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ABB Error 71583Submodule is locked by another IO controller

Error / Erreur

🇫🇷 Submodule is locked by another IO controller

ABB — CATALOGUE PRODUCTION

ABB 71583 (“Submodule is locked by another IO controller”): Submodule is locked by another IO controller — ABB robot hardware event on the Submodule is locked by another IO controller (IRC5).

Updated 2026-08-29 · LogrobotLM reference

What it means · Ce que ça veut dire

Submodule is locked by another IO controller — ABB robot hardware event on the Submodule is locked by another IO controller (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 is locked by another IO controller. 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 locked by another IO controller, 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 cannot be accessed.
  • Check if submodule is defined as a shared device within a project of another controller.
  • Check diagnostic information of the I/O device for additional details.

Frequently asked · Questions fréquentes

What does ABB error 71583 mean?
ABB 71583 (“Submodule is locked by another IO controller”): Submodule is locked by another IO controller — ABB robot hardware event on the Submodule is locked by another IO controller (IRC5). Specific to this controller generation. Severity: Major. Field diagnosis below (French); your robot's own manual remains…
How do you troubleshoot ABB error 71583?
Inspect the Submodule is locked by another IO controller, 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 →