What the 37097 alarm means

The brake supervision detected a short circuit on one axis brake and applied all brakes to protect the system. This is one of the faults our repair team handles on ABB IRC5 / OmniCore (RobotWare) systems — the cause is usually identifiable within the first on-site inspection.

Most common causes

  • Shorted brake coil on the flagged axis
  • Damaged brake cable in the base or dress pack
  • Water or coolant ingress into the motor connector
Field note: the first item on this list is what we find most often on real machines. Check it before you go deeper.

Step-by-step field fix

  1. Disconnect and measure the brake coil resistance of the flagged axis
  2. Inspect the brake cable and connectors for damage or ingress
  3. Replace the faulty brake coil or cable
  4. Reset and verify all brakes release correctly
Safety first: never bypass safety circuits or force contactors closed. If the alarm involves E-stop chains, brakes or drive power, and you are not a trained robot technician, contact a professional — wrong moves here can cost you a robot or an injury.

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Related Brakes alarms

37096 — Brake Power Fault (MCOB/MCB) 37098 — Brake Open Circuit Fault (Axis N) 37101 — Brake Failure — Mechanical Unit May Collapse
Other brands: we also keep field-fix libraries for Yaskawa · Universal Robots · Kawasaki and more — see the complete alarm code hub.

Frequently asked questions

QWhat does the ABB 37097 alarm mean?

The brake supervision detected a short circuit on one axis brake and applied all brakes to protect the system. In field practice it belongs to the brakes family of faults.

QCan I clear a ABB 37097 alarm myself?

Sometimes. Work through the step-by-step checks on this page — the first listed cause is what we find most often in the field. If the alarm returns after two attempts, or the fault involves power, brakes or safety circuits, stop and call a qualified robot service engineer.

QHow fast can a Henghuan engineer help?

On-site response in the Pearl River Delta within 30 minutes to 3 hours, across mainland China in 1-3 business days, and worldwide within 2-5 business days. Remote diagnosis by phone/WhatsApp/video is available immediately.

Written by the Henghuan Robotics repair team from field service experience. Alarm descriptions are our own summary for troubleshooting reference and may vary by controller and software version — when in doubt, check your ABB documentation or contact us. Henghuan is an independent service provider, not affiliated with or endorsed by ABB.