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18189

Flash Write Error (Password) (Warning)

ABB · PB610 Panel Builder 600 Programming Software

What does 18189 mean?

A flash write error occurred during the writing of password data on the SM560-S Safety CPU. This is a warning indicating potential issues with the non-volatile memory of the Safety PLC, possibly affecting user access security.

Common Causes

  • An error occurred while writing to the password section of the flash memory.
  • Flash memory corruption.
  • Hardware fault in the flash memory controller.
  • Power interruption during password write.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Review system logs for more details on the flash write operation.

  2. 2

    Attempt to reset or reconfigure user passwords if necessary.

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Source: ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 Programming Software
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