KUKA Error 1016 — HARDWARE LIMIT SWITCH / OR MISSING?
ErrorDisplayed as KSS01016 on KRC4 / KRC5 controllers
KUKA 1016 (“HARDWARE LIMIT SWITCH / OR MISSING?”): The adaptation monitoring has detected the setting of a sum input for the hardware limit switch. First check: Move the robot clear.
Updated 2026-09-09 · LogrobotLM reference
Cause
The adaptation monitoring has detected the setting of a sum input for the hardware limit switch.
Effect
Path-maintaining stop. All active commands inhibited.
Troubleshooting
Move the robot clear. Acknowledge the message. CAUTION! Moving clear requires particular care. No axis-specific interlock is set.
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 →