 1: Thermistor broken).



Remedy:

  • Check ambient conditions.

  • Check air flow and fan operation.

  • Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.

  • If Code 1: Contact an ABB service representative for control unit replacement.


AE61
Overvoltage

Cause: Short-time overvoltage in grid.



Remedy:

  • Check grid voltage for possible transient cause.

  • Check the auxiliary code to identify the diode supply unit (15: single/first parallel DSU, 16: second parallel DSU).


AE62
Undervoltage

Cause: Grid voltage is not sufficient due to missing phase in supply connection, blown fuse or rectifier bridge internal fault.



Remedy:

  • Check supply and fuses.

  • Check that parameter 195.01 Supply voltage is set according to the supply voltage in use.

  • Check the auxiliary code to identify the diode supply unit (15: single/first parallel DSU, 16: second parallel DSU).


AE67
AI supervision

Cause: An analog signal is outside the limits specified for the analog input.



Remedy:

  • Check the event log for an auxiliary code (format XYY). X=Location, YY=Limit (01: Under min, 02: Over max).

  • Check signal level at the analog input.

  • Check the wiring connected to the input.

  • Check the minimum and maximum limits of the input in parameter groups 112, 114, 115, or 116.


AE68
Emergency stop warning

Cause: Emergency stop warning is activated.



Remedy:

  • Check that it is safe to continue operation.


AE69
Synchronization

Cause: Synchronization to supply network has failed.



Remedy:

  • Check possible network asymmetry.

  • Check the auxiliary code to identify the diode supply unit (15 or 16).


AE6A
Current asymmetry

Cause: Positive and negative current in one phase are not equal. One thyristor is not fired.



Remedy:

  • Check thyristors and thyristor interface boards.

  • Check the auxiliary code to identify the winding (15: 6-pulse or 1st winding of 12-pulse, 16: 2nd winding of 12-pulse).


AE6B
Input phase lost

Cause: Missing phase in supply connection, blown fuse or rectifier bridge internal fault.



Remedy:

  • Check supply and fuses.


AE6C
Semiconductor temperature

Cause: Diode temperature is excessive due to eg. module overload or fan failure.



Remedy:

  • Check ambient conditions.

  • Check air flow and fan operation.

  • Check heat sink fins for dust pick-up.

  • Check motor power against diode supply unit power.

  • Check the auxiliary code to identify the diode supply unit (15 or 16).


AE6D
DDCS controller comm loss

Cause: DDCS (fiber optic) communication between the supply unit and external controller is lost.



Remedy:

  • Check status of controller. See the user documentation of the controller.

  • Check settings of parameter group 160 DDCS communication.

  • Check cable connections. If necessary, replace cables.


AE74
Current diff 12 pulse

Cause: The DC busbar currents of 12-pulse diode supply unit differ too much (27% of nominal by default).



Remedy:

  • Check the DC fuses of DxT modules.

  • Check that there are no loose connections in DC busbar.

  • Check that the inductances of the windings are equal.

  • Contact your local ABB representative if the limit needs to be changed.


AE75
SD card

Cause: Error related to SD card used to store data.



Remedy:

  • Check the auxiliary code:

  • 1 (No SD card): Insert a compatible, writable SD card into the SD CARD slot of the BCU control unit.

  • 2 (SD card write-protected)

  • 3 (SD card unreadable)


AE76
PCB space cooling

Cause: Temperature difference between ambient and module PCB space is excessive.



Remedy:

  • Check the cooling fan inside the PCB space.

  • With parallel-connected modules, check the auxiliary code (format XXXY YYZZ).


AE79
Power fail saving

Cause: Power fail saving is requested too frequently. Power fail data may be lost caused by DC voltage oscillation.



Remedy:

  • Check the supply voltage.


AE87
Ext earth leakage

Cause: External earth fault trigged by input selected with parameter 131.28.



Remedy:

  • Check external earth fault source. Usually only one device allowed in same network.

  • Check AC fuses.

  • Check for earth leakages.

  • Check supply cabling and power modules.

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in supply cable.

  • If no earth fault detected, contact ABB representative.


AE88
Parameter map configuration

Cause: Too much data in parameter mapping table created in Drive customizer.



Remedy:

  • See the Drive customizer PC tool user’s manual.


AE89
Mapped parameter value cut

Cause: Parameter value saturated eg. by the scaling specified in parameter mapping table.



Remedy:

  • Check parameter scaling and format in parameter mapping table. See Drive customizer manual.


AE8A
User lock is open

Cause: The user lock is open, ie. user lock configuration parameters 196.100…196.102 are visible.



Remedy:

  • Close the user lock by entering an invalid pass code in parameter 196.02 Pass code.


AE8B
User pass code not confirmed

Cause: A new user pass code has been entered in parameter 196.100 but not confirmed in 196.101.



Remedy:

  • Confirm the new pass code by entering the same code in 196.101.

  • To cancel, close the user lock without confirming the new code.


AE8C
Control unit battery

Cause: The battery of the control unit is low.



Remedy:

  • Replace control unit battery.

  • This warning can be suppressed by using parameter 131.40.


BE02
MCB maintenance notice

Cause: Main circuit breaker has worked too many times and it should be maintained according to the maintenance plan.



Remedy:

  • Maintain the main circuit breaker.


2E08
Ext earth leakage

Cause: External earth fault trigged by input selected with parameter 131.28.



Remedy:

  • See AE87 Ext earth leakage (page 169).


2E09
DC short circuit

Cause: There is a short-circuit in DC busbar.



Remedy:

  • Check DC busbar.

  • Check the auxiliary code to identify the diode supply unit (15 or 16).


2E0A
Current asymmetry

Cause: Positive and negative current in one phase are not equal. One thyristor is not fired.



Remedy:

  • Check thyristors and thyristor interface boards.

  • Check the auxiliary code to identify the winding (15 or 16).


2E0B
Current diff 12 pulse

Cause: The DC busbar currents of 12-pulse diode supply unit differ too much (40% of nominal by default).



Remedy:

  • Check the DC fuses of DxT modules.

  • Check that there are no loose connections in DC busbar.

  • Check that the inductances of the windings are equal.

  • Contact your local ABB representative if the limit needs to be changed.


5

Charging Fault (Implied)

Cause: After closing the charging contactor, the voltage did not rise above 10% from nominal voltage in 0.2 seconds (can be set in service level).


Remedy: Check the supply connection, and power unit must be externally powered to measure voltage.
8

MCB Relay Timing (Implied)

Cause: Parameter 120.28 MCB relay timing is set too high. The DC voltage drops too low.


Remedy: Check parameter 120.28 MCB relay timing.
3E09

Charging count

Cause: There are too many DC link charging attempts.


Remedy: Two attempts in five minutes is allowed to prevent charging circuit overheating.
3E0A

LSU charging busbar fault

Cause: The DC voltage rise in 10 ms is not acceptable during charging. The level is below the value set in parameter 120.26 Maximum dU/dt, but DC voltage has not reached the level set in parameter 120.25 MCB closing level.


Remedy: Check the connections of the DC capacitors in the power modules and the parameters 120.25 MCB closing level and parameter 120.26 Maximum dU/dt.
3E0F

Synchronization

Cause: Synchronization to supply network has failed.


Remedy: Check possible network asymmetry. Check the auxiliary code to identify the diode supply unit (15: single diode supply unit or the first parallel-connected diode supply unit, 16: the second parallel connected diode supply unit). If the fault persists, contact your local ABB representative.
4E06

Cabinet temperature fault

Cause: A measurement device connected to supply unit digital input or DI1 has tripped to a fault. Input is selected with parameter 131.33 Cabinet temperature fault source. Excessive temperature of the busbars/fuses due to cabinet fan failure. Excessive temperature of the chokes inside the diode supply module due to a phase loss. Excessive temperature of the heat sink of the diode supply module due to module fan failure.


Remedy: Check parameter 131.34 Cabinet temperature supervision. Check cabinet temperature source. Replace the cabinet fan. Check the input fuses and the input connection. Replace the module fan.
4E07

Control board temperature

Cause: High control board temperature.


Remedy: Check proper cooling of the cabinet.
4E08

Semiconductor temperature

Cause: Semiconductor temperature is excessive.


Remedy: Check ambient conditions. Check air flow and fan operation. Check heat sink fins for dust pick-up. Check motor power against diode supply unit power. Check the auxiliary code to identify the diode supply unit.
4E0A

PCB space cooling

Cause: Temperature difference between ambient and module PCB space is excessive.


Remedy: See AE76 PCB space cooling (page 168).
5E00

Fan

Cause: Cooling fan stuck or disconnected.


Remedy: See AE73 Fan (page 168).
5E03

XSTO circuit open

Cause: Circuit connected to XSTO:IN1 and/or XSTO:IN2 is open.


Remedy: Check XSTO circuit connections. See sections Default I/O connection diagram for DxD modules (ZCU) and Default I/O connection diagram for DxT modules (BCU). The auxiliary code contains location information. For more information, see appropriate hardware manual.
5E04

PU logic error

Cause: Power unit memory has cleared.


Remedy: Cycle the power to the supply unit. If the control unit is externally powered, also reboot the control unit (using parameter 196.08 Control board boot) or by cycling its power. If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.
5E07

PU communication

Cause: The way the control unit is powered does not correspond to parameter setting. Communication errors detected between the control unit and the power unit.


Remedy: Check setting of 195.04 Control board supply. Check the connection between the control unit and the power unit. Check the auxiliary code (format XXXY YYZZ).
5E08

Power unit lost

Cause: Connection between the control unit and the power unit is lost.


Remedy: Check the connection between the control unit and the power unit.
5E09

PU communication internal

Cause: Internal communication error.


Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
5E0A

Measurement circuit ADC

Cause: Measurement circuit fault.


Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative, quoting the auxiliary code.
5E0B

PU board powerfail

Cause: Power unit power supply failure.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code (format ZZZY YYXX). “YY Y” specifies the affected module (0…C). “XX” specifies the affected power supply.
5E0C

Measurement circuit DFF

Cause: Measurement circuit fault.


Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative, quoting the auxiliary code.
5E0D

PU communication configuration

Cause: Version check cannot find a matching power unit FPGA logic, or number of connected power modules differs from specified.


Remedy: If the number of connected power modules is correct (parameter 195.31), update the FPGA logic of the power unit. Cycle the power to the supply unit. If the control unit is externally powered, also reboot the control unit or by cycling its power.
5E0E

Reduced run

Cause: Number of supply modules detected does not match the value of parameter 195.13 Reduced run mode, or the value indicates a configuration that is not possible or available.


Remedy: Check that the value of 195.13 corresponds to the number of supply modules present. Check that the modules are powered from the DC bus and connected by fiber optic cables. If maintenance is done, check that parameter 195.13 is set to 0.
5E0F

PU state feedback

Cause: State feedback from output phases does not match control signals.


Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative, quoting the auxiliary code.
5E10

Charging feedback

Cause: Charging feedback signal missing.


Remedy: Check the feedback signal coming from the charging system.
5E11

Unknown PU fault

Cause: Unidentified power unit logic fault.


Remedy: Check the logic and firmware compatibility. Contact your local ABB representative.
5E13

Auxiliary circuit breaker fault

Cause: Circuit breaker fault trigged by input selected with parameter 131.32 Aux circuit breaker fault source.


Remedy: By default the feedback is connected to DI4.
5E14

Measurement circuit temperature

Cause: Problem with internal temperature measurement.


Remedy: See AE19 Measurement circuit temperature (page 163).
5E17

Running fault of 12 pulse

Cause: The DxT modules connected to other winding of 12-pulse transformer are not started or running.


Remedy: Check that the other breaker is closed properly. Check the fuses.
5E1A

Fuse trip

Cause: Fuse trip signal received.


Remedy: Check the source of the fault (parameter 131.38 Fuse trip fault source).
5E1B

Brake chopper

Cause: Brake chopper fault signal received.


Remedy: Check the source of the fault (parameter 131.39 Brake chopper fault source).
6E00

FPGA version incompatible

Cause: Firmware and FPGA file version in the power unit are incompatible. Update of power unit logic failed.


Remedy: Reboot the control unit (using parameter 196.08 Control board boot) or by cycling power. If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative. Retry.
6E01

FBA A mapping file

Cause: Fieldbus adapter A mapping file read error.


Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
6E02

FBA B mapping file

Cause: Fieldbus adapter B mapping file read error.


Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
6E03

Task overload

Cause: Internal fault. Note: This fault cannot be reset.


Remedy: Reboot the control unit (using parameter 196.08 Control board boot) or by cycling power. If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.
6E04

Stack overflow

Cause: Internal fault. Note: This fault cannot be reset.


Remedy: Reboot the control unit (using parameter 196.08 Control board boot) or by cycling power. If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.
6E05

Internal file load

Cause: File read error. Note: This fault cannot be reset.


Remedy: Reboot the control unit (using parameter 196.08 Control board boot) or by cycling power. If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.
6E06

Internal record load

Cause: Internal record load error.


Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
6E07

Application loading

Cause: Application file incompatible or corrupted. Note: This fault cannot be reset.


Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
6E08

Memory unit detached

Cause: The memory unit was detached when the control unit was powered.


Remedy: Switch off the power to the control unit and reinstall the memory unit. In case the memory unit was not actually removed when the fault occurred, check that the memory unit is properly inserted into its connector and its mounting screw is tight. Reboot the control unit.
6E09

Internal SSW fault

Cause: Internal fault.


Remedy: Reboot the control unit (using parameter 196.08 Control board boot) or by cycling power. If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.
6E0A

User set fault

Cause: Loading of the user parameter set failed because requested set does not exist, set is not compatible with the control program, or supply unit was switched off during loading.


Remedy: Ensure that a valid user parameter set exists. Reload.
6E0B

Kernel overload

Cause: Operating system error. Note: This fault cannot be reset.


Remedy: Reboot the control unit (using parameter 196.08 Control board boot) or by cycling power. If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.
6E0C

Parameter system

Cause: Parameter load or save failed.


Remedy: Try forcing a save using parameter 196.07 Parameter save manually. Retry.
6E0D
FBA A parameter conflict

Cause: The diode supply unit does not have a functionality requested by PLC, or requested functionality has not been activated.


Remedy:

  • Check PLC programming.

  • Check settings of parameter groups 150 FBA and 151 FBA A settings.


6E0E
FBA B parameter conflict

Cause: The diode supply unit does not have a functionality requested by PLC, or requested functionality has not been activated.


Remedy:

  • Check PLC programming.

  • Check settings of parameter groups 150 FBA and 154 FBA B settings.


6E15
Text data overflow

Cause: Internal fault.


Remedy:

  • Reset the fault.

  • Contact your local ABB representative if the fault persists.


6E16
Text 32-bit table overflow

Cause: Internal fault.


Remedy:

  • Reset the fault.

  • Contact your local ABB representative if the fault persists.


6E17
Text 64-bit table overflow

Cause: Internal fault.


Remedy:

  • Reset the fault.

  • Contact your local ABB representative if the fault persists.


6E18
Text file overflow

Cause: Internal fault.


Remedy:

  • Reset the fault.

  • Contact your local ABB representative if the fault persists.


6E1B
Backup/Restore Timeout

Cause: A control panel or PC tool fails to communicate with the drive during backup or restoring operation.


Remedy:

  • Check the control panel or PC tool communication.

  • Check if it is still in backup/restore state.


6E1C
Emergency stop fault

Cause: Diode supply unit has received an emergency stop command.


Remedy:

  • Check that it is safe to continue operation.

  • Return the emergency stop pushbutton to normal position.

  • Restart the supply unit.


6E1D
Internal SW error

Cause: Internal error.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.

  • Quote the auxiliary code (check the event details in the event log).


6E20
Fault reset

Cause: Fault reset has been requested and done.


Remedy:

  • Informative fault.


7E00
Option module comm loss

Cause: Communication between the diode supply unit and an option module is lost.


Remedy:

  • Check that the option modules are properly seated in their slots.

  • Check that the option modules or slot connectors are not damaged.

  • To pinpoint the problem, try installing the modules into different slots.


7E0B
FBA A communication

Cause: Cyclical communication between diode supply unit and fieldbus adapter module A or between PLC and fieldbus adapter module A is lost.


Remedy:

  • Check status of fieldbus communication. See user documentation of fieldbus interface.

  • Check settings of parameter groups 150 FBA, 151 FBA A settings, 152 FBA A data in and 153 FBA A data out.

  • Check cable connections.

  • Check if communication master is able to communicate.


7E0C
FBA B communication

Cause: Cyclical communication between diode supply unit and fieldbus adapter module B or between PLC and fieldbus adapter module B is lost.


Remedy:

  • Check status of fieldbus communication. See user documentation of fieldbus interface.

  • Check settings of parameter groups 150 FBA, 154 FBA B settings, 155 FBA B data in and 156 FBA B data out.

  • Check cable connections.

  • Check if communication master is able to communicate.


7E10
Ext I/O comm loss

Cause: The I/O extension module types specified by parameters do not match the detected configuration.


Remedy:

  • Check the event log for an auxiliary code (format XXYY YYYY). “XX” specifies the number of the I/O extension module.

  • “YY YYYY” indicates the problem.

  • See specific sub-codes below for details.


7E11
DDCS controller comm loss

Cause: DDCS (fiber optic) communication between the supply unit and external controller is lost.


Remedy:

  • Check status of controller. See the user documentation of the controller.

  • Check settings of parameter group 160 DDCS communication.

  • Check cable connections. If necessary, replace cables.


7E13
Incompatible option module

Cause: Option module not supported. (For example, type Fxxx-xx-M fieldbus adapter modules are not supported.)


Remedy:

  • Check the auxiliary code. The code specifies the interface to which the unsupported module is connected (1: Interface A, 2: Interface B).

  • Replace the module with a supported type.


8E00
Overvoltage

Cause: Grid voltage is above 120% of the parameter 195.01 Supply voltage for more than 0.5 seconds.


Remedy:

  • Check that parameter 195.01 Supply voltage is set according to the supply voltage in use.

  • Check the auxiliary code to identify the diode supply unit (15: single/first parallel unit, 16: second parallel unit).


8E06
AI supervision

Cause: An analog signal is outside the limits specified for the analog input.


Remedy:

  • Check the event log for an auxiliary code (format XXXX XYZZ) for input location and limit details.

  • Check signal level at the analog input.

  • Check the wiring connected to the input.

  • Check the minimum and maximum limits of the input in parameter group 112 Standard AI.


9E01
External fault 1

Cause: Fault in external device 1.


Remedy:

  • Check the external device.

  • Check setting of parameter 131.01 External event 1 source.


9E02
External fault 2

Cause: Fault in external device 2.


Remedy:

  • Check the external device.

  • Check setting of parameter 131.03 External event 2 source.


9E03
External fault 3

Cause: Fault in external device 3.


Remedy:

  • Check the external device.

  • Check setting of parameter 131.05 External event 3 source.


9E04
External fault 4

Cause: Fault in external device 4.


Remedy:

  • Check the external device.

  • Check setting of parameter 131.07 External event 4 source.


9E05
External fault 5

Cause: Fault in external device 5.


Remedy:

  • Check the external device.

  • Check setting of parameter 131.09 External event 5 source.


FE00
FB A force trip

Cause: A fault trip command has been received through fieldbus adapter A.


Remedy:

  • Check the fault information provided by the PLC.


FE01
FB B force trip

Cause: A fault trip command has been received through fieldbus adapter B.


Remedy:

  • Check the fault information provided by the PLC.


FE03
Safe torque off 1 loss

Cause: Some STO connectors are not connected.
Note: In diode supply units the STO connectors do not constitute a true safety function.


Remedy:

  • Check the auxiliary code. The code contains location information, especially with parallel-connected modules.

  • When converted into a 32-bit binary number, the bits indicate the following:

    • 31…28: Number of faulty module (0…11 decimal).

    • 1111: STO_ACT states of control unit and modules in conflict.

    • 27: STO_ACT state of modules.

    • 26: STO_ACT state of control unit.

    • 25: STO1 of control unit.

    • 24: STO2 of control unit.

    • 23…12: STO1 of modules 12…1.

    • 11…0: STO2 of modules 12…1.




FE04
Safe torque off 2 loss

Cause: Some STO connectors are not connected.
Note: In diode supply units the STO connectors do not constitute a true safety function.


Remedy:

  • See instructions for FE03 (Safe torque off 1 loss).


AE00
Current calibration

Cause: Current offset and gain measurement calibration will occur at next start.



Remedy:

  • Informative warning.


AE01
Overcurrent

Cause: Output current has exceeded internal fault limit.



Remedy:

  • Check supply voltage.

  • Check that there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in supply cable.

  • Check motor load and acceleration times.

  • Check power semiconductors (IGBTs) and current transducers.

  • Check the auxiliary code (format XXXY YYZZ). With parallel-connected supply modules, “Y YY” specifies which BCU control unit channel received the fault. “ZZ” indicates the phase (0: No info, 1: U, 2: V, 4: W, 3/5/6/7: multiple).


AE02
Earth leakage
(Programmable warning: 131.20)

Cause: IGBT supply has detected load unbalance.



Remedy:

  • Check AC fuses.

  • Check for earth leakages.

  • Check supply cabling.

  • Check power modules.

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in supply cable.

  • Check the auxiliary code (format XXXY YYZZ, where “Y YY” is the module channel number starting from 1).


AE03
Short circuit

Cause: IGBT supply has detected short circuit.



Remedy:

  • Check supply cable.

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in supply cable.


AE0E
Incorrect temperature sensor setup

Cause: Sensor type mismatch or faulty wiring between an encoder interface module and the temperature sensor.



Remedy:

  • Check the wiring of the sensor.

  • The auxiliary code (see the event log) identifies the interface module (0 = Module 1, 1 = Module 2).


AE0F
External temperature

Cause: Measured temperature 1 or 2 has exceeded warning limit.



Remedy:

  • Check the cooling of the supply (or other equipment whose temperature is being measured).


AE10
Ext Tmp1 warning
(Editable message text)

Cause: External temperature 1 warning detected by Pt100 sensor.



Remedy:

  • Check parameters 130.50 Ext Tmp1 input selection and 130.52 Ext Tmp1.

  • Check wiring of Pt100 sensor.


AE11
Ext Tmp2 warning
(Editable message text)

Cause: External temperature 2 warning detected by Pt100 sensor.



Remedy:

  • Check parameters 130.51 Ext Tmp2 input selection and 130.53 Ext Tmp2.

  • Check wiring of Pt100 sensor.


AE18
XSTO circuit open

Cause: Circuit connected to XSTO:IN1 and/or XSTO:IN2 is open.



Remedy:

  • Check XSTO circuit connections.

  • See sections Default I/O connection diagram (BCU) and Default I/O connection diagram (ZCU).

  • For more information, see appropriate hardware manual.


AE1F
Charging feedback

Cause: Charging feedback signal missing.



Remedy:

  • Check the feedback signal coming from the charging system.


AE27
AI parameterization

Cause: The current/voltage jumper setting of an analog input does not correspond to parameter settings.



Remedy:

  • Adjust either the jumper setting (on the control unit) or parameter 112.15/112.25.

  • Note: Control board reboot is required to validate changes.


AE30
FBA A communication

Cause: Cyclical communication between the supply unit and fieldbus adapter module A or between PLC and fieldbus adapter module A is lost.



Remedy:

  • Check status of fieldbus communication.

  • See user documentation of fieldbus interface.

  • Check settings of parameter groups 150 FBA, 151 FBA A settings, 152 FBA A data in and 153 FBA A data out.

  • Check cable connections.

  • Check if communication master is able to communicate.


AE31
FBA B communication

Cause: Cyclical communication between supply unit and fieldbus adapter module B or between PLC and fieldbus adapter module B is lost.



Remedy:

  • Check status of fieldbus communication.

  • See user documentation of fieldbus interface.

  • Check settings of parameter group 150 FBA, 154 FBA B settings, 155 FBA B data in and 156 FBA B data out.

  • Check cable connections.

  • Check if communication master is able to communicate.


AE32
EFB comm loss

Cause: The embedded fieldbus (EFB) interface has detected a communication loss.



Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


AE45
On-Time 1 warning

Cause: Warning generated by on-time timer 1.



Remedy:

  • Check the source of the warning (parameter 133.13 On-time 1 source).


AE46
On-Time 2 warning

Cause: Warning generated by on-time timer 2.



Remedy:

  • Check the source of the warning (parameter 133.23 On-time 2 source).


AE47
Edge counter 1 warning

Cause: Warning generated by edge counter 1.



Remedy:

  • Check the source of the warning (parameter 133.33 Edge counter 1 source).


AE48
Edge counter 2 warning

Cause: Warning generated by edge counter 2.



Remedy:

  • Check the source of the warning (parameter 133.43 Edge counter 2 source).


AE49
Value counter 1 warning

Cause: Warning generated by value counter 1.



Remedy:

  • Check the source of the warning (parameter 133.53 Value counter 1 source).


AE4A
Value counter 2 warning

Cause: Warning generated by value counter 2.



Remedy:

  • Check the source of the warning (parameter 133.63 Value counter 2 source).


AE56
INU-LSU comm loss

Cause: DDCS (fiber optic) communication between converters (inverter unit and supply unit) is lost.



Remedy:

  • Check settings of parameter group 160 DDCS communication.

  • Check corresponding settings in the control program of the other converter.

  • Check cable connections. If necessary, replace cables.


AE6E
Internal SW error

Cause: Internal SW error.



Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.

  • Quote the auxiliary code (check event details).


AE6F
Ambient temperature

Cause: Redundant measurement supervision has indicated a difference in the duplicated measurements.



Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


AE80
Auxiliary fan missing

Cause: Auxiliary fan is not connected or it is broken.



Remedy:

  • Check the auxiliary fan connection or replace the fan.


AE81
MF comm loss

Cause: Master/follower communication is lost.



Remedy:

  • Check auxiliary code for node address.

  • Check parameter group 160 DDCS communication.

  • Check DDCS link switch on FDCO module.

  • Check cable connections.


AE82
Follower

Cause: A follower drive has tripped.



Remedy:

  • Check the auxiliary code (Add 2 to find node address).

  • Correct the fault in the follower drive.


AE84
Fan service counter

Cause: A cooling fan has reached the end of its estimated lifetime.



Remedy:

  • See parameters 105.41 and 105.42.

  • Check auxiliary code to identify fan (0: Main, 1-2: Aux, 3: Cabinet, 4: PCB).

  • Refer to hardware manual for replacement.


AEA0
Phase order

Cause: Supply unit has detected that phase order differs from expected.



Remedy:

  • Make sure that all direct-on-line fans in filters and power units are rotating in correct direction.


BE03
External pure event 1

Cause: Pure event generated by external device 1.



Remedy:

  • Check external devices.

  • Check setting of parameter 131.01.


BE04
External pure event 2

Cause: Pure event generated by external device 2.



Remedy:

  • Check external devices.

  • Check setting of parameter 131.03.


BE05
External pure event 3

Cause: Pure event generated by external device 3.



Remedy:

  • Check external devices.

  • Check setting of parameter 131.05.


BE06
External pure event 4

Cause: Pure event generated by external device 4.



Remedy:

  • Check external devices.

  • Check setting of parameter 131.07.


BE07
External pure event 5

Cause:

Pure event generated by external device 5. (This information is configured through one of programmable digital inputs.)



Remedy:

Check external devices.

Check setting of parameter 131.09 External event 5 source.
BE08
Power up

Cause:

The IGBT supply unit has been powered up.

(Programmable event: 196.39 Power up event logging).



Remedy:

Informative event.
BE09
SW internal diagnostics

Cause:

Control unit rebooted unexpectedly.



Remedy:

Informative event.
5E1C
BAMU meas settings

Cause:

Error in settings (parameters 191.40…191.43) of BAMU measurement unit.



Remedy:

Check the settings of parameters 191.40…191.43.

Check the auxiliary code for details:

  • 1: Voltage U1 measurement location is not set (check parameter 191.42).

  • 2: Either voltage U2 measurement location is not set or voltage U1 measurement location is after U2.

  • 3: Transformer and circuit breaker are either not set or at the same location.

  • 4: Voltage U1 measurement location 1 or selection ‘Other’ is not allowed in this configuration.

  • 5: Circuit breaker location B is not allowed in this configuration.

  • 6: Voltage U1 measurement is disabled.


2E08
External earth fault

Cause:

External earth fault triggered by input selected with parameter 131.28 Ext earth leakage signal source.



Remedy:

Check external earth fault source.

Usually only one device is allowed in the same network.
3E02
Charge relay lost

Cause:

No acknowledgement received from charge relay.



Remedy:

Contact your local ABB representative.
4E09
Ambient temperature

Cause:

Redundant measurement supervision has indicated a difference in the duplicated measurements that is outside the limits.



Remedy:

Contact your local ABB representative.
5E12
BAMU configuration

Cause: Error in configuration of BAMU unit.


Remedy:

Check the parameter settings of parameter group 191 BAMU configuration.

Check the auxiliary code. Lower 16 bits show fault details; Upper 16 bits show configuration details (format 0xWXYZ).

  • “W” = BAMU unit (1: BAMU1, 2: BAMU2).

  • “X” = type of BAMU unit (2: BAMU-12).

  • “Y” = BAMU channel (1…12).

  • “Z” = error type (1: False measurement range, 2: False filtering configuration, 3: Unsupported BAMU type, 4: Module not found, 5: Setting of 191.42 U1 meas location when optimal grid control is enabled).


Auxiliary code 0x0000: Wrong channel configuration.
5E13
Auxiliary Circuit breaker

Cause: Circuit breaker fault triggered by input selected with parameter 131.32 Aux circuit breaker fault source.


Remedy:

By default, the feedback is connected to DI4.
5E18
Charge contactor

Cause: Supply voltage is removed while the drive is running.


Remedy:

Reconnect the supply voltage.
6E0F
EFB comm loss

Cause: The embedded fieldbus (EFB) interface has detected a communication loss.


Remedy:

Contact your local ABB representative.
6E10
EFB config file

Cause: Embedded fieldbus protocol is unable to access its config file.


Remedy:

Contact your local ABB representative.
6E11
EFB invalid parameterization

Cause: Invalid embedded fieldbus configuration.


Remedy:

Contact your local ABB representative.
6E12
EFB load fault

Cause: Unable to load protocol firmware or version mismatch between protocol and system firmware.


Remedy:

Contact your local ABB representative.
6E1E
Unrecoverable SW error

Cause: An unrecoverable error has occurred.



Remedy:

  • Record the fault code and the auxiliary fault code and report them to your local ABB representative.

  • Cycle power to the unit to recover.


8201
Restrictive license found

Cause: A restrictive license is found from the unit. The firmware on this supply unit cannot be executed because a Low harmonic license is found from the unit. This unit is meant to be used with IGBT supply control program (2Q) only.



Remedy:

  • Contact your product vendor for further instructions.


6E27
Adaptive program

Cause: Error running the adaptive program.



Remedy:

  • Check the auxiliary code (format XXXX YYYY).

  • “XXXX” specifies the number of the function block (0000 = generic error).

  • “YYYY” indicates the problem (see specific sub-codes below).


6E27 – 000A
Program corrupted or block non-existent

Cause: Program corrupted or block non-existent (Adaptive Program).



Remedy:
Restore the template program or download the program to the supply unit.
6E27 – 000C
Required block input missing

Cause: Required block input missing (Adaptive Program).



Remedy:
Check the inputs of the block.
6E27 – 000E
Program corrupted or block non-existent

Cause: Program corrupted or block non-existent (Adaptive Program).



Remedy:
Restore the template program or download the program to the supply unit.
6E27 – 0011
Program too large

Cause: Program too large (Adaptive Program).



Remedy:
Remove blocks until the error stops.
6E27 – 0012
Program is empty

Cause: Program is empty (Adaptive Program).



Remedy:
Correct the program and download it to the supply unit.
6E27 – 001C
Non-existing parameter or block

Cause: A non-existing parameter or block is used in the program.



Remedy:
Edit the program to correct the parameter reference, or to use an existing block.
6E27 – 001D
Parameter type invalid

Cause: Parameter type invalid for selected pin.



Remedy:
Edit the program to correct the parameter reference.
6E27 – 001E
Output to parameter failed

Cause: Output to parameter failed because the parameter was write-protected.



Remedy:

  • Check the parameter reference in the program.

  • Check for other sources affecting the target parameter.


6E27 – 0023
Program file incompatible

Cause: Program file incompatible with current firmware version.



Remedy:
Adapt the program to current block library and firmware version.
6E27 – 002A
Too many blocks

Cause: Too many blocks.



Remedy:
Edit the program to reduce the number of blocks.
7E0D
FA2FA DDCS Com loss

Cause: DDCS communication between units is lost. Data update took longer than timeout defined with parameter 160.58 DDCS controller comm loss time.



Remedy:
Check the operation of optical fibers and FDCO adapters, and that they are connected correctly. Transmit to other end receive and vice versa. Both ends should be active.
7E10 – 0001
Communication with module failed

Cause: Communication with module failed (Ext I/O).



Remedy:

  • Check that the module is properly seated in its slot.

  • Check that the module and the slot connector is not damaged.

  • Try installing the module into another slot.


7E10 – 0002
Module not found

Cause: Module not found (Ext I/O).



Remedy:

  • Check the type and location settings of the modules (parameters 114.01/114.02, 115.01/115.02 or 116.01/116.02).

  • Check that the module is properly seated in its slot.

  • Check that the module and the slot connector is not damaged.

  • Try installing the module into another slot.


7E10 – 0003
Configuration of module failed

Cause: Configuration of module failed.



Remedy:
(Refer to general module troubleshooting steps).
FE06
MF communication loss

Cause: Master/follower communication is lost.



Remedy:
See AE81 MF comm loss.
FE07
Follower drive failure

Cause: A follower has tripped.



Remedy:

  • Check the auxiliary code. Add 2 to the code to find out the node address of the faulted unit.

  • Correct the fault in the follower.


A4B2

PCB space cooling

Cause: Temperature difference between ambient and drive module PCB space is excessive.


Remedy:

  • Check the cooling fan inside the PCB space.

  • With parallel-connected modules, check the auxiliary code (format XXXY YYZZ).


1 (Sub-code for A684)

No SD card

Cause: No SD card.


Remedy: Insert a compatible, writable SD card into the SD CARD slot of the BCU control unit.
2 (Sub-code for A684)

SD card write-protected

Cause: SD card write-protected.


Remedy: Check SD card switch.
3 (Sub-code for A684)

SD card unreadable

Cause: SD card unreadable.


Remedy: Replace or format card.
A6B0
User lock is open

Cause: The user lock is open, ie. user lock configuration parameters 96.100…96.102 are visible.


Remedy: Close the user lock by entering an invalid pass code in parameter 96.02 Pass code. See section User lock (page 92).
A780
Motor stall

Cause: Motor is operating in stall region because of e.g. excessive load or insufficient motor power.


Remedy: Check motor load and drive ratings. Check fault function parameters.
A781
Motor fan

Cause: No feedback received from external fan.


Remedy: Check external fan (or other equipment controlled) by the logic. Check settings of parameters 35.100…35.106.
A782
FEN temperature

Cause: Error in temperature measurement when temperature sensor (KTY or PTC) connected to encoder interface FEN-xx is used, or KTY used with FEN-01 (not supported).


Remedy:

  • Check that parameter 35.11/35.21 corresponds to actual installation.

  • Check settings of 91.21 and 91.24.

  • Check that corresponding module is activated in 91.11…91.14.

  • Use 91.10 to refresh.

  • If FEN-01: Use PTC sensor or other interface module.


A783
Motor overload

Cause: Motor current is too high.


Remedy: Check for overloaded motor. Adjust the parameters used for the motor overload function (35.51…35.53) and 35.55…35.56.
A791
Brake resistor

Cause: Brake resistor broken or not connected.


Remedy: Check that a brake resistor has been connected. Check the condition of the brake resistor.
A793
BR excess temperature

Cause: Brake resistor temperature has exceeded warning limit defined by parameter 43.12.


Remedy:

  • Stop drive. Let resistor cool down.

  • Check resistor overload protection function settings (Group 43).

  • Check warning limit setting (43.12).

  • Check that resistor is dimensioned correctly.

  • Check that braking cycle meets allowed limits.


A794
BR data

Cause: Brake resistor data has not been given.


Remedy: One or more resistor data settings (43.08…43.10) is incorrect. Check auxiliary code:

  • 0000 0001: Resistance value too low (Check 43.10).

  • 0000 0002: Thermal time constant not given (Check 43.08).

  • 0000 0003: Maximum continuous power not given (Check 43.09).


A797
Speed feedback configuration

Cause: Speed feedback configuration has changed.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code (format XXYY ZZZZ). XX=Module number, YY=Encoder number.

  • 0001: Adapter not found in specified slot.

  • 0002: Detected type does not match parameter setting.

  • 0003: Logic version too old.

  • 0004: Software version too old.

  • 0006: Encoder type incompatible with interface module.

  • 0007: Adapter not configured.

  • 0008: Speed feedback configuration changed (Use 91.10 refresh).

  • 0009: No encoders configured to encoder module.

  • 000A: Non-existing emulation input.

  • 000B: Echo not supported by selected input.

  • 000C: Emulation in continuous mode not supported.


A798
Encoder option comm loss

Cause: Encoder feedback not used as actual feedback, or measured motor feedback lost.


Remedy: Check that encoder is selected as feedback source (90.41 or 90.51). Check module seating and fiber optic connections. Check auxiliary code:

  • 0001: Failed answer to encoder configuration message.

  • 0002: Failed answer to adapter watchdog disable message.

  • 0003: Failed answer to adapter watchdog enable message.

  • 0004: Failed answer to adapter configuration message.

  • 0005: Too many failed answers inline to speed and position messages.

  • 0006: DDCS driver failed.


A799
Ext I/O comm loss

Cause: The I/O extension module types specified by parameters do not match the detected configuration.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code (XXYY YYYY). XX=Module number (01-03).

  • 00 0001: Communication with module failed. Check seating, connector, or try another slot.

  • 00 0002: Module not found. Check type and location settings (14.xx – 16.xx).

  • 00 0003: Configuration of module failed.

  • 00 0004: Configuration of module failed.


A79B
BC short circuit

Cause: Short circuit in brake chopper IGBT.


Remedy: Replace brake chopper if external. Drives with internal choppers must be returned to ABB. Ensure brake resistor is connected and not damaged.
A79C
BC IGBT excess temperature

Cause: Brake chopper IGBT temperature has exceeded internal warning limit.


Remedy:

  • Let chopper cool down.

  • Check for excessive ambient temperature or cooling fan failure.

  • Check for obstructions in air flow.

  • Check cabinet dimensioning/cooling.

  • Check resistor overload protection settings (43.06…43.10).

  • Check minimum allowed resistor value.

  • Check that braking cycle meets allowed limits.


A7A1
Mechanical brake closing failed

Cause: Status of mechanical brake acknowledgement is not as expected during brake close.


Remedy:

  • Check mechanical brake connection.

  • Check mechanical brake settings in parameter group 44.

  • Check that acknowledgement signal matches actual status of brake.


A7A2

Mechanical brake opening failed

Cause: Status of mechanical brake acknowledgement is not as expected during brake open.



Remedy: Check mechanical brake connection.

Check mechanical brake settings in parameter group 44 Mechanical brake control.

Check that acknowledgement signal matches actual status of brake.
A7A5

Mechanical brake opening not allowed

Cause: Open conditions of mechanical brake cannot be fulfilled (for example, brake has been prevented from opening by parameter 44.11 Keep brake closed).



Remedy: Check mechanical brake settings in parameter group 44 Mechanical brake control (especially 44.11 Keep brake closed).

Check that acknowledgement signal (if used) matches actual status of brake.
A7AA

Extension AI parameterization

Cause: The hardware current/voltage setting of an analog input (on an I/O extension module) does not correspond to parameter settings.



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code (format XX00 00YY).

Adjust either the hardware setting on the module or the parameter to solve the mismatch.

Note: Control board reboot is required to validate any changes in the hardware settings.
A7AB

Extension I/O configuration failure

Cause: The I/O extension module types and locations specified by parameters do not match the detected configuration.



Remedy: Check the type and location settings of the modules (parameters 14.01, 14.02, 15.01, 15.02, 16.01 and 16.02).

Check that the modules are properly installed.

Check the auxiliary code.
A7B0

Motor speed feedback

Cause: No motor speed feedback is received.



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code (format XXYY ZZZZ).

“XX” specifies the number of the encoder interface module.

“YY” specifies the encoder.

“ZZZZ” indicates the problem (see actions for specific sub-codes below).
A7B0 (0001)

Motor speed feedback (Sub: Gear definition)

Cause: Motor gear definition invalid or outside limits.



Remedy: Check motor gear settings (90.43 and 90.44).
A7B0 (0002)

Motor speed feedback (Sub: Not Configured)

Cause: Encoder not configured.



Remedy: Check encoder settings (92 Encoder 1 configuration or 93 Encoder 2 configuration).

Use parameter 91.10 Encoder parameter refresh to validate any changes in the settings.
A7B0 (0003)

Motor speed feedback (Sub: Stopped)

Cause: Encoder stopped working.



Remedy: Check encoder status.
A7B0 (0004)

Motor speed feedback (Sub: Drift)

Cause: Encoder drift detected.



Remedy: Check for slippage between encoder and motor.
A7B1

Load speed feedback

Cause: No load speed feedback is received.



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code (format XXYY ZZZZ). “ZZZZ” indicates the problem.
A7B1 (0001)

Load speed feedback (Sub: Gear definition)

Cause: Load gear definition invalid or outside limits.



Remedy: Check load gear settings (90.53 and 90.54).
A7B1 (0002)

Load speed feedback (Sub: Feed constant)

Cause: Feed constant definition invalid or outside limits.



Remedy: Check feed constant settings (90.63 and 90.64).
A7B1 (0003)

Load speed feedback (Sub: Stopped)

Cause: Encoder stopped working.



Remedy: Check encoder status.
A7C1

FBA A communication

Cause: Cyclical communication between drive and fieldbus adapter module A or between PLC and fieldbus adapter module A is lost.



Remedy: Check status of fieldbus communication.

Check settings of parameter groups 50 Fieldbus adapter (FBA), 51 FBA A settings, 52 FBA A data in and 53 FBA A data out.

Check cable connections.

Check if communication master is able to communicate.
A7C2

FBA B communication

Cause: Cyclical communication between drive and fieldbus adapter module B or between PLC and fieldbus adapter module B is lost.



Remedy: Check status of fieldbus communication.

Check settings of parameter group 50 Fieldbus adapter (FBA).

Check cable connections.

Check if communication master is able to communicate.
A7CA

DDCS controller comm loss

Cause: DDCS (fiber optic) communication between drive and external controller is lost.



Remedy: Check status of controller. See user documentation of controller.

Check settings of parameter group 60 DDCS communication.

Check cable connections. If necessary, replace cables.
A7CB

MF comm loss

Cause: Master/follower communication is lost.



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code. The code indicates which node address (defined by parameter 60.02) is affected.

Check settings of parameter group 60 DDCS communication.

On the FDCO module (if present), check that the DDCS link switch is not set to 0 (OFF).

Check cable connections.
A7CE

EFB comm loss

Cause: Communication break in embedded fieldbus (EFB) communication.



Remedy: Check the status of the fieldbus master (online/offline/error etc.).

Check cable connections to the XD2D connector on the control unit.
A7E1

Encoder

Cause: Encoder error.



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code (format XXYY ZZZZ). “ZZZZ” indicates the problem (see specific sub-codes below).
A7E1 (0001)

Encoder (Sub: Cable fault)

Cause: Cable fault.



Remedy: Check the conductor order at both ends of the encoder cable.

Check the groundings of the encoder cable.

Check the encoder, encoder cable and encoder interface module for damage.

See also parameter 92.21 Encoder cable fault mode.
A7E1 (0002)

Encoder (Sub: No signal)

Cause: No encoder signal.



Remedy: Check the condition of the encoder.
A7E1 (0003)

Encoder (Sub: Overspeed)

Cause: Overspeed.



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
A7E1 (0004)

Encoder (Sub: Overfrequency)

Cause: Overfrequency.



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
A7E1 (0005)

Encoder (Sub: Resolver ID run failed)

Cause: Resolver ID run failed.



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
A7E1 (0006)

Encoder (Sub: Resolver overcurrent)

Cause: Resolver overcurrent fault.



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
A7E1 (0007)

Encoder (Sub: Speed scaling)

Cause: Speed scaling error.



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
A7E1 (0008)

Encoder (Sub: Absolute comm error)

Cause: Absolute encoder communication error.



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
A7E1 (0009)

Encoder (Sub: Abs initialization error)

Cause: Absolute encoder initialization error.



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
A7E1 (000A)

Encoder (Sub: SSI config error)

Cause: Absolute SSI encoder configuration error.



Remedy: Contact your local ABB representative.
A7E1 (000B)

Encoder (Sub: Internal error)

Cause: Encoder reported an internal error.



Remedy: See the documentation of the encoder.
A7E1 (000C)

Encoder (Sub: Battery error)

Cause: Encoder reported a battery error.



Remedy: See the documentation of the encoder.
A7E1 (000D)

Encoder (Sub: Overspeed report)

Cause: Encoder reported overspeed or decreased resolution due to overspeed.



Remedy: See the documentation of the encoder.
A7E1 (000E)

Encoder (Sub: Position counter)

Cause: Encoder reported a position counter error.



Remedy: See the documentation of the encoder.
A7E1 (000F)

Encoder (Sub: Internal error 2)

Cause: Encoder reported an internal error.



Remedy: See the documentation of the encoder.
A7EE

Control panel loss

Cause: Control panel (or PC tool) has stopped communicating.



Remedy: Check PC tool or control panel connection.

Check control panel connector.

Check mounting platform if being used.

Disconnect and reconnect the control panel.
A8A0

AI supervision

Cause: An analog signal is outside the limits specified for the analog input.



Remedy: Check the auxiliary code (format XYY).

“X” specifies the location (0: Control unit, 1: I/O extension).

“YY” specifies the input and limit.

Check signal level at the analog input.

Check the wiring connected to the input.

Check the minimum and maximum limits of the input in parameter group 12 or 14/15/16.
A8B0

Signal supervision 1

Cause: Warning generated by the signal supervision 1 function.



Remedy: Check the source of the warning (parameter 32.07 Supervision 1 signal).
A8BE

ULC overload warning

Cause: Selected signal has exceeded the user overload curve.



Remedy: Check for any operating conditions increasing the monitored signal (loading, torque, current).

Check the definition of the load curve (parameter group 37 User load curve).
A8BF

ULC underload warning

Cause: Selected signal has fallen below the user underload curve.



Remedy: Check for any operating conditions decreasing the monitored signal (loss of load).

Check the definition of the load curve (parameter group 37 User load curve).
AFF6
Identification run

Cause: Motor ID run will occur at next start, or is in progress.



Remedy:

  • Informative warning.


3130
Input phase loss

Cause: Intermediate circuit DC voltage is oscillating due to missing input power line phase or blown fuse.


Remedy:

  • Check input power line fuses.

  • Check for loose power cable connections.

  • Check for input power supply imbalance.


3181
Wiring or earth fault
(Programmable fault: 31.23)

Cause: The drive hardware is supplied from a common DC bus.

Remedy:

  • Switch off the protection in parameter 31.23.




Cause: Incorrect input power and motor cable connection (i.e. input power cable is connected to the motor connection).

Remedy:

  • Check the power connections.

  • Check the input fuses.




Cause: Drive has detected load unbalance typically due to earth fault in motor or motor cable.

Remedy:

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in motor cable.

  • Check for an earth fault in motor or motor cables by measuring the insulation resistances.

  • Try running the motor in scalar control mode if allowed (See parameter 99.04).


3291
BU DC link difference

Cause: Difference in DC voltages between parallel-connected inverter modules.


Remedy:

  • Check the auxiliary code (format XXXY YYZZ).


3381
Output phase loss
(Programmable fault: 31.19)

Cause: Motor circuit fault due to missing motor connection (all three phases are not connected).


Remedy:

  • Connect motor cable.


4380
Excess temperature difference

Cause: High temperature difference between the IGBTs of different phases.


Remedy:

  • See A4B1 Excess temperature difference.


5091
Safe torque off
(Programmable fault: 31.22)

Cause: Safe torque off function is active, i.e. safety circuit signal(s) connected to connector XSTO is broken during start or run.


Remedy:

  • Check safe torque off circuit connections.

  • See appropriate drive hardware manual and description of parameter 31.22.


5694
PU communication configuration

Cause: Number of connected power modules differs from expected.


Remedy:


  • Check setting of 95.31 Parallel type configuration.

  • Cycle the power to the drive.

  • If the control unit is externally powered, also reboot the control unit (using parameter 96.08 Control board boot) or by cycling its power.

  • If the problem persists, contact your local ABB representative.


5698
Unknown power unit fault

Cause: Unidentified power unit logic fault.


Remedy:


  • Check power unit logic and firmware compatibility.

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


64A6 (Cont.)
Adaptive program details

Cause: Specific block/parameter errors.


Remedy:


  • 001C: Nonexisting parameter/block (Edit program).

  • 001D: Invalid parameter type (Edit program).

  • 001E: Write-protected parameter (Check reference).

  • 0023: Incompatible program file (Adapt program to current version).

  • 002A: Too many blocks (Reduce blocks).


6681
EFB comm loss

Cause: Communication break in embedded fieldbus (EFB).


Remedy:


  • Check status of fieldbus master.

  • Check cable connections to XD2D connector.


6682
EFB config file

Cause: Embedded fieldbus (EFB) configuration file could not be read.


Remedy:

Contact your local ABB representative.
7121
Motor stall
Programmable fault: 31.24 Stall function

Cause:

Motor is operating in stall region because of e.g. excessive load or insufficient motor power.



Remedy:

Check motor load and drive ratings.

Check fault function parameters.
7122
Motor overload
Programmable fault: 35.56 Motor overload action

Cause:

Motor current is too high.



Remedy:

Check for overloaded motor.

Adjust the parameters used for the motor overload function (35.51…35.53) and 35.55…35.56.
71A2
Mechanical brake closing failed
Programmable fault: 44.17 Brake fault function

Cause:

Mechanical brake control fault. Activated eg. if brake acknowledgement is not as expected during brake closing.



Remedy:


  • Check mechanical brake connection.

  • Check mechanical brake settings in parameter group 44 Mechanical brake control.

  • Check that acknowledgement signal matches actual status of brake.


71A3
Mechanical brake opening failed
Programmable fault: 44.17 Brake fault function

Cause:

Mechanical brake control fault. Activated eg. if brake acknowledgement is not as expected during brake opening.



Remedy:


  • Check mechanical brake connection.

  • Check mechanical brake settings in parameter group 44 Mechanical brake control.

  • Check that acknowledgement signal matches actual status of brake.


71A5
Mechanical brake opening not allowed
Programmable fault: 44.17 Brake fault function

Cause:

Open conditions of mechanical brake cannot be fulfilled (for example, brake has been prevented from opening by parameter 44.11 Keep brake closed).

In an encoderless application, the brake is kept closed by a brake close request (either from parameter 44.12 Brake close request or from an FSO-xx safety functions module) against a modulating drive for longer than 5 seconds.



Remedy:


  • Check mechanical brake settings in parameter group 44 Mechanical brake control (especially 44.11 Keep brake closed).

  • Check that acknowledgement signal (if used) matches actual status of brake.

  • Check the source signal selected by parameter 44.12 Brake close request.

  • Check the safety circuits connected to the FSO-xx safety functions module.


71B1
Motor fan
Programmable fault: 35.106 DOL starter event type

Cause:

No feedback received from external fan.



Remedy:

Check external fan (or other equipment controlled) by the logic.

Check settings of parameters 35.100…35.106.
7301
Motor speed feedback
Programmable fault: 90.45 Motor feedback fault

Cause:

No motor speed feedback received.



Remedy:

See A7B0 Motor speed feedback (page 511).
7381
Encoder
Programmable fault: 90.45 Motor feedback fault

Cause:

Encoder feedback fault.



Remedy:

See A7E1 Encoder (page 513).
73A0
Speed feedback configuration

Cause:

Speed feedback configuration incorrect.



Remedy:

See A797 Speed feedback configuration (page 508).
73A1
Load position feedback
Programmable fault: 90.55 Load feedback fault

Cause:

No load position feedback received.



Remedy:

Check the auxiliary code (format XXYY ZZZZ).

“XX” specifies the number of the encoder interface module (01: 91.11/91.12, 02: 91.13/91.14).

“YY” specifies the encoder (01: 92 Encoder 1 configuration, 02: 93 Encoder 2 configuration).

“ZZZZ” indicates the problem (see actions for each code below).
73A1 AuX 0001 (Aux code for 73A1)
Load gear definition invalid or outside limits

Cause:

Load gear definition invalid or outside limits.



Remedy:

Check load gear settings (90.53 and 90.54).
73A1 AuX 0002 (Aux code for 73A1)
Feed constant definition invalid or outside limits

Cause:

Feed constant definition invalid or outside limits.



Remedy:

Check feed constant settings (90.63 and 90.64).
73A1 AuX 0003 (Aux code for 73A1)
Motor/load gear definition invalid or outside limits

Cause:

Motor/load gear definition invalid or outside limits.



Remedy:

Check motor/load gear settings (90.61 and 90.62).
73A1 AuX 0004 (Aux code for 73A1)
Encoder not configured

Cause:

Encoder not configured.



Remedy:

Check encoder settings (92 Encoder 1 configuration or 93 Encoder 2 configuration).

Use parameter 91.10 Encoder parameter refresh to validate any changes in the settings.
73A1 AuX 0005 (Aux code for 73A1)
Encoder stopped working

Cause:

Encoder stopped working.



Remedy:

Check encoder status.
7510
FBA A communication
Programmable fault: 50.02 FBA A comm loss func

Cause:

Cyclical communication between drive and fieldbus adapter module A or between PLC and fieldbus adapter module A is lost.



Remedy:


  • Check status of fieldbus communication. See user documentation of fieldbus interface.

  • Check settings of parameter groups 50 Fieldbus adapter (FBA), 51 FBA A settings, 52 FBA A data in and 53 FBA A data out.

  • Check cable connections.

  • Check if communication master is able to communicate.


7520
FBA B communication
Programmable fault: 50.32 FBA B comm loss func

Cause:

Cyclical communication between drive and fieldbus adapter module B or between PLC and fieldbus adapter module B is lost.



Remedy:


  • Check status of fieldbus communication. See user documentation of fieldbus interface.

  • Check settings of parameter group 50 Fieldbus adapter (FBA).

  • Check cable connections.

  • Check if communication master is able to communicate.


7580
INU-LSU comm loss
Programmable fault: 60.79 INU-LSU comm loss function

Cause:

DDCS (fiber optic) communication between converters (for example, the inverter unit and the supply unit) is lost.



Remedy:


  • Check status of other converter (parameter group 06 Control and status words).

  • Check settings of parameter group 60 DDCS communication. Check the corresponding settings in the control program of the other converter.

  • Check cable connections. If necessary, replace cables.


7581
DDCS controller comm loss
Programmable fault: 60.59 DDCS controller comm loss function

Cause:

DDCS (fiber optic) communication between drive and external controller is lost.



Remedy:


  • Check status of controller. See user documentation of controller.

  • Check settings of parameter group 60 DDCS communication.

  • Check cable connections. If necessary, replace cables.


7582
MF comm loss
Programmable fault: 60.09 M/F comm loss function

Cause:

Master/follower communication is lost.



Remedy:

See A7CB MF comm loss (page 513).
8001
ULC underload fault
Programmable fault: 37.04 ULC underload actions

Cause:

Selected signal has fallen below the user underload curve.



Remedy:

See A8BF ULC underload warning (page 515).
8002
ULC overload fault
Programmable fault: 37.03 ULC overload actions

Cause:

Selected signal has exceeded the user overload curve.



Remedy:

See A8BE ULC overload warning (page 515).
80A0
AI supervision
Programmable fault: 12.03 AI supervision function

Cause:

An analog signal is outside the limits specified for the analog input.



Remedy:

Check the auxiliary code (format XXXX XYZZ).

“Y” specifies the location of the input (0: Control unit, 1: I/O extension module 1, 2: I/O extension module 2, 3: I/O extension module 3).

“ZZ” specifies the limit (01: AI1 under minimum, 02: AI1 above maximum, 03: AI2 under minimum, 04: AI2 above maximum).

Check signal level at the analog input.

Check the wiring connected to the input.

Check the minimum and maximum limits of the input in parameter group 12 Standard AI.
80B0
Signal supervision
Programmable fault: 32.06 Supervision 1 action

Cause:

Fault generated by the signal supervision 1 function.



Remedy:

Check the source of the fault (parameter 32.07 Supervision 1 signal).
80B1
Signal supervision 2
Programmable fault: 32.16 Supervision 2 action

Cause:

Fault generated by the signal supervision 2 function.



Remedy:

Check the source of the fault (parameter 32.17 Supervision 2 signal).
80B2
Signal supervision 3
Programmable fault: 32.26 Supervision 3 action

Cause:

Fault generated by the signal supervision 3 function.



Remedy:

Check the source of the fault (parameter 32.27 Supervision 3 signal).
9081
External fault 1
Programmable fault: 31.01 External event 1 source

Cause:

Fault in external device 1.



Remedy:

Check the external device.

Check setting of parameter 31.01 External event 1 source.
9082
External fault 2
Programmable fault: 31.03 External event 2 source

Cause:

Fault in external device 2.



Remedy:

Check the external device.

Check setting of parameter 31.03 External event 2 source.
FF61
ID run

Cause: Motor ID run was not completed successfully.


Remedy:

  • Check the nominal motor values in parameter group 99 Motor data.

  • Check that no external control system is connected to the drive.

  • Cycle the power to the drive (and its control unit, if powered separately).

  • Check that the motor shaft is not locked.

  • Check the auxiliary code (second number indicates specific problem).


FF61 Aux 0001
Maximum current limit too low

Cause: Maximum current limit too low.


Remedy:

  • Check settings of parameters 99.06 Motor nominal current and 30.17 Maximum current.

  • Make sure that 30.17 > 99.06.

  • Check that the drive is dimensioned correctly according to the motor.


FF61 Aux 0002
Maximum speed limit or calculated field weakening point too low

Cause: Parameters set incorrectly.


Remedy:

  • Check settings of parameters: 30.11, 30.12, 99.07, 99.08, 99.09.

  • Make sure 30.12 > (0.55 × 99.09) > (0.50 × synchronous speed).

  • Make sure 30.11 ≤ 0.

  • Make sure supply voltage ≥ (0.66 × 99.07).


FF61 Aux 0003
Maximum torque limit too low

Cause: Maximum torque limit too low.


Remedy:

  • Check settings of parameter 99.12 Motor nominal torque, and the torque limits in group 30 Limits.

  • Make sure that the maximum torque limit in force is greater than 100%.


FF61 Aux 0004
Current measurement calibration failure

Cause: Calibration did not finish within reasonable time.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 Aux 0005…0008
Internal error

Cause: Internal error.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 Aux 0009
(Asynchronous motors only) Acceleration did not finish

Cause: Acceleration did not finish within reasonable time.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 Aux 000A
(Asynchronous motors only) Deceleration did not finish

Cause: Deceleration did not finish within reasonable time.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 Aux 000B
(Asynchronous motors only) Speed dropped to zero during ID run

Cause: Speed dropped to zero.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 Aux 000C
(Permanent magnet motors only) First acceleration did not finish

Cause: First acceleration did not finish within reasonable time.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 Aux 000D
(Permanent magnet motors only) Second acceleration did not finish

Cause: Second acceleration did not finish within reasonable time.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.


FF61 Aux 000E…0010
Internal error

Cause: Internal error.


Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.



2E01


Earth leakage

(Programmable fault: 31.120 LSU earth fault)

Cause: IGBT supply unit has detected an earth fault.


Remedy:



  • Check AC fuses.

  • Check for earth leakages.

  • Check supply cabling.

  • Check power modules.

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in supply cable.

  • If no earth fault can be detected, contact your local ABB representative.



3E00


Input phase loss

(Programmable fault: 31.121 LSU supply phase loss)

Cause: Input phase loss detected by the IGBT bridge.


Remedy:


Check the auxiliary code. Check the source of the fault corresponding to the code:

  • 1: Phase A

  • 2: Phase B

  • 4: Phase C

  • 8: Phase cannot be detected

  • Check the AC fuses.

  • Check for input power supply imbalance.



8201


Restrictive license

Cause: A restrictive license is found from the unit. The firmware on this inverter unit cannot be executed because a Low harmonic license is found from the unit. This unit is meant to be used with IGBT supply control program (2Q) only.


Remedy:



  • Contact your product vendor for further instructions.


A7AA
Extension AI parametrization

Cause: The hardware current/voltage setting of an analog input (on an I/O extension module) does not correspond to parameter settings.


Remedy: Check the auxiliary code (format XX00 00YY). Adjust either the hardware setting on the module or the parameter 14.29/14.30 to solve the mismatch. Reboot required.
5081
Auxiliary fan broken

Cause:
An auxiliary cooling fan (connected to the fan connectors on the control unit) is stuck or disconnected.


Remedy:
See A582 Auxiliary fan not running (refer to manual page 600).
71A2

Mechanical brake closing failed

Cause: Mechanical brake control fault. Activated e.g. if brake acknowledgement is not as expected during brake closing.



Remedy:

  • Check mechanical brake connection.

  • Check mechanical brake settings in parameter group 44.

  • Check that acknowledgement signal matches actual status of brake.


71A3

Mechanical brake opening failed

Cause: Mechanical brake control fault. Activated e.g. if brake acknowledgement is not as expected during brake opening.



Remedy:

  • Check mechanical brake connection.

  • Check mechanical brake settings in parameter group 44.

  • Check that acknowledgement signal matches actual status of brake.


71A5

Mechanical brake opening not allowed

Cause: Open conditions of mechanical brake cannot be fulfilled (e.g. prevented by parameter 44.11). In encoder-less application, brake kept closed by a brake close request.



Remedy:

  • Check mechanical brake settings in parameter group 44 (especially 44.11).

  • Check that acknowledgement signal matches actual status of brake.

  • Check source signal selected by parameter 44.12.

  • Check safety circuits connected to FSO-xx safety functions module.


73A1

Load feedback

Cause: No load position feedback received.



Remedy:

Check the auxiliary code (format XXYY ZZZZ). XX: Module interface (01/02), YY: Encoder (01/02).

  • 0001: Load gear definition invalid. Check settings 90.53/90.54.

  • 0002: Feed constant definition invalid. Check settings 90.63/90.64.

  • 0003: Motor/load gear definition invalid. Check settings 90.61/90.62.

  • 0004: Encoder not configured. Check settings (92 or 93). Use 91.10 to refresh.

  • 0005: Encoder stopped working. Check encoder status.


7582

MF comm loss

Cause: Master/follower communication is lost.



Remedy:

See A7CB MF comm loss.
8001

ULC underload fault

Cause: Selected signal has fallen below the user underload curve.



Remedy:

See A8BF ULC underload warning.
8002

ULC overload fault

Cause: Selected signal has exceeded the user overload curve.



Remedy:

See A8BE ULC overload warning.
80B0

Signal supervision 1

Cause: Fault generated by the signal supervision 1 function.



Remedy:

Check the source of the fault (parameter 32.07).
E100
Web Loss

Cause: The processed material (web, wire or cable) may be broken.



Remedy:




  • If material is not broken, check settings of parameter group 81 Winder safety.

  • Check event log for auxiliary code (see below).


AE02
Earth leakage (31.120 LSU earth fault)

Cause: IGBT supply has detected load unbalance.



Remedy:




  • Check AC fuses.

  • Check for earth leakages.

  • Check supply cabling and power modules.

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors/surge absorbers in supply cable.


2E01
Earth leakage
(Programmable: 31.120)

Cause: IGBT supply unit has detected an earth fault.



Remedy:

  • Check AC fuses.

  • Check for earth leakages.

  • Check supply cabling.

  • Check power modules.

  • Check there are no power factor correction capacitors or surge absorbers in supply cable.

  • If no earth fault can be detected, contact your local ABB representative.


3E00
Input phase loss
(Programmable: 31.120)

Cause: Input phase loss detected by the IGBT bridge.



Remedy:

  • Check the auxiliary code. Check the source of the fault corresponding to the code:

    1: Phase A

    2: Phase B

    4: Phase C

    8: Phase cannot be detected

  • Check the AC fuses.

  • Check for input power supply imbalance.


6E1F
Licensing fault

8201 (Subcode)

Cause: There are two types of licenses being used in ACS880 drives: licenses that need to be found from the unit which allow the firmware to be executed, and licenses that prevent the firmware from running.

Code 8201: A restrictive license is found from the unit (Low harmonic license found, meant for IGBT supply control program 2Q only).



Remedy:

  • Check the line-converter control program.

  • Record the auxiliary codes of all active licensing faults and contact your product vendor for further instructions.

  • This fault requires a reboot of the control unit either by switching the power off and on, or using parameter 96.108 LSU control board boot.


How to Read ACS880 Faults via Drive Composer

To get the most accurate diagnostic data in 2025, connect your PC to the drive using the Drive Composer tool.

  1. Fault Logger: View the last 50 events with timestamps.
  2. Auxiliary Codes: Look for the “Aux Code” in the fault details. This often identifies the specific phase (U, V, W) or module that failed.
  3. Data Logger: The ACS880 records motor current and torque 500ms before a fault occurs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the difference between a Warning and a Fault? A: A Warning (Hex codes starting with ‘A’) notifies you of an issue but keeps the motor running. A Fault (Decimal codes) trips the drive and stops the motor for safety.

Q: How do I reset an ABB ACS880 fault? A: You can reset a fault by pressing the Reset button on the control panel, through a digital input (if configured), or via the Fieldbus controller.

Q: Where is the fault history stored? A: Fault history is stored in Parameter Group 04. Parameter 04.01 shows the latest active fault.