Universal Robots CB3 Error Code C163A3: Wrist 1 joint. Something is wrong in the application. Recurring protective stops

Universal Robots Robot Minor Motion

Model: CB3 (UR3/UR5/UR10) | Code: C163A3

Applicable Systems
UR3 UR5 UR10 UR3e UR5e UR10e UR16e UR20 UR30

Symptoms

should be resolved, ignoring it can void warranty. Frequent protective stops is an indication of either an error in the application, or a hardware failure in a joint.

Possible Causes

  • should be resolved, ignoring it can void warranty. Frequent protective stops is an indication of either an error in the application, or a hardware failure in a joint.

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Step 1: Check that the motions of the robot do not cause collision, check payload, center of gravity and acceleration settings, if these settings are correct, the joint needs repair.
    Check if the issue is resolved after this step

How to Reset

Power cycle the robot controller and perform a complete reboot sequence. If the error persists, update the software to the latest version.

Source: Universal Robots Official Error Codes Directory (https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/EN/PDF/Shared/ErrorCodes/ErrorCodes.pdf)

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