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ABB Error 133437Short circuit in bleeder resistor circuit

Error / Erreur

🇫🇷 Short circuit in bleeder resistor circuit

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ABB 133437 (“Short circuit in bleeder resistor circuit”): Short circuit in bleeder resistor circuit — ABB robot hardware event on the Short circuit in bleeder resistor resistor circuit (IRC5).

Updated 2026-08-29 · LogrobotLM reference

What it means · Ce que ça veut dire

Short circuit in bleeder resistor circuit — ABB robot hardware event on the Short circuit in bleeder resistor resistor circuit (IRC5). Specific to this controller generation. Severity: Major. Field diagnosis below (French); your robot's own manual remains authoritative.

The bleeder resistor connected to the rectifier is a short circuit, detected by: arg . Le texte constructeur de ce code n'existe qu'en anglais dans les manuels ABB dont il provient. Il est reproduit tel quel ci-dessus ; le manuel de votre robot fait foi.

What to check · Que vérifier

  • Inspect the Short circuit in bleeder resistor resistor circuit, its wiring and connections first.
  • Match this code against your robot's event-log timeline before swapping parts.
  • Follow the French field checks below — they are the tested sequence for this fault.
  • Make sure the bleeder resistor cable is correctly connected to the rectifier unit.
  • Perform a shutdown and then restart the system.
  • If the problem persists, isolate the faulty rectifier unit and replace it.

Frequently asked · Questions fréquentes

What does ABB error 133437 mean?
ABB 133437 (“Short circuit in bleeder resistor circuit”): Short circuit in bleeder resistor circuit — ABB robot hardware event on the Short circuit in bleeder resistor resistor circuit (IRC5). Specific to this controller generation. Severity: Major. Field diagnosis below (French); your robot's own manual remains…
How do you troubleshoot ABB error 133437?
Inspect the Short circuit in bleeder resistor resistor circuit, its wiring and connections first. Match this code against your robot's event-log timeline before swapping parts. Follow the French field checks below — they are the tested sequence for this fault.

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Indicative field information — the robot manufacturer's manual and safety procedures always prevail. Never bypass a safety device; apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) before any physical intervention. · Informations indicatives issues du terrain — le manuel du constructeur et ses procédures de sécurité font foi. Ne shuntez jamais un organe de sécurité ; consignez (LOTO) avant toute intervention physique. How this reference is built →