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ABB Error 589 — Rectifier / drive unit fault

Error

ABB 589 (“Rectifier / drive unit fault”): The configuration program indicates that no physical rectifier is connected (code type indicating it as absent). Likely part: Redresseur / Variateur (rectifier / drive unit).

Updated 2026-10-22 · LogrobotLM reference

What it means

The configuration program indicates that no physical rectifier is connected (code type indicating it as absent).

What to check

  • Check that the power rectifier is correctly connected to the control board.
  • Note: Will become the incorrect or missing rectifier type error (39408) on IRC5.

Part to check / replace

ABB 589 points to the hardware below — start here before ordering.

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Related codes

508Floppy disk drive fault509Axis / resolver fault510CPU / PROM fault

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