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Allen-Bradley Fault Codes — Complete Troubleshooting Reference

83 fault codes for ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, PowerFlex VFDs, GuardMaster safety relays, and EtherNet/IP modules. Free AI-powered diagnosis with root causes and fix steps.

83 AB Codes
3 Subsystems
313 Total DB
8 MCP Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Fault Codes

ControlLogix (1756 series) is the workhorse of large-scale industrial automation. Major faults halt the controller and require intervention. Minor faults log warnings but keep running. Common ControlLogix fault types include:

PowerFlex VFD Fault Codes

PowerFlex drives (40, 400, 525, 755) are Allen-Bradley's variable frequency drive line. Faults display on the drive HMI and propagate to the PLC via EtherNet/IP. Common PowerFlex faults:

GuardLogix Safety Fault Codes

GuardLogix safety controllers require SIL 2/SIL 3 compliant fault handling. Safety faults lock out the safety task and require a deliberate reset. Key fault types:

All Allen-Bradley Fault Codes

Allen-Bradley (74)
AB-1734-PT POINT I/O 1734 Module — Point Fault medium AB-1756-AIFLT ControlLogix 1756-IF8 / IF16 Analog Input Over-Range medium AB-1756-ENET ControlLogix 1756-EN2T Connection Timeout — I/O Module high AB-1756-IO Allen-Bradley ControlLogix I/O Module Fault (1756 Series) high AB-1756-MEM ControlLogix Memory Full — Cannot Download medium AB-1756-MOTION1 ControlLogix Servo Axis Fault — Motion Group Error high AB-1756-PS ControlLogix 1756 Power Supply Fault critical AB-1756-REDUND ControlLogix Redundancy Switchover Fault critical AB-1756-SAFETY ControlLogix 1756-L7SP Safety Partner Fault critical AB-1756-TASK ControlLogix Task Watchdog Timeout high AB-1769-FAULT CompactLogix 1769 I/O Module Fault high AB-CIP-ERR1 EtherNet/IP CIP Error — Connection Rejected (16#0111) medium AB-CIP-ERR2 EtherNet/IP CIP Error — Module Not Responding (16#0204) high AB-CLGX-FW ControlLogix Firmware Flash Required After Replacement medium AB-COMPACT-ENET CompactLogix Built-in EtherNet/IP Port Fault high AB-CR30-FAULT Allen-Bradley CR30 Safety Relay Fault critical AB-EN2T-FAULT Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP Adapter Fault (1756-EN2T / 1756-EN2TR) critical AB-F001 PLC Major Recoverable Fault high AB-F002 PLC I/O Module Fault high AB-F003 EtherNet/IP Connection Timeout high AB-F004 PLC Battery Low low AB-F005 PowerFlex Fault Code F2 - Auxiliary Input medium AB-F006 PowerFlex Fault Code F33 - Auto Rstrt Tries high AB-F007 PLC Redundancy Switchover critical AB-F008 PowerFlex 525 F7 - Motor Overtemp medium AB-F009 CompactLogix Nonvolatile Memory Fail critical AB-F010 Point I/O Adapter Communication Loss high AB-F011 PowerFlex 525 F12 - HW OverCurrent critical AB-F012 PowerFlex 525 F5 - OverVoltage high AB-F013 Kinetix Servo Drive Fault 16 - Excess Position Error high AB-F014 PLC Task Watchdog Expired high AB-F015 PowerFlex 755 F64 - Drive Overtemp medium AB-F016 PanelView HMI Application Fault medium AB-F017 PowerFlex 755 F81 - Drive HW Incompatible high AB-F018 ControlLogix EtherNet/IP Module CIP Error high AB-F019 GuardLogix Safety Signature Mismatch critical AB-F020 Stratix Switch Port Fault medium AB-F021 DeviceNet Scanner Communication Fault high AB-F022 CompactLogix USB Port Fault low AB-F023 PowerFlex 525 F29 - Analog Input Signal Loss medium AB-F024 PowerFlex 755 F100+ Configurable Fault medium AB-FLEX-IO Allen-Bradley Flex I/O Module Fault (1794 Series) high AB-GUARD-SIL Allen-Bradley GuardLogix Safety Fault — Safety Task Fault critical AB-MICRO800 Allen-Bradley Micro800 PLC Fault (Micro820/850) high AB-MSR-FAULT Allen-Bradley MSR Safety Relay — Configuration Fault high AB-PF-COMM PowerFlex VFD Fault — Communication Loss (F081/F100 Series) high AB-PF-F002 PowerFlex VFD Fault F002 — Auxiliary Input high AB-PF-F004 PowerFlex VFD Fault F004 — Undervoltage high AB-PF-F005 PowerFlex VFD Fault F005 — Overvoltage high AB-PF-F007 PowerFlex VFD Fault F007 — Motor Overload high AB-PF-F012 PowerFlex VFD Fault F012 — HW Overcurrent critical AB-PF-F013 PowerFlex VFD Fault F013 — Ground Fault critical AB-PF-F029 PowerFlex VFD Fault F029 — Analog Input Loss high AB-PF-F033 PowerFlex VFD Fault F033 — Auto Restart Tries Exceeded high AB-PF-F064 PowerFlex VFD Fault F064 — Software Overcurrent high AB-PF-F080 PowerFlex VFD Fault F080 — Drive Overload high AB-PF-F081 PowerFlex VFD Fault F081 — Drive Overtemperature high AB-PF-PARAM PowerFlex VFD Fault — Parameter Error / Factory Reset Needed high AB-PF525-F2 PowerFlex 525 Fault F002 — Auxiliary Input medium AB-PF525-F41 PowerFlex 525 Fault F041 — Heatsink Overtemperature high AB-PF525-P046 PowerFlex 525 Parameter Lockout — Security Code Active low AB-PF525-SAFE PowerFlex 525 Safe Torque Off (STO) Fault medium AB-PF755-F12 PowerFlex 755 Fault F12 — HW Overcurrent critical AB-PF755-NETFLT PowerFlex 755 Network Fault — Adapter Module high AB-PLC-MAJOR01 Allen-Bradley PLC Major Fault — Power Loss (Type 01) critical AB-PLC-MAJOR03 Allen-Bradley PLC Major Fault — I/O Module Not Responding (Type 03) critical AB-PLC-MAJOR04 Allen-Bradley PLC Major Fault — Program Execution (Type 04) critical AB-PLC-MAJOR06 Allen-Bradley PLC Major Fault — Motion Axis Fault (Type 06) critical AB-PLC-MINOR10 Allen-Bradley PLC Minor Fault — Battery Low (Type 10) low AB-PLC-MINOR20 Allen-Bradley PLC Minor Fault — EtherNet/IP Connection Loss (Type 20) high AB-POINT-FAULT Allen-Bradley POINT I/O Module Fault (1734 Series) high AB-PV-HMI Allen-Bradley PanelView HMI Communication Fault high AB-PV-NOCOMM PanelView HMI — No Controller Communication high AB-STRAT-RACK Stratix Managed Switch — Port Error / Redundancy Fault high
Cr30 (7)
General (2)

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Allen-Bradley Fault Code FAQ

What are the most common Allen-Bradley ControlLogix fault codes?

The most common ControlLogix fault codes include: Major Fault Type 01 (Power-up default), Type 04 (Watchdog fault), Type 06 (Instruction fault), and Type 11 (Motion fault). RepairXpert covers 74 Allen-Bradley fault codes with step-by-step repair procedures.

How do I clear a major fault on an Allen-Bradley PLC?

Connect via RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000. Check Controller Properties > Major Faults to identify the fault type. Fix the underlying cause, then click 'Clear Major Fault' in the Controller menu and switch back to Run mode.

What does PowerFlex fault code F004 mean?

F004 is an Undervoltage fault — the DC bus voltage dropped below the minimum threshold. Check incoming power, verify wire terminations, look for voltage dips during motor starting, and inspect DC bus capacitors for bulging.

How do I troubleshoot EtherNet/IP communication faults?

Check physical connections and LEDs. Verify IP addresses and subnets. Check RPI settings. Use RSLinx to confirm the module path. Review 1756-EN2T/EN3TR status LEDs: green = OK, red = fault, flashing = no connection.

What Allen-Bradley PLCs does RepairXpert support?

ControlLogix (1756), CompactLogix (1769), GuardLogix, PowerFlex VFDs (40, 400, 525, 755), GuardMaster safety relays, CR30 contactors, and EtherNet/IP communication modules. 74 fault codes with root cause analysis and parts recommendations.

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