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KUKA Error 1599 — NO AXIS SELECTED

Displayed as KSS01599 on KRC4 / KRC5 controllers

KUKA 1599 (“NO AXIS SELECTED”): An attempt was made to carry out a tacho calibration although no axis is selected. First check: First select the axis, then carry out the tacho calibration.

Updated 2026-09-09 · LogrobotLM reference

Cause

An attempt was made to carry out a tacho calibration although no axis is selected. The check occurs when values are assigned to "$TACH_CHANGE".

Effect

The value assignment is not executed.

Troubleshooting

First select the axis, then carry out the tacho calibration.

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