ABB ACS510 Drive

ABB ACS510 Drive Fault Codes:

Fault Code and MeaningCause and Remedy
F0001
OVERCURRENT
Cause: Output current is excessive.



Remedy:

  • Check for excessive motor load.

  • Check for insufficient acceleration time (parameters 2202 ACCELER TIME 1 and 2205 ACCELER TIME 2).

  • Check for faulty motor, motor cables or connections.
F0002
DC OVERVOLT
Cause: Intermediate circuit DC voltage is excessive.



Remedy:

  • Check for static or transient overvoltages in the input power supply.

  • Check for insufficient deceleration time (parameters 2203 DECELER TIME 1 and 2206 DECELER TIME 2).

  • Check for undersized brake chopper (if present).

  • Verify that overvoltage controller is ON (using parameter 2005).
F0003
DEV OVERTEMP
Cause: Drive heatsink is overheated. Temperature is at or above limit (R1…R4: 115 °C, R5/R6: 125 °C).



Remedy:

  • Check for Fan failure.

  • Check for Obstructions in the air flow.

  • Check for Dirt or dust coating on the heat sink.

  • Check for Excessive ambient temperature.

  • Check for Excessive motor load.
F0004
SHORT CIRC
Cause: Fault current.



Remedy:

  • Check for a short-circuit in the motor cable(s) or motor.

  • Check for Supply disturbances.
F0006
DC UNDERVOLT
Cause: Intermediate circuit DC voltage is not sufficient.



Remedy:

  • Check for missing phase in the input power supply.

  • Check for blown fuse.

  • Check for Undervoltage on mains.
F0007
AI1 LOSS
Cause: Analog input 1 loss. Analog input value is less than AI1FAULT LIMIT (3021).



Remedy:

  • Check source and connection for analog input.

  • Check Parameter settings for AI1FAULT LIMIT (3021) and 3001 AI
F0008
AI2 LOSS
Cause: Analog input 2 loss. Analog input value is less than AI2 FAULT LIMIT (3022).



Remedy:

  • Check source and connection for analog input.

  • Check Parameter settings for AI2 FAULT LIMIT (3022) and 3001 AI
F0009
MOT OVERTEMP
Cause: Motor is too hot, based on either the drive’s estimate or on temperature feedback.



Remedy:

  • Check for overloaded motor.

  • Adjust the parameters used for the estimate (3005…3009).

  • Check the temperature sensors and Group 35 parameters.
F0010
PANEL LOSS
Cause: Panel communication is lost.



Remedy:

  • Check Communication lines and connections.

  • Check Parameter 3002 PANEL COMM ERR.

  • Check Parameters in Group 10: Command Inputs and Group 11: Reference Select (if drive operation is REM).
F0012
MOTOR STALL
Cause: Motor or process stall. Motor is operating in the stall region.



Remedy:

  • Check for Excessive load.

  • Check for Insufficient motor power.

  • Check Parameters 3010…3012.
F0014
EXT FAULT 1
Cause: Digital input defined to report first external fault is active.



Remedy:

  • See parameter 3003 EXTERNAL FAULT 1.
F0015
EXT FAULT 2
Cause: Digital input defined to report second external fault is active.



Remedy:

  • See parameter 3004 EXTERNAL FAULT 2.
F0016
EARTH FAULT
Cause: Possible ground fault detected in the motor or motor cables.



Remedy:

  • Check for/correct faults in the input wiring.

  • Verify that motor cable does not exceed maximum specified length.

  • Note: A delta grounded input power supply and motor cables with high capacitance may result in erroneous error reports.
F0018
THERM FAIL
Cause: Internal fault. The thermistor measuring the internal temperature of the drive is open or shorted.



Remedy:

  • Contact your local ABB representative.
F0022
SUPPLY PHASE
Cause: Ripple voltage in the DC link is too high.



Remedy:

  • Check for Missing mains phase.

  • Check for Blown fuse.
F0034
MOTOR PHASE
Cause: Fault in the motor circuit. One of the motor phases is lost.



Remedy:

  • Check for Motor fault.

  • Check for Motor cable fault.

  • Check for Thermal relay fault (if used).

  • Check for Internal fault.
F0035
OUTPUT WIRING
Cause: Possible power wiring error detected (improper connection between input power and drive output).



Remedy:

  • Check Proper input wiring – line voltage is NOT connected to drive output.

  • The fault can be erroneously declared if the input power is a delta grounded system and motor cable capacitance is large. This fault can be disabled using parameter 3023 WIRING FAULT.
F0037
CB OVERTEMP
Cause: Drive control board is overheated. The fault trip limit is 88 °C.



Remedy:

  • Check for Excessive ambient temperature.

  • Check for Fan failure.

  • Check for Obstructions in the air flow.
F1000
PAR HZRPM
Cause: Parameter values are inconsistent.



Remedy:

  • Check if 2007 MINIMUM FREQ > 2008 MAXIMUM FREQ.

  • Check if 2007 MINIMUM FREQ / 9907 MOTOR NOM FREQ is outside proper range (> 50).

  • Check if 2008 MAXIMUM FREQ / 9907 MOTOR NOM FREQ is outside proper range (> 50).
F1001
PAR PFC REF NEG
Cause: Parameter values are inconsistent.



Remedy:

  • Check if 2007 MINIMUM FREQ is negative, when 8123 PFC ENABLE is active.
F1003
PAR AI SCALE
Cause: Parameter values are inconsistent.



Remedy:

  • Check: 1301 AI1 MIN > 1302 AI1 MAX.

  • Check: 1304 AI2 MIN > 1305 AI2 MAX.
F1005
PAR PCU 2
Cause: Parameter values for power control are inconsistent: Improper motor nominal kVA or motor nominal power.



Remedy:

  • Check relationship: 1.1 < (9906 MOTOR NOM CURR * 9905 MOTOR NOM VOLT * 1.73 / PN) < 3.0
F1012
PAR PFC IO 1
Cause: IO configuration is not complete – not enough relays are parameterized to PFC.



Remedy:

  • Check for conflict between Group 14, parameter 8117, NR OF AUX MOT, and parameter 8118, AUTOCHNG INTERV.
A2001
OVERCURRENT
Cause: Current limiting controller is active.


Remedy:

  • Check for excessive motor load.

  • Check for insufficient acceleration time (parameters 2202 ACCELER TIME 1 and 2205 ACCELER TIME 2).

  • Check for faulty motor, motor cables or connections.
A2002
OVERVOLTAGE
Cause: Overvoltage controller is active.


Remedy:

  • Check for static or transient overvoltages in the input power supply.

  • Check for insufficient deceleration time (parameters 2203 DECELER TIME 1 and 2206 DECELER TIME 2).
A2003
UNDERVOLTAGE
Cause: Undervoltage controller is active.


Remedy:

  • Check for undervoltage on mains.
A2004
DIR LOCK
Cause: The change in direction being attempted is not allowed.


Remedy:

  • Do not attempt to change the direction of motor rotation.

  • Or, change parameter 1003 DIRECTION to allow direction change (if reverse operation is safe).
A2005
I/O COMM
Cause: Fieldbus communication has timed out.


Remedy:

  • Check fault setup (3018 COMM FAULT FUNC and 3019 COMM FAULT TIME).

  • Check communication settings (Group 51 or 53 as appropriate).

  • Check for poor connections and/or noise on line.
A2006
AI1 LOSS
Cause: Analog input 1 is lost, or value is less than the minimum setting.


Remedy:

  • Check input source and connections.

  • Check parameter that sets the minimum (3021).

  • Check parameter that sets the Alarm/Fault operation (3001).
A2007
AI2 LOSS
Cause: Analog input 2 is lost, or value is less than the minimum setting.


Remedy:

  • Check input source and connections.

  • Check parameter that sets the minimum (3022).

  • Check parameter that sets the Alarm/Fault operation (3001).
A2008
PANEL LOSS
Cause: Panel communication is lost.


Remedy:

  • Check communication lines and connections.

  • Check parameter 3002 PANEL COMM ERR.

  • Check parameters in groups 10 COMMAND INPUTS and 11 REFERENCE SELECT (if drive operation is REM).
A2009
DEVICE OVERTEMP
Cause: Drive heatsink is hot. This alarm warns that a DEVICE OVERTEMP fault may be near.

R1…R4 & R7/R8: 100 °C (212 °F)

R5/R6: 110 °C (230 °F)


Remedy:

  • Check for fan failure.

  • Check for obstructions in the air flow.

  • Check for dirt or dust coating on the heat sink.

  • Check for excessive ambient temperature.

  • Check for excessive motor load.
A2010
MOTOR TEMP
Cause: Motor is hot, based on either the drive’s estimate or on temperature feedback.


Remedy:

  • Check for overloaded motor.

  • Adjust the parameters used for the estimate (3005…3009).

  • Check the temperature sensors and Group 35 parameters.
A2012
MOTOR STALL
Cause: Motor is operating in the stall region. This alarm warns that a Motor Stall fault trip may be near.


Remedy:

  • Check motor load and stall parameters.
A2013
AUTORESET
Cause: The drive is about to perform an automatic fault reset, which may start the motor.


Remedy:

  • To control automatic reset, use parameter group 31 AUTOMATIC RESET.
A2014
AUTOCHANGE
Cause: The PFC autochange function is active.


Remedy:

  • To control PFC, use parameter group 81 PFC CONTROL.
A2015
PFC I LOCK
Cause: The PFC interlocks are active, which means the drive cannot start the motor(s).


Remedy:

  • Check Interlock connections and signals.
A2018
PID SLEEP
Cause: The PID sleep function is active. Motor could accelerate when sleep ends.


Remedy:

  • To control PID sleep, use parameters 4022…4026 or 4122…4126.
A2021
START ENABLE 1 MISSING
Cause: The Start Enable 1 signal is missing.


Remedy:

  • Check Digital input configuration.

  • Check Communication settings.

  • To control Start Enable 1 function, use parameter 1608.
A2022
START ENABLE 2 MISSING
Cause: The Start Enable 2 signal is missing.


Remedy:

  • Check Digital input configuration.

  • Check Communication settings.

  • To control Start Enable 2 function, use parameter 1609.
A2023
EMERGENCY STOP
Cause: Emergency stop activated.


Remedy:

  • Check emergency stop circuit and release the E-stop button.
A2024
Accessory Alarm
Cause: Accessory specific alarm.


Remedy:

  • Refer to the appropriate accessory manual.
A2025
FIRST START
Cause: This alarm occurs a few seconds during the scalar flystart first active.


Remedy:

  • No action required (Informational).
A2027
USER LOAD CURVE
Cause: Condition defined by parameter 3701 USER LOAD C MODE has been valid longer than half of the time defined by 3703.


Remedy:

  • Check load conditions and User Load Curve parameters.
A2028
START DELAY
Cause: Shown during the Start delay.


Remedy:

  • See parameter 2113 START DELAY.
A5001
Panel Alarm
Cause: Drive is not responding.


Remedy:

  • Check panel connection.
A5002
Panel Alarm
Cause: The communication profile is incompatible with the drive.


Remedy:

  • Check drive firmware and panel compatibility.
A5010
Panel Alarm
Cause: The panel’s parameter backup file is corrupted.


Remedy:

  • Retry backup or reset panel.
A5011
Panel Alarm
Cause: Drive is controlled from another source.


Remedy:

  • Change control to Local/Panel if required.
A5012
Panel Alarm
Cause: Rotation direction is locked.


Remedy:

  • Check direction lock parameters.
A5013
Panel Alarm
Cause: Button is disabled, because start is inhibited.


Remedy:

  • Remove start inhibit condition.
A5014
Panel Alarm
Cause: Button is disabled, because drive is faulted.


Remedy:

  • Reset the active fault.
A5015
Panel Alarm
Cause: Button is disabled, because local mode lock is on.


Remedy:

  • Disable local mode lock to use the button.
A5018
Panel Alarm
Cause: Parameter default value can’t be found.


Remedy:

  • Check parameter set availability.
A5019
Panel Alarm
Cause: Writing a non-zero value is prohibited (can only write a zero value).


Remedy:

  • Only write 0 to this parameter.
A5020
Panel Alarm
Cause: Group or parameter does not exist or parameter value is inconsistent.


Remedy:

  • Check parameter existence.
A5021
Panel Alarm
Cause: Group or parameter is hidden.


Remedy:

  • Check access levels.
A5022
Panel Alarm
Cause: Group or parameter is write protected.


Remedy:

  • Disable write protection.
A5023
Panel Alarm
Cause: Modification is not allowed while the drive is running.


Remedy:

  • Stop the drive to modify parameter.
A5024
Panel Alarm
Cause: Drive is busy.


Remedy:

  • Try again later.
A5025
Panel Alarm
Cause: Write is not allowed while upload or download is in progress.


Remedy:

  • Wait for transfer to complete.
A5026
Panel Alarm
Cause: Value is at or below low limit.


Remedy:

  • Increase value.
A5027
Panel Alarm
Cause: Value is at or above high limit.


Remedy:

  • Decrease value.
A5028
Panel Alarm
Cause: Value is invalid – doesn’t match any values in the discrete values list.


Remedy:

  • Select a valid value.
A5029
Panel Alarm
Cause: Memory is not ready.


Remedy:

  • Try again.
A5030
Panel Alarm
Cause: Request is invalid.


Remedy:

  • Check request parameters.
A5031
Panel Alarm
Cause: Drive is not ready, e.g due to Low DC voltage.


Remedy:

  • Check drive input power and DC bus.
A5032
Panel Alarm
Cause: Parameter error was detected.


Remedy:

  • Check parameter configurations.
A5040
Panel Alarm
Cause: Selected parameter set can’t be found in the current parameter backup.


Remedy:

  • Perform a new backup.
A5041
Panel Alarm
Cause: Parameter backup doesn’t fit into memory.


Remedy:

  • Check memory capacity.
A5042
Panel Alarm
Cause: Selected parameter set can’t be found in the current parameter backup.


Remedy:

  • Check backup file.
A5043
Panel Alarm
Cause: No start inhibit was granted.


Remedy:

  • Check start inhibit status.
A5044
Panel Alarm
Cause: Parameter backup versions do not match.


Remedy:

  • Ensure drive firmware and backup versions match.
A5050
Panel Alarm
Cause: Parameter upload was aborted.


Remedy:

  • Retry upload.
A5051
Panel Alarm
Cause: File error was detected.


Remedy:

  • Check file integrity.
A5052
Panel Alarm
Cause: Parameter upload attempt has failed.


Remedy:

  • Retry upload.
A5060
Panel Alarm
Cause: Parameter download was aborted.


Remedy:

  • Retry download.
A5062
Panel Alarm
Cause: Parameter download attempt has failed.


Remedy:

  • Retry download.
A5070
Panel Alarm
Cause: Panel backup memory write error was detected.


Remedy:

  • Check panel memory.
A5071
Panel Alarm
Cause: Panel backup memory read error was detected.


Remedy:

  • Check panel memory.
A5080
Panel Alarm
Cause: Operation is not allowed, because the drive is not in local mode.


Remedy:

  • Switch drive to local mode.
A5081
Panel Alarm
Cause: Operation is not allowed, because a fault is active.


Remedy:

  • Reset fault before proceeding.
A5082
Panel Alarm
Cause: Operation is not allowed, because override mode is enabled.


Remedy:

  • Disable override mode.
A5083
Panel Alarm
Cause: Operation is not allowed, because parameter lock is not open.


Remedy:

  • Open parameter lock.
A5084
Panel Alarm
Cause: Operation is not allowed, because drive is busy.


Remedy:

  • Try again later.
A5085
Panel Alarm
Cause: Download is not allowed, because drive types are incompatible.


Remedy:

  • Check drive type compatibility.
A5086
Panel Alarm
Cause: Download is not allowed, because drive models are incompatible.


Remedy:

  • Check drive model compatibility.
A5087
Panel Alarm
Cause: Download is not allowed, because parameter sets do not match.


Remedy:

  • Check parameter sets.
A5088
Panel Alarm
Cause: Operation failed, because a drive memory error was detected.


Remedy:

  • Contact support or replace control board.
A5089
Panel Alarm
Cause: Download failed, because a CRC error was detected.


Remedy:

  • Retry download, check cable.
A5090
Panel Alarm
Cause: Download failed, because a data processing error was detected.


Remedy:

  • Retry download.
A5091
Panel Alarm
Cause: Operation failed, because a parameter error was detected.


Remedy:

  • Check parameter data.
A5092
Panel Alarm
Cause: Download failed, because parameter sets do not match.


Remedy:

  • Verify parameter set compatibility.