What the 26122 alarm means

The KSP reports a fault in the braking resistor circuit for the axis — regenerative energy cannot be safely dissipated. This is one of the faults our repair team handles on KUKA KRC2 / KRC4 / KRC5 (KSS) systems — the cause is usually identifiable within the first on-site inspection.

Most common causes

  • Open-circuit ballast resistor
  • Broken resistor wiring or terminals
  • Faulty braking chopper in the KSP
  • Resistor overheat tripping its temperature sensor
Field note: the first item on this list is what we find most often on real machines. Check it before you go deeper.

Step-by-step field fix

  1. Measure the ballast resistor resistance and compare with specification
  2. Inspect resistor wiring and terminals
  3. Check the 12005 sensor circuit
  4. Replace the resistor or the KSP chopper stage as indicated
Safety first: never bypass safety circuits or force contactors closed. If the alarm involves E-stop chains, brakes or drive power, and you are not a trained robot technician, contact a professional — wrong moves here can cost you a robot or an injury.

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Related Drive & Power Stage alarms

12005 — Ballast Resistor Temperature Sensor — Wire Disconnection 26012 — General Servo Error (Drive N) 26013 — General Inverter Failure (Drive N) 26107 — KSP DC Link Overvoltage (Axis N) 26108 — KSP DC Link Undervoltage (Axis N) 26111 — KSP Device Overtemperature (Axis N)
Other brands: we also keep field-fix libraries for ABB · Yaskawa · Universal Robots and more — see the complete alarm code hub.

Frequently asked questions

QWhat does the KUKA 26122 alarm mean?

The KSP reports a fault in the braking resistor circuit for the axis — regenerative energy cannot be safely dissipated. In field practice it belongs to the drive & power stage family of faults.

QCan I clear a KUKA 26122 alarm myself?

Sometimes. Work through the step-by-step checks on this page — the first listed cause is what we find most often in the field. If the alarm returns after two attempts, or the fault involves power, brakes or safety circuits, stop and call a qualified robot service engineer.

QHow fast can a Henghuan engineer help?

On-site response in the Pearl River Delta within 30 minutes to 3 hours, across mainland China in 1-3 business days, and worldwide within 2-5 business days. Remote diagnosis by phone/WhatsApp/video is available immediately.

Written by the Henghuan Robotics repair team from field service experience. Alarm descriptions are our own summary for troubleshooting reference and may vary by controller and software version — when in doubt, check your KUKA documentation or contact us. Henghuan is an independent service provider, not affiliated with or endorsed by KUKA.