ABB ACH550 Error 24: OVERSPEED

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

Fault code24

OVERSPEED means motor speed exceeds 120% of the larger of minimum or maximum speed parameters, possibly due to incorrect settings or inadequate braking. The manual's first action is: “Check for and correct: • Parameter settings for 2001 and 2002. • Adequacy of motor braking torque. • Applicability of torque control. • Brake chopper and resistor.”

Model
ABB ACH550
Display shows
OVERSPEED (24)
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 26

What 24 means

OVERSPEED p. 26

Common causes

  • Motor speed is greater than 120% of the larger (in magnitude) of 2001 MINIMUM SPEED or 2002 MAXIMUM SPEED. p. 26

What to do

  1. Check for and correct: • Parameter settings for 2001 and 2002. • Adequacy of motor braking torque. • Applicability of torque control. • Brake chopper and resistor. p. 26

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

If 24 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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