ABB ACS355 VFD
ABB ACS355 VFD code 0012: 0012 MOTOR STALL
The drive stopped because the motor stalled from an excessive load or insufficient power.
- Code
- 0012
- Name
- 0012 MOTOR STALL
- Controller
- ABB ACS355 VFD
- Type
- Motor overload
- What it does
- Fault: the equipment trips and stops
- Risk
- YELLOW Booth plays by its own rules
- Reset
- Needs a manual reset
- Source
- The manufacturer's manual (subscribers see which manual and page)
Updated July 22, 2026
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Questions about this code
What does ABB ACS355 VFD code 0012 mean?
The drive stopped because the motor stalled from an excessive load or insufficient power.
Is ABB ACS355 VFD code 0012 dangerous?
It is graded yellow: not hard, but a booth does it differently than the gear most techs know, so follow the checks in order.
How do I fix ABB ACS355 VFD code 0012?
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