FF56

MOTOR PHASE

ABB · ACS800 Standard Firmware

What does FF56 mean?

One of the motor phases has been lost, indicating a fault within the motor, the motor cable, an external thermal relay (if used), or an internal drive fault. This fault is associated with bit 15 of Fault Word 2 (3.06 FW 2) and can be configured via Fault Function 30.16.

Common Causes

  • Fault detected in one or more phases of the motor power supply.
  • Loose or broken motor connection.
  • Internal motor winding issue.
  • Inverter output phase failure.

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Inspect the motor and motor cable for physical damage, loose connections, or signs of overheating.

  2. 2

    If a thermal relay is used, check its trip status and ensure it is functioning correctly.

  3. 3

    Verify the setting of parameter 30.16 (Motor Phase Loss function).

  4. 4

    As a diagnostic step, temporarily disable the `Motor Phase Loss` protection in parameter 30.16 if troubleshooting demands it.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026

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Source: ABB ACS800 Standard Firmware
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