ABB ACS550-01 / ACS550-U1 Error 1: OVERCURRENT

ACS550-01/U1 drive · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Fault code1

OVERCURRENT occurs when output current is excessive. The manual's first action is: “Check for and correct: • Excessive motor load. • Insufficient acceleration time (parameters 2202 ACCELER TIME 1 and 2205 ACCELER TIME 2). • Faulty motor, motor cables or connections.”

Model
ABB ACS550-01 / ACS550-U1
Display shows
OVERCURRENT (1)
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 245

What 1 means

OVERCURRENT p. 260

Common causes

  • Output current is excessive. p. 260

What to do

  1. Check for and correct: • Excessive motor load. • Insufficient acceleration time (parameters 2202 ACCELER TIME 1 and 2205 ACCELER TIME 2). • Faulty motor, motor cables or connections. p. 260

Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 6.

If 1 is still not resolved

  • contact your local ABB representative for replacement p. 6
    “Never attempt to repair a malfunctioning drive; contact your local ABB representative for replacement.”
  • For more technical information, contact your local ABB representative. p. 7
    “For more technical information, contact your local ABB representative.”
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