ABB Error 37231 — Brake Performance Error

What it means · Ce que ça veut dire

Brake Performance Error — ABB robot hardware event on the Brake Performance Error (IRC5). Specific to this controller generation. Severity: Major. Field diagnosis below (French); your robot's own manual remains authoritative.

The function Cyclic Brake Check has found that the mechanical brake for the mechanical unit arg axis no arg has too low braking torque. WARNING: The brake performance is too low for this axis. Until the brake is verified to have sufficient/approved braking torque, it is only possible to move the robot with the specified manual reduced speed ("Reduced max speed (mm/s)") according to the setup in the configurator for Cyclic Brake Check. 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 Brake Performance Error, 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.
• Run the Cycle Brake Check once more.
• Replace the motor with its brake.

Frequently asked · Questions fréquentes

What does ABB error 37231 mean?

ABB 37231 (“Brake Performance Error”): Brake Performance Error — ABB robot hardware event on the Brake Performance Error (IRC5). Specific to this controller generation. Severity: Major. Field diagnosis below (French); your robot's own manual remains authoritative.

How do you troubleshoot ABB error 37231?

Inspect the Brake Performance Error, 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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