ABB ACH550 Error 4005: EXT COMM ERR

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

Alarm code4005

EXT COMM ERR occurs when fieldbus message timing exceeds timeout or communication settings are incorrect. The manual's first action is: “Check Group 51& 53 Tighten Connections Check Communication Cable Grounding”

Model
ABB ACH550
Display shows
EXT COMM ERR (4005)
Type
Alarm code
Source
Manual p. 72

What 4005 means

EXT COMM ERR p. 72

Common causes

  • Time between fieldbus messages has exceeded timeout interval set with parameter 3005 p. 72
  • Incorrect Communication settings in Group 51 & 53. p. 72
  • Poor Connections p. 72
  • Noise on Communication Line p. 72

What to do

  1. Check Group 51& 53 Tighten Connections Check Communication Cable Grounding p. 72

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

If 4005 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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