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Warning messages
Code Warning Cause What to do
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A2A1 Current calibration Current measurement Informative warning.
calibration will occur at next
start.
A2B1 Overcurrent Output current has exceeded Check motor load.
internal fault limit. Check acceleration times in parameter
group 23 Speed reference ramp (speed
control), 26 Torque reference chain
(torque control) or 28 Frequency
reference chain (frequency control). Also
check parameters 46.01 Speed scaling,
46.01 Speed scaling and 46.03 Torque
scaling.
Check motor and motor cable (including
phasing and delta/star connection).
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).
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.
If no earth fault can be detected, contact
your local ABB representative.
A2B4 Short circuit Short-circuit in motor cable(s) Check motor and motor cable.
or motor. 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
warning protects the IGBT(s)
and can be activated by a short
circuit in the motor cable.
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 the overloading of the
too low (when the drive is
brake chopper or 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.
A3C1 DC voltage difference Difference in DC voltages Contact your local ABB representative.
between parallel-connected
inverter modules.
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A490 Incorrect temperature Sensor type mismatch or Check the settings of supervision source
sensor setup parameters 35.11 and 35.21 against
91.21 and 91.24.
Faulty wiring between an Check the wiring of the sensor.
encoder interface module and The auxiliary code (see the event log)
the temperature sensor. identifies the interface module. (0 =
Module 1, 1 = Module 2).
A491 External temperature Measured temperature 1 or 2 Check the values of parameters 35.02
has exceeded warning limit. Measured temperature 1 and 35.03
Measured temperature 2.
Check the cooling of the motor (or other
equipment whose temperature is being
measured).
Check the warning limits for measured
temperatures 1 and 2 in parameter group
35 Motor thermal protection.
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.
A4A9 Cooling Drive module temperature is Check ambient temperature. If it exceeds
excessive. 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 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.
A5A0 Safe torque off Safe torque off function is Check safety circuit connections. For
Programmable warning: active, i.e. safety circuit more information, see appropriate drive
31.22 STO diagnostics signal(s) connected to hardware manual and description of
connector XSTO is lost. parameter 31.22 STO diagnostics (page
148).
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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A5EC PU communication Communication errors Check the connections between the drive
internal detected between the drive control unit and the power unit.
control unit and the power unit.
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 settings of the motor
incorrectly. configuration parameters in group 99.
The drive is not dimensioned Check that the drive is sized correctly for
correctly. the motor.
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 until the motor
data is entered.
A6A6 Voltage category The supply voltage range has Define supply voltage range (parameter
unselected not been defined. 95.01 Supply voltage).
A6D1 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.
A6E5 AI parametrization The current/voltage jumper Adjust either the jumper setting (on the
setting of an analog input does drive control unit) or parameter
not correspond to parameter 12.15/12.25.
settings. 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 jumper
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.
A782 FEN temperature Error in temperature Check that parameter 35.11 Supervision
measurement when 1 source / 35.21 Supervision 2 source
temperature sensor (KTY or setting corresponds to actual encoder
PTC) connected to encoder interface installation.
interface FEN-xx is used.
Error in temperature FEN-01 does not support temperature
measurement when KTY measurement with KTY sensor. Use PTC
sensor connected to encoder sensor or other encoder interface
interface FEN-01 is used. module.
A791 Brake resistor Brake resistor broken or not Check that a brake resistor has been
connected. connected.
Check the condition of the brake resistor.
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A793 BR excess Brake resistor temperature has Stop drive. Let resistor cool down.
temperature exceeded warning limit defined Check resistor overload protection
by parameter 43.12 Brake function settings (parameter group 43
resistor warning limit. Brake chopper).
Check warning limit setting, parameter
43.12 Brake resistor warning limit.
Check that braking cycle meets allowed
limits.
A794 Brake resistor wiring Brake resistor short circuit or Check brake chopper and brake resistor
brake chopper control fault connection.
Ensure brake resistor is not damaged.
A79B BC short circuit Short circuit in brake chopper Replace brake chopper.
IGBT Ensure brake resistor is connected and
not damaged.
A79C BC IGBT excess Brake chopper IGBT Let chopper cool down.
temperature temperature has exceeded Check for excessive ambient
internal warning limit. temperature.
Check for cooling fan failure.
Check for obstructions in the air flow.
Check the dimensioning and cooling of
the cabinet.
Check resistor overload protection
function settings (parameters
43.06…43.10).
Check that braking cycle meets allowed
limits.
Check that drive supply AC voltage is not
excessive.
A7A1 Mechanical brake Status of mechanical brake Check mechanical brake connection.
closing failed acknowledgement is not as Check mechanical brake settings in
Programmable warning: expected during brake close. parameter group 44 Mechanical brake
44.17 Brake fault function control.
Check that acknowledgement signal
matches actual status of brake.
A7A2 Mechanical brake Status of mechanical brake Check mechanical brake connection.
opening failed acknowledgement is not as Check mechanical brake settings in
Programmable warning: expected during brake open. parameter group 44 Mechanical brake
44.17 Brake fault function control.
Check that acknowledgement signal
matches actual status of brake.
A7A5 Mechanical brake Open conditions of mechanical Check mechanical brake settings in
opening not allowed brake cannot be fulfilled (for parameter group 44 Mechanical brake
Programmable warning: example, brake has been control (especially 44.11 Keep brake
44.17 Brake fault function prevented from opening by closed).
parameter 44.11 Keep brake Check that acknowledgement signal (if
closed). used) matches actual status of brake.
A7B0 Motor speed feedback No motor speed feedback is Check the settings of the parameters in
Programmable warning: received. groups 90 Feedback selection, 91
90.45 Motor feedback fault Encoder module settings, 92 Encoder 1
configuration and 93 Encoder 2
configuration.
Check encoder installation.
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A7C1 FBA A communication Cyclical communication Check status of fieldbus communication.
between drive and fieldbus See user documentation of fieldbus
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.
A7E1 Encoder 1 Encoder 1 error. Check that the parameter settings in
groups 92 Encoder 1 configuration are
correct.
Note: New settings will only take effect
after parameter 91.10 Encoder
parameter refresh is used or after the
drive control unit is powered up the next
time.
Check the event log for an auxiliary code.
See appropriate actions for each code
below.
Aux code: 410 Data read error Contact your local ABB representative.
Aux code: 411 Overspeed
Aux code: 412 Pulse overfrequency
Aux code: 413 Cable fault Check the wiring of the encoder.
See also parameters 92.20 Enc cable
fault func and 92.21 Enc cable fault
mode.
Aux code: 414 Resolver ID run fault Contact your local ABB representative.
Aux code: 415 Resolver SW version
Aux code: 416 Resolver speed scale
Aux code: 424 Data read error
Aux code: 425 Cable fault mode not Current setting of 92.21 Enc cable fault
supported mode not supported by the FEN-xx
module.
Aux code: 514 Communication loss Check the wiring of the encoder.
A7E2 Encoder 2 Encoder 2 has been activated Check that the parameter settings in
by parameter but the encoder groups 93 Encoder 2 configuration are
interface (FEN-xx) cannot be correct.
found. Note: New settings will only take effect
after parameter 91.10 Encoder
parameter refresh is used or after the
drive control unit is powered up the next
time.
Check the event log for an auxiliary code.
See appropriate actions for each code at
warning A7E1 Encoder 1.
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. Replace control panel in mounting
platform.
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A880 Motor bearing warning Warning generated by an on- Check the event log for an auxiliary code.
Programmable warnings: time timer or a value counter. Check the source of the warning
33.14 On-time 1 warning corresponding to the code:
select 0: 33.13 On-time 1 source
33.24 On-time 2 warning
select
1: 33.23 On-time 2 source
33.55 Value counter 1 4: 33.53 Value counter 1 source
warning select 5: 33.63 Value counter 2 source.
33.65 Value counter 2
warning selection
A881 Output relay warning Warning generated by an edge Check the event log for an auxiliary code.
counter. Check the source of the warning
A882 Motor starts warning
Programmable warnings: corresponding to the code:
A883 Power ups warning 33.35 Edge counter 1 warning 2: 33.33 Edge counter 1 source
selection 3: 33.43 Edge counter 2 source.
A884 Main contactor 33.45 Edge counter 2 warning
warning selection
A885 DC charge warning
A886 On-time 1 warning Warning generated by on-time Check the source of the warning
Programmable warning: timer 1. (parameter 33.13 On-time 1 source).
33.14 On-time 1 warning
select
A887 On-time 2 warning Warning generated by on-time Check the source of the warning
Programmable warning: timer 2. (parameter 33.23 On-time 2 source).
33.24 On-time 2 warning
select
A888 Edge counter 1 Warning generated by edge Check the source of the warning
warning counter 1. (parameter 33.33 Edge counter 1
Programmable warning: source).
33.35 Edge counter 1
warning selection
A889 Edge counter 2 Warning generated by edge Check the source of the warning
warning counter 2. (parameter 33.43 Edge counter 2
Programmable warning: source).
33.45 Edge counter 2
warning selection
A88A Value integrator 1 Warning generated by value Check the source of the warning
warning counter 1. (parameter 33.53 Value counter 1
Programmable warning: source).
33.55 Value counter 1
warning select
A88B Value integrator 2 Warning generated by value Check the source of the warning
warning counter 2. (parameter 33.63 Value counter 2
Programmable warning: source).
33.65 Value counter 2
warning selection
A88C Device clean warning Warning generated by an on- Check the event log for an auxiliary code.
time timer. Check the source of the warning
A88D DC capacitor warning
Programmable warnings: corresponding to the code:
A88E Cabinet fan warning 33.14 On-time 1 warning select 0: 33.13 On-time 1 source
33.24 On-time 2 warning select 1: 33.23 On-time 2 source
A88F Cooling fan warning
10: 05.04 Fan on-time counter.
A890 Additional cooling fan
warning
A8B0 Signal supervision Warning generated by a signal Check the source of the warning
Programmable warning: supervision function. (parameter 32.07, 32.17 or 32.28).
32.06 Superv1 action
32.16 Superv2 action
32.26 Superv3 action
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A981 External warning 1 Warning generated by an Check external devices.
Programmable warning: external device. (This
31.01 External event 1 information is configured
source through one of programmable
31.02 External event 1 digital inputs.)
type
AF8C Process PID sleep The drive is entering sleep Informative warning. See section Sleep
mode mode. function for process PID control (page
39), and parameters 40.41…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.
selection off2) command. Return emergency stop push button to
AFE2 Emergency stop (off1 Drive has received an normal position.
or off3) emergency stop (mode Restart drive.
selection off1 or off3)
command.
AFEA Enable start signal No enable start signal Check the setting of (and the source
missing received. selected by) parameter 20.19 Enable
start command.
AFEB Run enable missing No run enable signal is Check setting of parameter 20.12 Run
received. enable 1. Switch signal on (e.g. in the
fieldbus Control Word) or check wiring of
selected source.
AFF6 Identification run Motor ID run will occur at next Informative warning.
start.
AFF7 Autophasing Autophasing will occur at next Informative warning.
start.