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ABB Error 34317 — Motor / Drive Unit fault

Error

ABB 34317 (“Motor / Drive Unit fault”): Excessive motor current deviation detected on the joint. Likely part: Motor / drive unit.

Updated 2026-10-22 · LogrobotLM reference

What it means

Excessive motor current deviation detected on the joint.

What to check

  • Check motor configuration, cables, short circuits, DC link and mains voltage; measure motor and cable resistance with power off.
  • Note: Closely related to 34316 but with a different detection threshold/condition depending on the RobotWare version.

Part to check / replace

ABB 34317 points to the hardware below — start here before ordering.

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Related codes

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