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KUKA Error 217 — KRC EMERGENCY STOP

Error

Displayed as KSS00217 on KRC4 / KRC5 controllers

KUKA 217 (“KRC EMERGENCY STOP”): The emergency stop was triggered by the KRC system software because of a serious fault. First check: Eliminate the indicated fault.

Updated 2026-09-09 · LogrobotLM reference

Cause

The emergency stop was triggered by the KRC system software because of a serious fault.

Effect

Speed stop. All active commands inhibited.

Troubleshooting

Eliminate the indicated fault.

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