318 Fault tracing

Warning messages
Note: The list also contains events that only appear in the Event log.
Code
Warning / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
64FF Fault reset A fault has been reset from the Event. Informative only.
panel, Drive composer PC tool,
fieldbus or I/O.
A2A1 Current calibration Current offset and gain Informative warning. (See parameter
measurement calibration will 99.13 ID run requested.)
occur at next start.
A2B1 Overcurrent Output current has exceeded Check motor load.
internal fault limit. Check acceleration times in parameter
In addition to an actual group 23 Speed reference ramp (speed
overcurrent situation, this control) or 28 Frequency reference chain
warning may also be caused (frequency control). Also check
by an earth fault or supply parameters 46.01 Speed scaling, 46.02
phase loss. Frequency scaling and 46.03 Torque
scaling.
Check motor and motor cable (including
phasing and delta/star connection).
Check for an earth fault in motor or motor
cables by measuring the insulation
resistances of motor and motor cable.
See chapter Electrical installation,
section Checking the insulation of the
assembly in the Hardware manual of the
drive.
Check there are no contactors opening
and closing in motor cable.
Check that the start-up data in parameter
group 99 Motor data corresponds to the
motor rating plate.
Check that there are no power factor
correction capacitors or surge absorbers
in motor cable.
A2B3 Earth leakage Drive has detected load Check there are no power factor
unbalance typically due to correction capacitors or surge absorbers
earth fault in motor or motor in motor cable.
cable. Check for an earth fault in motor or motor
cables by measuring the insulation
resistances of motor and motor cable.
See chapter Electrical installation,
section Checking the insulation of the
assembly in the Hardware manual of the
drive. If an earth fault is found, fix or
change the motor cable and/or motor.
If no earth fault can be detected, contact
your local ABB representative.
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Code
Warning / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
A2B4 Short circuit Short-circuit in motor cable(s) Check motor and motor cable for cabling
or motor. errors.
Check motor and motor cable (including
phasing and delta/star connection).
Check for an earth fault in motor or motor
cables by measuring the insulation
resistances of motor and motor cable.
See chapter Electrical installation,
section Checking the insulation of the
assembly in the Hardware manual of the
drive.
Check there are no power factor
correction capacitors or surge absorbers
in motor cable.
A2BA IGBT overload Excessive IGBT junction to Check motor cable.
case temperature. This Check ambient conditions.
warning protects the IGBT(s) Check air flow and fan operation.
and can be activated by a short Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.
circuit in the motor cable.
Check motor power against drive power.
A3A1 DC link overvoltage Intermediate circuit DC voltage Check the supply voltage setting
too high (when the drive is (parameter 95.01 Supply voltage). Note
stopped). that the wrong setting of the parameter
may cause the motor to rush
A3A2 DC link undervoltage Intermediate circuit DC voltage
uncontrollably, or may overload the
too low (when the drive is
resistor.
stopped).
Check the supply voltage.
A3AA DC not charged The voltage of the intermediate If the problem persists, contact your local
DC circuit has not yet risen to ABB representative.
operating level.
A490 Incorrect temperature Sensor type mismatch Check the settings of temperature source
sensor setup parameters 35.11 and 35.21 against
91.21 and 91.25.
A491 External temperature Measured temperature 1 has Check the value of parameter 35.02
1 exceeded warning limit. Measured temperature 1.
(Editable message text) 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 Measured temperature 2 has Check the value of parameter 35.03
2 exceeded warning limit. Measured temperature 2.
(Editable message text) Check the cooling of the motor (or other
equipment whose temperature is being
measured).
Check the value of 35.23 Temperature 2
warning limit.
A4A1 IGBT overtemperature Estimated drive IGBT Check ambient conditions.
temperature is excessive. Check air flow and fan operation.
Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.
Check motor power against drive power.
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Code
Warning / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
A4A9 Cooling Drive module temperature is Check ambient temperature. If it exceeds
excessive. 40 °C/104 °F (IP21 frames R4…R9) or if
it exceeds 50 °C /122 °F (IP21 frames
R0…R9), ensure that load current does
not exceed derated load capacity of
drive. For all P55 frames, check the
derating temperatures. See chapter
Technical data, section Derating in the
Hardware manual of the 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.
A4B0 Excess temperature Power unit module Check ambient conditions.
temperature is excessive. Check air flow and fan operation.
Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.
Check motor power against drive power.
A4B1 Excess temperature High temperature difference Check the motor cabling.
difference between the IGBTs of different Check cooling of drive module(s).
phases.
A4F6 IGBT temperature Drive IGBT temperature is Check ambient conditions.
excessive. Check air flow and fan operation.
Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.
Check motor power against drive power.
A580 PU communication Communication errors Check the connections between the drive
detected between the drive control unit and the power unit.
control unit and the power unit. Check the value of parameter 95.04
Control board supply.
A582 Auxiliary fan missing An auxiliary cooling fan Check the auxiliary code.
(connected to the fan Check auxiliary fan(s) and connection(s).
connectors on the control Replace faulty fan.
board) is stuck or Make sure the front cover of the drive is
disconnected. in place and tightened. If the
commissioning of the drive requires that
the cover is off, this warning will be
generated even if the corresponding fault
is defeated. See fault 5081 Auxiliary fan
broken (page 328).
0001 Auxiliary fan 1 missing.
0002 Auxiliary fan 2 missing.
A5A0 Safe torque off Safe torque off function is Check safety circuit connections. For
Programmable warning: active, ie safety circuit signal(s) more information, chapter The Safe
31.22 STO indication connected to connector STO is torque off function in the Hardware
run/stop lost. manual of the drive and description of
parameter 31.22 STO indication run/stop
(page 179).
Check the value of parameter 95.04
Control board supply.
A5EA Measurement circuit Problem with internal Contact your local ABB representative.
temperature temperature measurement of
the drive.
A5EB PU board powerfail Power unit power supply Contact your local ABB representative.
failure.
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Code
Warning / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
A5ED Measurement circuit Measurement circuit fault. Contact your local ABB representative.
ADC
A5EE Measurement circuit Measurement circuit fault. Contact your local ABB representative.
DFF
A5EF PU state feedback State feedback from output Contact your local ABB representative.
phases does not match control
signals.
A5F0 Charging feedback Charging feedback signal Check the feedback signal coming from
missing. the charging system.
A6A4 Motor nominal value The motor parameters are set Check the auxiliary code. See actions for
incorrectly. each code below.
The drive is not dimensioned
correctly.
1 Slip frequency is too small. Check the settings of the motor
configuration parameters in groups 98
2 Synchronous and nominal
and 99.
speeds differ too much.
Check that the drive is sized correctly for
3 Nominal speed is higher than the motor.
synchronous speed with 1 pole
pair.
4 Nominal current is outside
limits
5 Nominal voltage is outside
limits.
6 Nominal power is higher than
apparent power.
7 Nominal power not consistent
with nominal speed and
torque.
A6A5 No motor data Parameters in group 99 have Check that all the required parameters in
not been set. group 99 have been set.
Note: It is normal for this warning to
appear during the start-up and continue
until the motor data is entered.
A6A6 Voltage category The voltage category has not Set voltage category in parameter 95.01
unselected been defined. Supply voltage.
A6B0 User lock is open The user lock is open, ie. user Close the user lock by entering an invalid
lock configuration parameters pass code in parameter 96.02 Pass
96.100…96.102 are visible. code. See section User lock (page 91).
A6B1 User pass code not A new user pass code has Confirm the new pass code by entering
confirmed been entered in parameter the same code in 96.101. To cancel,
96.100 but not confirmed in close the user lock without confirming the
96.101. new code. See section User lock (page
91).
A6D1 FBA A parameter The drive does not have a Check PLC programming.
conflict functionality requested by a Check settings of parameter groups 50
PLC, or requested functionality Fieldbus adapter (FBA).
has not been activated.
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Code
Warning / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
A6E5 AI parametrization The current/voltage hardware Check the event log for an auxiliary code.
setting of an analog input does The code identifies the analog input
not correspond to parameter whose settings are in conflict.
settings. Adjust either the hardware setting (on the
drive control unit) or parameter
12.15/12.25.
Note: Control board reboot (either by
cycling the power or through parameter
96.08 Control board boot) is required to
validate any changes in the hardware
settings.
A780 Motor stall Motor is operating in stall Check motor load and drive ratings.
Programmable warning: region because of e.g. Check fault function parameters.
31.24 Stall function excessive load or insufficient
motor power.
A7AB Extension I/O Installed CMOD module is not Check that the installed module (shown
configuration failure the same as configured. by parameter 15.02 Detected extension
module) is the same as selected by
parameter 15.01 Extension module type.
A7C1 FBA A communication Cyclical communication Check status of fieldbus communication.
Programmable warning: between drive and fieldbus See user documentation of fieldbus
50.02 FBA A comm loss adapter module A or between interface.
func PLC and fieldbus adapter Check settings of parameter groups 50
module A is lost. 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.
A7CE EFB comm loss Communication break in Check the status of the fieldbus master
Programmable warning: embedded fieldbus (EFB) (online/offline/error etc.).
58.14 Communication loss communication. Check cable connections to the
action EIA-485/X5 terminals 29, 30 and 31 on
the control unit.
A7EE Panel loss Control panel or PC tool Check PC tool or control panel
Programmable warning: selected as active control connection.
49.05 Communication loss location for drive has ceased Check control panel connector.
action communicating. Check mounting platform if being used.
Disconnect and reconnect the control
panel.
A8A0 AI supervision An analog signal is outside the Check signal level at the analog input.
Programmable warning: limits specified for the analog Check the wiring connected to the input.
12.03 AI supervision input. Check the minimum and maximum limits
function
of the input in parameter group 12
Standard AI.
A8A1 RO life warning The relay has changed states Change the control board or stop using
more than the recommended the relay output.
number of times.
0001 Relay output 1 Change the control board or stop using
relay output 1.
0002 Relay output 2 Change the control board or stop using
relay output 2.
0003 Relay output 3 Change the control board or stop using
relay output 3.
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Code
Warning / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
A8A2 RO toggle warning The relay output is changing Replace the signal connected to the relay
states faster than output source with a less frequently
recommended, eg. if a fast changing signal.
changing frequency signal is
connected to it. The relay
lifetime will be exceeded
shortly.
0001 Relay output 1 Select a different signal with parameter
10.24 RO1 source.
0002 Relay output 2 Select a different signal with parameter
10.27 RO2 source.
0003 Relay output 3 Select a different signal with parameter
10.30 RO3 source.
A8B0 Signal supervision 1 Warning generated by the Check the source of the warning
(Editable message text) signal supervision function 1. (parameter 32.07 Supervision 1 signal).
Programmable warning:
32.06 Supervision 1 action
A8B1 Signal supervision 2 Warning generated by the Check the source of the warning
(Editable message text) signal supervision function 2. (parameter 32.17 Supervision 2 signal).
Programmable warning:
32.16 Supervision 2 action
A8B2 Signal supervision 3 Warning generated by the Check the source of the warning
(Editable message text) signal supervision function 3. (parameter 32.27 Supervision 3 signal).
Programmable warning:
32.26 Supervision 3 action
A8B3 Signal supervision 4 Warning generated by the Check the source of the warning
(Editable message text) signal supervision function 4. (parameter 32.37 Supervision 4 signal).
Programmable warning:
32.36 Supervision 4 action
A8B4 Signal supervision 5 Warning generated by the Check the source of the warning
(Editable message text) signal supervision function 5. (parameter 32.47 Supervision 5 signal).
Programmable warning:
32.46 Supervision 5 action
A8B5 Signal supervision 6 Warning generated by the Check the source of the warning
(Editable message text) signal supervision function 6. (parameter 32.57 Supervision 6 signal).
Programmable warning:
32.56 Supervision 6 action
A8C0 ULC invalid speed User load curve: X-axis points Check that points fulfill conditions. See
table (speed) are not valid. parameter 37.11 ULC speed table point
1.
A8C1 ULC overload warning User load curve: Signal has See parameter 37.03 ULC overload
been too long over the actions.
overload curve.
A8C4 ULC underload User load curve: Signal has See parameter 37.04 ULC underload
warning been too long under the actions.
underload curve.
A8C5 ULC invalid underload User load curve: Underload Check that points fulfill conditions. See
table curve points are not valid. parameter 37.21 ULC underload point 1.
A8C6 ULC invalid overload User load curve: Overload Check that points fulfill conditions. See
table curve points are not valid. parameter 37.31 ULC overload point 1.
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Code
Warning / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
A8C8 ULC invalid frequency User load curve: X-axis points Check that points fulfill conditions. -
table (frequency) are not valid. 500.0 Hz < 37.16 < 37.17 < 37.18 <
37.19 < 37.20 < 500.0 Hz. See
parameter 37.16 ULC frequency table
point 1.
A981 External warning 1 Fault in external device 1. Check the external device.
(Editable message text) Check setting of parameter 31.01
Programmable warning: External event 1 source.
31.01 External event 1
source
31.02 External event 1
type
A982 External warning 2 Fault in external device 2. Check the external device.
(Editable message text) Check setting of parameter 31.03
Programmable warning: External event 2 source.
31.03 External event 2
source
31.04 External event 2
type
A983 External warning 3 Fault in external device 3. Check the external device.
(Editable message text) Check setting of parameter 31.05
Programmable warning: External event 3 source.
31.05 External event 3
source
31.06 External event 3
type
A984 External warning 4 Fault in external device 4. Check the external device.
(Editable message text) Check setting of parameter 31.07
Programmable warning: External event 4 source.
31.07 External event 4
source
31.08 External event 4
type
A985 External warning 5 Fault in external device 5. Check the external device.
(Editable message text) Check setting of parameter 31.09
Programmable warning: External event 5 source.
31.09 External event 5
source
31.10 External event 5
type
AF88 Season configuration You have configured a season Configure the seasons with increasing
warning which starts before the start dates, see parameters 34.60
previous season. Season 1 start date…34.63 Season 4
start date.
AF8C Process PID sleep The drive is entering sleep Informative warning. See section Sleep
mode mode. and boost functions for process PID
control (page 56), and parameters
40.43…40.48.
AFAA Autoreset A fault is about to be autoreset. Informative warning. See the settings in
parameter group 31 Fault functions.
AFE1 Emergency stop (off2) Drive has received an Check that it is safe to continue
emergency stop (mode operation. Then return emergency stop
selection off2) command. push button to normal position. Restart
drive.
AFE2 Emergency stop (off1 Drive has received an
or off3) emergency stop (mode If the emergency stop was unintentional,
selection off1 or off3) check the source selected by parameter
command. 21.05 Emergency stop source.
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Code
Warning / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
AFE9 Start delay The start delay is active and Informative warning. See parameter
the drive will start the motor 21.22 Start delay.
after a predefined delay.
AFEC External power signal 95.04 Control board supply is Check the external 24 V DC power
missing set to External 24V but no supply to the control unit, or change the
voltage is connected to the setting of parameter 95.04.
control unit.
AFF6 Identification run Motor ID run will occur at next Informative warning.
start.
B5A0 STO event Safe torque off function is Check safety circuit connections. For
Programmable event: active, ie. safety circuit more information, see chapter The Safe
31.22 STO indication signal(s) connected to torque off function in the Hardware
run/stop connector STO is lost. manual of the drive and description of
parameter 31.22 STO indication run/stop
(page 179).
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Fault messages

Code
Fault / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
1080 Backup/Restore Panel or PC tool has failed to Request backup or restore again.
timeout communicate with the drive
when backup was being made
or restored.
1081 Rating ID fault Drive software has not been Reset the fault to make the drive try to
able to read the rating ID of the reread the rating ID.
drive. If the fault reappears, cycle the power to
the drive. You may have to be repeat this.
If the fault persists, contact your local
ABB representative.
2281 Calibration Measured offset of output Try performing the current calibration
phase current measurement or again (select Current measurement
difference between output calibration at parameter 99.13). If the
phase U2 and W2 current fault persists, contact your local ABB
measurement is too great (the representative.
values are updated during
current calibration).
2310 Overcurrent Output current has exceeded Check motor load.
internal fault limit. Check acceleration times in parameter
In addition to an actual group 23 Speed reference ramp (speed
overcurrent situation, this fault control) or 28 Frequency reference chain
may also be caused by an (frequency control). Also check
earth fault or supply phase parameters 46.01 Speed scaling, 46.02
loss. Frequency scaling and 46.03 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 for an earth fault in motor or motor
cables by measuring the insulation
resistances of motor and motor cable.
See chapter Electrical installation,
section Checking the insulation of the
assembly in the Hardware manual of the
drive.
2330 Earth leakage Drive has detected load Check there are no power factor
Programmable fault: 31.20 unbalance typically due to correction capacitors or surge absorbers
Earth fault earth fault in motor or motor in motor cable.
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 99.04
Motor control mode.)
If no earth fault can be detected, contact
your local ABB representative.
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Code
Fault / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
2340 Short circuit Short-circuit in motor cable(s) Check motor and motor cable for cabling
or motor errors.
Check there are no power factor
correction capacitors or surge absorbers
in motor cable.
Cycle the power to the drive.
2381 IGBT overload Excessive IGBT junction to Check motor cable.
case temperature. This fault Check ambient conditions.
protects the IGBT(s) and can Check air flow and fan operation.
be activated by a short circuit Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.
in the motor cable.
Check motor power against drive power.
3130 Input phase loss Intermediate circuit DC voltage Check input power line fuses.
Programmable fault: 31.21 is oscillating due to missing Check for loose power cable
Supply phase loss input power line phase or connections.
blown fuse. Check for input power supply imbalance.
3181 Wiring or earth fault Incorrect input power and Check input power connections.
Programmable fault: 31.23 motor cable connection (ie.
Wiring or earth fault input power cable is connected
to drive motor connection).
3210 DC link overvoltage Excessive intermediate circuit Check that overvoltage control is on
DC voltage. (parameter 30.30 Overvoltage control).
Check that the supply voltage matches
the nominal input voltage of the drive.
Check the supply line for static or
transient overvoltage.
Check resistor (if present).
Check deceleration time.
Use coast-to-stop function (if applicable).
Retrofit drive with brake resistor.
Check that the brake resistor is
dimensioned properly and the resistance
is between acceptable range for the
drive.
3220 DC link undervoltage Intermediate circuit DC voltage Check supply cabling, fuses and
is not sufficient because of a switchgear.
missing supply phase, blown
fuse or fault in the rectifier
bridge.
3381 Output phase loss Motor circuit fault due to Connect motor cable.
Programmable fault: 31.19 missing motor connection (all
Motor phase loss three phases are not
connected).
4110 Control board Control board temperature is Check proper cooling of the drive.
temperature too high. Check the auxiliary cooling fan.
4210 IGBT overtemperature Estimated drive IGBT Check ambient conditions.
temperature is excessive. Check air flow and fan operation.
Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.
Check motor power against drive power.
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Code
Fault / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
4290 Cooling Drive module temperature is Check ambient temperature. If it exceeds
excessive. 40 °C/104 °F (IP21 frames R4…R9) or if
it exceeds 50 °C /122 °F (IP21 frames
R0…R9), ensure that load current does
not exceed derated load capacity of
drive. For all P55 frames, check the
derating temperatures. See chapter
Technical data, section Derating in the
Hardware manual of the 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.
42F1 IGBT temperature Drive IGBT temperature is Check ambient conditions.
excessive. Check air flow and fan operation.
Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.
Check motor power against drive power.
4310 Excess temperature Power unit module Check ambient conditions.
temperature is excessive. Check air flow and fan operation.
Check heatsink fins for dust pick-up.
Check motor power against drive power.
4380 Excess temperature High temperature difference Check the motor cabling.
difference between the IGBTs of different Check cooling of drive module(s).
phases.
4981 External temperature Measured temperature 1 has Check the value of parameter 35.02
1 exceeded fault limit. Measured temperature 1.
(Editable message text) Check the cooling of the motor (or other
equipment whose temperature is being
measured).
4982 External temperature Measured temperature 2 has Check the value of parameter 35.03
2 exceeded fault limit. Measured temperature 2.
(Editable message text) Check the cooling of the motor (or other
equipment whose temperature is being
measured).
5081 Auxiliary fan broken An auxiliary cooling fan Check the auxiliary code.
(connected to the fan Check auxiliary fan(s) and connection(s).
connectors on the control unit) Replace fan if faulty.
is stuck or disconnected. Make sure the front cover of the drive is
in place and tightened.
If the commissioning of the drive requires
th the cover is off, activate parameter
31.36 Aux fan fault bybass within 2 min
from control unit reboot to temporarily
suppress the fault.
Reboot the control unit (using parameter
96.08 Control board boot) or by cycling
power.
0001 Auxiliary fan 1 broken.
0002 Auxiliary fan 2 broken.
5090 STO hardware failure STO hardware diagnostics has Contact your local ABB representative for
detected hardware failure. hardware replacement.
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Code
Fault / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
5091 Safe torque off Safe torque off function is Check safety circuit connections. For
Programmable fault: 31.22 active, ie. safety circuit more information, see chapter The Safe
STO indication run/stop signal(s) connected to torque off function in the Hardware
connector STO is broken manual of the drive and description of
during start or run. parameter 31.22 STO indication run/stop
(page 179).
Check the value of parameter 95.04
Control board supply.
5092 PU logic error Power unit memory has Contact your local ABB representative.
cleared.
5093 Rating ID mismatch The hardware of the drive does Cycle the power to the drive. You may
not match the information have to be repeat this.
stored in the memory. This
may occur eg. after a firmware
update.
5094 Measurement circuit Problem with internal Contact your local ABB representative.
temperature temperature measurement of
the drive.
50A0 Fan Cooling fan stuck or Check fan operation and connection.
disconnected. Replace fan if faulty.
5681 PU communication Communication errors Check the connection between the drive
detected between the drive control unit and the power unit.
control unit and the power unit. Check the value of parameter 95.04
Control board supply.
5682 Power unit lost Connection between the drive Check the connection between the
control unit and the power unit control unit and the power unit.
is lost.
5690 PU communication Internal communication error. Contact your local ABB representative.
internal
5691 Measurement circuit Measurement circuit fault. Contact your local ABB representative.
ADC
5692 PU board powerfail Power unit power supply Contact your local ABB representative.
failure.
5693 Measurement circuit Measurement circuit fault. Contact your local ABB representative.
DFF
5696 PU state feedback State feedback from output Contact your local ABB representative.
phases does not match control
signals.
5697 Charging feedback Charging feedback signal Check the feedback signal coming from
missing. the charging system
6181 FPGA version Firmware and FPGA versions Reboot the control unit (using parameter
incompatible are incompatible. 96.08 Control board boot) or by cycling
power. If the problem persists, contact
your local ABB representative
6306 FBA A mapping file Fieldbus adapter A mapping Contact your local ABB representative.
file read error.
6481 Task overload Internal fault. Reboot the control unit (using parameter
96.08 Control board boot) or by cycling
power. If the problem persists, contact
your local ABB representative
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Code
Fault / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
6487 Stack overflow Internal fault. Reboot the control unit (using parameter
96.08 Control board boot) or by cycling
power. If the problem persists, contact
your local ABB representative
64A1 Internal file load File read error. Reboot the control unit (using parameter
96.08 Control board boot) or by cycling
power. If the problem persists, contact
your local ABB representative
64B2 User set fault Loading of user parameter set Ensure that a valid user parameter set
failed because exists. Reload if uncertain.
• requested set does not exist
• set is not compatible with
control program
• drive was switched off
during loading.
64E1 Kernel overload Operating system error. Reboot the control unit (using parameter
96.08 Control board boot) or by cycling
power. If the problem persists, contact
your local ABB representative
6581 Parameter system Parameter load or save failed. Try forcing a save using parameter 96.07
Parameter save manually. Retry.
65A1 FBA A parameter The drive does not have a Check PLC programming.
conflict functionality requested by Check settings of parameter groups 50
PLC, or requested functionality Fieldbus adapter (FBA) and 51 FBA A
has not been activated. settings.
6681 EFB comm loss Communication break in Check the status of the fieldbus master
Programmable fault: 58.14 embedded fieldbus (EFB) (online/offline/error etc.).
Communication loss communication. Check cable connections to the
action EIA-485/X5 terminals 29, 30 and 31 on
the control unit.
6682 EFB config file Embedded fieldbus (EFB) Contact your local ABB representative.
configuration file could not be
read.
6683 EFB invalid Embedded fieldbus (EFB) Check the settings in parameter group 58
parameterization parameter settings Embedded fieldbus.
inconsistent or not compatible
with selected protocol.
6684 EFB load fault Embedded fieldbus (EFB) Contact your local ABB representative.
protocol firmware could not be
loaded.
Version mismatch between
EFB protocol firmware and
drive firmware.
6685 EFB fault 2 Fault reserved for the EFB Check the documentation of the protocol.
protocol application.
6686 EFB fault 3 Fault reserved for the EFB Check the documentation of the protocol.
protocol application.
6882 Text 32-bit table Internal fault. Reset the fault. Contact your local ABB
overflow representative if the fault persists.
6885 Text file overflow Internal fault. Reset the fault. Contact your local ABB
representative if the fault persists.
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Code
Fault / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
7081 Control panel loss Control panel or PC tool Check PC tool or control panel
Programmable fault: 49.05 selected as active control connection.
Communication loss location for drive has ceased Check control panel connector.
action communicating. Disconnect and reconnect the control
panel.
7121 Motor stall Motor is operating in stall Check motor load and drive ratings.
Programmable fault: 31.24 region because of e.g. Check fault function parameters.
Stall function excessive load or insufficient
motor power.
7310 Overspeed Motor is turning faster than Check minimum/maximum speed
highest allowed speed due to settings, parameters 30.11 Minimum
incorrectly set speed and 30.12 Maximum speed.
minimum/maximum speed, Check adequacy of motor braking torque.
insufficient braking torque or Check applicability of torque control.
changes in load when using
torque reference.
73B0 Emergency ramp Emergency stop did not finish Check the settings of parameters 31.32
failed within expected time. Emergency ramp supervision and 31.33
Emergency ramp supervision delay.
Check the predefined ramp times
(23.12…23.13 for mode Off1, 23.23 for
mode Off3).
7510 FBA A communication Cyclical communication Check status of fieldbus communication.
Programmable fault: 50.02 between drive and fieldbus See user documentation of fieldbus
FBA A comm loss func adapter module A or between interface.
PLC and fieldbus adapter Check settings of parameter groups 50
module A is lost. 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.
8001 ULC underload fault User load curve: Signal has See parameter 37.04 ULC underload
been too long under the actions.
underload curve.
8002 ULC overload fault User load curve: Signal has See parameter 37.03 ULC overload
been too long over the actions.
overload curve.
80A0 AI supervision An analog signal is outside the Check signal level at the analog input.
Programmable fault: limits specified for the analog Check the auxiliary code.
12.03 AI supervision input. Check the wiring connected to the input.
function
Check the minimum and maximum limits
of the input in parameter group 12
Standard AI.
0001 AI1LessMIN
0002 AI1GreaterMAX
0003 AI2LessMIN.
0004 AI2GreaterMAX
80B0 Signal supervision 1 Fault generated by the signal Check the source of the fault (parameter
(Editable message text) supervision function 1. 32.07 Supervision 1 signal).
Programmable fault:
32.06 Supervision 1 action
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Code
Fault / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
80B1 Signal supervision 2 Fault generated by the signal Check the source of the fault (parameter
(Editable message text) supervision function 2. 32.17 Supervision 2 signal).
Programmable fault:
32.16 Supervision 2 action
80B2 Signal supervision 3 Fault generated by the signal Check the source of the fault (parameter
(Editable message text) supervision function 3. 32.27 Supervision 3 signal).
Programmable fault:
32.26 Supervision 3 action
80B3 Signal supervision 4 Fault generated by the signal Check the source of the fault (parameter
(Editable message text) supervision function 4. 32.37 Supervision 4 signal).
Programmable fault:
32.36 Supervision 4 action
80B4 Signal supervision 5 Fault generated by the signal Check the source of the fault (parameter
(Editable message text) supervision function 5. 32.47 Supervision 5 signal).
Programmable fault:
32.46 Supervision 5 action
80B5 Signal supervision 6 Fault generated by the signal Check the source of the fault (parameter
(Editable message text) supervision function 6. 32.57 Supervision 6 signal).
Programmable fault:
32.56 Supervision 6 action
9081 External fault 1 Fault in external device 1. Check the external device.
(Editable message text) Check setting of parameter 31.01
Programmable fault: 31.01 External event 1 source.
External event 1 source
31.02 External event 1
type
9082 External fault 2 Fault in external device 2. Check the external device.
(Editable message text) Check setting of parameter 31.03
Programmable fault: 31.03 External event 2 source.
External event 2 source
31.04 External event 2
type
9083 External fault 3 Fault in external device 3. Check the external device.
(Editable message text) Check setting of parameter 31.05
Programmable fault: 31.05 External event 3 source.
External event 3 source
31.06 External event 3
type
9084 External fault 4 Fault in external device 4. Check the external device.
(Editable message text) Check setting of parameter 31.07
Programmable fault: 31.07 External event 4 source.
External event 4 source
31.08 External event 4
type
9085 External fault 5 Fault in external device 5. Check the external device.
(Editable message text) Check setting of parameter 31.09
Programmable fault: 31.09 External event 5 source.
External event 5 source
31.10 External event 5
type
FA81 Safe torque off 1 Safe torque off function is Check safety circuit connections. For
active, ie. STO circuit 1 is more information, see chapter The Safe
broken. torque off function in the Hardware
manual of the drive and description of
FA82 Safe torque off 2 Safe torque off function is
parameter 31.22 STO indication run/stop
active, ie. STO circuit 2 is
(page 179).
broken.
Check the value of parameter 95.04
Control board supply.
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Code
Fault / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
FF61 ID run Motor ID run was not Check the nominal motor values in
completed successfully. 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 no operation limits prevent
the completion of the ID run. Restore
parameters to default settings and try
again.
Check that the motor shaft is not locked.
Check the auxiliary code. The second
number of the code indicates the
problem (see actions for each code
below).
0001 Maximum current limit too low. 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.
0002 Maximum speed limit or Check settings of parameters
calculated field weakening • 30.11 Minimum speed
point too low. • 30.12 Maximum speed
• 99.07 Motor nominal voltage
• 99.08 Motor nominal frequency
• 99.09 Motor nominal speed.
Make sure that
• 30.12 > (0.55 × 99.09) >
(0.50 × synchronous speed)
• 30.11 < 0, and
• supply voltage > (0.66 × 99.07).
0003 Maximum torque limit too low. 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%.
0004 Current measurement Contact your local ABB representative.
calibration did not finish within
reasonable time
0005…0008 Internal error. Contact your local ABB representative.
0009 (Asynchronous motors only) Contact your local ABB representative.
Acceleration did not finish
within reasonable time.
000A (Asynchronous motors only) Contact your local ABB representative.
Deceleration did not finish
within reasonable time.
000B (Asynchronous motors only) Contact your local ABB representative.
Speed dropped to zero during
ID run.
000C (Permanent magnet motors Contact your local ABB representative.
only)
First acceleration did not finish
within reasonable time.
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Code
Fault / Aux. code Cause What to do
(hex)
000D (Permanent magnet motors Contact your local ABB representative.
only)
Second acceleration did not
finish within reasonable time.
000E…0010 Internal error. Contact your local ABB representative.
0011 (Synchronous reluctance Contact your local ABB representative.
motors only)
Pulse test error.
0012 Motor too large for advanced Check that the motor and drive sizes are
standstill ID run. compatible.
Contact your local ABB representative.
0013 (Asynchronous motors only) Check that the motor nominal value
Motor data error. settings in the drive are the same as in
the motor nameplate.
Contact your local ABB representative.
FF81 FB A force trip A fault trip command has been Check the fault information provided by
received through fieldbus the PLC.
adapter A.
FF8E EFB force trip A fault trip command has been Check the fault information provided by
received through the the PLC.
embedded fieldbus interface.