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KUKA Error 1489 — CENTERING ERROR

Error

Displayed as KSS01489 on KRC4 / KRC5 controllers

KUKA 1489 (“CENTERING ERROR”): The workpiece is not positioned correctly or not clamped correctly. First check: Check the clamping device and the feed device.

Updated 2026-09-09 · LogrobotLM reference

Cause

The workpiece is not positioned correctly or not clamped correctly. There may be a fault in the feed device, or the workpiece clamping device is defective. The check is performed from a PLC user program (bonding technology).

Effect

Stop via braking ramp. All active commands are inhibited.

Troubleshooting

Check the clamping device and the feed device. Check the position of the workpiece.

Related codes

1488VACUUM PUMP FAULT1490COMPONENT CHECK FAULT1487LINE AIR PRESSURE1491LIN/PTP APPROXIMATION NOT EXECUTABLE

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