KUKA Error 1488 — VACUUM PUMP FAULT
ErrorDisplayed as KSS01488 on KRC4 / KRC5 controllers
KUKA 1488 (“VACUUM PUMP FAULT”): Vacuum missing or too weak. First check: Check the vacuum pump.
Updated 2026-09-09 · LogrobotLM reference
Cause
Vacuum missing or too weak. The check is performed from a PLC user program (bonding technology). In the "windshield bonding" application, the windshields are held by means of the vacuum control. If this vacuum is not present, the windshield cannot be held in position after centering.
Effect
Stop via braking ramp. All active commands are inhibited.
Troubleshooting
Check the vacuum pump.
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 →