Chiller Troubleshooting
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Variable Frequency Drive
Diagnostic Codes (Optional)
The ABB ACH580 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) provides
proven reliability and flexibility in an intelligent variable
frequency drive dedicated to saving energy, producing
quality air, and alleviating environmental concerns. The
ACH580 programmable drive controls fans, compressors,
and pump motors precisely for an energy efficient HVAC
environment. The drive is physically located near a
module’s electrical and control panel.
Diagnostic Indicators
Drive LEDs:
Drive LEDs (green POWER and a red FAULT) are found on
the front of the drive. LEDs are visible through the panel
cover but not visible if a control panel is attached to the
drive.
Important:
LEDs are found on the front of the drive,
under control panel/panel cover. If a control
panel is attached to the drive, switch to
remote control, otherwise a fault will be
generated. Remove the panel to view the
LEDs.
See table below for drive LED indications.
Control Panel LED:
The control panel has one LED, found at the left edge of the
panel. See table below for control panel LED indications.
Table 13. POWER and FAULT drive LED indications
LED off
LED lit and steady
LED blinking
No power
Green
(POWER)
Power supply on the board
OK
Green
(POWER)
Blinking:
Drive in an alarm state
Blinking for one second:
Drive selected on the control
panel when multiple drives
are connected to the same
panel bus.
Red
(FAULT)
Active fault in the drive. To
reset the fault, press RESET
from the control panel or
switch off the drive power.
Red
(FAULT)
Active fault in the drive. To
reset the fault, switch off the
drive power.
Table 14. Control panel LED indications
LED off
LED lit and steady
LED blinking/flickering
Panel has no power
Green
Drive functioning normally.
Connection between the
drive and control panel may
be faulty or lost, or the panel
and drive may be
incompatible. Check the
control panel display.
Green
Blinking:
Active warning in the drive
Flickering:
Data transferred between
the PC tool and drive
through the USB connection
of the control panel drives
are connected to the same
panel bus.
Red
Check the display to see
where the fault is.
• Active fault in the drive.
Reset the fault.
• Active fault in another
drive in the panel bus.
Switch to the drive in
question and check and
reset the fault.
Red
Active fault in the drive.
To reset the fault, cycle the
drive power.
Blue
Panels with a Bluetooth
interface only.
Blinking:
Bluetooth interface is
enabled. It is in discoverable
mode and ready for pairing.
Flickering:
Data is transferred through
the Bluetooth interface of
the control panel.