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KUKA Error KSS15073 — Drive safety node (KSP) / motor cable

Info

KUKA KSS15073 (“Drive safety node (KSP) / motor cable”): “Error in safety node ... Likely part: KSP (KUKA Servo Pack — axis servo drive) +2 more.

Updated 2026-09-09 · LogrobotLM reference

Cause

“Error in safety node ... channel”: the safety channel integrated in the servo drive is reporting a fault. Frequent cause: damaged or unplugged motor cable, or defective drive module (KSP); the robot refuses to switch on the drives.

Part to check / replace

KUKA KSS15073 points to the hardware below — start here before ordering.

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Related codes

KSS00126Servo drive (KSD/KSP) + mechanical drive train of the axisKSS00276Machine data vs hardware (RDC/EDS, disk)KSS00364Mode selector / 27 V power supply of the PC (KPC) / CIBKSS01146Motor / axis brake / servo drive

Same hardware involved

KSS01305Servo drive unitKSS26158Servo drive unitKSS15074Axis motorKSS26233Axis motor

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 →