KUKA Error 1596 — TACHO ADAPTATION ONLY POSSIBLE FOR ONE AXIS AT A TIME
Displayed as KSS01596 on KRC4 / KRC5 controllers
KUKA 1596 (“TACHO ADAPTATION ONLY POSSIBLE FOR ONE AXIS AT A TIME”): An attempt was made to carry out a tacho calibration of the DSE simultaneously for several axes. First check: Carry out the tacho calibration for a single axis only. Likely part: DSE (DSE digital servo electronics card).
Updated 2026-09-09 · LogrobotLM reference
Cause
An attempt was made to carry out a tacho calibration of the DSE simultaneously for several axes. The check occurs when values are assigned to "$PROG_EEPOT".
Effect
The value assignment is not executed.
Troubleshooting
Carry out the tacho calibration for a single axis only.
Part to check / replace
KUKA 1596 points to the hardware below — start here before ordering.
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Related codes
Same hardware involved
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