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ABB Error 38214 — SMB battery (axis) fault

Error

ABB 38214 (“SMB battery (axis) fault”): Failure to put the SMB board battery into sleep mode (transportation shut down). Likely part: SMB battery (axis) (SMB battery (axis)).

Updated 2026-10-22 · LogrobotLM reference

What it means

Failure to put the SMB board battery into sleep mode (transportation shut down).

What to check

  • Retry the sleep shutdown via the FlexPendant.
  • Replace the SMB measurement board if the fault persists.
  • Note: Axis electronics self-test fault.

Part to check / replace

ABB 38214 points to the hardware below — start here before ordering.

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Related codes

20032Revolution counter not updated20033Axis not synchronized38034Axis Computer / SMB / Serial measurement cable fault

Same hardware involved

38200SMB battery (axis)38213SMB battery (axis)38215SMB battery (axis)50441SMB battery (axis)

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