KUKA Error 1553 — CHANNEL CANNOT BE OPENED/CLOSED
InfoDisplayed as KSS01553 on KRC4 / KRC5 controllers
KUKA 1553 (“CHANNEL CANNOT BE OPENED/CLOSED”): An attempt was made to open a SINEC H1 channel on the operator's initiative using an OPEN command, or to close the channel with a CLOSE command. First check: None; the SINEC H1 channels are opened and closed automatically.
Updated 2026-09-09 · LogrobotLM reference
Cause
An attempt was made to open a SINEC H1 channel on the operator's initiative using an OPEN command, or to close the channel with a CLOSE command.
Effect
None.
Troubleshooting
None; the SINEC H1 channels are opened and closed automatically.
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 →