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ABB Error 38236Saturation error of force sensor input

Error / Erreur

🇫🇷 Saturation error of force sensor input

ABB — CATALOGUE PRODUCTION

ABB 38236 (“Saturation error of force sensor input”): Saturation error of force sensor input — ABB robot hardware event on the Saturation error of force sensor input (IRC5).

Updated 2026-08-29 · LogrobotLM reference

What it means · Ce que ça veut dire

Saturation error of force sensor input — ABB robot hardware event on the Saturation error of force sensor input (IRC5). Specific to this controller generation. Severity: Major. Field diagnosis below (French); your robot's own manual remains authoritative.

The analog input values of the measurement board connected to the force sensor have saturated and the time in saturation has reached the error level. The measurement board is connected to the axis computer in drive module arg System will stop. Le texte constructeur de ce code n'existe qu'en anglais dans les manuels ABB dont il provient. Il est reproduit tel quel ci-dessus ; le manuel de votre robot fait foi.

What to check · Que vérifier

  • Inspect the Saturation error of force sensor input, its wiring and connections first.
  • Match this code against your robot's event-log timeline before swapping parts.
  • Follow the French field checks below — they are the tested sequence for this fault.
  • Check the load that was applied to the force/torque sensor.
  • Check that the cable, sensor and measurement board is not damaged.
  • Increase the system parameter: time in saturation before error

Frequently asked · Questions fréquentes

What does ABB error 38236 mean?
ABB 38236 (“Saturation error of force sensor input”): Saturation error of force sensor input — ABB robot hardware event on the Saturation error of force sensor input (IRC5). Specific to this controller generation. Severity: Major. Field diagnosis below (French); your robot's own manual remains authoritative.
How do you troubleshoot ABB error 38236?
Inspect the Saturation error of force sensor input, its wiring and connections first. Match this code against your robot's event-log timeline before swapping parts. Follow the French field checks below — they are the tested sequence for this fault.

Related codes / Codes liés

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. · Informations indicatives issues du terrain — le manuel du constructeur et ses procédures de sécurité font foi. Ne shuntez jamais un organe de sécurité ; consignez (LOTO) avant toute intervention physique. How this reference is built →