Manual for FBIP-21 BACnet/IP adapter module

Manual for FBIP-21 BACnet/IP adapter module

Brand: ABB

Category: Drives

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: April 20, 2026, 7:55 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2018-03-16

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Specifications subject to change without notice.

This manual provides information on installing, commissioning, and using the FBIP-21 BACnet/IP adapter module. It covers safety instructions, overview of BACnet/IP networks, mechanical and electrical installation, start-up procedures, communication protocols, diagnostics, and technical data. Key functions include giving control commands, setting references, reading status information, and managing drive faults via the BACnet/IP network.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Name Color Function
HOST Blinking green Establishing communication to host
HOST Green Connection to host OK
HOST Blinking red Communication to host lost temporarily
MODULE Flashing orange, alternating with the MODULE flashing orange Internal file system error. The error may be cleared by cycling drive power. If the error persists, contact your local ABB representative.
MODULE Off There is no power applied to the device.
MODULE Flashing orange Device is attempting to obtain IP configuration from the DHCP server.
MODULE Orange Device is executing Duplicate Address Detection.
MODULE Flashing green Device is waiting for a BACnet request.
MODULE Green Device has received a BACnet request within the timeout period.
MODULE Flashing red Ethernet link is down.
HOST Red
  • Ethernet interface is disabled.
  • Duplicate Address Detection may have detected a duplicate address. Check the IP configuration and either initiate a Fieldbus Adapter parameter refresh or cycle power to the drive.
  • or
  • Drive is not supported by FBIP-21.
HOST Flashing orange, alternating with the HOST flashing orange Internal file system error. The error may be cleared by cycling drive power. If the error persists, contact your local ABB representative.
HOST Flashing red/green Device is in boot mode, ready for firmware update (HOST led is Off).
NET Off BACnet link is down.
NET Flashing green BACnet link is up at 100 Mbps. Flashing indicates activity on interface.
NET Flashing orange BACnet link is up at 10 Mbps. Flashing indicates activity on interface.
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