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ABB Error 71394 — Invalid physical communication channel

Error

ABB 71394 (“Invalid physical communication channel”): “Invalid physical communication channel” is an ABB IRC5 event of major severity. Likely part: DSQC 1003 (ABB controller board (DSQC series)).

Updated 2026-10-23 · LogrobotLM reference

What it means

“Invalid physical communication channel” is an ABB IRC5 event of major severity.

Part to check / replace

ABB 71394 points to the hardware below — start here before ordering.

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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 →