Motor Torque Limit
ABB · ACS800 Standard Firmware
What does FF85 mean?
The drive is actively limiting motor torque based on the calculated motor pull-out torque limit and the minimum/maximum torque limits defined by parameters 20.13 (MIN TORQ SEL) and 20.14 (MAX TORQ SEL). This is an informative alarm (programmable Fault Function 30.23, bit 3: MOT_TORQ_LIM_IND) indicating the drive is operating at its configured torque boundaries.
Common Causes
- Motor output torque has exceeded its configured limit (P4-02).
- Excessive load or stall condition applied to the motor shaft.
- Mechanical binding or jamming in the driven equipment.
- Control loop instability causing transient torque spikes.
Repair Steps & Checklist
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- 1
Check parameter 20.13 (MIN TORQ SEL) and 20.14 (MAX TORQ SEL) settings to ensure they are appropriate for the application.
- 2
Review Fault Function parameters, specifically 30.23 (LIMIT WARNING), which activates this alarm, to understand its configuration.
- 3
If LIMIT WORD 1 bit 0 (TORQ MOTOR LIM) is active, verify motor parameter settings in group 99 (START-UP DATA) and confirm that an ID run has been completed successfully.