ABB ACH550 Error 1009: PAR PCU1

AC drive · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Fault code1009

PAR PCU1 occurs when motor nominal frequency or speed parameters are inconsistent with power control settings. The manual's first action is: “Improper motor nominal frequency or speed. Check for both of the following: 1 ≤ (60 * 9907 MOTOR NOM FREQ / 9905 MOTOR NOM VOLT) ≤ 16 0.8 ≤ 9908 MOTOR NOM SPEED / (120 * 9907 MOTOR NOM FREQ / Motor Poles) ≤ 0.992”

Model
ABB ACH550
Display shows
PAR PCU1 (1009)
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 28

What 1009 means

PAR PCU1 p. 28

Common causes

  • Parameter values for power control are inconsistent. p. 28

What to do

  1. Improper motor nominal frequency or speed. Check for both of the following: 1 ≤ (60 * 9907 MOTOR NOM FREQ / 9905 MOTOR NOM VOLT) ≤ 16 0.8 ≤ 9908 MOTOR NOM SPEED / (120 * 9907 MOTOR NOM FREQ / Motor Poles) ≤ 0.992 p. 28

Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 2.

If 1009 is still not resolved

  • contact the factory or your local Authorized Service Center for repair or replacement. p. 2
    “Never attempt to repair a malfunctioning ACH550; contact the factory or your local Authorized Service Center for repair or replacement.”

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