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ABB Error 581 — Link RS232/422 fault

Error

ABB 581 (“Link RS232/422 fault”): Error during start-up of the computer link. Likely part: Liaison RS232/422 (link RS232/422).

Updated 2026-10-22 · LogrobotLM reference

What it means

Error during start-up of the computer link.

What to check

  • Refer to chapter 6.
  • Check the physical connections and the serial interface boards.
  • Note: Replaced by the standard Ethernet network link of the IRC5.

Part to check / replace

ABB 581 points to the hardware below — start here before ordering.

Tap a part for every code that points to it — and verify the exact variant for your controller before ordering.

Related codes

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 →