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ABB Error 133281 — Measurement system fault

Error

ABB 133281 (“Measurement system fault”): The SDI board (Servo Drive Interface) reports a measurement transmission failure on the serial link. Likely part: Measurement system (Measurement system).

Updated 2026-10-22 · LogrobotLM reference

What it means

The SDI board (Servo Drive Interface) reports a measurement transmission failure on the serial link.

What to check

  • Check the cabinet internal communication ribbon cable and make sure the board is working.
  • Note: Equivalent to the robot axis measurement transmission failures (38101).

Part to check / replace

ABB 133281 points to the hardware below — start here before ordering.

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Related codes

Same hardware involved

Indicative field information — the robot manufacturer's manual and safety procedures always prevail. Never bypass a safety device; apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) before any physical intervention. How this reference is built →