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ABB Error 71581Submodule is blocked by device

Error / Erreur

🇫🇷 Submodule is blocked by device

ABB — CATALOGUE PRODUCTION

ABB 71581 (“Submodule is blocked by device”): Submodule is blocked by device — ABB robot hardware event on the Submodule is blocked by device (IRC5).

Updated 2026-08-29 · LogrobotLM reference

What it means · Ce que ça veut dire

Submodule is blocked by device — ABB robot hardware event on the Submodule is blocked by device (IRC5). Specific to this controller generation. Severity: Major. Field diagnosis below (French); your robot's own manual remains authoritative.

The submodule in subslot arg in slot arg on device arg has a pending AR. Some I/O signals might not be possible to use. 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 Submodule is blocked by device, 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.
  • probable : The submodule in subslot arg in slot arg on device arg is not accessible for controller.
  • Power cycle the device to reestablish the connection.
  • Consult the device vendor for additional information.

Frequently asked · Questions fréquentes

What does ABB error 71581 mean?
ABB 71581 (“Submodule is blocked by device”): Submodule is blocked by device — ABB robot hardware event on the Submodule is blocked by device (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 71581?
Inspect the Submodule is blocked by device, 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 →