ABB ACS580 VFD
ABB ACS580 VFD code AFEB: Run enable missing
The run enable signal is missing, which prevents the drive from starting the motor.
- Code
- AFEB
- Name
- Run enable missing
- Controller
- ABB ACS580 VFD
- Type
- Safety interlock
- 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 AFEB mean?
The run enable signal is missing, which prevents the drive from starting the motor.
Is ABB ACS580 VFD code AFEB 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 AFEB?
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