851

SERCOS: Max. number of active commands exceeded (channel: %d).

Bosch Rexroth · Motion Control

What does 851 mean?

The capacity limit of the internal list that holds NC commands destined for a drive has been exceeded. This error occurs when more than 5 simultaneous active commands are present, representing a serious system error.

Common Causes

  • Number of simultaneous active commands to a drive exceeding 5.
  • Capacity limit of the active command list exceeded.

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Review and optimize the operational environment or application logic to reduce the number of simultaneous active commands.

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