FF38

Hardware Reconfiguration Required

ABB · ACS800 Standard Firmware

What does FF38 mean?

The inverter type (e.g., sr0025_3) has been changed, a process typically performed at the factory or during initial drive implementation. This alarm signals that the new hardware configuration needs validation by cycling the control board power.

Common Causes

  • Internal hardware components require a system reset or reconfiguration.
  • Control board detected an anomaly requiring a power cycle.
  • Firmware update or corruption requiring a hardware reset.
  • Persistent internal error state requiring a full system reinitialization.

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Wait until the POWEROFF! (FF39) alarm activates, signaling readiness for the power cycle.

  2. 2

    Switch off the control board power to validate the inverter type change.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026

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