ABB ACS580 VFD
ABB ACS580 VFD code AFE9: Start delay
The start delay is active, meaning the drive will wait for a predefined time before starting the motor.
- Code
- AFE9
- Name
- Start delay
- Controller
- ABB ACS580 VFD
- Type
- General fault
- What it does
- Warning: the equipment keeps running and flags a problem
- Risk
- GREEN In your wheelhouse
- Reset
- Clears on its own when the condition goes away
- Source
- The manufacturer's manual (subscribers see which manual and page)
Updated November 4, 2026
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Questions about this code
What does ABB ACS580 VFD code AFE9 mean?
The start delay is active, meaning the drive will wait for a predefined time before starting the motor.
Is ABB ACS580 VFD code AFE9 dangerous?
It is graded green: in a working tech's wheelhouse with standard tools and low risk.
How do I fix ABB ACS580 VFD code AFE9?
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