What causes KUKA Robot alarm KRC0966?

Attempting to assign a non-frame variable to a frame variable. Declaring a variable with incorrect data type instead of FRAME or frame-based structure. Using a primitive data type (INT, REAL, BOOL) where a frame component is required. Referencing an undefined or deleted frame object in the program. Incorrect syntax or missing initialization of frame-type parameters in function calls.

How do I fix KUKA Robot alarm KRC0966?

1. Verify the data type declaration of the variable in question matches the required frame type (e.g., FRAME, POS, AXIS, E6AXIS) 2. Review the line of code where the error occurs and ensure proper frame syntax and structure 3. Check that all frame variables are properly initialized before use 4. Confirm that function or module parameters expecting frame types are receiving compatible frame objects 5. Validate frame variable assignments and ensure source and destination types match 6. Recompile the KRL program after corrections and clear any cached program errors

KUKA Robot codes

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KUKA Robot Controller

System · Basic

Alarm KRC0966

KUKA Robot KRC0966 - NOT A FRAME COMPONENT 2303

This alarm indicates that an object declared or referenced in the KRL program is not a valid frame component or frame data type. The system expected a frame structure but encountered an incompatible data type or object definition during program execution.

KUKA RobotSystemBasic

KRC0966

KUKA Robot KRC0966 - NOT A FRAME COMPONENT 2303

NOT A FRAME COMPONENT 2303

Common Causes

Attempting to assign a non-frame variable to a frame variable
Declaring a variable with incorrect data type instead of FRAME or frame-based structure
Using a primitive data type (INT, REAL, BOOL) where a frame component is required
Referencing an undefined or deleted frame object in the program
Incorrect syntax or missing initialization of frame-type parameters in function calls

Troubleshooting Steps

1Verify the data type declaration of the variable in question matches the required frame type (e.g., FRAME, POS, AXIS, E6AXIS)
2Review the line of code where the error occurs and ensure proper frame syntax and structure
3Check that all frame variables are properly initialized before use
4Confirm that function or module parameters expecting frame types are receiving compatible frame objects
5Validate frame variable assignments and ensure source and destination types match
6Recompile the KRL program after corrections and clear any cached program errors

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