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Brief description of the fault:
The control encountered a G-code in the program that it does not recognize or that is not enabled for the given machine configuration.
Possible causes of the fault:
A typo in the program (e.g. G1 written instead of G01, or a typo in the number).
Use of a G-code that requires an optional function (option) that this particular machine does not have active.
Switching to a different mode (e.g. inch vs. metric instructions G20/G21).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program line indicated in the alarm message.
Verify the correct syntax and the existence of the given G-code in the machine manual (whether it is supported for the given model).
Check that the initial states are set correctly in the program header (G21 for metric units, etc.).
💡 Shop-floor experience:
It often happens that the CAM generates code for a different post-processor (e.g. Fanuc 30i instead of Fanuc 0i), which uses advanced cycles not supported by the older control.
COMMUNICATION ERROR (READER/PUNCHER)
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication error between the CNC and an external device (PC, USB flash drive, DNC server) during data transfer.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set communication parameters (baud rate, parity, stop bits) in the I/O Channel tab.
A faulty, too long or disconnected communication cable (RS232 / USB).
Electrically noisy environment (unshielded cable routed in parallel with motor power cables).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the physical cable connection (tighten the connectors, replace the USB drive with another one in a verified FAT32 format).
Check the setting of parameter IO_CHANNEL (parameter 0020) and the corresponding transfer parameters (parameters 0100–0103 for RS232).
Try reducing the transfer speed (baud rate) to the minimum (e.g. 4800 or 9600) to rule out noise-induced errors.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
On the newer 0i-F series with a USB port on the panel, it often helps to format the USB flash drive directly on a PC to FAT32 with 4096 bytes (allocation unit size), because Fanuc controls are very sensitive to the drive structure.
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Brief description of the fault:
The servo amplifier ready signal (VRDY) has dropped to the OFF state. The amplifier is unable or not ready to keep the axes energized.
Possible causes of the fault:
Power loss or voltage drop at the input power supply module (Power Supply Unit - PSM).
A faulty or loose optical cable (COP10B) connecting the CNC main board and the servo amplifiers.
Failure of the thermal fuse of the transformer or of the braking resistor.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the status LEDs on the power supply module (PSM) and the servo amplifiers (SVM). If an error code is displayed (e.g. digits or dots), identify the primary power supply fault.
Check and push in all optical cables (FSSB) and the power/control voltage connectors between the units.
Check the main circuit breakers and the supply voltage in the electrical cabinet (check the phases).
💡 Shop-floor experience:
If the alarm appears right after switching the machine on, it is often a faulty contactor in the power supply module (or an E-stop circuit that has not released due to low air pressure).
SERVO ALARM: EXCESS ERROR (STOP)
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Brief description of the fault:
The position following error at standstill has exceeded the permitted limit set in the parameters.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical blockage of the axis (overtravel into the limit, seized bearing, dirt on the ball screw).
A loose or cracked coupling between the servo motor and the ball screw.
Overly aggressive control gain setting or a poorly balanced Z axis (motor brake not working correctly).
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine and try to move the axis by hand/handwheel (if mechanically possible and safe) with light force to verify that the axis is not mechanically blocked.
Check the condition of the motor's mechanical coupling (whether the motor shaft is spinning freely inside the coupling).
Check that the brake of the vertical axis (Z) releases correctly (24V supplied to the brake connector).
💡 Shop-floor experience:
On vertical machining centers, SV 411 on the Z axis at power-up often appears when the brake relay in the electrical cabinet switches with a delay and the motor tries to hold the weight before the mechanical brake releases.
SERVO ALARM: AXIS OVERTRAVEL (PDT/N DT)
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Brief description of the fault:
The axis has traveled beyond the software or hardware stroke limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
A badly written program (coordinates pointing outside the permitted machine range).
The work zero points / work coordinate systems (G54-G59) or wear offsets are set with a large error.
The machine has lost its reference point (reference return) and the control does not know where it is.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch the machine to MANUAL (JOG) or HANDLE (MPG) mode.
Hold the overtravel release button (OT Release / P.OFF) on the operator panel and use the handwheel to move the axis toward the safe center of the machine.
Check the values in the program and the current position in the coordinate system.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
If it is a hardware limit switch (OverTravel LS), the dog has mechanically actuated it. You must carefully move off mechanically or turn the screw by hand, otherwise the control will not allow the axis to move.
SPINDLE ALARM: VRECK SPINDLE SPEED
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Brief description of the fault:
The actual spindle speed deviates significantly from the commanded value specified in the program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Belt slipping on the main spindle (stretched belt, loose pulley).
A faulty spindle speed sensor (pulse coder or proximity sensor on the spindle).
Spindle overload (excessive depth of cut, jammed tool).
Recommended corrective action:
Visually check the condition of the belt drive between the spindle motor and the spindle itself.
Check the cleanliness and seating of the speed sensor (often an optical encoder ring full of oil or dust).
Check the spindle gear range setting parameters (M-codes for gear 1 and 2).
💡 Shop-floor experience:
On older Fanuc spindle drive series, the culprit is often the speed sensor connector (CSI/SK) contaminated with an oily mist from the coolant emulsion.
USER DEFINED ALARMS (PLC ALARM)
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Brief description of the fault:
Alarms defined by the machine tool builder. These texts do not come from the control system itself; they are programmed in the ladder diagram (PLC). The control logic matches Fanuc.
Possible causes of the fault:
Air pressure is not present (Low air pressure).
Cabin door or guarding open during cycle start.
Missing lubrication pressure in the central lubrication system (Low lube pressure / clogged metering units).
Recommended corrective action:
Read the detailed alarm text on the screen (builders write there e.g. *"AIR PRESSURE LOW"* or *"SPINDLE LUBRICATION MISSING"*).
Check the pneumatic pressure gauge (whether the pressure is above 5–6 bar).
Check the oil level in the central lubrication system and try a manual lubrication cycle.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
If the air pressure drops below the switch threshold, look for a stuck spool in the pneumatic valve block or a cracked hose behind the machine guarding.
APO / APC ALARM: ZERO RETURN REQUIRED
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Brief description of the fault:
The absolute position encoder (Absolute Pulse Codder) has lost its absolute position data (most often due to a depleted or disconnected backup battery).
Possible causes of the fault:
A depleted lithium battery in the external case or directly in the motor body.
A broken cable to the position encoder while the machine was switched off.
Replacement of a servo motor or disconnection of the encoder connector.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup batteries with new ones (caution: do not replace them with the machine switched off unless the manual recommends otherwise, so that you do not lose the position for good – on modern Fanuc controls the batteries are replaced with the machine powered on!).
Perform the reference point setting again (Zero Return / Manual reference position return) for the given axis.
Check the absolute encoder parameter and reset it (ZRF / APC bit).
💡 Shop-floor experience:
Never disconnect the absolute encoder connector from the motor while the machine's main switch is on but the control is idle – the position may be erased immediately, requiring re-calibration of the reference grid (Grid shift).
SPINDLE ALARM: DC LINK VOLTAGE LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
The voltage on the DC bus (DC Link / intermediate circuit) of the spindle amplifier has dropped below the safe limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Phase loss on the machine supply or poor contact on the main contactor.
A faulty pre-charge resistor in the power supply module.
Switching the machine off and on again quickly (the system did not have time to discharge/charge the capacitors).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the input voltage at the terminals of the electrical cabinet (all 3 phases under load).
Verify that the main contactor in the electrical cabinet switches reliably and the contacts are not burnt.
Wait at least 5 minutes after switching the machine off before attempting to switch it on again, so that the DC link discharges.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
If after power-up you hear a "buzzing" in the electrical cabinet and this alarm pops up immediately, in 90% of cases the pre-charge resistor on the power supply module is burnt out or the soft start is faulty.
SPINDLE ROT/NOT SIGNAL (M19 / ORIENTATION ERROR)
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle failed to perform orientation (stopping at a precise angle, e.g. for a tool change).
Possible causes of the fault:
A contaminated magnetic or optical orientation sensor on the spindle.
Spindle belt slipping (the control unit thinks the spindle is in position, but the sensor on the motor reports something different from the sensor on the spindle).
Incorrect setting of the orientation positioning parameter (ID deviation).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cleanliness of the orientation sensor (often a proximity sensor and a dog or a coded key).
Try turning the spindle by hand (with the machine switched off) and check whether the pulley is loose on the shaft.
Check the diagnostic parameter for orientation (the DGN diagnostic address corresponding to the angular deviation).
💡 Shop-floor experience:
On older 16i/18i controls, fine-tuning the orientation angle in the parameters helps (e.g. parameter 4077 to shift the orientation angle by a few degrees if the tool does not seat exactly in the tool changer).
SERVO ALARM: MOTOR OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
The temperature sensor (thermistor / thermostat) inside the servo motor has detected an excessively high temperature.
Possible causes of the fault:
Long-term overloading of the axis (heavy cutting, dull tools, high feed rate).
A mechanical fault in the transmission or a seized ball screw bearing causing high resistance.
A broken or incorrectly wired thermistor lead in the motor connector.
Recommended corrective action:
Let the machine cool down and touch the motor body (whether it is actually hot, or whether it is a false alarm due to a broken cable).
If the motor is cold and the alarm persists, check the motor connector (thermistor pins TH1, TH2) and the cables leading to the servo amplifier.
Check that the axis runs smoothly in manual mode.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
Coolant emulsion occasionally leaks into servo motor connectors. It causes contact resistance or a short circuit, which triggers a false overheat message while the motor is cold.
PARAMETER WRITE ENABLE (PWE = 1)
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Brief description of the fault:
An informational alarm (not a fault) warning that parameter write protection is enabled in the parameters and must be changed, or conversely that it has been left enabled.
Possible causes of the fault:
An attempt to write to protected parameters without parameter PWE being set to 1.
Parameter PWE = 1 forgotten after finishing parameter editing (the control then reports that a restart is required).
Recommended corrective action:
Go to the PARAMETER -> SETTING screen.
Change the **PWE (Parameter Write Enable)** item from 0 to 1 (the control will generate alarm SW000 Parameter Write Enable, which is OK).
After making the parameter changes, set PWE back to 0 and press the **RESET** key (or switch the machine's main switch off and on).
💡 Shop-floor experience:
A forgotten PWE=1 state and a reset not performed often block starting automatic mode, and the operator then searches in vain for why "the machine won't run".
SRV 201: TOO MANY EXCESS ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
The dynamic position deviation during axis motion has exceeded the permitted limit (similar to SV411, but it appears directly during motion/machining).
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessively high feed rate (Rapid / Feedrate) combined with high material resistance.
Incorrect servo PID control settings or insufficient drive stiffness.
Mechanical binding of the slideways (insufficient lubrication of gibs / ways).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the lubrication condition of the slideways or linear guides (whether there is an oil film on the guideways).
Try reducing the feed override to 50% and verify whether the alarm disappears during machining.
Check the servo velocity and position gain parameter settings.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
On older machines with slideways (turcite), the cause is often the axis stiffening after a weekend, when lubrication did not have time to take place before the first move.
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Brief description of the fault:
The entered data (value, text or program) has exceeded the maximum permitted number of digits or the register capacity.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entering too large a value into an offset (e.g. a typo with one extra zero, e.g. entering 150.000 instead of 15.000).
An error during program transfer (DNC), when the control receives more data than it can process.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the last value entered in the offset or parameter table.
Correct the value to a logical range.
Press RESET to clear the error state.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
A common problem when manually entering tool wear offsets, when the operator enters an integer instead of using the decimal point (e.g. types 100 instead of 0.1).
SPINDLE ALARM: DETECTED GEAR SHIFT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle gearbox did not complete the gear range shift (Low / High gear).
Possible causes of the fault:
Low hydraulic/pneumatic pressure for the gearbox shift cylinder.
The gears in the gearbox "jammed tooth against tooth" and did not engage.
A faulty or misaligned gear position limit switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure of the hydraulic oil or air used for gear shifting.
Try rotating the spindle slightly (via an M-code or by hand, if the safety interlock allows it) or switch orientation on and off so that the teeth rotate and mesh.
Check the functionality of the feedback (signaling) from the limit switches on the shift cylinder.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
If the gear shift regularly misbehaves when cold, the culprit is often hydraulic oil in the gearbox that is too viscous and cannot flow through the valve fast enough.
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Brief description of the fault:
A subprogram is called in the main program (e.g. with M98 P... or G65), but the control cannot find it in the machine memory.
Possible causes of the fault:
The subprogram (e.g. O1000) is not loaded in the CNC memory.
A typo in the subprogram number after address P (e.g. the call M98 P123, but the subprogram is named O0123).
The subprogram is stored on external memory (Data Server / USB), but the control only searches internal memory (Bubble memory / SRAM).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the subprogram number requested in the alarm line.
Search the program list to see whether the given number Oxxxx exists in the machine memory.
Load the missing subprogram into the machine via USB or Ethernet.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
On Fanuc controls, leading zeros in the program name in memory do not matter (program O1 and O0001 are the same), but when calling it in G-code you must pay attention to the correct address format.
SERVO ALARM: INV. IPM OVERHEAT / SHORT
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Brief description of the fault:
The thermal protection of the power module (IPM – Intelligent Power Module) inside the servo amplifier has detected overheating or overcurrent.
Possible causes of the fault:
A clogged servo amplifier heat sink in the electrical cabinet (non-functional cabinet cooling fan).
A short circuit at the output in the motor cable or inside the servo motor itself.
A faulty braking transistor / resistor.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine, check that the fans on the heat sinks in the electrical cabinet work and are not clogged with dust and oil.
Measure the insulation resistance between the motor phases and ground (PE) with a megohmmeter – if the insulation resistance is low, the cable or the motor winding is broken down.
Check the resistance between the U, V, W terminals of the servo motor (they must be balanced).
💡 Shop-floor experience:
If an error code is displayed on the servo amplifier (e.g. alarm 8 on the amplifier's seven-segment display), it is often a direct short circuit in the motor connector caused by liquid ingress.
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Brief description of the fault:
In the program or during value entry, an address (letter) was used that does not belong in that position, or the syntax is invalid.
Possible causes of the fault:
A typo in the letter address (e.g. X100. Y50. ZQ10. written – the letter Q in the wrong place).
A missing value after an address (e.g. G01 X written and the numeric value forgotten).
Recommended corrective action:
Open the program at the line indicated in the alarm.
Check that every address used (G, M, X, Y, Z, F, S...) is followed by a valid numeric value.
Correct the erroneous syntax.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
A common error in manual programming, when the operator accidentally presses an adjacent key on the MDI keypad (e.g. presses a letter instead of the decimal point).
SERVO ALARM: MISMATCH (DATA ERROR)
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Brief description of the fault:
A mismatch of software versions or configuration data between the CNC unit and the servo/spindle amplifier (often after replacing one of the components).
Possible causes of the fault:
Replacement of the servo amplifier with a different type/revision without updating the data or FSSB software parameters.
Data corruption in the SRAM memory.
Recommended corrective action:
If the amplifier board was replaced, check that it matches the order number of the original.
Perform FSSB initialization (FSSB Setting / Automatic setting) in the Servo Setting tab so that the CNC reads the current amplifier configuration.
Check the ROM version in the servo parameters.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
When replacing an older type of Fanuc amplifier with a refurbished unit from another machine, you cannot avoid this alarm without performing the automatic FSSB setting (Axis assignment).
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Brief description of the fault:
During program start or when attempting a tool change, the control found that the axis does not yet have its reference point established (the machine was not referenced after power-up).
Possible causes of the fault:
Switching the machine on and attempting to start an automatic cycle without first returning to the reference points (Home).
The absolute encoder has lost its position (in combination with an APC alarm).
Recommended corrective action:
Switch the machine to **REF** mode (Reference return).
Move all axes to their reference points (using the limit switches or the absolute encoder marks).
Verify that the reference return indicators for each axis are lit on the screen (the flashing coordinates stop flashing).
💡 Shop-floor experience:
On some modern machines with absolute encoders, referencing is performed automatically after power-up, but if the battery is disconnected, a calibration of the absolute zero angle must be performed (so-called Master setting).
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Brief description of the fault:
Block parity error (Too many characters in one block / invalid character) when reading a program from an external device or MDI.
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise on the communication cable (RS232) during program transfer.
A damaged or incomplete character in the data block.
Recommended corrective action:
Repeat the program transfer from the PC / DNC.
Check the shielding and connectors of the communication cable.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
Old controls are very sensitive to the grounding quality of the USB-RS232 converter.
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Brief description of the fault:
Vertical parity error (Television parity error) in a read program block.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parity in the communication parameters (e.g. Even vs. None).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the parity parameters in the I/O tab (parameter 0100).
Adjust the settings in the PC software (Cimco, Predator, etc.) to match the CNC.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
If you do not need the TV check parameter in the machine settings, it can be disabled in the parameters (bit TVC, par. 0000#0).
TOO MANY CHARACTERS IN ONE BLOCK
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Brief description of the fault:
One program line (block) contains more characters than the control can process (usually a limit of 128 or 256 characters).
Possible causes of the fault:
A generation error in the CAM (missing LF/CR end-of-line character).
Recommended corrective action:
Open the program in the editor and check the affected line to see whether two lines have been merged into one.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
This happens when transferring old programs that do not have properly defined standard line endings.
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid data when entering a numeric value (e.g. entering a decimal point where it is not permitted, or exceeding the range).
Possible causes of the fault:
An operator typo when manually entering a value in MDI or the offsets.
Recommended corrective action:
Press RESET and enter the value again correctly.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
Check that you are not entering a metric value into a control switched to inches.
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Brief description of the fault:
The end of block (EOB character / semicolon ; or LF) is missing at the end of the transmitted data line.
Possible causes of the fault:
An interrupted data transfer or an incorrect end-of-file format from the CAM.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the end of the file and add the missing EOB characters.
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Brief description of the fault:
The requested program number, string or parameter was not found during the search.
Possible causes of the fault:
The searched program Oxxxx is not in the machine memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that you are searching for the correct name or number.
PROGRAM NUMBER ALREADY IN USE
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Brief description of the fault:
You are trying to load a program into memory with a number that already exists in the CNC memory.
Possible causes of the fault:
Duplicate program numbers in the storage.
Recommended corrective action:
Delete the original program in memory or rename it to another free number before loading.
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Brief description of the fault:
The program memory is write-protected by a physical switch or a software setting.
Possible causes of the fault:
The memory key switch on the operator panel is in the Lock position.
Recommended corrective action:
Turn the physical key on the panel to the Unlock position.
Check the memory protection parameter (e.g. OPI / KEY).
SERVO ALARM: TORQUE ALARM
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Brief description of the fault:
The servo motor torque has reached the maximum permitted limit for a prolonged period.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical binding of the spindle/axis, blocked feed.
Excessive cutting resistance.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the axis mechanics and the lubrication condition.
SERVO ALARM: CONVERTER OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheating of the heat sink of the power converter/power supply module (PSM).
Possible causes of the fault:
A non-functional fan on the power supply module.
Electrical cabinet clogged with dust.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace or clean the module's cooling fan.
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Brief description of the fault:
The servo motor speed has exceeded the maximum permitted hardware limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Loss of feedback (disconnected encoder), when the control loses track of the position and runs the motor at full speed.
Incorrectly set servo parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the motor encoder cables.
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle motor temperature sensor reports overheating.
Possible causes of the fault:
Spindle cooling failure (cooling unit / cooling oil).
Prolonged load at high speeds.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle cooling unit (oil/water level and temperature).
SPINDLE ALARM: EXCESS ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle position following error during controlled positioning (C axis) is too large.
Possible causes of the fault:
Spindle belt slipping with the C axis engaged.
Recommended corrective action:
Tension the spindle belt and check the C-axis sensor.
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Brief description of the fault:
The absolute encoder backup battery voltage has dropped to zero – the position data has been lost.
Possible causes of the fault:
A battery that has not been replaced for a long time while the machine was switched off.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the batteries, set the reference point (Zero return).
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Brief description of the fault:
The absolute encoder backup battery voltage is low (warning before depletion).
Possible causes of the fault:
The lithium battery is approaching the end of its service life (usually 3V).
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the batteries **with the machine powered on** to avoid losing the position!
OVERTRAVEL: P_OT (Hard limit exceeded)
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Brief description of the fault:
The axis has run into the positive hardware limit switch.
Possible causes of the fault:
Overrunning the working range due to a program error or an incorrect work zero.
Recommended corrective action:
Hold the OT Release button and use the handwheel to move to a safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: N_OT (Hard limit exceeded)
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Brief description of the fault:
The axis has run into the negative hardware limit switch.
Possible causes of the fault:
Overrunning the negative axis limit.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis off using the handwheel while holding the overtravel release button.
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Brief description of the fault:
Parity error in the servo amplifier RAM.
Possible causes of the fault:
Strong electromagnetic interference or faulty amplifier hardware.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch the machine off and on. If it recurs, it is usually a faulty amplifier board.
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Brief description of the fault:
A critical runtime error of the PLC (PMC) program in the control.
Possible causes of the fault:
An error in the PMC flash/RAM memory or a corrupted ladder after an incomplete transfer.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the system cards and try loading a PMC backup.
CPU INTERRUPT / ABNORMAL INTERRUPT
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Brief description of the fault:
An invalid interrupt of the CNC main board processor (Fatal system crash).
Possible causes of the fault:
A faulty main board (Mainboard), a depleted main SRAM battery or overheating of the CNC box.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the CNC power supply (Rack power supply) and the battery voltage on the main board (CPU unit).
Clean the fan filters in the CNC unit box.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
If SYS 930 pops up right after power-up, a complete backup (ALL IO, NC parameters, Programs), SRAM memory format and data restore from the backup often helps.
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Brief description of the fault:
An address (letter) is used in the program that is not followed by valid data, or the address does not belong to the command in the given context.
Possible causes of the fault:
A typo in a G or M code (missing digit).
An omitted coordinate address (e.g. G01 X written without a numeric value).
Recommended corrective action:
Find the line with the error in the program.
Check the syntax and add the missing data.
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Brief description of the fault:
An illogical combination of commands in the G-code (e.g. use of functions not permitted in one block).
Possible causes of the fault:
Simultaneous use of mutually exclusive functions (e.g. two different motion modes from the same modal group).
Recommended corrective action:
Split the block into two separate lines according to Fanuc programming rules.
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Brief description of the fault:
A motion command for an axis that is not permitted for the given operation or is incorrectly defined in the block.
Possible causes of the fault:
An attempt to interpolate with an axis that is disabled (parameter 10xx).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the axis configuration in the parameters and in the program.
COMMAND IN MANUAL/REFERENCE MODE
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Brief description of the fault:
An attempt to start an automatic program in a mode that does not allow it (e.g. REF or JOG).
Possible causes of the fault:
Pressing the CYCLE START button in an unsuitable machine mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Turn the mode selector to **MEM** or **AUTO**.
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Brief description of the fault:
An incorrect command in MDI mode that is only permitted in automatic mode (e.g. calling specific subroutines).
Possible causes of the fault:
An attempt to run an entire CAM program block via MDI.
Recommended corrective action:
Run the program from memory (MEM), not via the MDI line.
WRONG BLOCK CHECK (G37/G38)
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Brief description of the fault:
Tool measurement error or touch probe calibration error (Tool Offset Measurement).
Possible causes of the fault:
The probe did not trigger a signal within the defined path (stuck stylus, depleted battery of a wireless probe).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the functionality and batteries of the measuring probe.
Check the maximum measuring travel range in the G37 parameters.
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Brief description of the fault:
A non-existent or not permitted G-code number.
Possible causes of the fault:
A typo in the cycle or function number (e.g. G999).
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the G-code number in the program.
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Brief description of the fault:
A non-existent or not permitted M-code number (PLC auxiliary function).
Possible causes of the fault:
An M function was specified that the machine PLC does not recognize or support.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the machine builder's manual for supported M-codes.
INTERLOCK: AXIS MOVE ILLEGAL
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Brief description of the fault:
Axis motion is blocked by an interlock signal from the PLC (e.g. open guard, missing pressure).
Possible causes of the fault:
A safety interlock signal is active in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the status of the doors, pressures and limit switches in the PLC diagnostics.
FILE NOT FOUND (Data Server / Ethernet)
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Brief description of the fault:
The requested program was not found on the external Data Server or FTP storage.
Possible causes of the fault:
An incorrect file name or a disconnected network.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the network connection and the presence of the file in the server's root directory.
SVRA / SERVO ALARM: AXIS NOT READY
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Brief description of the fault:
The servo amplifier of a particular axis reports that it is not ready (Ready signal off).
Possible causes of the fault:
A power supply module fault, a faulty FSSB cable or a short circuit on the motor of the given axis.
Recommended corrective action:
Look at the error code directly on the seven-segment display of the given servo amplifier in the electrical cabinet.
SERVO ALARM: AXIS ERROR EXCESS (MOVE)
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Brief description of the fault:
The position deviation during axis motion has exceeded the limit (equivalent to SV411, but while moving).
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical overload, binding of the guideways, dull tool.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the lubrication of the sliding surfaces and reduce the feed rate.
SERVO ALARM: EXCESS ERROR (HIGH SPEED)
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Brief description of the fault:
The following error during high-speed traverse (Rapid) is too large.
Possible causes of the fault:
Too abrupt acceleration or mechanical resistance during rapid traverse.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the acceleration parameters and the condition of the ball screw.
SERVO ALARM: EXCESS REGULATOR LOAD
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Brief description of the fault:
Excessive load on the servo current regulator.
Possible causes of the fault:
Continuous motor overload, poorly adjusted backlash in the transmission.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the motor temperature and the mechanical resistance of the system.
SERVO ALARM: CONFIRM LOAD / CURRENT ALARM
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Brief description of the fault:
Detection of excessively high current in the axis motor.
Possible causes of the fault:
A short circuit in the motor winding or in the power cable to the motor.
Recommended corrective action:
Disconnect the motor cable from the amplifier and measure the insulation resistance with a megger.
SERVO ALARM: INVALID FSSB CONFIGURATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid configuration of the FSSB optical bus (the number of axes does not match the wiring).
Possible causes of the fault:
A faulty optical cable or incorrect connection order of the amplifiers.
Recommended corrective action:
Go to the FSSB settings, clear it and perform a new automatic read-in (Auto setting).
SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED DEVIATION
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle speed deviates from the commanded value for a prolonged period.
Possible causes of the fault:
Belt slipping, spindle overloaded during thread cutting (Rigid tapping).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the belt tension and the condition of the spindle encoder.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR SENSOR DISCONNECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
Loss of the speed sensor signal on the spindle motor.
Possible causes of the fault:
A broken sensor cable, a bad connector contaminated with oil.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the sensor connector on the spindle motor and clean it.
SPINDLE ALARM: EXCESS SPEED
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle speed has exceeded the maximum permitted limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
A fault in the analog/serial speed control, an incorrect gear ratio parameter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the maximum spindle speed setting in the parameters.
SPINDLE ALARM: CONVERTER OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheating of the spindle power supply module.
Possible causes of the fault:
A clogged heat sink, a clogged electrical cabinet filter.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the cooling fins and filters with compressed air.
SPINDLE ALARM: ORIENTATION FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Spindle orientation failed because the time limit expired (Timeout).
Possible causes of the fault:
A contaminated orientation element, belt slipping during braking.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the position sensor and check the spindle brake.
SPINDLE ALARM: LOCK FAILURE
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle lock (C-axis lock) failed to engage mechanically.
Possible causes of the fault:
The hydraulic pressure for clamping/locking the C axis is too low.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the hydraulic pressure and the clamp pressure switch.
APC ALARM: INTERNAL DATA ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Internal data error of the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Strong interference or a fault of the encoder itself in the motor.
Recommended corrective action:
Try resetting the alarm and performing a new reference return. If it recurs, replace the encoder.
OVERTRAVEL: EXCEEDED STORED STROKE CHECK 1 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software stroke limit exceeded in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program reaches beyond the set software limits (parameters 1320, etc.).
Recommended corrective action:
Move manually to the center and check the workpiece coordinate system.
OVERTRAVEL: EXCEEDED STORED STROKE CHECK 1 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software stroke limit exceeded in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
An incorrectly set work zero or an error in the CAM.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the soft-limit parameters and the current position.
PMC PMC ALARM (Message from ladder)
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Brief description of the fault:
A general PMC alarm generated by the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
An activated machine protective device (e.g. guard, low coolant flow).
Recommended corrective action:
Read the alarm description on the bottom line of the CNC screen.
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Brief description of the fault:
An error in the execution of the ladder diagram in the PLC.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted PMC data in the Flash ROM memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the integrity of the PLC program and reload it if necessary.
RAM PARITY ERROR (SUBSYSTEM)
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Brief description of the fault:
RAM parity error on a subordinate board of the CNC system.
Possible causes of the fault:
A faulty memory module or overheating.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine, remove the memory modules and clean their contacts.
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Brief description of the fault:
Parity error in the shared RAM between the CNC and the PMC.
Possible causes of the fault:
A hardware fault of the main board.
Recommended corrective action:
Reset the system; if it persists, the main board must be replaced.
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Brief description of the fault:
The watchdog circuit detected a freeze of the PMC processor.
Possible causes of the fault:
A critical software or hardware fault on the main board/PMC module.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the supply voltages (+5V, +24V) in the CNC electrical cabinet.
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Brief description of the fault:
Incorrect data format in a command (e.g. a missing decimal point in a dimension where it is required).
Possible causes of the fault:
A typo in the program, a forgotten decimal point.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the number format on the affected line.
RADIUS ERROR IN CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION
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Brief description of the fault:
An error in the radius definition of circular interpolation (G02/G03) – the start and end points do not correspond to the specified radius R or to the center coordinates I, J, K.
Possible causes of the fault:
An inaccuracy in the CAM or a typo in the coordinates of the arc end point.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the circular interpolation parameters in the program.
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Brief description of the fault:
The value entered in the offset table (Offset) is outside the permitted range.
Possible causes of the fault:
Too large a number entered in the tool length or radius offset.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and correct the value in the tool offset table.
CUTTER COMPENSATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Tool radius compensation error (G41/G42) – the approach or exit geometry collides with the part geometry.
Possible causes of the fault:
A feature on the drawing that is too small relative to the tool radius.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the toolpath in CAM or select a smaller tool.
FORMAT ERROR IN STORED PITCH ERROR COMPENSATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the ball screw pitch error compensation table.
Possible causes of the fault:
The system compensation table has been overwritten.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the compensation table from the machine backup.
DATA SERVER COMMUNICATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication failure with the machine's internal Data Server.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty Data Server card, loose Ethernet cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the connection and network parameters (IP address).
SERVO ALARM: DC LINK OVERVOLTAGE
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Brief description of the fault:
Overvoltage on the DC link of the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Rapid braking of a large mass, faulty braking resistor or braking module.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the braking resistor (check that it is not open-circuit) and check the supply voltage.
SERVO ALARM: DC LINK OVERCURRENT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overcurrent in the servo power supply DC link.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the power supply module or at the amplifier output.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the amplifier modules and motor cables.
SPINDLE ALARM: DC LINK OVERVOLTAGE
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Brief description of the fault:
Overvoltage in the DC link of the spindle amplifier (during abrupt spindle stop).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty spindle braking resistor or incorrect deceleration parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the wiring and resistance of the spindle braking unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: DETECTED MOTOR OVERCURRENT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overcurrent detected on the spindle motor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the spindle winding or seized spindle bearings.
Recommended corrective action:
Disconnect the spindle motor and measure the insulation resistance.
SPINDLE ALARM: CONTROL POWER SUPPLY LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Low voltage of the spindle amplifier control electronics.
Possible causes of the fault:
Power supply board failure in the electrical cabinet.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the 24V DC supply voltage and the transformer voltage.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR CURRENT DETECT ABNORMAL
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Brief description of the fault:
Abnormality in spindle current measurement.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty current sensor inside the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier or the control board.
SPINDLE ALARM: CPU ERROR IN SPM
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Brief description of the fault:
Spindle Processor Module (SPM) CPU error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty spindle card hardware.
Recommended corrective action:
Power cycle the machine; if the alarm persists, replace the SPM unit.
APC ALARM: CHIP ERROR (SERIAL)
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Brief description of the fault:
Serial communication error with the absolute encoder chip.
Possible causes of the fault:
Damaged encoder cable or interference from power cables.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the encoder cable shielding and that it is properly tightened in the connector.
OVERTRAVEL: PRE-CHECK STORED STROKE 1
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning before reaching the software limit (detected in advance by the system).
Possible causes of the fault:
The toolpath is approaching the edge of the permitted area.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the toolpath in the graphic preview before starting.
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Brief description of the fault:
PLC ladder processing timeout (the PLC cycle takes too long).
Possible causes of the fault:
Overly complex or endlessly looping user program in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the latest changes in the PMC ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the LSI communication circuit on the main board for the PMC.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware failure of the main board.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the CNC main board.
MEMORY ERROR (SRAM / FROM)
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Brief description of the fault:
Flash ROM or SRAM memory error (offsets, parameters, programs corrupted).
Possible causes of the fault:
SRAM battery fully discharged during a long machine shutdown, or a faulty chip.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the battery, format the SRAM and load a complete data backup (Parameters, Ladder, CNC data).
ROM PARITY / SUMCHECK ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Checksum error of the system ROM memory.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted software image in the memory modules.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the software versions, or reload the system cards (FROM module) if necessary.
EMERGENCY STOP (External)
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Brief description of the fault:
Main emergency stop (E-stop) activated from the machine's external circuit (button, safety circuit).
Possible causes of the fault:
E-stop mushroom button pressed in, door safety circuit open, or missing air pressure.
Recommended corrective action:
Pull out the emergency stop buttons, check the safety relay circuit in the electrical cabinet and press RESET.
EXCEED MAX. PROGRAM NUMBER
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to search for or create a program with a number that exceeds the maximum range allowed by the system (e.g. higher than O9999 or O99999 depending on options).
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the program number (e.g. O100000).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program header and enter a valid number in the range O0001 to O9999 (or according to memory capacity).
BARRIER OVER (Collision avoidance)
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Brief description of the fault:
The software collision barrier has been activated (Interference check / Standoff function); there is a risk of the tool hitting another part of the machine.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly defined tool or workpiece blank dimensions in the collision zone table.
Error in the toolpath in CAM.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tool geometry and the current coordinates in the machine graphics.
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Brief description of the fault:
Geometric shape error during contour check (e.g. incorrect lead-in/lead-out from the cut with radius compensation).
Possible causes of the fault:
Too sharp a transition or too small an arc in G41/G42.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the approach paths in the CAM software.
OVERCUT BY CUTTER COMPENSATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Tool radius compensation (G41/G42) would cause an overcut (damage) of the workpiece shape.
Possible causes of the fault:
Tool diameter too large relative to the inside radius on the drawing.
Recommended corrective action:
Select a smaller tool or modify the geometry in CAD/CAM.
ILLEGAL BLOCK FORMAT IN CYCLE
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid block format inside a canned cycle (e.g. G81, G83, G84).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing mandatory cycle parameter (depth, R, Q, F, etc.).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cycle syntax according to the Fanuc programming manual.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN G36/G37
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in an automatic tool measurement block.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to move an axis other than the one designated for touch-probe offset measurement.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the measuring macro routine program.
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to delete or edit a program that is write-protected (e.g. programs starting with O8xxx or O9xxx protected by parameters).
Possible causes of the fault:
Parameter 3202 (NE9 / NE8) blocks editing of protected subprograms (often machine builder macros).
Recommended corrective action:
To edit, temporarily change the relevant bit in parameter 3202 to 0.
DR DOWNTIME ERROR (RS232)
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Brief description of the fault:
The DR (Data Ready) signal line of the RS232 interface dropped to Off during data transfer.
Possible causes of the fault:
Disconnected or incorrectly wired communication cable (missing hardware handshake RTS/CTS or DSR/DTR).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pin wiring in the RS232 cable.
CS DOWNTIME ERROR (RS232)
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Brief description of the fault:
The CS (Clear to Send) line reports a dropout during RS232 communication.
Possible causes of the fault:
Data flow interrupted on the PC side or missing pin jumpers in the connector.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the hardware flow control settings in the PC software.
ILOGICAL T-CODE SPECIFIED
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Brief description of the fault:
An invalid tool number (T-code) was specified that does not exist in the tool magazine (ATC).
Possible causes of the fault:
Calling a tool with a number higher than the maximum capacity of the carousel/drum.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the table of loaded tools and the number in the program.
SERVO ALARM: CONVERTER DC LINK SOFT CHARGE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Failure of the DC link pre-charge circuit (Soft charge resistor/circuit failure).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty pre-charge resistor or faulty contactor in the power supply module (PSM).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the power supply module in the electrical cabinet to see whether the internal relay reliably closes after switching on.
SERVO ALARM: COOLING FAN FAILURE
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Brief description of the fault:
The internal cooling fan of the servo amplifier or power supply module has stopped.
Possible causes of the fault:
Jammed or clogged fan on the bottom/top side of the amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the fan and clean the heat sink.
SERVO ALARM: SOFTTHERM ABNORMAL
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Brief description of the fault:
The software motor overload protection has evaluated a critical condition (Thermal model overload).
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged running of the motor at the current limit ("cooking" the motor).
Recommended corrective action:
Let the motor cool down and check the cutting conditions.
SERVO ALARM: MOTOR OVERHEAT (EX)
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Brief description of the fault:
The external motor thermal switch has opened (advanced motors).
Possible causes of the fault:
Motor overheating or open thermistor circuit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the temperature sensor wiring in the motor connector.
SERVO ALARM: REFERENCE POSITION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error during reference point return (the grid of the absolute or incremental encoder does not match).
Possible causes of the fault:
Slippage or incorrectly set grid parameter (Grid shift).
Recommended corrective action:
Repeat the axis reference return and check the Grid shift parameter.
SERVO ALARM: FSSB COMMUNICATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Loss of optical communication on the FSSB bus between the CNC and the amplifiers.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty, improperly inserted or damaged optical cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the optical connectors, blow out dust, replace the FSSB cable.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED DETECT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Spindle speed detection failed (mismatch between command and feedback).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty spindle sensor or incorrectly set pulses-per-revolution parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle parameter settings (number of encoder pulses).
SPINDLE ALARM: ORIENTATION COMPLETE TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The time limit for completing spindle orientation has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindle brake engages too early or too late.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the hydraulic/pneumatic pressure of the spindle brake circuit.
SPINDLE ALARM: GEAR SHIFT TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle gearbox failed to engage the gear within the specified time limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Inadequate air pressure, jammed shift fork in the gearbox.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pneumatic cylinders and limit switches on the gearbox.
APC ALARM: COUNT MISS ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Loss of the absolute encoder revolution count (pulse count does not match, e.g. when the axis was moved while powered off).
Possible causes of the fault:
Someone moved the axis (e.g. during maintenance or disassembly) while it was powered off and the battery was weak or disconnected.
Recommended corrective action:
Recalibrate the absolute position (Master position setting) and perform a reference return again.
APC ALARM: WATCHDOG / RAM ERROR IN CODER
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Brief description of the fault:
Internal processor or memory error inside the absolute encoder (pulse coder) on the motor itself.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty encoder on the motor (moisture, electronics failure in the encoder).
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the complete motor pulse coder or the servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 2 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The second software stroke limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the extended safety zone of the machine.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the Stored Stroke Check 2 parameter settings.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 2 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The second software stroke limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Overtravel of the defined zone in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis manually back to the center of the working area.
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC processor memory parity error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Data corruption in the PMC flash memory due to interference or a voltage dip.
Recommended corrective action:
Reload the PMC ladder from backup (Memory card / Flash).
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: WATCHDOG
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Brief description of the fault:
The PMC watchdog timer has expired (the PLC processor has crashed).
Possible causes of the fault:
Board hardware failure or corrupted ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the electrical cabinet power supply and the state of the PLC memory.
SERIAL COMMUNICATION ERROR (I/O BOARD)
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Brief description of the fault:
Serial communication error with the I/O unit (rack input/output modules).
Possible causes of the fault:
Loose I/O Link cable, faulty I/O module power supply.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the optical or copper I/O Link cables and the power supply of the I/O boards (24V).
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Brief description of the fault:
The configuration of the connected I/O modules does not match the parameter settings.
Possible causes of the fault:
An I/O module was added to or removed from the electrical cabinet without updating the parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the I/O unit assignment parameters or restore the wiring to its original state.
COP ERROR (Co-processor error)
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Brief description of the fault:
Co-processor error on the CNC main board.
Possible causes of the fault:
Overheating of the processor board, faulty hardware.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine, check the cooling and cleanliness of the fans in the CNC unit.
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Brief description of the fault:
Mismatch of the cards inserted in the base slots of the CNC rack.
Possible causes of the fault:
Removed or improperly inserted board (e.g. axis card, PMC card).
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the main switch and check that all cards are properly seated in the rack.
LUBE PRESSURE LOW (Central lubrication)
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Brief description of the fault:
Low pressure in the machine's central lubrication system (PLC alarm).
Possible causes of the fault:
Empty lube oil reservoir, air in the lines, faulty lubrication pressure switch, clogged metering units.
Recommended corrective action:
Top up the oil, run several forced lubrication cycles (Pump test) and check whether the pressure switch closes.
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Brief description of the fault:
The machine's pneumatic system pressure has dropped below the set limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
The main air supply to the machine is closed or reduced, compressor failure, faulty pressure switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure gauge on the machine air supply (usually must be at least 5–6 bar).
HYDRAULIC UNIT FAILURE / OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Failure or overheating of the hydraulic unit (common on lathes and hydraulic clamping).
Possible causes of the fault:
Low level or high temperature of the hydraulic oil, tripped thermal overload of the hydraulic pump.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the hydraulic oil condition and reset the thermal overload protection in the electrical cabinet.
CHUCK CLAMP/UNCLAMP ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Undefined state or switching error of the chuck (or clamping fixture).
Possible causes of the fault:
The clamped/unclamped position limit switches are contaminated with chips or incorrectly adjusted.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the area around the clamping cylinder sensors and check their LED indicators.
TURRET INDEX ERROR (Tool turret)
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Brief description of the fault:
The tool turret did not complete indexing or did not lock into position.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical jamming of the turret (crash), contaminated face gear (Hirth coupling), low air/hydraulic pressure for turret unlocking.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cleanliness of the turret Hirth coupling and inspect the turret's pneumatic/hydraulic components.
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Brief description of the fault:
Abnormal position of the automatic tool changer (ATC) arm on milling machines.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical collision in the ATC, misaligned or faulty inductive position sensor on the tool change cam.
Recommended corrective action:
Manually step through the ATC cycle (if the service mode allows it) and check the cam sensors.
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Brief description of the fault:
Chip conveyor overload or failure.
Possible causes of the fault:
A large chip jammed in the conveyor mechanism, burnt-out motor or tripped thermal overload in the electrical cabinet.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine, remove the jammed chip from the conveyor and reset the thermal protection.
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Brief description of the fault:
Low coolant emulsion level in the tank.
Possible causes of the fault:
Coolant loss due to cutting, faulty float switch in the tank.
Recommended corrective action:
Top up the coolant emulsion in the tank.
DOOR INTERLOCK OPEN / UNLOCKED
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Brief description of the fault:
The operator door safety interlock signals an open state when machine motion is requested.
Possible causes of the fault:
Door not fully closed, faulty safety switch (Schmersal, Pilz, etc.), clogged lock.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the door is fully closed and check the mechanical condition of the safety switch actuator.
RADIUS ERROR IN THREADING / G33
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the definition of a threading cycle or G33 (invalid pitch or length).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly entered thread pitch value (address E or K/F).
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the thread parameters in the program.
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Brief description of the fault:
An offset number (H or D) was specified that does not exist in the tool table.
Possible causes of the fault:
Calling an offset such as H50 while the machine only allows 32 or 64 tools.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the offset number in the program and the table range on the machine.
ilLEGAL COMMAND IN MANUAL/HANDLE
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to execute a prohibited function in manual mode or handwheel mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Activation of specific G-codes intended exclusively for automatic mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Use the correct machining mode (MEM).
NARROW RANGE FOR TOOL COMP
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Brief description of the fault:
Too little space to perform tool radius compensation.
Possible causes of the fault:
The motion path is shorter than the radius of the tool itself.
Recommended corrective action:
Shorten the approach or use a smaller tool in the CAM system.
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Brief description of the fault:
The O address (program number) is missing when entering or searching for a program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Forgotten letter O before the program number.
Recommended corrective action:
Add the letter O before the program number.
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Brief description of the fault:
The N address (sequence number) is missing where it is required.
Possible causes of the fault:
Syntax error during editing.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the block is written correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
The P address is missing (often used for subprograms, dwells or block numbers).
Possible causes of the fault:
Letter P omitted in an M98 or G04 command.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program and add P.
NOT ALLOWED IN G71-G74 (Canned cycles)
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of an illegal G-code inside roughing or drilling cycles.
Possible causes of the fault:
Insertion of an illegal modal function inside the cycle definition.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program structure before and after the cycle.
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to edit or delete a main program that is currently running or selected for execution.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempting to delete or overwrite a program in the Selected/Executing state.
Recommended corrective action:
Stop or reset the program before editing it.
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Brief description of the fault:
Overflow of the CNC input buffer.
Possible causes of the fault:
Data transfer too fast without handshaking, or overly complex macro commands processed at once.
Recommended corrective action:
Optimize the data transfer or split the program into smaller parts.
SERVO ALARM: DISCONNECTION ALARM
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Brief description of the fault:
Feedback loss (Disconnection) – the system detected an interruption of the signal from the linear scale or external axis encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty linear scale cable, optical read head of the scale contaminated with oil.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the scale cables and clean the scale optics with a special cleaner (alcohol).
SERVO ALARM: AMPLIFIER/MOTOR COMBINATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Incompatible combination of servo motor and servo amplifier types in the parameters.
Possible causes of the fault:
The motor or amplifier was replaced with a different model without updating the corresponding motor parameters (parameter group 2000+).
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the motor and amplifier type parameters are set correctly according to the Fanuc maintenance manual.
CAN NOT COMMAND G51 IN CRC
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to command scaling (G51) in tool radius compensation mode (CRC – G41/G42).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect order of commands in the program (scaling switched on before cancelling CRC).
Recommended corrective action:
Cancel radius compensation (G40) before activating scaling (G51).
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid scale factor specified in the G51 command.
Possible causes of the fault:
A negative value or zero scale was entered, or the permitted magnification/reduction range was exceeded.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the values of addresses P or I, J, K in the G51 command.
OFFSET NUMBER NOT FOUND (Custom Macro)
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Brief description of the fault:
A macro command referenced a non-existent offset number.
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in a macro variable (#) referencing outside the tool table.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the variable indexing in the custom macro.
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error when programming parameters or offsets with the G10 command (Programmable data input).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing address P, L or R in the G10 block.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the G10 syntax according to the manual for the specific Fanuc series.
ILLEGAL AXIS COMMAND IN G68 (Coordinate rotation)
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid axis selection for coordinate system rotation (G68).
Possible causes of the fault:
Specification of axes that do not support in-plane rotation (e.g. wrongly selected plane G17/G18/G19).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the active machining plane and the definition of the rotation center.
CYCLE OR G31/G37 IN G68 MODE
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of a prohibited cycle or measuring probe inside active coordinate rotation mode (G68).
Possible causes of the fault:
Calling tool measurement or a canned cycle while the coordinate system is rotated.
Recommended corrective action:
Cancel the rotation (G69) before starting measuring cycles or probes.
ILLEGAL DATA IN POLAR COORDINATE INTERPOLATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in polar coordinate interpolation (G12.1 / G112).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing plane selection or a linear axis specified instead of a rotary axis.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the programming in polar mode and the axis settings.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN POLAR COORD. INTERPOLATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal G-code while polar interpolation is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to use radius compensation or an illegal cycle in G12.1.
Recommended corrective action:
End polar interpolation (G13.1) before changing modal functions.
FORMAT ERROR IN POLAR COORD. COMMAND
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Brief description of the fault:
Incorrect data format when entering polar coordinates.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing radius or angle.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the syntax of the polar command.
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to restart the program (Program restart / Sequence number search) from an illegal location.
Possible causes of the fault:
Restart inside a subprogram, macro or cycle where the system cannot reconstruct the state.
Recommended corrective action:
Restart in the main program at a safe block (before approaching into the cut).
ILOGICAL AXIS FOR MULTI-PATH
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Brief description of the fault:
Axis assignment error in a multi-channel system (Multi-path / Twin spindle machines).
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to control an axis belonging to another path.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronization codes (WAIT codes) between paths 1 and 2.
SYNCHRONOUS OPERATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Synchronous operation error of two axes (e.g. gantry design with Y1/Y2 axes, or opposed spindles).
Possible causes of the fault:
The position difference between the two synchronized axes exceeded the permitted tolerance.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanics and re-synchronize the axes if necessary.
ILLEGAL FIN 3-DIGIT COMMAND
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid or missing completion signal (FIN) from the PMC for an M, S or T function.
Possible causes of the fault:
The PMC program did not confirm completion of the auxiliary function (stuck state in the PLC).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the state in the PMC ladder (whether some M-code condition is hanging).
COMPOUND FIXED CYCLE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in a multiple repetitive cycle (e.g. G71, G72, G73 on lathes).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly defined P and Q parameters (numbers of the blocks bounding the contour).
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the N... blocks referenced in the cycle exist and are correct.
P, Q NOT FOUND IN COMPOUND CYCLE
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Brief description of the fault:
The blocks specified by addresses P and Q in the roughing cycle were not found.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the block number after P or Q.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the program contains blocks with the corresponding N numbers.
SHAPE PROGRAM ERROR IN CYCLE
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Brief description of the fault:
The contour defined between blocks P and Q in the cycle violates the machining rules (e.g. an undercut in G71 with no way to retract).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect contour path of the workpiece profile.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the contour geometry in the program.
TOOL OFFSET VALUE OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
The sum of the geometry and wear offset values exceeded the maximum permitted limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo when entering the tool offset.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the value in the tool offset table.
ILOGICAL COMMAND IN RIGID TAPPING
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command during rigid tapping (G84 / G74).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing definition of feedrate or spindle speed corresponding to the thread pitch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tapping cycle parameters.
FEEDRATE NOT FOUND IN RIGID TAP
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Brief description of the fault:
The feedrate definition is missing in the rigid tapping cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Forgotten F address in the G84/G74 cycle.
Recommended corrective action:
Add the correct feedrate (corresponding to pitch * spindle speed).
MULTIPLE MACRO CALL ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
The maximum nesting depth of macro calls was exceeded.
Possible causes of the fault:
Infinite loop in the custom macro (the macro calls itself without a termination condition).
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the macro nesting logic.
NESTING OVER (Macro / Subprogram)
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Brief description of the fault:
Nesting of subprograms or macros exceeded the maximum depth (usually 4 to 8 levels depending on the system).
Possible causes of the fault:
Too deep an M98/G65 call structure.
Recommended corrective action:
Simplify the subprogram call structure.
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Brief description of the fault:
Syntax error in a custom macro statement (e.g. an invalid arithmetic operation such as #1=#2++#3).
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the formula inside the square brackets.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the mathematical expression in the macro.
UNDEFINED VARIABLE (Macro)
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of an undefined or empty variable in a macro (Empty variable # vacant).
Possible causes of the fault:
Reading a variable that has not previously been assigned a value.
Recommended corrective action:
Initialize the variable before using it in a calculation.
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to divide by zero in an arithmetic expression of a custom macro.
Possible causes of the fault:
The denominator in the formula became 0 (e.g. #3=#1/#2, where #2=0).
Recommended corrective action:
Add a condition to the macro to handle division by zero (IF[#2EQ0]GOTO...).
ILOGICAL ARGUMENT (Macro function)
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid argument for a mathematical function in a macro (e.g. square root of a negative number, trigonometric functions out of range).
Possible causes of the fault:
Negative value inside the SQRT[] function.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the input data for the mathematical functions.
PROTECTED VARIABLE MODIFICATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to write to a system macro variable that is write-protected (e.g. read-only system variables).
Possible causes of the fault:
Wrongly chosen variable number in the assignment.
Recommended corrective action:
Verify the range of writable variables in the Custom Macro manual.
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of an illegal G-code in a modal macro call.
Possible causes of the fault:
Function conflict inside the macro subprogram.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the code inside the macro.
FORMAT ERROR IN CUSTOM MACRO
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a G65 / G66 command (Custom macro simple call).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing P address or incorrect argument mapping (A, B, C...).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the macro call syntax.
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Brief description of the fault:
Error reading a file from a remote server or Data Server card.
Possible causes of the fault:
The file was deleted or overwritten on the network drive while being read.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the file availability and network traffic.
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in a G33 (or G32) thread cutting command – missing synchronization with the spindle speed.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing spindle encoder signal (one-rotation pulse).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle zero (one-rotation) pulse sensor.
ILOGICAL AXIS FOR 3D COORDINATE CONVERSION
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid axis selection for 3D coordinate conversion.
Possible causes of the fault:
Definition of axes that are not part of the transformation matrix.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the 3D rotation settings.
FEEDRATE OVERFLOW IN SYNCHRO
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Brief description of the fault:
The feedrate in synchronous mode exceeded the maximum speed of the linear axes.
Possible causes of the fault:
Feedrate value in the G-code too high while synchronization is active.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the feedrate in the program.
INVALIDE INTERPOLATION AXIS
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid axis specified in an interpolation command (G01, G02, G03).
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the axis name in the program (e.g. non-existent axis W or H).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the axis names on the given machine.
WORKING ZONE OVER (Stored stroke check 3)
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Brief description of the fault:
The axis exceeded the third defined working zone (Check 3).
Possible causes of the fault:
The program intrudes into a prohibited area of the machine.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the working zone parameters and the toolpath.
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Brief description of the fault:
Selection of a non-existent or illegal plane for circular interpolation / compensation (something other than G17, G18, G19 was specified).
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the plane code.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that G17, G18 or G19 is correct.
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in a turning cycle (e.g. G90, G92, G94).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing end coordinates in the cycle.
Recommended corrective action:
Add the missing addresses X, Z, R, etc.
THREAD CUTTING CYCLE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the thread cutting cycle (G76).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly entered parameters for thread height, tool angle or number of passes.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the G76 cycle syntax according to the lathe manual.
COMMAND IN MULTI-PATH ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in communication or coordination between paths on a multi-path machine.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing or incorrect wait command (Wait code / M200-M299).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronization commands in the programs of both paths.
ILLEGAL TOOL LIFE MANAGEMENT DATA
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the tool life management data.
Possible causes of the fault:
Tool group capacity exceeded or incorrectly entered data in the tool life table.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tool life and wear table.
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Brief description of the fault:
The tool group requested in the program was not found in the Tool Life table.
Possible causes of the fault:
Calling a non-existent group (e.g. T0101, which is not assigned to a group).
Recommended corrective action:
Enter the correct group number in the machine register.
ALL TOOLS IN GROUP EXPIRED
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Brief description of the fault:
All tools in the given tool life group have reached the end of their life (wear/time/part count).
Possible causes of the fault:
The wear limit has been reached on all assigned sister tools.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the worn tools with new ones and reset the group counter.
TOOL LIFE MANAGEMENT DATA OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Overflow of the tool life management database.
Possible causes of the fault:
The maximum number of permitted tools in the groups was exceeded.
Recommended corrective action:
Optimize the number of tools in the table.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN TOOL LIFE
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command when working with the Tool Life Management function.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to change data while machining is running.
Recommended corrective action:
Edit the data in Reset mode or in the stopped state.
HOBBING DATA ERROR (Hobbing machine)
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the data for gear hobbing (Hobbing machine cycle).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set gear ratio between the spindle and the hob axis.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the gear parameters and the hobbing machine axis settings.
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Brief description of the fault:
The hobbing machine axis was not correctly defined in the parameters for the G81 cycle (Hobbing).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing parameter setup for the rotary C axis.
Recommended corrective action:
Set the C axis as a rotary axis in the relevant parameters.
PARAMETER SETTING ERROR (Hobbing)
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Brief description of the fault:
Parameter setting error related to the gear hobbing cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect encoder gear ratio of the hob axis.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the erroneous parameters according to the gear machine documentation.
HOB COMMAND IS NOT ALLOWED
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to use a hobbing command (G81.4 / G81) in an illegal modal state (e.g. during another cycle or threading).
Possible causes of the fault:
Another canned cycle (G81–G89) or C-axis synchronous mode is active.
Recommended corrective action:
Cancel previous cycles and modal states before starting hobbing.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN MULTI-PATH SYNCHRO
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command in multi-path synchronous mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Conflict when trying to control the same axis from two different paths at the same time.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the assignment of axes to individual paths (G107 / G140, etc.).
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid axis assignment in the system parameters or in the program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to use an axis that is not physically connected or is disabled in the parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the axis mapping in parameters 1020+.
ILLEGAL AXIS SELECT (M series)
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Brief description of the fault:
Axis selection error in constant surface speed mode (G96 - CSS).
Possible causes of the fault:
An incorrect axis is specified in the G96 command (wrong P address in parameter 3770).
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program and check parameter 3770, which defines the axis for G96.
ILLEGAL FORMAT IN G10 L50
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid data format when changing parameters by program (G10 L50).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing address N (parameter number), P (axis number/specification) or R (value).
A value was entered that is outside the permitted range of the given parameter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax of the G10 L50 command (e.g. G10 L50 N1020 P1 R...).
Verify the permitted value range in the Fanuc parameter manual.
OUT OF RANGE PARAMETER (G10)
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Brief description of the fault:
The value specified in the G10 command for a parameter change is outside the valid range (too high or too low).
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the numeric value after address R.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the value in the program to the appropriate range.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN ROTATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command while coordinate system rotation (G68) is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to change the machining plane (G17/G18/G19) without first cancelling the rotation (G69).
Recommended corrective action:
Insert a G69 command before changing the machining plane.
SPINDLE COMMAND IN MULTI-PATH ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Conflict when commanding the spindle in a multi-path system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Both paths try to control the same spindle simultaneously without proper synchronization.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle assignment and the synchronization commands between paths.
ILLEGAL AXIS IN CYLINDRICAL INTERPOLATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid axis selection for cylindrical interpolation (Cylindrical interpolation - G07.1 / G107).
Possible causes of the fault:
A linear axis was specified instead of a rotary axis (or vice versa) as the unwrapped cylinder axis.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the cylinder axis and radius are correctly specified in the G07.1 command.
FORMAT ERROR IN CYLINDRICAL INTERPOLATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the cylindrical interpolation command (cylinder radius R is missing).
Possible causes of the fault:
Omitted address R with the workpiece radius value.
Recommended corrective action:
Add the radius to the G07.1 definition.
COMMAND NOT ALLOWED IN CYLINDRICAL INT.
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of an illegal G-code while cylindrical interpolation is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to switch on tool radius compensation (G41/G42) in the unwrapped coordinate system.
Recommended corrective action:
Cancel compensation before starting G07.1.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN TORQUE CONTROL
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command during torque control (Torque control / Hoops).
Possible causes of the fault:
Permitted limits exceeded in the command, or incorrect axis state.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the torque control parameters and the macro syntax.
COMMAND NOT ALLOWED IN TORQUE CONTROL
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Brief description of the fault:
Prohibited operation while torque control mode is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to start a standard motion in a mode that blocks it.
Recommended corrective action:
Exit torque control mode before the next standard motion.
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Brief description of the fault:
General syntax error in a custom macro (Custom Macro B).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing bracket, misspelled keyword (e.g. WHLIE written instead of WHILE).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the macro block according to the Macro B syntax rules.
TH/TV ERROR IN BACKGROUND EDIT
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Brief description of the fault:
Parity error when editing or loading a program in the background (Background edit).
Possible causes of the fault:
Data corruption during data transfer to the background buffer.
Recommended corrective action:
Repeat the transfer or the program editing.
MEMORY OVERFLOW IN BACKGROUND EDIT
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Brief description of the fault:
Memory overflow when editing a program in the background.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to save too large a program in Background Edit mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the size of the edited file or load it in the standard way while the machine is idle.
BACKGROUND EDIT PROTECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
Background editing is blocked by protection, or another memory operation is currently in progress.
Possible causes of the fault:
Another data transfer is in progress or a memory lock is active.
Recommended corrective action:
Wait for the current file operations to finish.
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid combination of letter and value in a program word.
Possible causes of the fault:
Use of a letter not supported by the given control.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the Fanuc programming manual for the given model.
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Brief description of the fault:
A mandatory address is missing in the program block (e.g. the X or Z coordinate for a motion command).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete line from CAM or from manual entry.
Recommended corrective action:
Add the missing coordinate or parameter.
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Brief description of the fault:
The entered numeric value exceeds the maximum number of significant digits (Overflow).
Possible causes of the fault:
Number after the address is too large (e.g. a typo with many zeros).
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the value to the proper magnitude.
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid use of a minus (-) or plus (+) sign with an address where it is not allowed.
Possible causes of the fault:
A negative number entered where only a positive value is allowed (e.g. radius, spindle speed).
Recommended corrective action:
Remove the invalid sign.
ASYNCHRONOUS M CODE SPECIFIED
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Brief description of the fault:
An asynchronous M code specified in a block where it is not allowed.
Possible causes of the fault:
Conflict between modal functions and PLC auxiliary functions.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the asynchronous M code to a separate line.
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to use a G code that is not allowed in the current machine state or has not been purchased as an option.
Possible causes of the fault:
The CNC lacks the license option for this function.
Recommended corrective action:
Verify the machine option configuration or omit the unsupported G code.
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid feedrate value (Feedrate - F).
Possible causes of the fault:
Zero feedrate (F0) programmed where a feedrate greater than zero is required, or a negative feedrate.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the feedrate value to a positive number.
SERVO ALARM: SOFT THERMAL (OVC)
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Brief description of the fault:
Motor overload protection (OverCurrent / OverVoltage / Thermal model - OVC).
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged motor loading above rated current, mechanical resistance.
Recommended corrective action:
Let the motor cool down, check the mechanics and cutting parameters.
SERVO ALARM: THC / HARDWARE DISCONNECTION
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Brief description of the fault:
Hardware error detecting encoder disconnection, or a thermal circuit fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty encoder cable, servo amplifier board failure.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the connectors and the shielding of the encoder cable.
SERVO ALARM: UNMATCHED PULSE CODER
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Brief description of the fault:
Mismatch between the pulse coder type and the configured servo parameters.
Possible causes of the fault:
Motor replaced with a different model series without updating the parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and set the correct pulse coder type parameters (2000 group).
SERVO ALARM: <u> </u> OVERCURRENT (SVM)
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Brief description of the fault:
Hardware overcurrent in the servo amplifier module (SVM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the servo motor winding or in the motor power cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the motor winding resistance and check the insulation with a megohmmeter.
SERVO ALARM: PARALLEL AXIS CONTROL ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Parallel (gantry) axis control error.
Possible causes of the fault:
The position difference between the two parallel motors of one axis exceeded the limit (droop error).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical coupling and backlash on both sides of the gantry.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED DETECT PHASE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Phasing or speed detection error of the spindle sensor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Contaminated spindle optical sensor, A/B/Z signal transmission fault.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the speed sensor and check the connectors.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED DETECT FAIL
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle failed to detect speed after the S command was issued.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty speed sensor or broken spindle feedback cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the power supply and signals of the spindle encoder.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED COMMAND ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid spindle speed command (S value too high).
Possible causes of the fault:
Maximum permissible spindle speed for the given gear range exceeded.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the S speed value in the program or check the limit parameters.
SPINDLE ALARM: GEAR SELECT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error when selecting the spindle gear range.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid gear-shift M code or failure of the hydraulic/pneumatic shift actuator.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the air/hydraulic pressure and the gear-shift limit switches.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED REACH ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle did not reach the commanded speed within the given time limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Heavy spindle load, belt slippage or insufficient motor torque.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the belt tension and the condition of the spindle drive.
APC ALARM: SERIAL COMMUNICATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Serial communication error with the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty cable or poor contact in the encoder connector on the motor.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and tighten the encoder connectors.
APC ALARM: PULSE CODER INTERNAL OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheating of the internal electronics of the absolute encoder in the motor.
Possible causes of the fault:
High ambient temperature around the motor or an internal short circuit in the encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the motor cooling and the temperature in the work area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 3 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Third software stroke limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The defined internal safety zone of the machine was exceeded.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis manually back into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 3 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Third software stroke limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 3 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis with the handwheel toward the middle of its travel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: RAM ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the internal RAM of the PMC processor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty main board hardware or loss of backup.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the battery condition and the power supply in the electrical cabinet.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: ROM ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the Flash ROM containing the PLC ladder program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Ladder data corrupted due to electrical noise.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the PMC program from the memory card.
SERIAL COMMUNICATION ERROR (SPINDLE)
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Brief description of the fault:
Serial communication error between the CNC and the spindle amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty or loose optical/cable connection between the CNC and the spindle drive.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the communication cables and optical fibers.
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical error in the basic servo parameter settings (at power-up).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly entered axis parameters or corrupted SRAM.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the parameter backup and, if necessary, restore from the correct *.PRM* file.
SOFTWARE ABNORMAL INTERRUPT
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Brief description of the fault:
Abnormal software interrupt (Kernel crash / Exception error in the Fanuc system).
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical firmware error, corrupted SRAM memory, CPU board overheating.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cooling and supply voltage. If the alarm persists, a service call and system restoration are required.
LUBE LEVEL LOW (Warning/Alarm)
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Brief description of the fault:
Low oil level in the central lubrication system (warning or stop condition depending on the PLC).
Possible causes of the fault:
Lubricating oil tank spilled or used up.
Recommended corrective action:
Top up with clean lubricating oil of the recommended viscosity.
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Brief description of the fault:
Spindle cooling unit fault (Chiller).
Possible causes of the fault:
Low coolant flow, chiller pump failure, clogged filter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle cooling unit, the coolant level and the flow.
PALLET CHANGE ERROR (APC - Pallet changer)
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Brief description of the fault:
Pallet change error on milling machines with a pallet changer.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanically jammed pallet, incorrect indexing position, low hydraulic pressure.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pallet seating and the hydraulic locks.
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Brief description of the fault:
Tool magazine error (Magazine).
Possible causes of the fault:
Jammed magazine chain, faulty indexing motor, missing home position sensor signal.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the magazine mechanics and limit switches.
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Brief description of the fault:
Oil mist extraction fault (Mist collector).
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged extraction filters, tripped extractor motor.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean or replace the mist collector filters.
AXIS OVERLOAD DETECTED (PLC)
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Brief description of the fault:
The PLC detected an axis overload based on external conditions.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical impact or excessive force in the workholding device/fixture.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the fixture and the workpiece.
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheating inside the machine's electrical cabinet.
Possible causes of the fault:
Non-functional cabinet air conditioner (or fans), clogged cabinet dust filters.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the cabinet filters and check the operation of the cooling unit/air conditioner.
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheating of the machine's main power transformer.
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged peak machine load, poor cabinet ventilation.
Recommended corrective action:
Let the transformer cool down and check the mains voltage conditions.
WAY COVER LIMIT REACHED (Mechanical stopper)
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Brief description of the fault:
A mechanical stopper or way cover has reached its end position.
Possible causes of the fault:
The axis traveled beyond the normal limit into the mechanical stopper area (the cover body collapsed into itself).
Recommended corrective action:
Carefully jog the axis back in manual mode and inspect the bellows way covers.
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Brief description of the fault:
The program was interrupted by manual intervention (e.g. cycle pause or switching to manual mode).
Possible causes of the fault:
Feed Hold button pressed or mode switched during machining.
Recommended corrective action:
Complete the manual operation and resume the program (Cycle Start).
ILLEGAL AXIS IN 3-D CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid axis selection for 3D circular interpolation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Swapped or invalid axes in the spatial arc command.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the programming specification for 3D circular interpolation.
ILLEGAL FORMAT IN 3-D CIRCULAR INT.
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the 3D circular interpolation command (missing intermediate points or end point).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete data in the spatial arc definition.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax and coordinates for 3D circular interpolation.
EXCEED MAX. FEEDRATE IN CIRCULAR
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Brief description of the fault:
The feedrate in circular interpolation exceeded the maximum allowed speed for the given radius.
Possible causes of the fault:
Feedrate too high for a small arc radius (centrifugal force / centripetal acceleration limit).
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the feedrate in the program for small arc radii.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN INVOLUTE INTERPOLATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command in involute interpolation (G02.2 / G03.2).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly defined base circle radius or involute angle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the involute interpolation parameters.
FORMAT ERROR IN INVOLUTE INT.
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Brief description of the fault:
Data format error in the involute interpolation command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing mandatory addresses (e.g. start/end radius).
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the entry according to the Fanuc programming manual.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN EXPONENTIAL INT.
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command in exponential interpolation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Values outside the permitted mathematical range of the curve.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the data generated by the CAM system.
FORMAT ERROR IN EXPONENTIAL INT.
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the exponential interpolation command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing curve equation parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Edit the block in the program.
ILLEGAL AXIS IN POLAR COORDINATE COM
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid axis selection for polar coordinate command input (G15 / G16).
Possible causes of the fault:
Use of axes that are not defined as the polar plane.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the active plane (G17/G18/G19) before turning on G16.
FORMAT ERROR IN POLAR COORD. COM
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error when programming in polar coordinates (G16).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing radius or angle.
Recommended corrective action:
Add the missing addresses (e.g. the angle under address C or H).
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN ROTATION/SCALE
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid combination of rotation (G68) and scaling (G51) commands.
Possible causes of the fault:
Transformations used simultaneously in the wrong order.
Recommended corrective action:
Follow the correct sequence for turning on transformation functions.
MACRO ALARM (User macro #3000)
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Brief description of the fault:
User macro alarm triggered by the command #3000 = err_code (text).
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition in the macro detected an error (e.g. wrong oil temperature, missing pressure, incorrect tool diameter checked by the macro).
Recommended corrective action:
Read the text displayed with the alarm (defined in the macro by the machine builder or programmer). Eliminate the cause according to the message text.
SERVO ALARM: FEEDBACK MISMATCH (A/B phase)
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Brief description of the fault:
Mismatch or loss of the A/B phases of the axis incremental/absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Contaminated encoder, poor connector contact, heavy cable noise.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cable condition and the cleanliness of the encoder connection.
SERVO ALARM: DIFFERENTIAL PHASE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Differential phase error of the axis position encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Damaged feedback cable, faulty driver circuit on the encoder board.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder cable or test the motor.
SERVO ALARM: EXCESS DRIFT
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Brief description of the fault:
Excessive drift of the servo control zero point at standstill.
Possible causes of the fault:
Current loop offset problem in the servo amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Calibrate the current loop or replace the amplifier.
SERVO ALARM: SOFT DISCONNECTION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Software detection of encoder disconnection (model-based deviation prediction).
Possible causes of the fault:
Coupling slippage, mechanical backlash, or partial interruption of the linear scale signal.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical integrity of the coupling and the encoder cables.
SERVO ALARM: DIGITAL SERVO SYSTEM ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
General internal error of the digital servo environment in the amplifier's DSP processor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Servo amplifier (SVM) hardware failure.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the servo amplifier or its control card.
SERVO ALARM: DETECTED ILLEGAL AXIS PARAMETER
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid parameter set for the digital servo.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly entered servo parameter (2000+ group).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the parameters against the machine backup.
SERVO ALARM: MOTOR BRAKE FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Servo motor brake control fault (e.g. brake voltage does not match the command).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty brake relay in the cabinet, broken brake circuit cable, 24V voltage drop.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the 24V voltage at the motor brake connector while releasing/engaging the brake.
SERVO ALARM: FSSB DETECTED ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
The FSSB bus detected an anomaly in the unit connections.
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise on the optical cable, faulty amplifier in the chain.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the optical fibers and perform an FSSB re-setting.
SERVO ALARM: ABNORMAL CURRENT OFFSET
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Brief description of the fault:
Abnormal current sensor offset in the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty current measurement circuit in the amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the servo amplifier.
SERVO ALARM: SEND/RECEIVE DATA ERROR (FSSB)
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Brief description of the fault:
Data send/receive error on the FSSB optical bus.
Possible causes of the fault:
Poorly seated or damaged optical cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the optical connectors, replace the cable.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED DETECT SENSOR ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Spindle speed sensor detection error (Sensor signal lost).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty sensor or disconnected connector.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cabling and the spindle sensor.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle exceeded the maximum internal hardware speed limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set maximum speed parameters of the spindle motor.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the SPM (Spindle Parameter Module) parameters.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR LOCK DETECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
Mechanical spindle lock detected (Motor locked).
Possible causes of the fault:
Seized spindle bearings, direct tool collision.
Recommended corrective action:
Check by hand that the spindle rotates freely (with the machine switched off).
SPINDLE ALARM: THERMAL SENSOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Spindle motor temperature sensor fault (short circuit or open sensor).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty thermistor in the motor or broken lead wire.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the thermistor resistance at the spindle motor terminal box.
SPINDLE ALARM: DIGITAL SPINDLE SYSTEM ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
General internal error of the digital spindle system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Spindle amplifier (SPM) hardware failure.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO
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Brief description of the fault:
The absolute encoder backup battery voltage has dropped to zero (battery fully discharged or disconnected).
Possible causes of the fault:
Battery completely discharged during machine downtime.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the battery and set the reference point (Master reference setting).
APC ALARM: COUNT ERROR IN ABSOLUTE CODER
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Brief description of the fault:
Pulse counting error in the absolute encoder (incremental part does not match the absolute part).
Possible causes of the fault:
The axis was moved (rotated) while the encoder power was disconnected or the battery was dead.
Recommended corrective action:
Perform the absolute position setting again (Reference return / Master setting).
OVERTRAVEL: STORED STROKE CHECK 4 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded advanced software zone 4.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis back to the safe middle of its travel.
OVERTRAVEL: STORED STROKE CHECK 4 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit 4 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis back with the handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: I/O LINK ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC communication error with I/O modules via I/O Link.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty I/O Link cable, power loss of the remote I/O rack.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the optical/copper I/O Link cables and the 24V supply of the external modules.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: USER PROGRAM ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the PLC user program (invalid instruction in the ladder).
Possible causes of the fault:
PMC data corrupted after loading the wrong version.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a verified version of the PLC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical error in the spindle parameter settings.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect spindle parameter values (4000+ group).
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the spindle parameters from the machine backup.
OTHER MODULE PARAMETER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Parameter error of another add-on module (e.g. additional axes or measuring units).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set add-on module configuration in the parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and correct the module parameters according to the backup.
NMI INTERRUPT (Non-Maskable Interrupt)
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Brief description of the fault:
The most critical hardware interrupt (Non-Maskable Interrupt) detected on the CNC main board.
Possible causes of the fault:
Severe supply voltage drop, strong electromagnetic interference, faulty expansion card.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the power supply unit in the CNC cabinet and the output voltages (+5V, +24V). Clean and tighten the terminals.
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Brief description of the fault:
Low pressure in the machine's hydraulic system (PLC alarm).
Possible causes of the fault:
Pressure drop in the hydraulic circuit, faulty pressure switch, oil leak.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the hydraulic pressure gauge and the condition of the pressure switch.
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Brief description of the fault:
Overload of the central lubrication pump motor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Seized lubrication pump, blocked oil distribution, tripped circuit breaker.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the lubrication pump and reset the overcurrent protection.
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Brief description of the fault:
The PLC detected a prolonged spindle overload.
Possible causes of the fault:
Overly aggressive cutting conditions, dull tool, high cutting resistance.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the cutting speed or feedrate, check the tool condition.
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Brief description of the fault:
Error clamping or unclamping the tool in the spindle tool holder (Drawbar error).
Possible causes of the fault:
Low air pressure for taper release, fatigued spindle disc springs, misadjusted clamped/unclamped sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the clamping air pressure, the condition of the disc springs and the limit switches at the top of the spindle.
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Brief description of the fault:
Pallet clamping error in the work zone or on the changer.
Possible causes of the fault:
Dirt on the pallet's tapered locating pins, low hydraulic pallet clamping pressure.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the pallet clamping surfaces and the table zero points with compressed air.
CHIP FLUSHING PUMP OVERLOAD
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Brief description of the fault:
Chip flushing pump overload (Washdown pump).
Possible causes of the fault:
Pump strainer clogged with chips, short circuit or overheating of the pump motor.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the filter screens in the coolant tank.
TAILSTOCK ADVANCE/RETRACT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Tailstock travel error on a lathe.
Possible causes of the fault:
Tailstock hydraulic/air pressure out of specification, jammed tailstock guideway, missing position sensor confirmation.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tailstock travel path, the cleanliness of the guideways and the pressures.
STEADY REST OPEN/CLOSE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error opening or closing the steady rest on a lathe.
Possible causes of the fault:
Low steady rest hydraulic pressure, failure of the clamping limit switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Inspect the steady rest hydraulic valve block and the condition of the sensors.
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Brief description of the fault:
Bar feeder error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Bar feeder out of stock, error signal from the external bar feeder control unit, incorrect guide tube setting.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the bar feeder status and its error display/messages.
PART CATCHER UP/DOWN ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Finished part unloader error (Part catcher).
Possible causes of the fault:
Part catcher not swung into the working position, pneumatic cylinder failure.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pneumatic components and the part catcher position sensors.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN THREAD MILLING
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command in the thread milling cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly specified pitch or diameter parameters in the cycle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the programming format of the thread milling cycle.
FORMAT ERROR IN THREAD MILLING
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Brief description of the fault:
Data format error in the thread milling command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing I, J, K or Z address in the cycle.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the cycle syntax.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN CORNER ROUNDING
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command for automatic corner rounding (Corner rounding / Chamfering).
Possible causes of the fault:
Rounding radius specified too large relative to the length of the adjacent elements.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the rounding value (address R or C) in the program.
FORMAT ERROR IN CORNER ROUNDING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error when programming chamfering or corner rounding.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing chamfer/rounding size value.
Recommended corrective action:
Add the missing address to the block.
ILLEGAL AXIS IN CORNER ROUNDING
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid axis selection for the corner rounding or chamfering operation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Use of axes that are not part of the active machining plane.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the active plane (G17/G18/G19).
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN HIGH-SPEED MACHINING
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command in high-speed machining mode (High-Speed Machining / AI Contour Control - G05.1 Q1).
Possible causes of the fault:
Use of prohibited functions or cycles within active AICC mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Cancel HSM mode (G05.1 Q0) before calling canned cycles or performing a tool change.
FORMAT ERROR IN HIGH-SPEED MACHINING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the high-speed machining command (e.g. invalid Q mode parameter value or AI Contour Control mode).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing or invalid argument after the G05.1 command (e.g. Q1 or Q0 missing).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax for turning on HSM mode (by default G05.1 Q1 to turn on and G05.1 Q0 to turn off).
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN NANOSMOOTHING
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command in Nano Smoothing mode or HRV (High-Response Vector) contour control.
Possible causes of the fault:
Use of unsupported G codes or an incompatible CAM data format in the fine smoothing mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the post-processor so that it does not output prohibited functions within the G5.3 / G61.1 smoothing blocks.
FORMAT ERROR IN NANOSMOOTHING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the Nano Smoothing function parameters.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly specified tolerance value or smoothing mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the programming manual for the advanced smooth machining functions of the given 30i/31i series.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN NURBS INTERPOLATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command in NURBS interpolation (G06.2).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing knot points, spline curve order (K) or point weights (W) in the CAM data.
Recommended corrective action:
Verify the NURBS curve output settings in the CAM system.
FORMAT ERROR IN NURBS INTERPOLATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the NURBS interpolation data.
Possible causes of the fault:
Syntax violation in specifying the knots or control points of the curve.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program lines containing G06.2.
EXCEED MAX. POINTS IN NURBS
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Brief description of the fault:
The maximum number of points or degree for NURBS interpolation was exceeded.
Possible causes of the fault:
Spline curve too complex, with a high number of points per block.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the point density in the CAM system (curve optimization).
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN EXPANSION AXIS
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command for an additional / expansion axis.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to move an axis that is software-disconnected in the given context.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mapping and status of the additional axes.
FORMAT ERROR IN EXPANSION AXIS
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the expansion axis command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect address or value assigned to the additional axis.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program code for the given axis.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN TILT AXIS CONTROL
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command in tool tilting mode (Tool Center Point Control / TCPC or 5-axis transformation G43.4 / G43.5).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing tool length definition or active compensation before starting TCPC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the command sequence for the 5-axis head/table.
FORMAT ERROR IN TILT AXIS CONTROL
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the 5-axis kinematic transformation command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid form or parameters in the TCPC macro or in the G43.4 command.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the head geometry parameters are entered correctly in the machine parameter file.
SERVO ALARM: SERIAL ENCODER COMMUNICATION ERROR (Soft)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software error in serial communication with the servo motor encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise on the encoder cable, poor shielding, missing ground connection.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the encoder cable shield is properly connected at both ends (in the cabinet and at the motor).
SERVO ALARM: EXCESS ERROR (Digital Servo)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software-detected excessive position deviation in the digital servo.
Possible causes of the fault:
Sudden mechanical load, coupling slippage, overly aggressive acceleration.
Recommended corrective action:
Inspect the mechanical condition of the axis and the servo gain settings.
SERVO ALARM: RESOLVER / SENIOR CODER ABNORMAL
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the resolver or a special type of feedback device.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty resolver converter, broken cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the wiring of the resolver signals to the servo amplifier.
SERVO ALARM: MOTOR BRAKE SHORT / OVERCURRENT
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Brief description of the fault:
Short circuit in the motor brake control circuit or overcurrent in the brake coil.
Possible causes of the fault:
Damaged brake cable insulation inside the cable carrier (drag chain), short circuit in the motor brake coil.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the brake coil resistance to ground and between conductors. Check the cables in the cable carrier.
SERVO ALARM: LASER / HIGH-ACCURACY SERVO ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
High-accuracy servo or laser cutting module error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Loss of synchronization of special high-speed axes.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the diagnostic registers and parameters of the given axis.
SERVO ALARM: CP ERROR (Contour Path Error)
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Brief description of the fault:
Contour path following error in the interpolation mode of the axes.
Possible causes of the fault:
Difference in control tuning between cooperating axes (e.g. X and Y).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the gain parameters and servo time constants.
SERVO ALARM: AXIS COMBINATION ERROR IN SYNCHRO
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Brief description of the fault:
Axis combination error in synchronous / composite mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly defined master/slave axis parameters in the synchronous pair.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the axis linkage parameters (Master/Slave settings).
SERVO ALARM: EXCESS ERROR IN SYNCHRO
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Brief description of the fault:
The position difference between the master and slave axes in synchronous mode exceeded the limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical stress, slippage on one side of the gantry, mechanical obstruction.
Recommended corrective action:
Disable synchronization, verify that both sides of the mechanism move freely and check the coupling.
SERVO ALARM: TORQUE LIMIT OVER IN SYNCHRO
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Brief description of the fault:
Torque limit exceeded in axis synchronous mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
One side of the gantry has higher resistance (e.g. dirt in the rack, overtightened gib).
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the rack and pinion teeth, check the lubrication on both sides.
SERVO ALARM: DETECTED DISTURBANCE TORQUE
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Brief description of the fault:
Disturbance torque detected (collision detection / load monitor function).
Possible causes of the fault:
Tool crashed into the workpiece, material too hard, sudden mechanical resistance.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the tool and workpiece; reset the system and check the axis geometry.
SPINDLE ALARM: SENSOR COMMUNICATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Serial communication error with the spindle sensor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty spindle encoder cable, electrical noise.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and the spindle encoder connector.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR OVERLOAD (Spindle OVC)
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Brief description of the fault:
Thermal overload of the spindle motor (Spindle overload model).
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged spindle loading beyond its power rating, dull tool during heavy stock removal.
Recommended corrective action:
Let the spindle cool down, check the cutting conditions.
SPINDLE ALARM: DETECTED UNBALANCED ROTATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Excessive vibration or spindle imbalance detected.
Possible causes of the fault:
Unbalanced tool / tool holder at high speed, damaged spindle bearings.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tool balance and inspect the condition of the spindle bearings.
SPINDLE ALARM: ORIENTATION POSITION DEVIATION
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Brief description of the fault:
The position deviation during spindle orientation exceeded the permitted limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Spindle belt slippage while braking to the oriented position.
Recommended corrective action:
Tension the belt drive between the spindle motor and the spindle.
SPINDLE ALARM: GEAR SHIFT POSITION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Position error when shifting the spindle gear (the teeth did not engage).
Possible causes of the fault:
Low oil/air pressure for gear shifting, worn tooth lead-ins on the gears.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the hydraulic/pneumatic shift pressure and rotate the spindle slightly.
APC ALARM: COMMUNICATION ERROR IN DETECTOR
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication error in the absolute encoder detector.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty internal encoder circuit or broken power conductor in the cables.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder cable or, if necessary, the entire motor encoder.
APC ALARM: BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW (External)
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Brief description of the fault:
Low voltage in the CNC system's external backup battery box.
Possible causes of the fault:
Discharged batteries in the box supplying the absolute encoders of all axes.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the batteries in the external box **with the machine powered on**.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 5 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined area of zone 5.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis manually back to the middle of the work area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 5 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 5 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis with the handwheel toward the middle of its travel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER EXECUTION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error during execution of the PMC ladder program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid instruction or PLC memory stack overflow.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in a function block of the PMC program (e.g. a non-functional communication block).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set function block parameters in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the function block logic in the ladder diagram.
CONVERTER PARAMETER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the parameter settings of the power supply module (Power Supply Module - PSM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect input power or power supply module type parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the power supply module parameters from the machine backup.
NMI INTERRUPT (SUB-CPU / MEMORY)
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Brief description of the fault:
NMI interrupt triggered by the sub-processor or a memory module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware fault of the memory card or processor board.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine, remove and clean the contacts of the memory modules and cards.
COOLER UNIT FAILURE (Control cabinet)
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Brief description of the fault:
Electrical cabinet air conditioning unit failure.
Possible causes of the fault:
Refrigerant leak in the cabinet air conditioner, compressor failure or clogged heat exchanger.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cabinet cooling unit and the refrigerant condition.
CHIP BLOWER / AIR KNIFE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Air knife blow-off or air chip removal error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Low air pressure in the blow-off circuit, non-functional solenoid valve.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the air pressure and the blow-off solenoid valve.
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Brief description of the fault:
Workpiece clamping error in the fixture.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hydraulic/pneumatic clamping pressure dropped, workpiece poorly seated in the nest, faulty part presence sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the fixture locating surfaces, their cleanliness and the pressure in the clamping circuit.
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Brief description of the fault:
Door safety lock fault (Safety gate locking mechanism).
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanically damaged or misadjusted locking pin of the door safety switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the position of the safety lock and check that the screws are tightened.
ZERO POINT RETURN INCOMPLETE (PLC Check)
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Brief description of the fault:
The PLC detected that the machine has not been referenced and blocks the start of a specific cycle (e.g. tool change).
Possible causes of the fault:
Reference point not established after machine power-on.
Recommended corrective action:
Perform reference point return (Home return) for all axes.
SPINDLE CHUCK UNLOCKED IN CYCLE
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Brief description of the fault:
The chuck or clamping device unclamped while the program was running (a very dangerous condition).
Possible causes of the fault:
Pressure drop in the spindle clamping cylinder, false signal from a faulty clamped sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the hydraulic rotary unions (pressure rings) and the sensors on the spindle.
AXIS OVERTRAVEL (External limit switch)
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Brief description of the fault:
The axis ran into the external safety mechanical limit switch (Hard limit).
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of software limits, loss of the reference point, incorrect position in the program.
Recommended corrective action:
Hold the overtravel release button (OT Release) and jog manually into the safe area.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN MULTI-DIRECTIONAL CHIP CONVEYOR
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command for controlling the bidirectional chip conveyor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Conflict in the M codes for the chip conveyor running direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax of the chip conveyor M codes in the program.
FORMAT ERROR IN MULTI-DIRECTIONAL CHIP CONV.
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the chip conveyor command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect argument after the M code.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the machine builder's manual.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN AUTOMATIC PALLET CHANGER
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command for the automatic pallet changer (APC).
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to start a pallet change in an incorrect machine state (e.g. axis not in the change position).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the conditions for pallet change (axis home position).
FORMAT ERROR IN AUTOMATIC PALLET CHANGER
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the pallet change command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing pallet number in the macro or M code.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pallet macro entry.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN TOOL MANAGEMENT
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command in the tool management system (Tool Management).
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to write to a non-existent slot in the tool database.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tool table and the magazine configuration.
FORMAT ERROR IN TOOL MANAGEMENT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a tool management command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect syntax for calling up or modifying tool data.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the tool management program entry.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN MEASURING CYCLE
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in a touch probe measuring cycle (Renishaw / Blum).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing parameters in the measuring macro (G65 P9xxx).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the arguments in the measuring macro (make sure no dimensions or feedrates are missing).
FORMAT ERROR IN MEASURING CYCLE
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the probe measuring cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in a variable name or wrong address in the probe macro.
Recommended corrective action:
Compare the block with the measuring macro manual supplied by the probe manufacturer.
MEASURING ERROR (Probe did not touch)
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Brief description of the fault:
Measuring error – the touch probe did not make contact with the material within the defined path (Probe skip error).
Possible causes of the fault:
Flat battery in the wireless probe, damaged optical/radio probe signal transmission, incorrectly entered measurement start coordinates.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the probe batteries, check the optical/radio communication of the receiver and verify the position of the measured point.
MEASURING ERROR (Probe skipped unexpectedly)
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Brief description of the fault:
The probe registered contact (skip signal) earlier than expected (or remained triggered).
Possible causes of the fault:
The probe stylus is already deflected (stuck stylus), contaminated contacts in the probe head, a false pulse caused by cable interference.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical condition of the probe stylus (whether it returns freely to center) and the cleanliness of the stylus seating surfaces.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN SCALING / ROTATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal combination or command in scaling mode (G50/G51) or coordinate rotation mode (G68/G69).
Possible causes of the fault:
Coordinate transformation commands used inside a prohibited block or with invalid parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the correct sequence and cancellation of previous transformation functions.
FORMAT ERROR IN SCALING / ROTATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Parameter format error in coordinate scaling or rotation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing center of rotation (I, J, K) or scaling factor (P).
Recommended corrective action:
Add the missing addresses to the transformation block.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN OFFSETTING
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command when working with a work zero shift (G54–G59 or G52).
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to set an offset with an invalid axis address.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the programming format of the coordinate shift.
FORMAT ERROR IN OFFSETTING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a work zero shift command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing coordinates after the G52 or G10 address.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program block.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN PROGRAM COPY (G72.1/G72.2)
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in a pattern copy cycle (Pattern repeat / G72.1 - rotational copy, G72.2 - parallel copy).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing subprogram specification (P) or number of repetitions / angle (L, Î/I, J, K).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax of the pattern copy cycle according to the Fanuc manual.
FORMAT ERROR IN PROGRAM COPY
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a program/pattern copy command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing mandatory addresses in the G72.1 / G72.2 command.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the syntax according to the programming manual.
EXCEED MAX. COPIES IN PATTERN
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Brief description of the fault:
The maximum permitted number of repetitions in the pattern copy cycle has been exceeded.
Possible causes of the fault:
Too high a number in the repetition parameter (L).
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the number of repetitions in the cycle.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN INVERSE TIME FEED
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in inverse time feed mode (G93 - Inverse time feedrate).
Possible causes of the fault:
The feed address F is missing in a G93 block, or the F value is invalid.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that every block in G93 mode contains a valid F value calculated as the reciprocal of the block execution time.
FORMAT ERROR IN INVERSE TIME FEED
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Brief description of the fault:
Data format error in inverse time feed mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing or incorrectly formatted F address while G93 is active.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the feedrate value format.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN ASYNCHRONOUS CONTROL
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in asynchronous axis control mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to start an asynchronous move on an axis that is currently locked in a synchronous pair.
Recommended corrective action:
Cancel the synchronous axis coupling before issuing the asynchronous command.
SERVO ALARM: MAGNETIC POLE ESTIMATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in estimating or detecting the magnetic poles of linear or special synchronous motors.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly performed magnetic phase initialization of the linear motor, weak sensor signal.
Recommended corrective action:
Perform the motor magnetic pole detection procedure again according to the machine tool builder's service manual.
SERVO ALARM: MAIN CIRCUIT ERROR IN SERVO
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the main power circuit of the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Loss of one supply phase to the amplifier, faulty power module.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the supply voltage and check the condition of the power supply module.
SERVO ALARM: PARAMETER SETTING ERROR (Advanced servo)
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the setting of advanced servo parameters (e.g. filters, resonance suppression).
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid value in the extended frequency filter parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the servo filter values and restore them to default or backed-up values.
SERVO ALARM: SERVO COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication timeout with the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference on the FSSB bus, faulty optical cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the optical fibers and connectors.
SERVO ALARM: DETECTED ABNORMAL SPEED COMMAND
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Brief description of the fault:
An abnormal speed command for the servo motor has been detected.
Possible causes of the fault:
A step change in position data (e.g. an error in the CNC interpolator).
Recommended corrective action:
Reset the system; if it recurs, it is a calculation error on the CPU board or in the axis data.
SERVO ALARM: SAFE OPERATION STOP (SS1/SS2/SOS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Safety stop of the drive activated by the Safety function (Dual Check Safety - DCS).
Possible causes of the fault:
Someone has entered the safety zone (e.g. light curtain, open door), voltage drop in the safety circuit, position mismatch in the DCS circuit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the safety devices (light curtains, safety mats, emergency stop buttons). If it is a DCS mismatch, perform DCS validation/reset in service mode.
SERVO ALARM: SAFETY SIGNATURE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Safety signature error (Safety signature mismatch) in the Dual Check Safety (DCS) system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Parameter change or hardware replacement without updating and confirming the DCS safety signature.
Recommended corrective action:
In service mode, verify and confirm the DCS safety parameters (requires the safety password and checksum).
SERVO ALARM: EXCEED SAFE SPEED (SLS)
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Brief description of the fault:
The Safely Limited Speed (SLS) active in safe mode has been exceeded.
Possible causes of the fault:
The axis moved faster than the active safe mode allowed (e.g. with the door open and manual feed set up).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the feedrate in manual mode and the SLS limit settings in DCS.
SPINDLE ALARM: ORIENTATION POSITION ERROR (Analog)
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Brief description of the fault:
Position error during analog spindle orientation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly adjusted potentiometer or orientation offset on the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the spindle orientation offset according to the service procedure.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED DETECT PHASE LOSS
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Brief description of the fault:
Loss of the spindle encoder phase signal.
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken wire of one of the phases in the spindle speed sensor cables.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the connectors and cables of the spindle sensor.
APC ALARM: BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW (Encoder internal)
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Brief description of the fault:
Low voltage of the internal lithium battery located directly in the body of the motor's absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Flat small backup battery located under the cover of the motor pulse coder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the lithium battery in the motor encoder (caution: **with the machine powered on** to avoid losing the absolute position!).
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE DATA LOST (Encoder internal)
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Brief description of the fault:
The absolute position data in the encoder's internal memory has been lost.
Possible causes of the fault:
Complete discharge of the internal encoder battery or disconnection of the encoder while the power was off.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder battery and re-establish the reference point (Master reference setting).
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 6 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The sixth software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the area defined by software limit 6.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis manually back to a safe central position.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 6 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The sixth software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 6 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis with the handwheel toward the middle of its travel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER PROTECT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC ladder protection error (attempt to write to a protected PLC area).
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to modify or load a locked PLC program without releasing the protection.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the PMC protection parameter settings.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: COUNTER/TIMER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the configuration of counters or timers in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Range overflow or address conflict of timers/counters in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the PLC ladder in the counter and timer section.
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Brief description of the fault:
Bus error in the PMC module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware problem on the main board or in the PMC communication circuits.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine and check that the boards are properly seated in the rack.
CPU INTERRUPT / PARITY FAULT (Main)
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical parity check error or main CPU interrupt.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty SRAM memory, flat main SRAM battery, damaged main board.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the SRAM backup battery on the main board and check the memory condition. If it fails, the board must be replaced/repaired.
SAFETY FUNCTION SYSTEM ERROR (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical error of the integrated Dual Check Safety (DCS) safety system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch of safety parameters between the CNC and the servo units, DCS module failure.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the DCS diagnostics in the system and verify the safety parameters with the assistance of a certified service technician.
SAFETY SENSOR / LIGHT CURTAIN TRIGGERED
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Brief description of the fault:
The safety light curtain or area scanner has been triggered.
Possible causes of the fault:
Someone entered the operator danger zone, dirty optics of the optoelectronic light curtain, misaligned transmitter and receiver of the light curtain.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the light curtain optics, check that nothing is blocking the beam and press the safety circuit reset button.
SPINDLE OVERHEAT WARNING (PLC)
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Brief description of the fault:
PLC warning of impending spindle overheating (motor or cooler thermal switch).
Possible causes of the fault:
Elevated spindle coolant temperature, dirty cooler.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle cooling unit and the ambient temperature.
HYDRAULIC OIL TEMPERATURE HIGH
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Brief description of the fault:
The hydraulic oil temperature has exceeded the permitted limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Non-functional hydraulic oil cooler, prolonged load on the hydraulic valve block in a warm environment.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cooling of the hydraulic unit and the cleanliness of the oil cooler fins.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN CYLINDRICAL CAM
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the cylindrical cam cycle (Cylindrical cam cutting).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly entered cam profile parameters or developed diameter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax and data for cylindrical cam milling.
FORMAT ERROR IN CYLINDRICAL CAM
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the cylindrical cam command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing addresses or invalid dimension values in the cycle.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the programming manual.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN END FACE CAM
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the end face cam cycle (End face cam cutting).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect definition of the end face cam radius or angle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the end face cam program parameters.
FORMAT ERROR IN END FACE CAM
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the end face cam command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing mandatory data in the cycle block.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program entry.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN BALANCING CUTTING
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command during balance cutting or simultaneous machining with two tools.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect coordination between paths during balance cutting.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronization commands between the paths.
FORMAT ERROR IN BALANCING CUTTING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the balance cutting command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid syntax of the synchronization block.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the manual for multi-machine/multi-spindle operations.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN TANDEM CONTROL
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in tandem axis control (Tandem control).
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to control independently an axis that is defined in a tandem configuration.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tandem axis parameter settings.
FORMAT ERROR IN TANDEM CONTROL
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a tandem control command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect entry of the tandem pair parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program or the system parameters.
SERVO ALARM: EXCESS ERROR IN TANDEM CONTROL
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Brief description of the fault:
Excessive deviation between axes in a tandem configuration (two motors driving one rack/ball screw).
Possible causes of the fault:
Tension between the motors in the tandem, incorrect adjustment of motor preload, mechanical slippage on one side.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the preload parameter settings of the tandem motors and the mechanical coupling.
SERVO ALARM: TORQUE LIMIT OVER IN TANDEM
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Brief description of the fault:
The torque limit of the tandem motors has been exceeded.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical jamming or excessive resistance in the tandem system.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the guideways, lubrication and mechanical coupling of the tandem drives.
SERVO ALARM: SERIAL ENCODER COMMUNICATION CRC ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
CRC checksum error in the serial communication with the servo encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference on the encoder cable, poor shielding, damaged connector.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and ensure proper grounding and shielding of the encoder cable.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED SENSOR COMMUNICATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication error with the external sensor in full-closed loop mode (Full-closed loop).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty linear scale interface unit (EXE box), damaged scale cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the power supply and cables of the external EXE linear scale interface unit.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED EXCESS ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Excessive position deviation between the motor and the external sensor (Full-closed excess error).
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical backlash (lost motion between the motor and the scale - e.g. backlash in the ball screw), incorrectly set scale feedback direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical backlash (lost motion) between the motor and the scale, and verify the feedback parameter settings.
SPINDLE ALARM: EXCESS SPEED DEVIATION (C-axis)
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Brief description of the fault:
Excessive speed or position deviation with the spindle C-axis enabled.
Possible causes of the fault:
Spindle slippage during interpolation with the C-axis, weak braking/positioning force.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the transmission and the spindle belt tension for the C-axis.
SPINDLE ALARM: C-AXIS CONNECT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error when switching the spindle to C-axis mode (Indexing / Controlled axis).
Possible causes of the fault:
C-axis mechanical clutch not engaged, low hydraulic/air pressure for engaging the C-axis gearing.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the hydraulic/pneumatic C-axis engagement cylinder and its limit switches.
APC ALARM: BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW (Both internal and external)
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical warning: Both the internal encoder batteries and the external system backup battery are flat.
Possible causes of the fault:
Long-term neglected backup maintenance, simultaneous failure of both power sources.
Recommended corrective action:
Immediately replace both the internal and external batteries and check whether the absolute position data has been retained.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 7 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventh software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 7.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis manually to a safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 7 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventh software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 7 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis with the handwheel toward the middle of its travel.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED MISMATCH ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Position mismatch between the motor (internal encoder) and the external linear scale in a full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Large backlash in the ball screw or bearings, so that the scale measures a different travel than the motor.
Reversed feedback direction of the external scale in the parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical backlash between the motor and the scale.
Verify the correct setting of the full-closed loop feedback direction parameter.
SERVO ALARM: CURRENT LOOP ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the current loop of the digital servo.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of a power transistor in the servo amplifier (SVM).
Short circuit on the output cable to the motor.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the motor insulation resistance and the winding resistance.
Replace the servo amplifier or have it repaired.
SERVO ALARM: HIGH RESOLUTION CODER ABNORMAL
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Brief description of the fault:
Abnormality in communication with the high-resolution serial encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Damaged or poorly shielded encoder cable.
Moisture or oil in the motor connector.
Recommended corrective action:
Disconnect the encoder connector, clean it and check the shielding.
SERVO ALARM: DETECTED DISTURBANCE IN VELOCITY
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Brief description of the fault:
Disturbance or instability in the servo velocity loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical binding or poor lubrication of the axis guideways.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the lubrication and the ease of movement of the axis at standstill.
SERVO ALARM: CURR. DET. / ABNORMAL OFFSET
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Brief description of the fault:
Current zero point detection error in the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty current sensing circuit on the amplifier board.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the servo amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: C-AXIS OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Position register overflow with the spindle C-axis enabled.
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the gear ratio setting between the spindle and the C-axis encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the C-axis pulse setting parameters.
SPINDLE ALARM: C-AXIS EXCESS ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Excessive position deviation of the spindle C-axis.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical overload during milling with the C-axis.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the cutting conditions or check the rigidity of the spindle clamping.
SPINDLE ALARM: SUB-SPINDLE SYNCHRO ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Synchronization error between the main spindle and the sub-spindle (Pick-off cycle).
Possible causes of the fault:
Difference in speed or position of the two spindles during part transfer.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronization parameters and the phasing of both spindles.
APC ALARM: BATTERY VOLTAGE DROPPED (Power OFF)
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Brief description of the fault:
While the machine was switched off, the backup voltage dropped below the critical limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Battery failure while the mains power was disconnected.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the batteries and re-reference the machine.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 8 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The eighth software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined area of zone 8.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis manually back to the center.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 8 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The eighth software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 8 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis away using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Overflow of the PLC ladder capacity or memory space.
Possible causes of the fault:
Loading of a faulty or excessively large PMC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Load a verified version of the PMC ladder.
PMC SYSTEM ERROR (PARITY/RAM)
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Brief description of the fault:
RAM error of the PMC processor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty memory cell or interference in the electrical cabinet.
Recommended corrective action:
Reset the system; if it recurs, the board must be repaired.
CPU INTERRUPT / RAM FAULT (Sub)
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Brief description of the fault:
Parity check error of the sub CPU.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty memory on the sub-processor board.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the cards are properly seated in the rack.
DOOR LOCK FAILURE (Safety)
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Brief description of the fault:
The safety door lock refuses to lock.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly adjusted door latch pin, dirty mechanism.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the position of the mechanical door lock.
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Brief description of the fault:
Clogged filter in the hydraulic circuit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Old hydraulic filter element full of contaminants.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the hydraulic filter element.
LUBE PRESSURE SWITCH FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The lubrication pressure switch does not respond to the cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty pressure switch, clogged lubricant metering units.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the lubrication pressure with a pressure gauge and test the switch.
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Brief description of the fault:
Overload of the coolant emulsion pump.
Possible causes of the fault:
Seized pump, blocked discharge line.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the pump and reset the overcurrent relay.
SPINDLE CHILLER FLOW ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Low coolant flow in the spindle chiller.
Possible causes of the fault:
Air in the circuit, low level in the chiller.
Recommended corrective action:
Top up the coolant and check the flow switch.
AIR PRESSURE SWITCH FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The air pressure switch reports a fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty air pressure sensor or compressor failure.
Recommended corrective action:
Verify the pressure on the pressure gauge and test the switch.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN MULTI-PATH SYNCHRONIZATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in a path synchronization block.
Possible causes of the fault:
The sequence of M-codes or wait instructions between paths has failed.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronization logic in the programs of both paths.
FORMAT ERROR IN MULTI-PATH SYNCHRO
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a path synchronization command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the syntax of the wait command (WAIT).
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the code according to the machine manual.
ILLEGAL AXIS IN 3D TOOL COMPENSATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid axis selection for 3D tool radius compensation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Use of unsupported axes in 3D compensation.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the axis definition in the CAM.
FORMAT ERROR IN 3D TOOL COMPENSATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the 3D tool compensation command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing tool vector components.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program generated by the CAM system.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN SHAPE SMOOTHING
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in Shape Smoothing mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Conflict with modal functions for smooth machining.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the smoothing program parameters.
FORMAT ERROR IN SHAPE SMOOTHING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the Shape Smoothing command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect tolerance band value.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the tolerance value in the block.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED ABNORMAL PULSE
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Brief description of the fault:
Abnormal number of pulses from the external sensor in a full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Damaged scale cable or contaminated scale optics.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the scale and check the cabling.
SERVO ALARM: CONVERTER OVERLOAD ALARM
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Brief description of the fault:
Overload of the power supply converter (PSM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Frequent sharp accelerations of heavy axes, weak mains supply.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mains voltage and the acceleration parameters.
SERVO ALARM: SERVO SOFTWARE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Internal software error in the servo amplifier processor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corruption of the servo firmware data.
Recommended corrective action:
Reset the system; replace the amplifier if necessary.
SERVO ALARM: IPM ALARM (Intelligent Power Module)
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Brief description of the fault:
Failure of the intelligent power module in the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the motor winding or overheating of the IPM chip.
Recommended corrective action:
Test the motor and check the amplifier cooling.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRONOUS TAP ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error during rigid tapping with the spindle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between the spindle speed and the Z-axis feed.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tapping programming parameters.
SPINDLE ALARM: POSITION CODER FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Failure of the spindle position sensor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty spindle encoder or disconnected connector.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the sensor cabling and connectors.
APC ALARM: ENCODER COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication timeout with the encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or faulty encoder cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cable shielding.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 9 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The ninth software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded zone 9.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis manually back.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 9 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The ninth software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit 9.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis away using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: I/O LINK COMM. ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
I/O Link communication failure.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty I/O Link cable, module power supply switched off.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the power supply of the remote I/O boards (+24V).
PMC SYSTEM ERROR (WATCHDOG EXPIRED)
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Brief description of the fault:
The PMC processor watchdog timer has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
The PLC ladder has frozen.
Recommended corrective action:
Reset the system; check the condition of the PMC memory.
CPU INTERRUPT / BUS ERROR (Main)
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Brief description of the fault:
Bus error of the main CNC processor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware failure of the main board.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the power supply unit and the card contacts.
CHIP CONVEYOR REVERSE OVERLOAD
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Brief description of the fault:
Chip conveyor overload during reverse operation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Chips jammed in the reverse direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the conveyor area.
MIST COLLECTOR FILTER CLOGGED
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Brief description of the fault:
Clogged oil mist collector filter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Extraction filters are full.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace or clean the mist collector filters.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN HIGH-SPEED DRILLING
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the high-speed deep hole drilling cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing peck drilling parameters in the cycle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax of the drilling cycle.
FORMAT ERROR IN HIGH-SPEED DRILLING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the high-speed drilling cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the coordinates or depths.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program.
SERVO ALARM: POWER MODULE OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheating of the servo power module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Non-functional fan in the electrical cabinet, clogged heat sinks.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the heat sinks and verify that the fans are running.
SERVO ALARM: MOTOR SENSOR SIGNAL ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Motor sensor signal error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty encoder or broken wire in the cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the encoder cabling and connector.
SPINDLE ALARM: ORIENTATION SENSOR ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Spindle orientation sensor error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Contaminated orientation sensor or incorrect gap.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the sensor and adjust its distance.
APC ALARM: BATTERY LOW (Encoder internal 2)
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning that the internal battery of the second encoder is running low.
Possible causes of the fault:
Weak battery in the sensor body.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the internal encoder battery with the machine powered on.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 10 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The tenth software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded zone 10.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis manually back.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 10 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The tenth software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit 10.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis away using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Syntax error in the PLC ladder during execution.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted PMC program data.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load the correct PMC program.
SAFETY MODULE COMMUNICATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication failure with the safety module (DCS/Safety board).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty safety bus interconnection cable, module power failure.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the power supply and cables of the safety modules.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN HIGH-FEED CONTOURING
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in high-speed, high-feed contour machining mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect combination of modal functions and rapid traverse interpolations.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program structure and the CAM guidelines for high-speed smooth transitions.
FORMAT ERROR IN HIGH-FEED CONTOURING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the high-speed contouring command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the filtering or contour tolerance parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program block according to the specific rules for the given Fanuc control.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Phase error or loss of synchronization of signals between the motor and the full-closed scale loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set resolution or signal multiplication of the external sensor (EXE box).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the scale pulse division setting parameters and the condition of the cabling.
SERVO ALARM: SERIAL ENCODER BATTERY ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical drop in the absolute encoder backup voltage detected by the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Flat lithium battery in the external box or on the motor.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the batteries with the machine powered on and perform reference calibration.
SERVO ALARM: SUB-CPU ERROR IN SERVO
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Brief description of the fault:
Error of the sub-microprocessor in the servo amplifier (SVM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware failure of the servo amplifier control board.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the servo amplifier or have it repaired.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO TAP RETURN ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error during the return in the rigid tapping cycle (Rigid tapping return phase).
Possible causes of the fault:
Spindle overload during reversal (change of rotation direction) at the bottom of the thread depth.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle acceleration/deceleration parameters and the cutting conditions (whether the tap is blunt).
SPINDLE ALARM: MULTI-SPINDLE CONTROL ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in simultaneous control of multiple spindles (Multi-spindle control).
Possible causes of the fault:
Conflict between commands for the main spindle and the secondary spindle in one path.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the correctness of spindle switching (M-codes for spindle selection S1/S2).
APC ALARM: DETECTOR OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheating of the detector / absolute encoder on the motor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Extreme temperature in the motor area or an internal short circuit in the encoder electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the servo motor cooling and the temperature inside the machine enclosure.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 11 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The eleventh software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 11.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis manually to a safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 11 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The eleventh software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 11 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis back to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: I/O MODULE FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Failure of one of the external I/O modules in the electrical cabinet.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty input/output board, loss of its power supply.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the status LEDs on the I/O modules and the 24V DC supply.
SAFETY PARAMETER ERROR (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the Dual Check Safety (DCS) safety parameter settings.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid or corrupted data in the SRAM/Flash safety area.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and re-validate the DCS parameters with the assistance of an authorized service technician.
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Brief description of the fault:
Low coolant emulsion pressure (often with through-spindle coolant - TSC).
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged high-pressure pump filter, low level in the tank, faulty pressure switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the inlet and outlet filters of the high-pressure pump and check the pressure gauge.
AUTO DOOR OPEN/CLOSE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in automatic opening/closing of the machine enclosure door.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical blockage of the door, low air pressure, faulty door position limit switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the door travel path, the cleanliness of the guide rails and the pneumatic cylinders.
HYDRAULIC UNIT MOTOR OVERLOAD
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Brief description of the fault:
Overload of the hydraulic unit motor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Seized hydraulic pump, blocked relief valve, tripped overcurrent circuit breaker in the electrical cabinet.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the hydraulic pump and reset the thermal overload protection.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN POLAR COORDINATE MILLING
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command during milling in polar coordinates.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing start point definition or incorrect plane selection.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the programming syntax of polar coordinate milling.
FORMAT ERROR IN POLAR COORDINATE MILLING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the polar coordinate milling command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the angle or radius coordinates.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program block.
SERVO ALARM: DISTURBANCE OBSERVER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the disturbance observer circuit of the servo control.
Possible causes of the fault:
Large mechanical shocks or non-standard axis load.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanics; if necessary, perform servo drive autotuning.
SERVO ALARM: ADAPTIVE CONTROL ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the adaptive servo gain control.
Possible causes of the fault:
Rapid change in the resonance frequency of the machine mechanics.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tightness of the mechanical components and the motor mounting.
SPINDLE ALARM: HIGH-SPEED ORIENTATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
High-speed spindle orientation error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set orientation PID loop parameters or a contaminated magnetic sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the spindle orientation parameters at the SPM service level.
APC ALARM: BATTERY VOLTAGE EXTREMELY LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Extremely low backup voltage of the absolute system (risk of immediate data loss).
Possible causes of the fault:
Low battery warning ignored for a long time.
Recommended corrective action:
Immediately replace the batteries with the machine powered on!
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 12 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The twelfth software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded zone 12.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis manually back.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 12 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The twelfth software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit 12.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: NETWORK ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in PMC network communication (Fieldbus / Profibus / EthernetIP / CC-Link).
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of an external bus node, broken communication cable to the master PLC/robot.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the industrial bus communication modules and the interconnection cables.
SAFETY SIGNATURE MISMATCH (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Safety signature mismatch between the CNC and the servo units in the DCS system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Replacement of a part (e.g. a servo amplifier or main board) without transferring/confirming the safety data.
Recommended corrective action:
Perform the DCS signature alignment and verification procedure using the service tool.
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Brief description of the fault:
Low air pressure for chip blow-off.
Possible causes of the fault:
Pressure drop in the machine's pneumatic network.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the main air supply and the blow-off pressure reducing valve.
MIST COLLECTOR MOTOR OVERLOAD
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Brief description of the fault:
Overload of the oil mist collector motor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Jammed fan impeller, heavily clogged filter.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the filters and check the mist collector impeller.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN CYLINDRICAL ENGRAVING
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the cylindrical engraving cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing cylinder diameter definition or text data in the cycle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the engraving cycle parameters.
FORMAT ERROR IN CYLINDRICAL ENGRAVING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the cylindrical engraving cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the text coordinates or angles.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program block.
SERVO ALARM: TORQUE COMMAND FILTER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the servo torque filter setting.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect value in the resonance filtering parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the torque filter parameters to their default values from the backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO MILLING ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in synchronous milling with the spindle (Hobbing / Multi-axis interpolation).
Possible causes of the fault:
Loss of phase synchronization between the linear axes and the spindle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the gear ratio settings and the synchronous cutting parameters.
APC ALARM: DETECTOR COMMUNICATION CRC ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
CRC checksum error in communication with the encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Electromagnetic interference on the transmitted signal from the motor power cables.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and the separation of signal cables from power cables.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: EXECUTING ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
General runtime error of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect jump or loop in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the consistency of the PLC code.
SAFETY CPU COMMUNICATION ERROR (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Loss of communication with the safety processor in the DCS system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty main board or failure of the safety sub-module.
Recommended corrective action:
Service intervention and CNC hardware diagnostics required.
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning that tool life is about to expire (limit approaching).
Possible causes of the fault:
The tool has reached the set part count or cutting time.
Recommended corrective action:
Prepare a sister tool for replacement.
SPINDLE LOAD HIGH WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
PLC warning: High spindle load.
Possible causes of the fault:
Increased cutting resistance, slightly dull tool.
Recommended corrective action:
Monitor the current spindle load on the screen (Monitor).
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN FLAT GRAVING
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the flat engraving cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing character size or depth parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax of the engraving cycle.
FORMAT ERROR IN FLAT GRAVING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the flat engraving cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the data from the CAM system.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program.
SERVO ALARM: VELOCITY LOOP GAIN ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Servo velocity loop gain setting error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly entered velocity control parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the servo parameters from backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: POSITION CODER PHASE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Phase error of the spindle position coder signal.
Possible causes of the fault:
Poor contact in the spindle encoder connector.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and clean the spindle sensor connector.
APC ALARM: SERIAL ENCODER OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Internal overheating of the motor serial encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
High-temperature zone around the motor.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the motor cooling.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: MEMORY STORAGE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error saving data to PMC memory.
Possible causes of the fault:
Problem with backup or writing to Flash ROM.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the power supply and battery condition.
SAFETY CONFIGURATION DATA ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Safety system configuration data error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted safety data after an improper update.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the safety backup (Safety backup) using the service software.
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Brief description of the fault:
Slideway lubrication pressure error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Pressure drop in the way lube distribution, cracked tube.
Recommended corrective action:
Inspect the lube oil lines under the machine covers for leaks.
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Brief description of the fault:
Tool minimum quantity lubrication error (MQL – Minimal Quantity Lubrication / eco lubrication).
Possible causes of the fault:
MQL lubricant reservoir empty, low air pressure for the mist, clogged nozzle.
Recommended corrective action:
Top up the special MQL oil, check the air pressure and that the nozzles are clear.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN POCKET MILLING
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the pocket milling cycle (Pocket milling cycle).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly entered pocket dimensions, depth or approach radius.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax of the pocket milling cycle.
FORMAT ERROR IN POCKET MILLING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the pocket milling cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing mandatory pocket width or length parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the manual.
SERVO ALARM: POSITION LOOP GAIN ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Servo position loop gain setting error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid value in the position control parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the position loop parameters from the machine backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: ORIENTATION POSITION FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Spindle orientation position fault (index mark does not match).
Possible causes of the fault:
Shifted or contaminated spindle orientation reference point.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the spindle orientation position in the SPM parameters.
APC ALARM: SYSTEM ERROR IN ABSOLUTE CODER
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical internal system error of the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware defect in the motor pulse coder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the entire servo motor or its absolute pulse coder.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN HIGH-SPEED PECK DRILLING
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the high-speed deep-hole drilling cycle with interrupted feed (Peck drilling).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing depth increment value (address Q) or incorrect format of cycle parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax of the drilling cycle (e.g. G73/G83) and add the mandatory addresses Q and R.
FORMAT ERROR IN HIGH-SPEED PECK DRILLING
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Brief description of the fault:
Data format error in the deep-hole drilling cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the numerical values of drilling depth (Z) or retract (Q).
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program block according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: INTEGRAL GAIN ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Integral gain error in the servo control loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set integral parameter in the servo drive configuration parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the default servo parameter values from the machine backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: LOAD METER OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Spindle load meter overflow (Spindle load meter overflow).
Possible causes of the fault:
Short-term extreme spindle overload that exceeded the maximum calibrated display limit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cutting conditions and the condition of the cutting tool (whether the cutting edge is broken).
APC ALARM: BATTERY VOLTAGE EXTREMELY LOW (Encoder)
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Brief description of the fault:
The internal lithium battery in the encoder body is completely discharged.
Possible causes of the fault:
Previous low encoder battery warnings were ignored.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the internal encoder battery and re-set the reference point (Master reference setting).
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 13 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirteenth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 13.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 13 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirteenth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 13 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: I/O LINK MASTER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
I/O Link master unit error in the PMC system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware failure of the I/O Link communication chip on the main board or expansion card.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the connection and power supply of the I/O bus; if the error persists, the hardware is faulty.
SAFETY SIGNATURE VALIDATION ERROR (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Safety signature validation failure in the Dual Check Safety system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Unauthorized parameter change without valid verification, or a checksum error.
Recommended corrective action:
Validate the DCS parameters using the service password and authorized software.
PALLET CLAMP SENSOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the pallet clamp sensor on the changer or table.
Possible causes of the fault:
Dirty or misadjusted inductive sensor of the pallet clamping pin.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the sensor area and check their switching via the LED indication.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN THREAD REPAIR
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the thread repair / re-cutting cycle (Thread repair cycle).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly entered angular start or lead when aligning to an existing thread.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the programming format of the thread repair cycle.
FORMAT ERROR IN THREAD REPAIR
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the thread repair cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing mandatory position or lead parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program block.
SERVO ALARM: ACCELERATION/DECELERATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the servo acceleration/deceleration table or calculation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid setting of the axis acceleration and deceleration time constants.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the acceleration parameters from the machine backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO ROTATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Synchronous rotation error of two spindles (Electronic gear box / Tandem spindle).
Possible causes of the fault:
Loss of phase synchronization between the master and slave spindle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous spindle parameter settings and the condition of the optical cables.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE DATA CORRUPTED
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Brief description of the fault:
Absolute position data in the encoder has been corrupted (e.g. due to a strong electromagnetic field).
Possible causes of the fault:
Extreme interference or encoder memory damage.
Recommended corrective action:
Re-set the absolute position (Master reference setting) and test the cable shielding.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 14 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourteenth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 14.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 14 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourteenth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 14 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER MONITOR ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC ladder online monitoring error (external diagnostic tool hung).
Possible causes of the fault:
Communication interrupted with the external PG/PC diagnostic software (Ladder Loader).
Recommended corrective action:
Disconnect the PMC communication cable from the PC and restart the CNC system.
SAFETY COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Safety communication timeout in the DCS system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Electrically noisy environment or poor contact on the safety bus between units.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the integrity and shielding of the safety interconnection cables.
CHIP CONVEYOR JAMMED (Thermal/Lock)
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Brief description of the fault:
The chip conveyor is mechanically jammed (the motor runs, but the gearbox is stopped or the protection has tripped).
Possible causes of the fault:
A stuck piece of metal or a long chip in the conveyor shaft.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine, manually free the jammed conveyor chain and check the shear pin/drive safety clutch.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN HIGH-SPEED 5-AXIS
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in high-speed 5-axis machining mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect syntax or unsupported function in 5-axis TCPC mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the post-processor settings and the 5-axis interpolation program blocks.
FORMAT ERROR IN HIGH-SPEED 5-AXIS
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a 5-axis machining command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the tool vector or axis rotation data.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program generated by the CAM system.
SERVO ALARM: VELOCITY COMMAND FILTER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Servo velocity command filter setting error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect value in the velocity filtering parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Return the velocity filter parameters to their default values from backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO PHASE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Phase error during synchronous spindle rotation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Delay or loss of the encoder signal of one of the spindles.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the connectors and the condition of the encoders of both spindles.
APC ALARM: BATTERY BOX ABNORMAL
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the external backup battery box (e.g. short circuit on the battery box line).
Possible causes of the fault:
Damaged battery box cable or short circuit in the battery holder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the voltage at the battery box terminals and the condition of the wiring.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 15 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifteenth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 15.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 15 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifteenth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 15 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: RESOURCE OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Overflow of internal PMC system resources (e.g. too many simultaneously running timers or internal relays).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly programmed or enlarged PLC ladder beyond the system capacity.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the resource usage in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the safety RAM of the Dual Check Safety system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware failure of the safety module or memory chip.
Recommended corrective action:
Service intervention and replacement of the faulty module / main board required.
BAR FEEDER INTERFACE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Interface error between the CNC and the bar feeder (signal communication mismatch).
Possible causes of the fault:
Disconnected or incorrectly wired signal cable between the bar feeder and the machine cabinet.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the interconnection connector and cables of the bar feeder.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL LENGTH COMP
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in 5-axis tool length compensation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing vector definition or incorrect activation of compensation.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the 5-axis offsets are set correctly in the program.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL LENGTH COMP
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the 5-axis tool length offset command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the syntax of the modal compensation functions.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the specification for the given 5-axis head type.
SERVO ALARM: TORQUE COMMAND FILTER 2 ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the setting of the second servo torque filter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect value in the extended resonance filtering parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the servo filter parameters from the machine backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO SPEED MISMATCH
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Brief description of the fault:
Speed mismatch in synchronous spindle rotation mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Different gear range or parameter settings between the spindles.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the settings and gear ranges are identical on both spindles.
APC ALARM: BATTERY VOLTAGE DROPPED (Encoder storage)
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Brief description of the fault:
The battery voltage in the encoder storage has dropped below the warning limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
The encoder battery is approaching the end of its service life.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery as soon as possible (with the machine switched on).
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 16 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixteenth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 16.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 16 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixteenth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 16 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: SUB-CPU ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Sub-processor error in the PMC system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware failure of the PMC/PLC expansion card.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the seating of the cards in the CNC rack.
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the safety Flash ROM of the Dual Check Safety system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data in the safety ROM module.
Recommended corrective action:
Service intervention and restoration of the safety software required.
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Brief description of the fault:
Error of the unloader / robot for removing finished parts.
Possible causes of the fault:
Unloader gripper failure, incorrect position or error signal from the robot.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the pneumatic gripper and the part unloader signaling.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTER POINT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in 5-axis tool center point mode (TCP / TCPC).
Possible causes of the fault:
TCPC activated without correctly defined machine head geometry in the parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the kinematic parameter settings of the 5-axis machine (parameters 19700+).
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTER POINT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the 5-axis TCPC command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing or incorrect TCP activation code (e.g. G43.1 / G43.4).
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the programming manual for 5-axis machining.
SERVO ALARM: FEEDFORWARD GAIN ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Feedforward gain setting error (Feedforward gain) in the servo control.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect value in the velocity feedforward control parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the default servo parameters from the machine backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO POSITION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Position error during synchronous spindle positioning.
Possible causes of the fault:
The permissible position difference between two synchronous spindles was exceeded.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical load and the synchronous positioning parameters.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE POSITION LOSS WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning of possible loss of absolute position (unstable encoder power supply).
Possible causes of the fault:
Momentary contact interruption in the battery supply or the encoder connector.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the connectors are tightened and the condition of the battery wires.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 17 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventeenth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 17.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 17 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventeenth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 17 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: INITIALIZE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC system initialization error at CNC startup.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted PMC system data in Flash memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Reload the PMC ladder and check the condition of the SRAM/Flash memory.
SAFETY COMMUNICATION ERROR (DCS Internal)
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Brief description of the fault:
Internal communication error between the DCS safety circuits.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty hardware on the safety board or failure of the internal interconnection bridge.
Recommended corrective action:
Service intervention by the manufacturer or an authorized CNC technician required.
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the external coolant emulsion chiller unit (Chiller for emulsion).
Possible causes of the fault:
Emulsion chiller overheating, low refrigerant pressure in the chiller, clogged chiller filter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the emulsion chiller unit, clean the filters and verify the ambient temperature.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL VECTOR RETRACT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in 5-axis retract along the tool vector mode (Tool Vector Retract).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect activation or missing vector data during an interrupted cut.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the macro and parameter settings for tool vector retract.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL VECTOR RETRACT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the tool vector retract command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the syntax or missing vector components in the macro.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the 5-axis machine user manual.
SERVO ALARM: ACCELERATION/DECELERATION FILTER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the servo acceleration/deceleration filter setting (S-curve / jerk filtering).
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid filter time constant value in the axis parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the acceleration filter parameters from the machine backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO PHASE MATCH ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Phase matching error during synchronous spindle start-up.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles failed to align their mutual angular position (phase) before synchronization was engaged.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle encoders and the phase matching parameters.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO (Power OFF)
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Brief description of the fault:
While the machine was switched off, the encoder battery voltage dropped to zero.
Possible causes of the fault:
Complete discharge or disconnection of the encoder backup while the machine was without power.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the batteries and re-set the absolute position (Master reference setting).
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 18 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighteenth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 18.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 18 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighteenth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 18 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER OVERFLOW (Extended)
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Brief description of the fault:
Overflow of the extended PMC ladder memory.
Possible causes of the fault:
A user PLC program was loaded that exceeds the purchased memory option.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the PMC program size and the system memory option.
SAFETY PARAMETER MISMATCH (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Mismatch of safety parameters between individual modules in the DCS system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Some parameters were changed without a complete re-initialization of the safety structure.
Recommended corrective action:
Perform a complete check and synchronization of the DCS parameters in service mode.
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Brief description of the fault:
Low hydraulic oil level in the hydraulic unit tank.
Possible causes of the fault:
Oil leak in the system, long-term consumption, faulty float level sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Top up hydraulic oil of the specified viscosity and check the circuit for leaks.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN WORKPIECE COORDINATE SYSTEM
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command when defining the workpiece coordinate system (G54–G59 or G54.1 Px).
Possible causes of the fault:
Call of a non-existent additional work zero number (e.g. P far above the option limit).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the coordinate system number in the program and the permitted number in the parameters.
FORMAT ERROR IN WORKPIECE COORDINATE SYSTEM
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the workpiece coordinate system command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the work zero call syntax (e.g. missing P).
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program block.
SERVO ALARM: VELOCITY DETECTOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Servo drive velocity detector fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty motor feedback or failure of the evaluation circuit in the amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the encoder cabling and the condition of the servo amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO TORQUE EXCESS
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Brief description of the fault:
Excessive torque difference in synchronous spindle rotation mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Uneven load on the two spindles (e.g. incorrectly clamped or asymmetrical part).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the workpiece clamping and the distribution of cutting forces between the spindles.
APC ALARM: BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO (Power ON/OFF)
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Brief description of the fault:
Complete loss of absolute encoder backup voltage (battery discharged both during operation and after power-off).
Possible causes of the fault:
Interrupted power supply line from the battery box to the encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the battery cables, replace the cells and set the absolute position.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 19 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Nineteenth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 19.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 19 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Nineteenth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 19 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Function error in the PMC ladder (invalid instruction or subprogram call in the PLC).
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the logic of the user PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and correct the faulty line in the PLC ladder.
SAFETY CPU COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Safety processor communication timeout in the DCS.
Possible causes of the fault:
Strong electromagnetic interference or faulty interconnection module.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and grounding in the electrical cabinet.
LUBE PUMP PRESSURE SWITCH FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The way lube pressure switch did not detect a pressure rise during the pump cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty lube pump, cracked main lube line, clogged metering units, faulty pressure switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Run a manual lubrication cycle and watch whether the pressure on the lube gauge rises and whether oil is leaking.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN AUTOMATIC CORNER OVERRIDE
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in automatic corner feedrate reduction mode (Automatic Corner Override - G62).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect syntax or conflict with other modal compensation functions.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program blocks at the workpiece corners.
FORMAT ERROR IN AUTOMATIC CORNER OVERRIDE
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the automatic corner override command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the G62 parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the manual.
SERVO ALARM: CURRENT SENSOR OFFSET ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Current sensor offset error in the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware problem with current measurement on the amplifier board.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the servo amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO ACCELERATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Acceleration error in synchronous spindle mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Different inertia or different acceleration parameters between the main and sub spindle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the acceleration ramp parameter settings of both spindles.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE DATA RESTORE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Failure to restore absolute position data from the encoder's internal backup.
Possible causes of the fault:
Encoder internal memory corrupted by a power failure during writing.
Recommended corrective action:
Re-set the reference point (Master reference setting) and test the encoder function.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 20 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Twentieth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 20.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 20 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Twentieth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 20 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: I/O LINK DISCONNECTION
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Brief description of the fault:
Disconnection or loss of communication on the I/O Link.
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken I/O Link cable, power failure of the remote I/O rack.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the connectors and power supply (+24V) on all I/O modules.
SAFETY STOP INPUT ERROR (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Error on the safety stop inputs in the DCS system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Open or faulty emergency stop channel in the safety circuit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the safety relays, door switches and E-stop circuits.
COOLANT LEVEL CRITICAL LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Critically low coolant emulsion level (blocks machining start).
Possible causes of the fault:
Long-term heavy draw-down of emulsion, stuck sensor float.
Recommended corrective action:
Top up the coolant emulsion and check that the sensor float moves freely in the tank.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN CYCLIC THREADING
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the multi-dimensional or cyclic threading cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly entered lead-in or angle parameters of the threading cycle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cycle syntax according to the programming manual.
FORMAT ERROR IN CYCLIC THREADING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the cyclic threading cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the thread numerical values.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program block.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DETECTOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the external detector (linear scale) in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Dirty scale optics, faulty EXE converter, broken cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the linear scale and check the cables.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO DECELERATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Deceleration error in synchronous spindle mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Different braking torques or different deceleration parameters between the spindles.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the deceleration parameters and the spindle braking resistors.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER HARDWARE FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Hardware fault in the internal circuits of the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Electronics defect in the motor pulse coder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 21 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-first software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 21.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 21 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-first software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 21 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER COMPILE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC ladder translation (compilation) error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid structure or missing links in the PLC program during loading.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the PLC ladder source code before compiling.
SAFETY OUTPUT FAULT (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault on the safety outputs in the DCS system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit on a safety output, faulty safety relay.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the wiring of the safety outputs and the condition of the relays in the cabinet.
AIR PRESSURE CRITICAL LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical drop in air pressure (immediately blocks operation and safely stops the machine).
Possible causes of the fault:
Compressor stopped, burst main air supply hose, main shut-off valve closed.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the central compressed air distribution and the pressure on the main gauge.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 3D COORDINATE TRANSFORMATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in 3D coordinate system transformation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect definition of angles or planes in space.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the programming syntax of the 3D transformation.
FORMAT ERROR IN 3D COORDINATE TRANSFORMATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the 3D coordinate transformation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the spatial parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED ZERO POINT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Reference point error in the full-closed loop (mismatch between the motor and scale markers).
Possible causes of the fault:
Shifted or dirty reference mark on the linear scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cleanliness of the scale and re-set the reference.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO OVERLOAD
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Brief description of the fault:
Overload in synchronous spindle mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessive material resistance during part transfer between the spindles.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cutting conditions and the clamping force of both spindles.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER INITIALIZE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Absolute encoder initialization error after power-on.
Possible causes of the fault:
Unstable encoder power supply during machine startup.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the supply voltage and the condition of the battery/encoder contacts.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 22 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-first [twenty-second] software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 22.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 22 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-second software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 22 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: NETWORK TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
Network communication timeout in the PMC.
Possible causes of the fault:
Slow or overloaded industrial bus (Fieldbus).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the network traffic and the connection status.
SAFETY SYSTEM HARDWARE FAULT (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Hardware fault of the DCS safety system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the safety board or the CNC processor module.
Recommended corrective action:
Service intervention and replacement of the safety hardware required.
CHIP CONVEYOR THERMAL TRIP
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Brief description of the fault:
The chip conveyor motor thermal overload protection has tripped.
Possible causes of the fault:
Jammed chip conveyor, long-term mechanical overload.
Recommended corrective action:
Remove the cause of the conveyor jam and reset the thermal relay in the electrical cabinet.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 3D TOOL OFFSETTING
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in 3D tool length and radius offset mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
3D offset activated without defined vectors in the program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the programming syntax and the CAM data for 3D tool offset.
FORMAT ERROR IN 3D TOOL OFFSETTING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the 3D tool offset command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the syntax of the 3D offset modal functions.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the machine programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: EXCESS ERROR IN SYNCHRONOUS AXIS
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Brief description of the fault:
Excessive deviation in a synchronous axis pair (e.g. on gantry machines).
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical stress or sagging of one side of the gantry, rack slippage.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical condition, alignment and lubrication of both sides of the gantry.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO PHASE DETECT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Phase detection error during spindle synchronization.
Possible causes of the fault:
Loss or delay of the encoder zero pulse signal of one of the spindles.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the connection and cleanliness of the sensors of both spindles.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BACKUP ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Data backup error in the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Unstable battery supply while writing to the encoder internal memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and calibrate the reference point.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 23 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirtieth [twenty-third] software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 23.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 23 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-third software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 23 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER STORAGE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error storing the PMC ladder in Flash ROM.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted flash memory or incomplete PLC program transfer.
Recommended corrective action:
Reload a verified version of the PMC program.
SAFETY COMMUNICATION PARITY ERROR (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Safety communication parity error in the DCS system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Electromagnetic interference on the safety bus in the electrical cabinet.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and grounding of the safety cables.
SPINDLE MOTOR OVERHEAT (PLC)
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Brief description of the fault:
The PLC detected spindle motor overheating based on an external thermistor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged spindle load at high speeds, motor cooling failure.
Recommended corrective action:
Let the spindle cool down and check the motor cooling circuit.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN HIGH-SPEED SMOOTHING
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in smooth high-speed contour smoothing mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect combination of modal functions and smoothing commands (AI Contouring).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program blocks and the tolerance settings in the CAM system.
FORMAT ERROR IN HIGH-SPEED SMOOTHING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the high-speed smoothing command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the mode or tolerance band parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: SYNCHRO TORQUE DIFFERENCE OVER
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Brief description of the fault:
The torque difference between the motors in a synchronous pair exceeded the limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical stress, binding on one side of the axis, damaged rack or pinion.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical condition of both sides of the axis, backlash and lubrication.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO SPEED DIFFERENCE OVER
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Brief description of the fault:
The speed difference between the spindles in synchronous mode exceeded the permissible limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Belt slippage or speed control failure of one of the spindles.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the belt tension and the condition of the spindle drives.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER ROM ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Internal ROM error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defective memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 24 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-fourth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 24.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 24 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-fourth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 24 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Overflow of allocated function blocks in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Too many nested or active function blocks in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Optimize the structure of the PMC program.
SAFETY WATCHDOG ERROR (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
The safety watchdog timer in the DCS system has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
Safety processor hang or strong interference in the electrical cabinet.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch the machine off and on; if it recurs, the safety hardware must be replaced.
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The hydraulic pressure switch does not give the correct signal (does not match the pump status).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty hydraulic pressure switch, clogged filter, reduced pump output.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the hydraulic pressure with a gauge and test the switch function.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 3D OFFSETTING PATH
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command during 3D path offset.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing vector components or incorrect activation of 3D offset in the program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the 3D offset program blocks.
FORMAT ERROR IN 3D OFFSETTING PATH
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the 3D path offset command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the modal command syntax.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the manual.
SERVO ALARM: SYNCHRO POSITION DIFFERENCE OVER
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Brief description of the fault:
The position difference in a synchronous axis pair exceeded the permissible deviation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical slippage or different encoder settings on the two sides of the gantry.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical couplings and the zero points of the synchronous axes.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO POSITION DIFFERENCE OVER
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Brief description of the fault:
The angular position difference between the spindles in synchronous mode exceeded the limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Clutch or belt slippage during synchronous spindle positioning.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the rigidity of the drive train and the belt tension of both spindles.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER INTERNAL FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Internal system error No. 2 in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware failure of the motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 25 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The twenty-fifth software limit was reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 25.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 25 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The twenty-fifth software limit was reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 25 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: TIMER OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Timer range overflow in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the PLC ladder logic (an endlessly repeating or incorrectly defined timer).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the timer settings in the PMC ladder.
SAFETY COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT (Extended DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
The extended safety communication timed out.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference on the cabinet communication lines, poor contact.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and the tightness of the terminals in the safety circuit.
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Brief description of the fault:
The thermal protection of the central lubrication pump motor has tripped.
Possible causes of the fault:
Seized lubrication pump, short circuit in the lube motor, blocked main line.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the lubrication pump and the line for blockages, and reset the thermal relay.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS INDEXING
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in 5-axis indexing mode (positioning of the rotary axes).
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt at continuous 5-axis motion instead of indexed motion (or vice versa).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the programming syntax and the 5-axis machining modes.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS INDEXING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a 5-axis indexing command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the angular coordinates of the rotary axes (B/C or A/C).
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the machine specification.
SERVO ALARM: SYNCHRO SPEED DIFFERENCE OVER
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Brief description of the fault:
The speed difference in a synchronous axis pair exceeded the permitted limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Different feedback parameter settings or mechanical resistance on one side.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the servo parameters and how freely the mechanics move.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO TORQUE DIFFERENCE OVER
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Brief description of the fault:
The torque difference between the spindles in synchronous mode exceeded the limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Uneven load when machining with two tools simultaneously.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the distribution of material removal between the tools.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER INTERNAL COMMUNICATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Internal communication error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the internal encoder board on the servo motor.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 26 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The twenty-sixth software limit was reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 26.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 26 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The twenty-sixth software limit was reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 26 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: COUNTER OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Counter range overflow in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the PLC ladder logic (unterminated or overflowed counters).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the counter logic in the PMC ladder.
SAFETY CONFIGURATION CRC ERROR (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
CRC checksum error in the DCS configuration.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted or inconsistent safety data in memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Reload and verify the DCS safety parameters.
CHIP CONVEYOR MOTOR THERMAL TRIP
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Brief description of the fault:
The thermal protection of the chip conveyor motor has tripped.
Possible causes of the fault:
Jammed chip conveyor, long-term overload of the mechanism.
Recommended corrective action:
Remove the mechanical obstruction and reset the thermal relay in the electrical cabinet.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS RETRACT/APPROACH
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in 5-axis approach or retract mode (Retract/Approach).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing definition of the safe plane or vector for approach/retract.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the settings of the 5-axis approach macros.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS RETRACT/APPROACH
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a 5-axis approach/retract command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the macro parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the documentation.
SERVO ALARM: SYNCHRO DETECTOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Detector / feedback fault in a synchronous axis pair.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defective cable or encoder on one side of the synchronous axis.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cables and sensors of both synchronous motors.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO DETECTOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Detector / feedback fault in spindle synchronous mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Loss of the encoder signal of one of the spindles.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the speed sensors and cables of both spindles.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER DATA TRANSMISSION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Data transmission error in the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference on the encoder communication line or poor contact.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and connectors of the encoder.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 27 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The twenty-seventh software limit was reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 27.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 27 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The twenty-seventh software limit was reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 27 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: RELAY OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Range overflow of the internal relays (R registers) in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
The allocated memory for internal relays in the PLC ladder was exceeded.
Recommended corrective action:
Optimize the use of addresses in the PMC program.
SAFETY HARDWARE INCONSISTENCY (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Hardware inconsistency in the DCS safety system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incompatible hardware versions of the safety modules and the CNC.
Recommended corrective action:
Verify the compatibility of the hardware revisions in the electrical cabinet.
COOLANT PUMP MOTOR THERMAL TRIP
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Brief description of the fault:
The thermal protection of the coolant pump motor has tripped.
Possible causes of the fault:
Jammed pump, short circuit in the pump motor, clogged discharge line.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the coolant pump and reset the thermal relay in the electrical cabinet."""),
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ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL TIP CONTROL
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in 5-axis machine tool tip control mode (Tool Tip Control / TCP).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect activation of TCP without defined geometric parameters of the machine head or table.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the kinematics parameter settings of the 5-axis machine and the program blocks.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL TIP CONTROL
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a 5-axis tool tip control command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the TCP on/off syntax (e.g. G43.4 / G49).
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE MATCH ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Phase matching error in the full-closed loop (between the motor and the linear scale).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set direction or feedback ratio of the external scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the full-closed loop parameter settings and the scale reading direction.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO PHASE MATCH ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Phase matching error when engaging spindle synchronization.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles failed to align their mutual phase position before synchronization was engaged.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle encoders and the phase matching parameters.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY LOW (System)
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Brief description of the fault:
System warning: Low backup voltage of the absolute encoders.
Possible causes of the fault:
The batteries in the CNC power supply box are nearing the end of their service life.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup batteries with the machine powered on.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 28 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The twenty-eighth software limit was reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 28.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 28 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The twenty-eighth software limit was reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 28 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: I/O LINK MASTER FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the I/O Link master module in the PMC system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware defect on the main board or an I/O expansion board.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the boards in the rack and the optical/copper connections.
SAFETY SIGNATURE CORRUPTED (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Corrupted safety signature (Signature) in the DCS system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Inconsistent data in the safety Flash/SRAM memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore and re-validate the DCS parameters using the service tool.
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the hydraulic oil cooling unit (Hydraulic chiller).
Possible causes of the fault:
Overheating of the hydraulic cooler, low coolant flow, clogged chiller filter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the hydraulic cooling unit, clean the filters and the heat exchanger fins.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL ORIENTATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in 5-axis tool orientation control mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect specification of the tool tilt angles relative to the part surface.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the 5-axis orientation control program blocks.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL ORIENTATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a 5-axis tool orientation command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the syntax of the orientation angles.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the 5-axis machining manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DETECTOR COMM. ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication error with the external detector (scale) in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defective scale cable, interference, failure of the EXE interface unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and the connection between the scale and the servo amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO SPEED MATCH ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Speed matching error when engaging spindle synchronization.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles failed to match their speeds before synchronization was engaged.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the parameters for mutual speed matching of the spindles.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY DISCONNECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
Disconnected cable or missing battery of the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Dislodged battery box connector or broken wire.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the connection of the battery box to the machine.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 29 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The twenty-ninth software limit was reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 29.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 29 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The twenty-ninth software limit was reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 29 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: MESSAGE BUFFER OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Message buffer overflow in the PMC system (operator messages / alarms).
Possible causes of the fault:
Too many simultaneously generated text messages from the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Optimize the alarm message generation logic in the PMC program.
SAFETY PARAMETER CRC ERROR (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
CRC checksum error in the DCS safety parameters.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data in the safety memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Verify and restore the DCS parameters using the service software.
SPINDLE OIL AIR LUBRICATION FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the spindle oil-air lubrication system (Oil-Air lubrication).
Possible causes of the fault:
Low lubrication air pressure, oil-air dispenser has run out of oil, clogged spindle bearing lubrication nozzle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the air pressure, the level of the special oil-air oil, and the operation of the dispensers.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS COLLISION AVOIDANCE
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in 5-axis collision detection and avoidance mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly defined 3D models of the head, holder, or tool in the collision system.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the data and models in the collision avoidance table of the 5-axis machine.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS COLLISION AVOIDANCE
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a collision avoidance command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the protection zone parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the data according to the machine tool builder's documentation.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED MISMATCH TOLERANCE OVER
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Brief description of the fault:
The permitted deviation tolerance between the motor and the scale in the full-closed loop was exceeded.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical backlash or slippage in the drive train, damaged linear scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical condition of the axis and the cleanliness of the linear scale.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO TORQUE MATCH ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Torque matching error when engaging spindle synchronization.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles failed to match their load torques before synchronization was engaged.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the parameters for mutual torque matching of the spindles.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER MEMORY WRITE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error writing to the absolute encoder memory.
Possible causes of the fault:
Power failure during an internal data write in the encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Re-establish the machine reference point; if it recurs, replace the encoder.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 30 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirtieth software limit was reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 30.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 30 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirtieth software limit was reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 30 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: TIMING ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC program cycle timing error (the PLC cannot finish computing the cycle within its time slot).
Possible causes of the fault:
Overly complex or unoptimized code in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Optimize the PMC program logic.
SAFETY PROCESSOR HARDWARE FAULT (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Hardware fault of the safety processor in the DCS system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the safety processor or the CNC main board.
Recommended corrective action:
Service intervention and hardware replacement are required.
SPINDLE OIL AIR PRESSURE LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Low air pressure for the spindle oil-air lubrication system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Pressure drop in the pneumatic spindle lubrication circuit, pressure-reducing valve failure.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure on the gauge of the spindle oil-air unit.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in advanced 5-axis TCP mode (TCP 2).
Possible causes of the fault:
Conflict in the axis or kinematics definition of the 5-axis head.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the parameters and syntax for advanced TCP.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in an advanced 5-axis TCP command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the TCP program blocks.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the machine manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED ZERO POINT RETURN ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Reference point return error in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between the motor index mark and the scale reference mark.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the referencing parameter settings for the full-closed loop.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO ACCELERATION MATCH ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Acceleration matching error during synchronous spindle run-up.
Possible causes of the fault:
Different acceleration ramps or different inertia of the spindles.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle acceleration settings in the SPM parameters.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER INTERNAL CHECK ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Internal self-test error of the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Internal damage to the chip or optics in the motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 31 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The twenty-first [thirty-first] software limit was reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 31.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 31 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirty-first software limit was reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 31 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER CHECK ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error while verifying the consistency of the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted PLC program data in memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Reload a verified version of the PMC ladder.
SAFETY COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT (DCS Extended)
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Brief description of the fault:
The extended safety communication in the DCS timed out.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or poor contact in the safety circuits.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and the tightness of the safety terminals.
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the axis brake switching relay (in the electrical cabinet).
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken or burnt brake relay contact, failure of the brake circuit power supply.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the brake relays in the electrical cabinet and measure the switching contacts.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS RETRACT/RESTART
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in 5-axis retract and program restart mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to restart the program from a non-permitted point in 5-axis mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the correct program restart point (Sequence search).
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS RETRACT/RESTART
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a 5-axis retract/restart command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the restart macro parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the manufacturer's documentation.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication timeout with the full-closed loop scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference on the scale communication line, defective cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and the connection of the linear scale cable.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO DECELERATION MATCH ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Deceleration matching error during synchronous spindle stop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Different braking characteristics or different inertia of the spindles.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the deceleration parameters and the braking resistors of the spindles.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
General system error of the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical electronics defect in the servo motor pulse coder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the servo motor or its absolute encoder.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 32 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirty-second software limit was reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 32.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 32 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirty-second software limit was reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 32 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: MEMORY PARITY ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Memory parity error in the PMC system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data in the PLC RAM/Flash memory due to interference or a voltage drop.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the electrical cabinet power supply and, if necessary, load the PLC program from a backup.
SAFETY SYSTEM CRITICAL FAULT (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical fault of the DCS safety system (the entire machine is stopped).
Possible causes of the fault:
Severe hardware or software collapse in the CNC safety circuit.
Recommended corrective action:
A complete service intervention, inspection of the safety modules, and restoration of the DCS backup are required.
AXIS OVERLOAD DETECTED (Current limit)
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Brief description of the fault:
The PLC detected that one of the axes exceeded its current limit (software protection).
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessive mechanical resistance, collision, dull tool, incorrectly adjusted backlash.
Recommended corrective action:
Check how freely the axis moves, the cutting conditions, and the tool condition."""),
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ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in extended 5-axis TCP control mode (TCP 3).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect definition of the kinematic vectors in the configuration parameters for the given head or table type.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the 5-axis kinematics parameter settings and the program blocks.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in an extended 5-axis TCP command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the program blocks or incorrect syntax of modal functions.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the Fanuc programming manual for the given machine type.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED SYNCHRO ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Synchronization error in the full-closed loop for coupled/parallel axes.
Possible causes of the fault:
Different feedback data between the motor encoder and the linear scale on one side.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the resolution and full-closed loop parameters of both axes are set correctly.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO POSITION MATCH ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Position matching error when engaging synchronous spindle positioning.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles failed to match their angular position (C-axis phase) before synchronization was engaged.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the orientation sensors and positioning parameters of both spindles.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER EEPROM ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Internal EEPROM memory error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 33 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirty-third software limit was reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 33.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 33 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirty-third software limit was reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 33 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: I/O LINK ASSIGNMENT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Assignment (configuration) error of the I/O modules on the I/O Link in the PMC.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between the modules actually connected in the electrical cabinet and the addressing in the PMC parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the I/O address assignment parameters in the PLC and the physical wiring of the modules.
SAFETY SYSTEM FATAL ERROR (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fatal system error of the DCS safety circuit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of the safety hardware or complete corruption of the safety firmware.
Recommended corrective action:
Intervention by the machine tool builder or an authorized Fanuc service with DCS reinitialization is required.
HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR THERMAL TRIP
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Brief description of the fault:
The thermal protection of the hydraulic pump motor has tripped.
Possible causes of the fault:
Overloaded hydraulic pump, short circuit in the motor, blocked oil flow.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the hydraulic pump and reset the thermal relay in the electrical cabinet.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS SMOOTHING
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in 5-axis smoothing mode (Smooth interpolation).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect combination of smoothing modal functions for the rotary axes.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program blocks and the 5-axis smoothing tolerance settings in the CAM.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS SMOOTHING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a 5-axis smoothing command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the smoothing cycle parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the machine documentation.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DRIFT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Excessive position drift in the full-closed loop at standstill.
Possible causes of the fault:
Problem with the offset or evaluation of the linear scale signal.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the scale, the EXE interface unit, and the shield grounding.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO SPEED MATCH TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The time limit for matching spindle speeds in synchronous mode has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles did not match their speeds within the given time (e.g. due to a large load difference).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous spindle run-up parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER TEMPERATURE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical warning: The temperature in the absolute encoder exceeded the maximum limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
High temperature in the motor body or near the tool head/spindle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the motor cooling and the surrounding thermal conditions.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 34 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The fortieth [thirty-fourth] software limit was reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 34.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 34 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirty-fourth software limit was reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 34 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal instruction in the PMC ladder during execution in the PLC.
Possible causes of the fault:
Compilation error or corrupted PLC program data.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the consistency of the PMC ladder and reload it if necessary.
SYSTEM CRITICAL FATAL ERROR (Kernel Panic)
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical system error of the CNC kernel (Kernel panic / fatal failure of the main CPU).
Possible causes of the fault:
Severe hardware defect of the main board, power supply failure, or total corruption of SRAM/FROM.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the supply voltages (+5V, +24V). If the error recurs after clearing the memory, the CNC main board is defective.
COOLANT PUMP OVERHEAT (PLC)
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Brief description of the fault:
The PLC detected overheating of the coolant pump.
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged pump operation against a closed valve or a clogged discharge line.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the coolant pump and that the coolant circuit is not blocked.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS FEEDRATE CLAMP
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in feedrate clamp mode during 5-axis machining (Feedrate clamp).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect syntax or invalid feedrate limit value for the rotary axes.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program blocks and the feedrate limit parameters.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS FEEDRATE CLAMP
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a 5-axis feedrate clamp command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the clamp command parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the machine manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DISCONNECTION
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Brief description of the fault:
Full-closed loop disconnection detected (loss of the scale signal).
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken linear scale cable, defective EXE interface unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the scale connecting cables and connectors.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO TORQUE MATCH TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The time limit for matching spindle torques in synchronous mode has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles failed to match their load torques within the given time.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous torque transfer parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Serious internal system error No. 2 in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 35 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirty-fifth software limit was reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 35.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 35 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirty-fifth software limit was reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 35 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Function range overflow in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Overly complex structure or an excessive number of functions called in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Optimize the structure of the PMC program.
LUBE PUMP LEVEL CRITICAL LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Critically low oil level in the central lubrication system (blocks machine operation).
Possible causes of the fault:
Completely empty central lubrication tank, stuck level sensor float.
Recommended corrective action:
Top up the lubricating oil and check the operation of the float switch in the lubrication tank.
SPINDLE COOLING UNIT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the external spindle cooling unit (Chiller).
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of the spindle chiller compressor, low refrigerant pressure, clogged filter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle cooling unit, clean the filters, and verify the refrigerant condition.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT OFFSET
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in tool length offset mode for 5-axis TCP.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect offset definition or incorrect activation of the TCP offset.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program blocks and the offset parameters in the CAM.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT OFFSET
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in an offset command for 5-axis TCP.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the syntax of the TCP offset modal functions.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second phase error in the full-closed scale loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO PHASE MATCH TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The time limit for matching spindle phases in synchronous mode has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles did not match their mutual phase position within the given time.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous phasing parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER STORAGE FAILURE
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Brief description of the fault:
Data storage failure in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the servo motor encoder's internal memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 36 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The forty-sixth [thirty-sixth] software limit was reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 36.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 36 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirty-sixth software limit was reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 36 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: I/O LINK CONFIGURATION FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
I/O Link configuration error in the PMC system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between the configuration of the connected external I/O modules and the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the I/O module settings in the PMC parameters.
AIR PRESSURE SWITCH FAULT (Spindle/Tool)
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Brief description of the fault:
The air pressure switch for tool blow-off/clamping reports a fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Air pressure drop in the dedicated clamping circuit, defective pressure switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure-reducing valve and the pressure gauge of the spindle circuit.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS DYNAMIC FIXTURE OFFSET
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in dynamic fixture offset mode for 5-axis machining (Dynamic Fixture Offset - DFO).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly defined fixture position or rotation in the DFO table.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the data in the DFO table and the programming syntax.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS DYNAMIC FIXTURE OFFSET
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a dynamic fixture offset command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the DFO macro parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the machine tool builder's manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED EXCESS ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second excessive deviation in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical binding or excessive backlash between the motor and the scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical condition of the axis, the backlash, and the cleanliness of the linear scale.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO PHASE MATCH TIMEOUT (Duplicate/Ext)
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Brief description of the fault:
The time limit for spindle phase matching in extended synchronous mode has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles failed to complete phase synchronization within the given time.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous phasing parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER HARDWARE FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second serious hardware fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the internal board or optics in the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 37 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirty-seventh software limit was reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 37.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 37 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirty-seventh software limit was reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 37 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER EXECUTION TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The PMC ladder execution time limit has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
Stuck loop in the PLC ladder or overloaded PMC processor.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the structure of the PLC program.
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheating of the central lubrication pump motor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Frequent pump starts, blocked lubricant outlet, short circuit in the lube motor winding.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the lubrication intervals and the pump condition.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the highest extended 5-axis TCP mode (TCP 4).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect kinematics data or an unsupported combination of functions in the program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the parameter settings and the 5-axis TCP program blocks.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a highest-level extended 5-axis TCP command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the syntax of the TCP 4 modal functions.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE MATCH ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second phase matching error between the motor and the linear scale in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect phase shift setting or pulse division in the scale's EXE interface unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the full-closed loop parameters and the scale reading settings.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO SPEED MATCH TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The time limit for matching spindle speeds in synchronous mode has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles did not match their speeds within the specified time due to different loads.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous spindle run-up parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Complete loss of backup voltage of the second absolute encoder (battery discharged to 0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Disconnected or discharged battery for the given axis during machine shutdown.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and re-establish the reference point (Master reference).
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 38 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirty-eighth software limit was reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 38.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 38 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirty-eighth software limit was reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 38 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER RECURSION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Recursion error in the PMC ladder (illegal looping of subprograms in the PLC).
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the logic of the user PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and correct the structure of jumps and subprogram calls in the PMC ladder.
SPINDLE MOTOR OVERLOAD (Thermal)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thermal protection of the spindle motor reports an overload.
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged heavy cutting, spindle cooling failure, wrong gear range.
Recommended corrective action:
Let the spindle motor cool down and check the cooling circuit.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the highest level of 5-axis TCP (TCP 5).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect kinematics parameters or an illegal command in the program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the 5-axis parameter settings and the programming syntax.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a TCP 5 command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the syntax of the 5-axis control modal functions.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED ZERO POINT RETURN ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second reference point return error in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between the motor index mark and the linear scale reference mark.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the referencing parameter settings and the cleanliness of the scale.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO PHASE MATCH TIMEOUT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second expired time limit for spindle phase matching in synchronous mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles did not match their mutual phase position within the given time.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous phasing parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER MEMORY WRITE ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second error writing to the internal memory of the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Power failure during an internal data write in the encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Re-establish the machine reference point; if it recurs, replace the encoder.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 39 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirty-ninth software limit was reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 39.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 39 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The thirty-ninth software limit was reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 39 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: I/O LINK COMMUNICATION FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second communication error on the I/O Link in the PMC system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Fault in the copper/optical I/O Link line, module power supply failure.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the connectors and the power supply of the I/O bus.
HYDRAULIC OIL TEMPERATURE HIGH (Warning/Trip)
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Brief description of the fault:
The hydraulic oil temperature has reached the critical threshold.
Possible causes of the fault:
Non-functional oil cooler, clogged heat exchanger, extreme ambient temperature in the shop.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the hydraulic cooling unit and clean the cooler fins.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL VECTOR CONTROL
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in 5-axis tool vector control mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect definition or activation of the tool vector in the program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the 5-axis vector control program blocks.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL VECTOR CONTROL
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a 5-axis vector control command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the syntax of the vector control modal functions.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second communication timeout with the full-closed scale loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and the connection of the scale cable.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO SPEED MATCH TIMEOUT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second expired time limit for matching spindle speeds in synchronous mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles failed to match speeds within the specified time due to different loads.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous spindle run-up parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER INTERNAL CHECK ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second internal self-test error of the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect in the internal electronics of the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 40 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fortieth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 40.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 40 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fortieth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 40 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second syntax error in the PLC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PMC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
LUBE PRESSURE SWITCH FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
The second lubrication pressure switch reports a fault (e.g. on the spindle or a separate branch).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty pressure switch, clogged lubrication branch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure and flow through the respective lubrication branch.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS DYNAMIC WORKPIECE ZERO
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in dynamic workpiece zero mode for 5-axis machining.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly defined position or rotation of the workpiece zero in the table.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the data in the work zero table and the programming syntax.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS DYNAMIC WORKPIECE ZERO
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the dynamic work zero command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the parameters of the dynamic work zero macro.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the machine tool builder's manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED ZERO POINT ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Third reference point return error in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between the motor index mark and the linear scale reference mark.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the referencing parameter settings and the cleanliness of the scale.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO TORQUE MATCH TIMEOUT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second timeout for matching spindle torques in synchronous mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles failed to match load torques within the specified time.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous torque transfer parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 41 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-first software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 41.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 41 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-first software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 41 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER COMPILE ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second translation (compilation) error of the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid structure or missing links in the PLC program during loading.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the PLC ladder source code before compiling.
CHIP CONVEYOR OVERLOAD (Inverter fault)
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Brief description of the fault:
The chip conveyor frequency inverter reports an overload or fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Jammed chip conveyor, fault state on the chip conveyor inverter display (e.g. OC - OverCurrent).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the conveyor mechanics and the fault code on the frequency inverter in the electrical cabinet.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL RADIUS COMPENSATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in 5-axis tool radius compensation mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect activation or incompatible geometry in 5-axis compensation mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program blocks and the compensation settings in the CAM.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL RADIUS COMPENSATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the 5-axis tool radius compensation command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the syntax of the 5-axis compensation modal functions.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO PHASE MATCH TIMEOUT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second expired time limit for spindle phase matching in synchronous mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles did not match their mutual phase position within the given time.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous phasing parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 42 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-second software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 42.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 42 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-second software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 42 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Memory allocation error in the PMC system (variable limit exceeded).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect configuration of memory areas in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the PMC memory allocation settings.
SPINDLE CHILLER FLOW ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
The second spindle cooling flow switch reports insufficient coolant flow.
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged filter, air in the spindle chiller pump.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the coolant level, flow rate, and cleanliness of the chiller filters.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in extended 5-axis collision avoidance mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect definition of 3D models or protection zones in the collision avoidance system.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the data in the machine collision zone table.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the extended collision avoidance command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the protection zone parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the data according to the machine tool builder's documentation.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DISCONNECTION 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second disconnection detected in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken linear scale cable, defective EXE interface unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the scale connecting cables and connectors.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO OVERLOAD 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second overload in synchronous spindle mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessive material resistance during part transfer between the spindles.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cutting conditions and the clamping force of both spindles.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third serious hardware fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect in the internal electronics of the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 43 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-third software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 43.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 43 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-third software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 43 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: I/O LINK MASTER ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second fault of the I/O Link master module in the PMC system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware fault on the I/O Link communication chip or the expansion I/O board.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the boards in the rack and the optical/copper connections.
SAFETY FUNCTION DIAGNOSTIC ERROR (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Diagnostic error of a safety function in the Dual Check Safety (DCS) system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Internal state mismatch in the DCS circuits during the power-on test of the machine.
Recommended corrective action:
Reset the safety circuit and check the DCS diagnostics on the CNC screen.
HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR OVERLOAD 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second hydraulic pump motor overload (on more complex machines with multiple circuits).
Possible causes of the fault:
Overloaded hydraulic pump, short circuit in the motor, blocked oil flow in the auxiliary circuit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the respective hydraulic pump and reset the thermal overload relay.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TILT AXIS LIMIT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command exceeding the tilt axis limit in 5-axis mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program requires the tilt axis to rotate beyond its mechanical or software end stop.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the toolpath in the CAM system so that it respects the angular limits of the machine's tilt axes.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TILT AXIS LIMIT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the tilt axis limit command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the axis limit parameters in the configuration file.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the soft limit settings of the rotary axes in the machine parameters.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO PHASE MATCH TIMEOUT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third timeout for spindle phase matching in synchronous mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles did not match their mutual phase position within the given time.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous phasing parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM ERROR 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 44 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-fourth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 44.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 44 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-fourth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 44 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER JUMP ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Jump error (Jump instruction error) in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid jump target in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the jump logic in the PMC ladder.
SPINDLE CHILLER LOW PRESSURE
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Brief description of the fault:
Low coolant pressure in the spindle cooling unit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Coolant leak in the spindle chiller circuit, coolant pressure switch failure.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle cooling circuit for leaks and check the pressure switches.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS RETRACT/RESTART 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in extended 5-axis retract and restart mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to restart the program from a non-permitted point in 5-axis mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the correct program restart point (Sequence search).
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS RETRACT/RESTART 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the extended 5-axis retract/restart command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the restart macro parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the manufacturer's documentation.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third communication timeout with the full-closed loop of the scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference on the scale communication line, defective cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and the connection of the linear scale cable.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO DECELERATION MATCH ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second coast-down matching error during synchronous spindle stop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Different braking characteristics or different inertia of the spindles.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the deceleration parameters and the spindle braking resistors.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM ERROR 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 45 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-fifth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 45.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 45 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-fifth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 45 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER STACK OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Stack overflow in the PMC ladder during nested calls.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessively deep nesting of subroutines in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Simplify the call structure in the PMC program.
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Brief description of the fault:
The second coolant emulsion pump reports overheating (on machines with multiple pumps).
Possible causes of the fault:
Overloaded or blocked auxiliary coolant pump.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the respective pump and the flow through the piping.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the next level of 5-axis TCP (TCP 6).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect kinematics parameters or an illegal command in the program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the parameter settings and the 5-axis TCP program blocks.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the TCP 6 command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the syntax of the 5-axis control modal functions.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO PHASE MATCH TIMEOUT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third timeout for spindle phase matching in synchronous mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles did not match their mutual phase position within the given time.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous phasing parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER MEMORY WRITE ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third write error to the internal memory of the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Power failure during an internal data write in the encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Re-establish the machine reference point; if it recurs, replace the encoder.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 46 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-sixth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 46.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 46 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-sixth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 46 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: I/O LINK CONFIGURATION FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second I/O Link configuration error in the PMC system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between the configuration of the connected external I/O modules and the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the I/O module settings in the PMC parameters.
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Brief description of the fault:
The second branch of the central lubrication system reports low pressure.
Possible causes of the fault:
Pressure drop in the auxiliary lubrication branch, clogged metering units.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure and flow through the auxiliary lubrication branch.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the next level of 5-axis TCP (TCP 7).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect kinematics parameters or an illegal command in the program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the parameter settings and the 5-axis TCP program blocks.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the TCP 7 command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the syntax of the 5-axis control modal functions.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED ZERO POINT ERROR 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth reference point return error in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between the motor index mark and the linear scale reference mark.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the referencing parameter settings and the cleanliness of the scale.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO PHASE MATCH TIMEOUT 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth timeout for spindle phase matching in synchronous mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles did not match their mutual phase position within the given time.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous phasing parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM ERROR 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 47 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-seventh software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 47.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 47 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-seventh software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 47 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: RESOURCE OVERFLOW 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second PMC system resource overflow.
Possible causes of the fault:
Allocated memory or variable limit exceeded in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Optimize the structure of the PMC program.
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Brief description of the fault:
The second air blow circuit reports low air pressure.
Possible causes of the fault:
Pressure drop in the auxiliary pneumatic air blow circuit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure at the pressure-reducing valve of the respective air blow circuit.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the next level of 5-axis TCP (TCP 8).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect kinematics parameters or an illegal command in the program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the parameter settings and the 5-axis TCP program blocks.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the TCP 8 command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the syntax of the 5-axis control modal functions.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DISCONNECTION 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third disconnection detected in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken linear scale cable, defective EXE interface unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the scale connecting cables and connectors.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO OVERLOAD 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third overload in synchronous spindle mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessive material resistance during part transfer between the spindles.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cutting conditions and the clamping force of both spindles.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth serious hardware fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect in the internal electronics of the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 48 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-eighth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 48.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 48 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-eighth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 48 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER END ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Program end error in the PMC ladder (missing END instruction).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete or corrupted end of the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the PMC program is terminated correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
The second hydraulic circuit reports a pressure drop below the set limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Pressure drop in the auxiliary hydraulic circuit, faulty pressure switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure gauge and the hydraulic valve block of the respective circuit.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 9
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the next level of 5-axis TCP (TCP 9).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect kinematics parameters or an illegal command in the program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the parameter settings and the 5-axis TCP program blocks.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 9
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the TCP 9 command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the syntax of the 5-axis control modal functions.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO PHASE MATCH TIMEOUT 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth timeout for spindle phase matching in synchronous mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles did not match their mutual phase position within the given time.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous phasing parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER MEMORY WRITE ERROR 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth write error to the internal memory of the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Power failure during an internal data write in the encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Re-establish the machine reference point; if it recurs, replace the encoder.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 49 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Ninety-ninth [ninety-ninth / twenty-ninth / forty-ninth] software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 49.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 49 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-ninth / forty-ninth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 49 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: I/O LINK ASSIGNMENT ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second I/O module assignment error on the I/O Link in the PMC.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between the modules actually connected in the electrical cabinet and the addressing in the PMC parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the I/O address assignment parameters in the PLC and the physical wiring of the modules.
SPINDLE CHILLER FLOW ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
The third spindle cooling flow switch reports insufficient coolant flow.
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged filter, air in the spindle chiller pump.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the coolant level, flow rate, and cleanliness of the chiller filters.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 10
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the maximum level of 5-axis TCP (TCP 10).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect kinematics parameters or an illegal command in the program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the parameter settings and the 5-axis TCP program blocks.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS TOOL CENTRE POINT CONTROL 10
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the TCP 10 command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the syntax of the 5-axis control modal functions.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED ZERO POINT ERROR 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth reference point return error in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between the motor index mark and the linear scale reference mark.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the referencing parameter settings and the cleanliness of the scale.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CPU WATCHDOG ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
The watchdog timer of the spindle module (SPM) processor has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware failure of the spindle amplifier or heavy electrical noise.
Recommended corrective action:
Power the machine off and on; if it recurs, replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth serious hardware fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect in the internal electronics of the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 50 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fiftieth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 50.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 50 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fiftieth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 50 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second illegal instruction in the PMC ladder during execution in the PLC.
Possible causes of the fault:
Compilation error or corrupted PLC program data.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
The second coolant circuit reports a pressure drop below the set limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Pressure drop in the auxiliary emulsion circuit, faulty pressure switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure gauge and the pump of the auxiliary coolant circuit.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN ADVANCED PREVIEW CONTROL
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in advanced block look-ahead mode (Advanced Preview Control / Look-ahead).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect syntax for enabling Look-ahead mode (e.g. G08 P1).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program blocks that activate look-ahead.
FORMAT ERROR IN ADVANCED PREVIEW CONTROL
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the block look-ahead command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the block preload parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the machine manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM RAM PARITY ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Parity error in the RAM of the spindle module (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware problem in the spindle amplifier or electrical noise.
Recommended corrective action:
Power the machine off and on; if it recurs, replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third complete loss of the absolute encoder backup voltage (battery discharged to 0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Battery disconnected or discharged while the machine was shut down.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and set the reference point again.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 51 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-first software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 51.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 51 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-first software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 51 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set function block parameters in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the function block logic in the ladder diagram.
LUBE PUMP MOTOR OVERHEAT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
The second lubrication pump reports winding overheating.
Possible causes of the fault:
Overloaded motor of the auxiliary lubrication pump.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the lubrication pump and reset the thermal protection.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN HIGH-PRECISION CONTOUR CONTROL
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in high-precision contour control mode (HPCC).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect syntax or unsupported combination of functions for HPCC (e.g. G05 P10000).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program blocks for HPCC mode.
FORMAT ERROR IN HIGH-PRECISION CONTOUR CONTROL
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the HPCC command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the high-precision contour control parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DISCONNECTION 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth disconnection detected in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken linear scale cable, defective EXE interface unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the scale connecting cables and connectors.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM ROM PARITY ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Parity error in the Flash ROM of the spindle module (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted firmware data in the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier or have the firmware reflashed.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM ERROR 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 52 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Two hundred fiftieth [fifty-second] software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 52.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 52 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-second software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 52 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: TIMER OVERFLOW 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second timer range overflow in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the PLC ladder logic (an endlessly repeating or incorrectly defined timer).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the timer settings in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
The second chip conveyor (e.g. cross/longitudinal) is mechanically jammed.
Possible causes of the fault:
Chip wedged in the mechanism of the auxiliary conveyor.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine, free the conveyor, and check that it runs properly.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN AI CONTOUR CONTROL II
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in AI Contour Control II mode (G05.1 Q1 version 2).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect syntax or unsupported combination of functions for AICC II.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program blocks that activate AICC II.
FORMAT ERROR IN AI CONTOUR CONTROL II
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the AICC II command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the AICC II parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED ZERO POINT ERROR 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth reference point return error in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between the motor index mark and the linear scale reference mark.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the referencing parameter settings and the cleanliness of the scale.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Spindle amplifier overheating (SPM overheat).
Possible causes of the fault:
Non-functional spindle module fan, clogged heat sink in the electrical cabinet.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the SPM heat sink and check that the cooling fans are running.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth complete loss of the absolute encoder backup voltage (battery discharged to 0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Battery disconnected or discharged while the machine was shut down.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and set the reference point again.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 53 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-third [fifty-third] software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 53.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 53 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-third software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 53 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: COUNTER OVERFLOW 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second counter range overflow in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the PLC ladder logic (unterminated or overflowed counters).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the counter logic in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
The second emulsion cooling unit reports a fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of the auxiliary emulsion chiller, low refrigerant pressure.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the auxiliary emulsion chiller and its operating states.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN POLAR COORDINATE COMMAND EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in extended polar coordinate mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect syntax or invalid plane selection in extended polar mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program blocks of the polar coordinate system.
FORMAT ERROR IN POLAR COORDINATE COMMAND EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the extended polar coordinate command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the position or radius parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM OVERCURRENT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overcurrent in the spindle module (SPM overcurrent).
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the spindle motor winding or in the power cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the spindle motor winding resistance and insulation condition with a megger.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 54 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-fourth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 54.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 54 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-fourth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 54 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
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Brief description of the fault:
Parity error in the CNC system flash ROM, macro ROM, or servo ROM.
Possible causes of the fault:
Flash ROM content corrupted by heavy electromagnetic noise or a voltage drop during writing.
Faulty memory chip or main board module.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine, check the supply voltage and the condition of the battery/power supply.
Reload the system software (FROM) using a memory card (IPL mode).
SRAM PARITY ERROR: (BYTE 0)
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Brief description of the fault:
Parity error in the low byte of the SRAM memory (storage for parameters, offsets, and programs).
Possible causes of the fault:
SRAM backup battery fully discharged while the machine was switched off.
Faulty SRAM chip or damaged board.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and replace the SRAM backup battery.
Perform an IPL (Initial Program Load) to clear and format the SRAM memory, then load the data from the machine backup (*.PRM, *.BAK).
SRAM PARITY ERROR: (BYTE 1)
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Brief description of the fault:
Parity error in the high byte of the SRAM memory.
Possible causes of the fault:
Data corruption in SRAM due to a weak battery or unstable power supply.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery, initialize the SRAM in IPL mode, and restore the data from the backup.
DRAM PARITY ERROR: (BYTE 0)
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Brief description of the fault:
Parity error in the DRAM working memory (byte 0).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty DRAM memory module on the main board.
Poorly seated or oxidized memory card in the slot.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine, remove the DRAM module, clean the contacts, and reinsert it.
If the error persists, replace the DRAM module.
DRAM PARITY ERROR: (BYTE 1)
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Brief description of the fault:
Parity error in the DRAM working memory (byte 1).
Possible causes of the fault:
Defective memory chip on the DRAM board.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the DRAM memory module.
DRAM PARITY ERROR: (BYTE 2)
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Brief description of the fault:
Parity error in the DRAM working memory (byte 2).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty DRAM module hardware.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the DRAM module.
DRAM PARITY ERROR: (BYTE 3)
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Brief description of the fault:
Parity error in the DRAM working memory (byte 3).
Possible causes of the fault:
Defective DRAM memory chip.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the DRAM module.
SERVO ALARM (1–4 AXIS / WATCHDOG)
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Brief description of the fault:
Watchdog alarm or parity error on the axis control board (axes 1 to 4).
Possible causes of the fault:
Processor hang on the axis card, loss of communication with the main CPU.
Hardware fault of the axis card or servo amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Power the machine off and on. If the alarm returns, replace the axis board or the corresponding servo amplifier.
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Brief description of the fault:
Watchdog alarm or parity error on the board for axes 5 to 8.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of the additional axis card.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the seating of the additional axis card in the rack and its power supply.
FSSB ALARM (Fanuc Serial Servo Bus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical communication error on the FSSB optical bus.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty or broken FSSB optical cable between the CNC and the servo amplifiers.
Loss of power to one of the servo/spindle amplifiers in the chain.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the power supply of all amplifiers in the electrical cabinet (whether the status LEDs are lit).
Check and clean the FSSB optical cables.
CPU INTERRUPT / FATAL EXCEPTION
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical interrupt of the main CNC processor (illegal instruction or core failure).
Possible causes of the fault:
Power supply voltage drop (+5V), overheating of the processor unit, faulty main board.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the output voltage of the CNC power supply and the cleanliness of the cooling filters.
Initialize the SRAM (IPL) and restore the data; if it persists, the main board must be replaced.
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Brief description of the fault:
SRAM memory correction error (Error Correction Code detected a multi-bit error).
Possible causes of the fault:
Degradation of SRAM memory cells, weak backup battery.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery, format the SRAM in IPL mode, and load the data from the backup.
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical system error in the PMC (PLC) subsystem.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted PMC ladder data in the Flash ROM.
Faulty main board.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the PMC error code in the diagnostics (details in the PMC manual).
Reload the PLC program from the backup.
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Brief description of the fault:
The PMC watchdog timer detected a PLC processor freeze.
Possible causes of the fault:
Infinite loop in the PMC ladder or a hardware failure of the main board.
Recommended corrective action:
Check recent changes in the PMC ladder or load a verified PLC backup.
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Brief description of the fault:
Non-maskable interrupt (NMI) in the LSI circuit for the PMC subsystem.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware error of the communication chip on the main board.
Recommended corrective action:
Power the machine off and on; if it recurs, the CNC main board is faulty.
NMI OCCURRED IN SLC (Serial Link Controller)
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Brief description of the fault:
Non-maskable interrupt in the I/O serial link controller.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit or electrical noise on the I/O Link, faulty external I/O module.
Recommended corrective action:
Disconnect the external I/O Link cables and check the power supply and wiring of the modules.
NMI OCCURRED IN OTHER MODULE
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Brief description of the fault:
Non-maskable interrupt in one of the additional modules.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty expansion card in the CNC rack (e.g. graphics card, coprocessor, bus card).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the seating of all cards in the rack; disconnect the additional cards one at a time.
NON MASK INTERRUPT (General/Hardware)
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Brief description of the fault:
General hardware NMI interrupt caused by an anomaly in the electrical cabinet.
Possible causes of the fault:
Heavy electromagnetic noise (e.g. from a poorly shielded brake or spindle cable), voltage drop.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the machine grounding and the shielding of the power cables in the electrical cabinet.
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Brief description of the fault:
Error on the fast internal bus (Fast Bus) of the CNC system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Improperly inserted main board or memory module in the backplane rack.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the main switch, pull out and firmly reinsert the processor and memory cards.
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Brief description of the fault:
Bus error when accessing memory or I/O circuits.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty hardware on the main board or expansion module.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the faulty expansion card or the CNC main board.
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Brief description of the fault:
Error on the local bus (Local Bus) of the CNC.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the local bus connecting the CPU and memories.
Recommended corrective action:
Service intervention, check of the main board.
EXTERNAL ALARM: UNKNOWN / USER DEFINED
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Brief description of the fault:
General user alarm defined by the machine tool builder (end of the standard EX range).
Possible causes of the fault:
A specific safety or operating sensor has been activated, per the machine builder's documentation.
Recommended corrective action:
Read the text message on the alarm line and look up the corresponding input in the machine builder's manual.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN THREAD CUTTING
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the thread cutting cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect combination of spindle speed and thread pitch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the programming parameters of the threading cycle.
FORMAT ERROR IN THREAD CUTTING
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the threading cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the coordinates or the thread depth.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 9
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Brief description of the fault:
Ninth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise on the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and the connection of the scale cable.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM OVERVOLTAGE
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Brief description of the fault:
Overvoltage in the spindle module (SPM overvoltage during braking).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty spindle braking resistor or broken wiring to the resistor.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the resistance of the spindle braking resistor and check the terminals in the electrical cabinet.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 9
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Brief description of the fault:
Ninth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect in the internal electronics of the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 55 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-fourth / fifty-fifth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 55.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 55 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-fifth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 55 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back toward the center using the handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER END ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second PMC ladder end error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing or invalid end instruction of the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the PMC ladder is terminated correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder (generated by the PLC within the first few hundred messages).
Possible causes of the fault:
A specific condition has been activated according to the machine logic (e.g. service interval, inverter cover open).
Recommended corrective action:
Read the detailed text on the CNC screen and resolve the request according to the machine builder's manual.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN CYLINDRICAL INTERPOLATION EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in extended cylindrical interpolation mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect definition of the radius or the unwrapped axes.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cylindrical interpolation program blocks.
FORMAT ERROR IN CYLINDRICAL INTERPOLATION EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in extended cylindrical interpolation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the G07.1 / G107 parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM UNDERVOLTAGE
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Brief description of the fault:
Low voltage in the spindle module (SPM undervoltage / DC link drop).
Possible causes of the fault:
Supply voltage drop in the power distribution, phase loss.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the input voltage at the spindle amplifier terminals under load.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 10
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Brief description of the fault:
Tenth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 56 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-sixth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 56.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 56 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-sixth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 56 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: STACK OVERFLOW 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second stack overflow in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessively deep nesting of functions or subroutines in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Simplify the call structure in the PMC program.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message No. 101 from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
A message display condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN INVOLUTE INTERPOLATION EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in extended involute interpolation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly specified base circle radius or curve range.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the involute interpolation program blocks.
FORMAT ERROR IN INVOLUTE INTERPOLATION EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in extended involute interpolation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the involute parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 9
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Brief description of the fault:
Ninth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONTROL POWER SUPPLY ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Power supply error of the spindle module (SPM) control electronics.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of the spindle amplifier's internal power supply or a 24V voltage drop.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the 24V DC supply voltage to the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 11
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Brief description of the fault:
Eleventh internal system fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 57 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-seventh software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 57.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 57 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-seventh software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 57 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER JUMP ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second jump error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid jump target in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the jump logic in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 102.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN POLAR COORDINATE EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in a further extended polar coordinate mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect syntax or invalid plane selection.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program blocks of the polar coordinate system.
FORMAT ERROR IN POLAR COORDINATE EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the extended polar coordinate command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the position or radius parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the Fanuc programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 10
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Brief description of the fault:
Tenth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM EEPROM ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Internal EEPROM memory error in the spindle amplifier module (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data in the EEPROM chip of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Reset the SPM parameters; if the alarm persists, replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 12
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Brief description of the fault:
Twelfth internal system fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 58 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-eighth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 58.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 58 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-eighth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 58 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER STACK OVERFLOW 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second stack overflow in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessively deep nesting of functions or subroutines in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Simplify the call structure in the PMC program.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 103.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN CYLINDRICAL CAM EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the extended cylindrical cam cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly entered cam profile parameters or developed diameter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax and data for cylindrical cam milling.
FORMAT ERROR IN CYLINDRICAL CAM EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the extended cylindrical cam cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing addresses or invalid dimension values in the cycle.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 11
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Brief description of the fault:
Eleventh phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CPU ABNORMAL
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Brief description of the fault:
Abnormal state of the spindle amplifier module (SPM) processor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware failure of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth complete loss of absolute coder backup voltage (battery discharged to 0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Battery disconnected or discharged while the machine was shut down.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and set the reference point again.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 59 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-ninth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 59.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 59 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifty-ninth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 59 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER END ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third PMC ladder end error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing or invalid end instruction of the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the PMC program is terminated correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 104.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN END FACE CAM EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the extended end face cam cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect definition of the end face cam radius or angle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the end face cam program parameters.
FORMAT ERROR IN END FACE CAM EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the extended end face cam cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing mandatory data in the cycle block.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program entry.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 12
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Brief description of the fault:
Twelfth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM DETECTED HARDWARE FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle amplifier module (SPM) detected an internal hardware fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the power or control board of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 13
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirteenth internal system fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 60 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixtieth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 60.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 60 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixtieth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 60 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER JUMP ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third jump error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid jump target in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the jump logic in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 105.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN BALANCING CUTTING EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in extended balance cutting.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect coordination between paths during balance cutting.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronization commands between the paths.
FORMAT ERROR IN BALANCING CUTTING EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in extended balance cutting.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid syntax of the synchronization block.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 13
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirteenth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM OVERCURRENT DETECTED 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second overcurrent detection in the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the spindle motor winding or in the power cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the spindle motor winding resistance and insulation condition with a megger.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER MEMORY WRITE ERROR 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth write error to the internal memory of the absolute coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Power failure during an internal data write in the encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Re-establish the machine reference point; if it recurs, replace the encoder.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 61 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-first software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 61.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 61 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-first software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 61 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second memory allocation error in the PMC system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect configuration of memory areas in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the PMC memory allocation settings.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 106.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN TANDEM CONTROL EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in extended tandem axis control.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to control independently an axis that is defined in a tandem configuration.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tandem axis parameter settings.
FORMAT ERROR IN TANDEM CONTROL EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in an extended tandem control command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect entry of the tandem pair parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program or the system parameters.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 14
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourteenth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONTROL POWER SUPPLY FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second control electronics power supply fault in the spindle amplifier module (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of the spindle amplifier's internal power supply or a 24V voltage drop.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the 24V DC supply voltage to the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 14
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourteenth internal system fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 62 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-second software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 62.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 62 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-second software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 62 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER CHECK ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second error while verifying PMC ladder consistency.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted PLC program data in memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Reload a verified version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 107.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN CYCLIC THREADING EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in extended cyclic thread cutting.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly entered lead-in or angle parameters of the threading cycle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cycle syntax according to the programming manual.
FORMAT ERROR IN CYCLIC THREADING EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in extended cyclic thread cutting.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the thread numerical values.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program block.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 15
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifteenth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM EEPROM ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second internal EEPROM memory error in the spindle amplifier module (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data in the EEPROM chip of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Reset the SPM parameters; if the alarm persists, replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 15
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifteenth internal system fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 63 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-third software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 63.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 63 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-third software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 63 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis with the manual handwheel toward the center of the working area.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER EXECUTION ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second runtime error during PMC ladder execution.
Possible causes of the fault:
An invalid instruction was executed in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and correct the faulty rung in the PMC program.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 108.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN HIGH-SPEED MACHINING EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in extended high-speed machining mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Function conflict in extended HSM mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the high-speed machining program blocks.
FORMAT ERROR IN HIGH-SPEED MACHINING EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in an extended high-speed machining command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the smoothing parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 16
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixteenth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CPU WATCHDOG ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second watchdog alarm of the spindle amplifier module (SPM) processor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware failure of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 16
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixteenth internal system fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 64 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-fourth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 64 (the outermost soft-limit boundary).
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis manually to a safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 64 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-fourth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis moved into limit zone 64 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER MONITOR ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second PMC ladder online monitoring error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Communication with the external diagnostic software was interrupted.
Recommended corrective action:
Disconnect the external diagnostic cable and restart the CNC.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 109.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN NURBS INTERPOLATION EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in extended NURBS interpolation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing or incorrect spline curve data from the CAM system.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the NURBS output settings in the CAM system.
FORMAT ERROR IN NURBS INTERPOLATION EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in extended NURBS interpolation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Syntax violation in the entry of knots or control points.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 17
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventeenth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM RAM PARITY ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second RAM parity error in the spindle amplifier module (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware problem in the spindle amplifier or electrical noise.
Recommended corrective action:
Power the machine off and on; if it recurs, replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 17
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventeenth internal system fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: SYSTEM LIMIT OVER
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Brief description of the fault:
The absolute system limit of the axis was exceeded (hardware/software end-of-travel protection).
Possible causes of the fault:
Loss of the reference point followed by travel beyond the machine's safe limits.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis out in manual mode while holding the OT Release button.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: INITIALIZE ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second PMC system initialization error during CNC startup.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted PMC system data in Flash memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Reload the PMC ladder and check the condition of the SRAM/Flash memory.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 110.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN CYLINDRICAL CAM CUTTING EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in a further extended cylindrical cam milling cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly entered cam profile parameters or developed diameter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax and data for cylindrical cam milling.
FORMAT ERROR IN CYLINDRICAL CAM CUTTING EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a further extended cylindrical cam cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing addresses or invalid dimension values in the cycle.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the programming manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 18
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighteenth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM ROM PARITY ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second Flash ROM parity error in the spindle amplifier module (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted firmware data in the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier or have the firmware reflashed.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 18
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighteenth internal system fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: NETWORK ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second PMC network communication error (Fieldbus / industrial bus).
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of an external bus node, broken communication cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the industrial bus communication modules and the interconnection cables.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 111.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN 5-AXIS DYNAMIC FIXTURE OFFSET EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in extended dynamic fixture offset mode (DFO EXT).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly defined fixture position or rotation in the DFO table.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the data in the DFO table and the programming syntax.
FORMAT ERROR IN 5-AXIS DYNAMIC FIXTURE OFFSET EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in an extended dynamic fixture offset command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the DFO macro parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the machine tool builder's manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 19
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Brief description of the fault:
Nineteenth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM OVERHEAT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second overheating of the spindle amplifier (SPM overheat).
Possible causes of the fault:
Non-functional spindle module fan, clogged heat sink in the electrical cabinet.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the SPM heat sink and check that the cooling fans are running.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 19
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Brief description of the fault:
Nineteenth internal system fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: EXECUTING ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second runtime error in the PMC system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect jump or loop in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the consistency of the PLC code.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 112.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN MULTI-PATH SYNC EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in extended multi-path channel synchronization.
Possible causes of the fault:
Conflict during synchronization between paths 1 and 2.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronization commands (WAIT) in both programs.
FORMAT ERROR IN MULTI-PATH SYNC EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in extended multi-path synchronization.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the syntax of the wait codes.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program according to the manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 20
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Brief description of the fault:
Twentieth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM OVERCURRENT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second overcurrent in the spindle module (SPM overcurrent).
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the spindle motor winding or in the power cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the spindle motor winding resistance and insulation condition with a megger.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 20
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Brief description of the fault:
Twentieth internal system fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third error in a PMC program function block.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set function block parameters in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the function block logic in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 113.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN TOOL LIFE EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Illegal command in the extended tool life management system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to write to a non-existent slot in the tool database.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tool table and the magazine configuration.
FORMAT ERROR IN TOOL LIFE EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in extended tool life management.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect syntax for calling up or modifying tool data.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the tool management program entry.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DISCONNECTION 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth disconnection detection in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken linear scale cable, defective EXE interface unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the scale connecting cables and connectors.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM UNDERVOLTAGE 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second undervoltage in the spindle module (SPM undervoltage / DC link drop).
Possible causes of the fault:
Supply voltage drop in the power distribution, phase loss.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the input voltage at the spindle amplifier terminals under load.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth complete loss of absolute coder backup voltage (battery discharged to 0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Battery disconnected or discharged while the machine was shut down.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and set the reference point again.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: MEMORY STORAGE ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second error while storing data to PMC memory.
Possible causes of the fault:
Problem with backup or writing to Flash ROM.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the power supply and battery condition.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 114.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
FATAL PROGRAM SYNTAX ERROR (End of all ranges)
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Brief description of the fault:
Overall fatal syntax error in the program structure that prevents any further processing by the Fanuc parser.
Possible causes of the fault:
Completely corrupted program file, wrong character encoding (ASCII/ISO) during transfer.
Recommended corrective action:
Open the program in a text editor on a PC, check the encoding and upload it again without any stray error characters.
FANUC SYSTEM GENERAL HARDWARE / SOFTWARE LOCKOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
General security or license lock of the Fanuc system (option lock or detection of unauthorized hardware modification).
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to run an unauthorized module, expiry of a trial option license, or a hardware conflict state of the main boards.
Recommended corrective action:
Verify the validity of the option license keys in the Fanuc diagnostic registers and check the integrity of the machine's original hardware.
MANUAL GUIDE i CANNOT START / MGI PARAMS FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
After powering on the machine or switching to Manual Guide i (MGI) mode, the system refuses to start the conversational environment, freezes, or reports an internal software/parameter error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set internal MGI system parameters after a software reinstallation or CNC module replacement (typically the parameter ranges P27000+ and P14794+ for Leadwell and other OEM machines).
Missing or corrupted configuration file (From.dat / cnctype.ini) in the MGI disk memory.
Conversational macro initialization not performed after loading an SRAM backup.
Recommended corrective action:
Verify the MGI parameter settings according to the service manual of the specific machine tool builder (e.g. check the bits in parameters P27000 and P14794, which define MGI interface startup).
Go to system maintenance (IPL mode or memory management) and verify that all software modules MGI-M / MGI-T are loaded.
Check that the files defining the CNC type (cnctype.ini – e.g. with the string \"FS30i\" or \"FS16i\") are not missing from the system memory area.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
If the main board was replaced on the machine and the operator forgets to configure the OEM parameters for MGI, the system appears frozen even though standard G-code (MEM/MDI) works flawlessly.
MANUAL GUIDE i: PROFILE INTERSECTION / GROOVING FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
During graphic simulation or toolpath generation in MGI (e.g. face grooving cycles G1135, contour definitions G1450–G1456), an error message pops up saying the intersection cannot be calculated or a collision occurs.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly defined insert nose radius relative to the dimensions of the internal/external groove (the tool \"rubs\" against the groove side wall).
Missing or reversed approach direction / Clearance angle in the MGI dialog window.
Attempt to define a non-monotonic contour in cycles that require strictly one-directional stock removal.
Recommended corrective action:
Open the detailed simulation in MGI (3D solid renderer) and watch on which specific block (e.g. G1451 / G1454) the simulation fails.
Check the tool geometry parameters in the MGI tool table (parting/grooving tool width, nose radius T1/T2).
Adjust the approach angles or allowances (cycle parameters E, Q, H) so that the shape is not undercut.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
MGI is extremely sensitive to the order in which elements are defined in conversational cycles. If you enter a chamfer or radius in the wrong direction in MGI (inside vs. outside corner), the system will not generate G-code and throws an error message, even though it looks correct on the drawing. Checking the machining direction helper arrows in the dialog window helps."""),
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SHAPE NOT CLOSED / OPEN PROFILE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
While defining a contour shape in MGI (e.g. in the pocket milling module, contour cycle or shapes with approach) and then starting the 3D simulation or G-code generation, the system throws an error message such as *"Shape not closed"* or *"Start and end point do not match"*.
Possible causes of the fault:
Forgotten closure of the end point in the shape dialog window (the last element does not connect to the start point X/Y).
Incorrect transition between a line and an arc (missing tangency or a tiny gap on the order of thousandths of a millimeter between entities).
Wrongly chosen element definition direction (clockwise vs. counterclockwise for internal/external pockets).
Recommended corrective action:
In the MGI shape editor, use the geometry check function (Check/Simulation), which highlights with a red dot the spot where the contour \"does not fit\" or is not connected.
Check the coordinates of the first and last elements – in MGI a closed contour must end at the same point where it started, or have an explicitly specified closing element (Close contour).
Adjust the transitions between arcs and lines so that they connect geometrically without gaps.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
If MGI reports an open shape but it looks connected on screen, it is often a numerical inaccuracy (e.g. entering a coordinate to 3 decimal places where the entities miss each other by 0.001 mm). Retyping the end point manually so that it exactly matches the start coordinate helps.
INTERFERENCE / SELF-INTERSECTION DETECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
The MGI simulation stops and the system reports a shape collision or intersecting elements (Self-intersection / profile intersects itself).
Possible causes of the fault:
Tool radius too large relative to a small internal radius of the defined contour (the tool \"gouges\" into itself).
Wrongly entered chamfer or corner radius (the rounding value is greater than the length of the adjoining wall).
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the tool diameter or the nose radius in the MGI tool table for the given operation.
Examine the geometry in critical corners of the contour – check whether the chamfer/corner radius exceeds the length of the adjacent line.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
Unlike some modern CAM systems (such as Mastercam or Fusion 360), MGI cannot automatically trim loops created by self-intersection of the toolpath. If the geometry forms a "loop", MGI will reliably fail and will not let the program run on the machine.
ELEMENT MISSING / INVALID ELEMENT PARAMETER
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Brief description of the fault:
While filling in the milling or turning dialog in MGI, a missing element parameter error pops up (e.g. angle, length or arc radius).
Possible causes of the fault:
A mandatory field in the conversational menu was left unfilled (gray/white fields where a zero or empty value remained).
Entry of an incompatible combination of dimensions (e.g. specifying both the arc's central angle and its end point, which contradict each other).
Recommended corrective action:
Go through the individual lines of the element definition in MGI from top to bottom and check whether any field has taken over an incorrect default value.
Switch the element input type (e.g. from the \"Center and angle\" option to the \"End point and radius\" option), whichever better matches the dimensions on the drawing.
💡 Shop-floor experience:
MGI beginners often overlook that when they change the type of a geometric element (e.g. from a line to an arc), old values in the fields can remain, and the system evaluates them as a conflict until they are explicitly cleared or the context is switched."""),
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SHAPE PROGRAM NOT MONOTONOUSLY
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Brief description of the fault:
The target shape in an MGI conversational cycle or in a G71/G72 turning cycle is not monotonic.
Possible causes of the fault:
A contour was entered that reverses along the stock removal axis (e.g. an "undercut" shape or an impassable radius without a corresponding exit, which the G71 cycle cannot calculate).
The X/Z axis shape defined in MGI contains a backward step (decreasing diameter during external turning).
Recommended corrective action:
Split the machining into two separate operations (e.g. roughing the shape to the plane and the groove/undercut separately using a grooving cycle).
Check the geometry in the MGI editor and remove the backward transitions.
FORMAT ERROR IN G70–G73 (Chamfer/R finish error)
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Brief description of the fault:
The finishing shape definition in an MGI cycle or G70-G73 ends directly with a chamfer or radius (Chamfer / Corner R).
Possible causes of the fault:
The block specified by address Q in the cycle ends with a chamfer or corner rounding, which the Fanuc parser evaluates as a finishing syntax error.
Recommended corrective action:
After the chamfer or radius block in the shape definition, add a short linear segment (a line parallel to the axis) so that block Q does not end directly on the chamfer.
INTERFERENCE WITH PREVIOUS PASS
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Brief description of the fault:
The MGI simulator reports a collision of the tool with the previous cutting layer when generating pocket or contour milling toolpaths.
Possible causes of the fault:
Stepover too large combined with an unsuitable helical entry strategy (Helical entry).
The tool does not have a sufficient center cutting edge for helical plunging.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the tool diameter, or reduce the angle and diameter of the helical plunge in the MGI dialog window.
Choose a "Pre-drilled" approach (Pre-drilled point) instead of direct helical plunging.
TOOL RADIUS COMPENSATION CANNOT START IN MGI
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Brief description of the fault:
Error activating tool radius compensation (G41/G42) when generating ISO code from the MGI dialog.
Possible causes of the fault:
The linear lead-in block (Lead-in move) is shorter than the radius of the tool used.
Missing linear move when approaching the cut (attempt to activate compensation directly on an arc).
Recommended corrective action:
In the MGI approach settings, increase the linear lead-in length (Lead-in distance) to at least 150 % of the tool radius.
Verify that the approach is a pure straight line.
ROUGHING DEPTH EXCEEDS TOOL LENGTH
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Brief description of the fault:
The depth of cut or total pocket/groove depth entered in MGI does not match the tool's cutting edge length.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly entered tool length in the MGI Tool Management table.
Attempt to mill a deep pocket in a single pass (missing depth step definition - Depth of cut / d).
Recommended corrective action:
Enter the correct depth step (e.g. 0.5–1 mm per pass) in the MGI conversational menu.
Check the physical stick-out length of the tool from the collet and enter it in the tool table.
UNSUPPORTED THREAD LEAD OR PITCH
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Brief description of the fault:
The threading cycle in MGI refuses to generate code for a specific pitch.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to generate a multi-start thread or a taper thread with an incorrectly entered angular spacing.
Incompatibility between the metric and inch system settings in the conversational form.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the correct thread unit is selected in MGI (pitch in mm vs. threads per inch - TPI).
Enter a multi-start thread via the advanced parameters (number of starts / indexing) instead of calculating the angles manually.
BLANK MODEL DEFINITION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
The 3D simulation in MGI reports a stock (Blank) error – after simulation the shape gets "eaten away" into a distorted form, or the simulation crashes due to insufficient graphics buffer memory.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly defined initial stock dimensions (e.g. outer diameter smaller than the finished part in turning, or zero Z dimension for castings).
Recommended corrective action:
In the MGI Blank menu, check the bar or block material dimensions and add at least 1–2 mm of machining allowance on all sides."""),
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CONTOUR INTERSECTION CALCULATION FAILED
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Brief description of the fault:
MGI was unable to calculate the intersection of two elements in the contour definition.
Possible causes of the fault:
Parallel lines that never intersect were entered, or a corner connection is missing.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the angles and dimensions of the adjoining elements in the MGI editor.
INVALID TOOL NUMBER FOR CONVERSATIONAL CYCLE
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Brief description of the fault:
The tool number entered in the MGI cycle does not exist in the tool table or has no defined parameters.
Possible causes of the fault:
Empty entry in the MGI Tool Management for the selected T-ID.
Recommended corrective action:
Open the tool table in MGI and define the cutting edge, diameter and length.
POCKET DEPTH IS ZERO OR NEGATIVE
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Brief description of the fault:
The pocket milling depth in MGI is set to zero or a negative value.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the entered Z depth dimension in the conversational window.
Recommended corrective action:
Enter the correct positive pocket depth (in the direction into the material).
THREAD LEAD DOES NOT MATCH CYCLE TYPE
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Brief description of the fault:
The thread pitch does not match the selected cycle type in MGI.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to create an internal thread with a pitch too large for the diameter.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the thread pitch or diameter in the MGI form.
CHAMFER SIZE TOO LARGE FOR ELEMENT
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Brief description of the fault:
The specified chamfer size is larger than the length of the adjoining side.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to chamfer an edge by e.g. 5 mm on a wall only 3 mm long.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the chamfer value in the MGI geometry.
ROTATION CENTER NOT DEFINED
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Brief description of the fault:
In an MGI conversational cycle with pattern rotation (Pattern rotation), the rotation center definition is missing.
Possible causes of the fault:
The X/Y coordinate of the rotation center in the repeat cycle was not filled in.
Recommended corrective action:
Enter the rotation center coordinates in the MGI dialog.
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Brief description of the fault:
The mirror function (Mirror) in MGI lacks a mirror axis.
Possible causes of the fault:
The axis (X or Y) for mirroring the shape was not specified.
Recommended corrective action:
Select the correct mirror axis in the conversational menu.
STOCK ALLOWANCE EXCEEDS FINISH SIZE
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Brief description of the fault:
The finishing allowance (Stock allowance) is greater than the total stock removal dimension.
Possible causes of the fault:
Illogical roughing allowance setting in MGI.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the side/bottom allowance in the cycle settings.
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Brief description of the fault:
The helical plunge radius in MGI is smaller than the tool radius.
Possible causes of the fault:
The tool cannot move in a helix because the helix diameter is too tight.
Recommended corrective action:
Increase the helical approach diameter in the MGI settings.
CORNER R TOO LARGE FOR TOOL
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Brief description of the fault:
The internal corner radius is smaller than the radius of the tool used.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to mill a sharp or too small radius with an end mill that is too large.
Recommended corrective action:
Choose a smaller tool or adjust the radius in the contour corner.
STEP OVER PERCENTAGE OUT OF RANGE
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Brief description of the fault:
The percentage stepover (Stepover %) in MGI is entered outside the allowed range (e.g. >100% or 0%).
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the conversational form for face milling.
Recommended corrective action:
Enter a stepover in the range of 1–80 % of the tool diameter.
BORE DIAMETER SMALLER THAN DRILL
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Brief description of the fault:
The pre-drilled hole diameter is greater than or equal to the required boring/thread milling diameter in MGI.
Possible causes of the fault:
Diameter values swapped in the MGI dialog.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the dimensions in the drilling/hole milling conversational window.
CONTOUR ELEMENT DIRECTION REVERSED
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Brief description of the fault:
The direction of adjoining elements in the MGI contour is reversed.
Possible causes of the fault:
Elements were entered in the wrong order (from-to).
Recommended corrective action:
Delete the last element and insert it in the correct connecting direction.
FACING WIDTH EXCEEDS LIMIT
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Brief description of the fault:
The facing width in MGI exceeds the permitted axis range.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly defined facing start point.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the start and end coordinates of the facing pass.
GROOVE WIDTH SMALLER THAN INSERT
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Brief description of the fault:
The width of the designed groove in MGI is smaller than the width of the selected grooving insert.
Possible causes of the fault:
The tool physically fits into the groove, but MGI cannot generate the toolpath in a single stroke.
Recommended corrective action:
Choose a narrower grooving insert or set multiple plunging in MGI (Multi- plunge).
TAPER ANGLE OUT OF BOUNDS
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Brief description of the fault:
The taper angle in MGI turning/milling is outside the permitted range (e.g. >90°).
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the taper angle value.
Recommended corrective action:
Enter the correct taper wall angle.
UNSUPPORTED CYCLE COMBINATION IN MGI
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to nest an unsupported cycle into an MGI conversational block.
Possible causes of the fault:
Combination of specific OEM cycles of the machine tool builder with the MGI generator.
Recommended corrective action:
Separate the cycles into individual blocks in the program.
GRAPHIC SIMULATION MEMORY FULL
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Brief description of the fault:
The 3D simulation in MGI hit the rendering memory limit with a complex shape.
Possible causes of the fault:
Voxel/3D stock precision set too fine in MGI.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the stock display resolution in the simulation graphics settings.
START POINT OUTSIDE BLANK MODEL
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Brief description of the fault:
The approach start point in MGI lies outside the defined stock volume.
Possible causes of the fault:
Stock radius or dimension too small relative to the work zero position.
Recommended corrective action:
Increase the stock dimensions in the MGI Blank settings.
THREAD DEPTH GREATER THAN WALL
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Brief description of the fault:
The thread depth entered in MGI is greater than the material wall thickness.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly chosen diameter or threading depth of cut.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the thread depth or check the part wall thickness.
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Brief description of the fault:
The block end cannot be calculated. Occurs with Direct Drawing Dimension Programming or in MGI conversational cycles.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing or incorrectly entered angle and coordinates (e.g. the geometric cross-relationship of two elements has no unique intersection).
Typo in the chamfer angle or in the radius of the adjoining arc.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the drawing and verify that all required dimensions (angle + coordinates) are specified for the given feature.
Split the complex block into two separate linear/circular moves.
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Brief description of the fault:
The block end point was not found by the system parser (a common error in MGI simulation and complex contours).
Possible causes of the fault:
Geometric inconsistency in the contour definition (e.g. a tangent transition from arc to line is mathematically impossible with respect to the previous point).
Conflict in the definition of the cycle start and end.
Recommended corrective action:
Open the graphic simulation and identify the preceding block where the geometry lost its connection.
Adjust the end point coordinates so that they form a closed mathematical loop.
PROGRAM COMMAND ERROR IN MULTI-QUADRANT
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Brief description of the fault:
Program command error when circular interpolation crosses multiple quadrants without proper splitting, or an error in the arc center definition.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to define a full circle (360°) in a single block using address R (radius) instead of the center coordinates I, J, K.
Recommended corrective action:
For arcs larger than 90° or full circles, always define the center using addresses **I, J** (or K), not the radius R.
TOOL PATH OVERLAP DETECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
The 3D simulation in MGI detected an unwanted overlap or back-cut of the tool while generating the path (Tool path overlap).
Possible causes of the fault:
Tool radius too large in combination with a narrow pocket, causing the path walls to cross.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the tool diameter in the MGI conversational table or adjust the stepover.
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Brief description of the fault:
The finishing allowance or blank dimension is not defined in the MGI conversational cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing allowance value (U/W or stock margin) in the roughing dialog box.
Recommended corrective action:
Enter the machining allowance value (e.g. 0.2 mm) in the corresponding MGI form field."""),
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Brief description of the fault:
The same address appears twice in one program block (e.g. G01 X10. X20.).
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the CAM post-processor or during manual programming.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program line and remove the duplicate address.
ILLEGAL G CODE (G00–G99 specific check)
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of a G code that is not permitted in the given modal state or group.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect combination of preparatory functions.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the G-code structure in the program.
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid M code that is not defined in the machine tool builder's PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the auxiliary function number (e.g. M999).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the table of supported M codes in the machine manual.
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Brief description of the fault:
The commanded feedrate exceeds the maximum permitted axis feedrate set in the parameters.
Possible causes of the fault:
F value generated by CAM is too high.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the feedrate in CAM or in the program to the permitted limit.
COORDINATE SYSTEM SETTING ERROR (G52/G92)
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Brief description of the fault:
Error when setting a local coordinate system or shift.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid use of the G52/G92 command while compensation is active.
Recommended corrective action:
Cancel compensation before changing the coordinate system.
INTERLOCK ACTIVE (Program check)
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Brief description of the fault:
Axis motion interlock active from the PLC during program execution.
Possible causes of the fault:
Open door, missing air pressure, or an active state in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the status of safety devices and states in the PLC diagnostics.
AXIS COMMAND MISSING IN ARC
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Brief description of the fault:
The axis end coordinates in the given plane are missing in circular interpolation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Arc programmed with radius R only, without specifying the X/Y end points.
Recommended corrective action:
Add the target coordinates of the arc end point.
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid radius R in circular interpolation (too small to connect the points).
Possible causes of the fault:
The distance between the start and end point is greater than twice the specified radius R.
Recommended corrective action:
Increase radius R or define the center using I, J.
PARENTHESIS NESTING ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in nesting of parentheses ( ) in the program or a comment.
Possible causes of the fault:
More than 5 levels of nested brackets, or a missing closing bracket.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the comment structure and remove redundant brackets.
ILLEGAL ARGUMENT IN MACRO (SQRT/BCD)
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid argument in a macro function (e.g. square root of a negative number).
Possible causes of the fault:
Calculating the square root (SQRT) of a variable that has taken a negative value.
Recommended corrective action:
Guard the input variable in the macro using an IF condition.
MACRO STATEMENT FORMAT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a user macro expression (Custom Macro B).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing operator or incorrect syntax of the equals sign (=).
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the arithmetic expression in the macro.
MACRO VARIABLE NUMBER OUT OF RANGE
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Brief description of the fault:
The macro variable number is outside the range permitted by the system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to access a non-existent variable (e.g. #99999).
Recommended corrective action:
Use a valid range of system or local/common variables.
FOUR FOLD MACRO MODAL CALL
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Brief description of the fault:
Modal macro call (G66) was nested more than 4 times.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessively deep structure of modal macro calls.
Recommended corrective action:
Simplify the macro structure and limit modal nesting.
CAN NOT USE MACRO COMMAND IN DNC
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to use a macro control command during a running DNC transfer (DNC drip feed).
Possible causes of the fault:
Macro commands such as parameter writes executed from an external DNC server.
Recommended corrective action:
Run the program from the machine's internal memory, not via DNC.
MISSING END STATEMENT (DO-END Mismatch)
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in a DO-END loop (the matching END for a given DO is missing, or the counts do not match).
Possible causes of the fault:
Forgotten END1 to END3 statement, or incorrect loop numbering.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pairing of the DO1... and END1 statements.
FORMAT ERROR IN MACRO FORMULA
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a macro formula (e.g. incorrect use of square brackets [ ]).
Possible causes of the fault:
Opened bracket without closing in an arithmetic expression.
Recommended corrective action:
Check bracket pairing in the macro formula.
ILLEGAL LOOP NUMBER IN DO-WHILE
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid loop number in a DO statement (only DO1, DO2, DO3 are allowed).
Possible causes of the fault:
Writing e.g. DO4 or an incorrect number after DO.
Recommended corrective action:
Use only loop numbers 1, 2 or 3.
NC AND MACRO STATEMENT IN SAME BLOCK
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Brief description of the fault:
A standard NC command (motion) and a macro statement are written in the same block.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to execute a move (G01 X10.) and a variable assignment (#1=10) on the same line.
Recommended corrective action:
Split the NC code and the macro statement into two separate lines.
ILLEGAL MACRO BRANCH SEQUENCE NUMBER
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Brief description of the fault:
The sequence number specified in the branch command (GOTO) does not exist or is outside the range 0–9999.
Possible causes of the fault:
Jump to a non-existent line N in the program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the target line N... exists in the program.
ILLEGAL ARGUMENT ADDRESS IN MACRO CALL
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of a disallowed address as an argument in a macro call (G65).
Possible causes of the fault:
Use of a letter that is not allowed in macro arguments (e.g. G, L, etc.).
Recommended corrective action:
Use the standard macro argument addresses (A, B, C, D, F, H, I, J, K, M, Q, R, S, T, X, Y, Z).
DATA SERVER COMMUNICATION ERROR (FTP)
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Brief description of the fault:
FTP communication failure with the machine's external Data Server during network program transfer.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set machine IP address or default gateway in the Fanuc network parameters.
FTP protocol port blocked by a firewall on the PC or network switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the network parameters in the CNC (IP address, Mask, Gateway).
Ping the machine from the PC and verify that the FTP server is accessible.
DATA SERVER FILE NOT FOUND
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Brief description of the fault:
The requested program file was not found on the Data Server.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the file name or searching in the wrong folder directory.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the file list on the Data Server and the correctness of the called program name.
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Brief description of the fault:
Data Server memory is full; a new program cannot be saved.
Possible causes of the fault:
Accumulation of too many old files in the Data Server memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Delete old and unnecessary programs from the Data Server storage.
ETHERNET COMMUNICATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
General error of the Ethernet interface on the CNC board.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defective UTP cable, disconnected switch or incorrect MAC/IP configuration.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the patch cable and check the status LEDs on the CNC Ethernet port.
ETHERNET BOARD DISCONNECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
The Ethernet board or built-in network adapter is not communicating with the Fanuc system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defective network card in the rack, improperly seated module.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine and check that the network board is properly seated in the rack.
REMOTE BUFFER COMMUNICATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication error in Remote Buffer mode (DNC2) for high-speed machining.
Possible causes of the fault:
Overload of network data transfer from the CAD/CAM server to the CNC buffer.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the baud rate or optimize network traffic on the switch.
TOO MANY NESTING LEVELS IN SUBPROGRAM
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Brief description of the fault:
Maximum subprogram nesting depth (M98) exceeded.
Possible causes of the fault:
Infinite or excessively deep loop of subprograms calling each other.
Recommended corrective action:
Simplify the subprogram call structure.
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Brief description of the fault:
Syntax error when returning from a subprogram (M99).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing return address or incorrect jump from the subprogram back to the main program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the end blocks in the subprogram (M99).
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the program scheduler (Schedule program / multi-path start).
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid reference in the scheduler table for starting multiple programs at once.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the settings of the program schedule table.
CAN NOT USE G-CODE IN CURRENT MODE
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Brief description of the fault:
The G code used in the program is not permitted in the current mode (e.g. an attempt to use polar coordinates in a mode that does not support it).
Possible causes of the fault:
Wrong modal function group.
Recommended corrective action:
Rearrange the functions in the program.
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Brief description of the fault:
Error during macro interruption by an external signal (Macro interrupt).
Possible causes of the fault:
Conflict between the running macro and the interrupt signal from the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the interrupt logic in the PMC ladder.
CUSTOM MACRO OPTION NOT INSTALLED
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to use Custom Macro B commands (mathematical operations, variables) without the macro software option having been purchased.
Possible causes of the fault:
Running a program containing # variables on a machine without the macro option.
Recommended corrective action:
Purchase and activate the Custom Macro B option, or modify the program so it does not use variables.
CONVERSATIONAL MACRO ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in a conversational macro (often related to MGI or machine tool builder cycles).
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted system macro data in memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Reload the system macros (files O9000–O9999 supplied by the machine tool builder).
TOOL LIFE MANAGEMENT OPTION NOT INSTALLED
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of tool management without the corresponding software option.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program calls a tool group, but the option is not active.
Recommended corrective action:
Activate the Tool Life Management option or remove the use of groups from the program.
POLAR COORDINATE INTERPOLATION OPTION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to use polar coordinate interpolation (G12.1/G13.1) without the option being active.
Possible causes of the fault:
CAM generates code for cylinder milling using polar interpolation on a machine that does not have this option.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the CAM post-processor so that it generates a 4-axis path (A/C axis) instead of polar interpolation.
HPCC / AI CONTOUR CONTROL OPTION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of a high-speed machining command (HPCC / AICC) without the purchased option.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program contains the command G05.1 Q1, but the machine does not have a licensed AICC option.
Recommended corrective action:
Remove the G05.1 Q1 command from the program, or activate the option.
NURBS INTERPOLATION OPTION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of NURBS curves without the corresponding license option.
Possible causes of the fault:
CAM generated G06.2 curves on a machine without the option.
Recommended corrective action:
Change the CAM settings to output standard linear segments (G01).
CYLINDRICAL INTERPOLATION OPTION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of cylindrical interpolation (G07.1) without the option being active.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program uses cylinder surface unwrapping on a machine without this function.
Recommended corrective action:
Activate the option or modify the path generation in CAM.
THREAD CUTTING RETRACT OPTION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of automatic retract during thread cutting without the option.
Possible causes of the fault:
A specific thread turning cycle requiring the option.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program to use the standard G76 cycle.
MULTI-PATH OPTION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
Multi-path configuration is not supported.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to load a two-path program onto a single-path machine.
Recommended corrective action:
Use the correct post-processor for the given machine type.
GEAR HOBBING OPTION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of gear hobbing without the purchased option.
Possible causes of the fault:
Running a hobbing cycle on a standard milling machine.
Recommended corrective action:
The option is required for full hobbing functionality.
CONCURRENT PMC AXIS CONTROL OPTION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
Concurrent axis control via PMC without the corresponding option.
Possible causes of the fault:
Configuration mismatch between the PLC and the axis system.
Recommended corrective action:
Verify the option settings in the Fanuc system.
INVERSE TIME FEED OPTION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of inverse time feed (G93) without the option.
Possible causes of the fault:
A 5-axis program generates G93 code on a machine without the option.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch the CAM output to standard feed per minute (G94/G95).
AXIS EXPANSION OPTION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to program an axis that exceeds the licensed number of axes of the system.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program contains coordinates for an axis (e.g. B or C) that is not licensed by the system.
Recommended corrective action:
Verify the number of permitted axes in the Fanuc license parameters.
SUB-CENTRE / SECOND SPINDLE OPTION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of a second spindle or a sub-centre axis without the option.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program sends commands for a second spindle on a machine that does not have it enabled as an option.
Recommended corrective action:
Adapt the program to the given machine configuration.
HIGH-PRECISION CONTOUR CONTROL OPTION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to use high-precision contour control without the option.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing license for advanced path filters.
Recommended corrective action:
Activate the HPCC option.
NANO INTERPOLATION OPTION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
Nano interpolation is not licensed in the system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt at extremely fine block generation without the Nano option.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the CAM output tolerance.
GRAPHIC DISPLAY OPTION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to display an advanced 3D graphic simulation without the graphic display option.
Possible causes of the fault:
Running a 3D solid render on a basic system.
Recommended corrective action:
Use the standard 2D tool path display.
DYNAMIC FIXTURE OFFSET OPTION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of dynamic fixture offset without the option.
Possible causes of the fault:
A 5-axis program calls DFO macros without a license.
Recommended corrective action:
Activate the DFO option or adjust the work zero points.
TOOL RETRACT AND RESTART OPTION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
The tool retract and restart function after an interruption is not licensed.
Possible causes of the fault:
Use of special recovery cycles without the option.
Recommended corrective action:
Use standard manual retraction and restart via block search.
PROFIBS / PROFINET COMMUNICATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication loss on the Profibus or Profinet industrial bus between the CNC and peripherals (e.g. robot, external I/O, bar feeder).
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken or noise-affected Ethernet/Profibus communication cable.
Power loss at one of the nodes (slave devices) on the bus.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the status LEDs on the Profinet/Profibus communication module in the CNC cabinet.
Check the physical connections and power supply of all slave units.
MODBUS / ETHERNET IP CONFIGURATION FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Configuration error of the Ethernet/IP or Modbus TCP protocol in the Fanuc system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Duplicate IP addresses in the machine network.
Mismatch of input/output data size (I/O mapping) between the CNC and the external device.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the IP addresses and I/O mapping in the Ethernet/IP configuration file.
CC-LINK COMMUNICATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication error on the CC-Link bus (common on Japanese machines with external PLCs or robots).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set station number or baud rate on the CC-Link card.
Missing terminating resistors at the ends of the bus line.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the DIP switch settings on the CC-Link modules and the presence of 110Ω terminating resistors.
HIGH-SPEED SERIAL BUS TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
Timeout on the high-speed serial bus.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference from power cables near the communication lines.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the separation of power and signal cables in the cabinet.
USER DEFINED MACRO ERROR CODE
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Brief description of the fault:
General error raised by a user macro of a custom cycle from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid input parameters in a clamping, tool change or measuring macro.
Recommended corrective action:
Read the comment in the macro on the line that triggered the alarm and correct the values in the variables.
SERVO ALARM: AXIS UNCOUPLED IN SYNCHRO
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Brief description of the fault:
A synchronous axis pair was unexpectedly uncoupled due to a fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
The safe deviation between the master and slave axis was exceeded, forcing an emergency uncoupling.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanics of both axes, the slideways and the condition of the racks.
SERVO ALARM: TORQUE MODE TRANSITION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error when the servo drive switches to torque control mode (e.g. tailstock or steady rest thrust).
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid thrust force command or collision when approaching the stop.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the torque mode parameters and the hydraulic/pneumatic pressures.
SPINDLE ALARM: ORIENTATION MAGNETIC SENSOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the magnetic sensor or proximity sensor for spindle orientation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Torn-off or shifted orientation sensor on the spindle nose, chips on the magnet.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the magnetic sensor and adjust its air gap (typically to 0.5–1 mm).
SPINDLE ALARM: HIGH-RESOLUTION ENCODER ABNORMAL
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Brief description of the fault:
Anomaly in the high-resolution spindle encoder (alpha_i / bi series).
Possible causes of the fault:
Optical disc of the spindle encoder contaminated by oil mist.
Recommended corrective action:
Remove the spindle encoder cover and carefully clean the optics with isopropyl alcohol.
APC ALARM: BATTERY BOX COMMUNICATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication error with the intelligent backup battery box.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defective connecting cable between the intelligent battery box and the CNC unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the battery box data cable.
OVERTRAVEL: PRE-CHECK SOFTWARE LIMIT EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Extended software limit prediction detected a possible move outside the permitted zone.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program is heading very close to the machine's end zones.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the position of the work zero points and the tool path in the graphics.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION EXECUTING ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error while executing a special system function in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid arguments passed to a system function block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the parameters of the system calls in the PMC program.
SAFETY MASTER MODULE ERROR (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical error of the safety master module in the DCS system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Internal hardware fault of the DCS master card.
Recommended corrective action:
Replacement of the safety module / main board is required.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message No. 115 from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
A specific condition activated according to the machine logic (e.g. an oil change service message).
Recommended corrective action:
Follow the machine tool builder's instructions for the given service message.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN MULTI-AXIS INTERPOLATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command in multi-axis interpolation (more than 4 axes simultaneously without the corresponding option).
Possible causes of the fault:
The program attempts to interpolate axes that do not form a permitted group.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the axis group settings (Path control) in the parameters.
FORMAT ERROR IN MULTI-AXIS INTERPOLATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a multi-axis interpolation command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the coordinates of the additional axes in the block.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program block.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED SYNCHRO DEVIATION OVER
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Brief description of the fault:
The deviation between axes in a fully closed synchronous loop exceeded the limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical stress in a gantry axis structure with linear scales on both sides.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the alignment of both sides of the gantry and the condition of the linear scales.
SPINDLE ALARM: COOLING OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the spindle cooling oil temperature sensor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defective thermistor or disconnected cable of the spindle cooler temperature sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the wiring of the temperature sensor in the spindle cooler.
APC ALARM: BATTERY BOX OVERHEAT / FAILURE
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Brief description of the fault:
Failure or overheating of the external backup battery box.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the battery box or its exposure to excessive heat.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the battery box and its location in the machine.
OVERTRAVEL: SOFT LIMIT CHECK ERROR EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Extended soft limit check failed due to invalid zone parameters.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect values in the soft limit parameters (e.g. the positive limit is smaller than the negative one).
Recommended corrective action:
Check and correct the axis soft limit parameters.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN CYLINDRICAL INTERPOLATION M-TYPE
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command in cylindrical interpolation on lathes with live tooling (M-type).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly selected plane or wrong address of the unwrapped axis (e.g. using a linear axis instead of the C axis).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cylindrical interpolation program blocks and the axis assignment in turning mode.
FORMAT ERROR IN CYLINDRICAL INTERPOLATION M-TYPE
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in a cylindrical interpolation command for lathes with live tooling.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the radius or rotary axis parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program according to the Fanuc programming manual for the given lathe type.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED ZERO POINT OFFSET ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Reference point offset error in a fully closed loop (mismatch between the motor grid and the scale grid).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set grid or reference point shift parameter (Grid shift) for the scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the Grid shift parameters and repeat the axis reference return.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO SPEED MATCH TIMEOUT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third timeout for spindle speed matching in synchronous mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles failed to match speeds within the specified time due to a large load difference or incorrect PID parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous spindle run-up parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER EEPROM ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second internal EEPROM memory error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 65 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-fifth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 65.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 65 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-fifth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Move into limit zone 65 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER MONITOR TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
Timeout for online monitoring of the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interrupted communication with external diagnostic software (Ladder Loader / FANUC LADDER-III).
Recommended corrective action:
Disconnect the communication cable and restart the CNC system.
SAFETY INPUT DISCREPANCY (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Safety input discrepancy (Discrepancy error) in the DCS system – the two channels of the safety circuit report different states.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defective dual contact of a safety switch (one channel switches with a delay or not at all).
Contact resistance on the safety relay contacts.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the function of the safety devices (door switches, E-stop buttons) and measure the contact resistances.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message No. 116 from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN POLAR COORDINATE MILLING EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command in extended polar coordinate milling mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing start point definition or wrong plane selection in polar milling.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the programming syntax of polar coordinate milling.
FORMAT ERROR IN POLAR COORDINATE MILLING EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in an extended polar milling command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the angle or radius coordinates.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the program block.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED COMM. CRC ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
CRC checksum error in communication with the fully closed loop scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Electromagnetic interference on the scale cables or poor shielding.
Recommended corrective action:
Check proper grounding and shielding of the linear scale cable in the cabinet.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO TORQUE MATCH TIMEOUT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third timeout for spindle torque matching in synchronous mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles failed to match load torques within the specified time.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous torque transfer parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER ROM ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second internal ROM memory error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 66 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-sixth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 66.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 66 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-sixth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Move into limit zone 66 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: I/O LINK MASTER FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second fault of the I/O Link master module in the PMC system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware fault on the I/O Link communication chip or the expansion I/O board.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the boards in the rack and the optical/copper connections.
SAFETY NETWORK COMMUNICATION ERROR (FSoE / PROFISAFE)
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Brief description of the fault:
Loss of the safe network protocol (FailSafe over EtherCAT / ProfiSafe) between the CNC and the safety PLC/drive.
Possible causes of the fault:
Caused by interference on the Ethernet line or incorrect configuration of the safe node.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the status of the Ethernet ports and the integrity of the network cables intended for safe communication.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message No. 117 from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN THREAD MILLING EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command in the extended thread milling cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly specified pitch or diameter parameters in the cycle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the programming format of the thread milling cycle.
FORMAT ERROR IN THREAD MILLING EXT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the extended thread milling cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing I, J, K or Z address in the cycle.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the cycle syntax.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED EXCESS ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third excessive deviation in the fully closed scale loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical binding or excessive backlash between the motor and the scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical condition of the axis, the backlash, and the cleanliness of the linear scale.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO PHASE MATCH TIMEOUT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third timeout for spindle phase matching in synchronous mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles did not match their mutual phase position within the given time.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous phasing parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 14-ALT
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Brief description of the fault:
System error in the absolute pulse coder (alternative code).
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect in the internal electronics of the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 67 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-seventh software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 67.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 67 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-seventh software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Move into limit zone 67 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: I/O LINK ASSIGNMENT ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third I/O module assignment error on the I/O Link in the PMC.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between the modules actually connected in the electrical cabinet and the addressing in the PMC parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the I/O address assignment parameters in the PLC and the physical wiring of the modules.
SAFETY LOGIC TEST ERROR (DCS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Internal safety logic test error in the DCS system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Version incompatibility of the safety PLC program or a corrupted DCS configuration structure.
Recommended corrective action:
Perform verification and, if necessary, re-upload the safety files.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message No. 118 from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and perform the corresponding action on the machine.
ILLEGAL DEPTH COMMAND IN POCKET CYCLE
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid depth command in the conversational pocket milling cycle or in MGI cycles.
Possible causes of the fault:
The milling depth (Z) is entered with the opposite sign or exceeds the tool length.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the depth value in the pocket conversational window and verify that it points into the material.
FORMAT ERROR IN POCKET DEPTH
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the pocket depth parameter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing decimal point or invalid character in the depth field.
Recommended corrective action:
Enter the depth in the correct format (e.g. -15.0).
TOOL PATH GENERATION FAILED (Simulation)
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Brief description of the fault:
The path generator in the simulation failed (when switching from MGI to ISO code).
Possible causes of the fault:
Geometric contradiction in the contours (e.g. crossing elements or zero transition radius).
Recommended corrective action:
Run the contour geometry check in the MGI editor and correct the places marked in red.
BLANK MODEL OVERFLOW (Simulation)
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Brief description of the fault:
During the 3D cutting simulation, the tool moved completely outside the defined blank volume (Blank model).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly selected initial work zero point (G54) relative to the dimensions of the defined blank.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the blank dimension settings and the position of the work zero point in the simulator.
SIMULATION CUTTING ERROR / TOOL COLLISION
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Brief description of the fault:
The 3D simulation detected a collision of the tool holder with the workpiece or clamp.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short tool in a long holder, or a groove too deep without tilting the 5-axis head.
Recommended corrective action:
Choose a tool with a longer cutting length, adjust the stick-out from the collet, or change the holder in the MGI table.
ZERO FEEDRATE IN CONVERSATIONAL CYCLE
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Brief description of the fault:
The feedrate is set to zero in the MGI conversational cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
The cutting feedrate field in the operation dialog was not filled in.
Recommended corrective action:
Enter a valid feedrate value (e.g. F500 or F0.2) in the form.
INVALID SPINDLE SPEED IN CYCLE
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid or zero spindle speed in the conversational cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing speed definition (address S) in the MGI operation dialog.
Recommended corrective action:
Enter the appropriate spindle speed in the conversational menu.
PECK DRILLING INCREMENT TOO SMALL
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Brief description of the fault:
The depth increment for peck drilling (Q value) is too small or zero.
Possible causes of the fault:
The entered Q value is smaller than the minimum permitted system increment.
Recommended corrective action:
Increase the depth step per peck (e.g. Q2.0).
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Brief description of the fault:
The MGI thread cutting cycle runs beyond the permitted space (insufficient run-out / an undercut groove is required).
Possible causes of the fault:
Insufficient space is defined for the spindle run-out and deceleration when cutting a thread up to a shoulder.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the part geometry and add a thread relief groove for the tap/inserts, or shorten the thread depth.
CONTOUR START POINT MISMATCH
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Brief description of the fault:
The start point of the generated contour does not match the tool entry position.
Possible causes of the fault:
The tool enters the material at a location with no free space.
Recommended corrective action:
Change the approach position (Lead-in point) in the MGI conversational settings.
TOOL TABLE DATA CORRUPTED
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Brief description of the fault:
Data in the MGI tool table or system offsets are corrupted.
Possible causes of the fault:
Problem with the SRAM backup or a write error during editing.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tool table and restore it from a backup if necessary.
MANUAL GUIDE i LICENSE EXPIRED / INVALID
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Brief description of the fault:
The license of the Manual Guide i conversational module has expired or is invalid.
Possible causes of the fault:
Problem with the Fanuc option software key after a hardware replacement.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the validity of the license keys (Option board) in the system settings.
SIMULATION SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
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Brief description of the fault:
The MGI simulation speed was set to a value that the graphics processor cannot keep up with rendering.
Possible causes of the fault:
Overly complex surface with many thousands of short linear segments (e.g. 3D molds from CAD).
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the playback speed in the 3D simulation.
UNDEFINED WORKPIECE ZERO POINT (G54–G59 missing)
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Brief description of the fault:
The active workpiece coordinate system (G54–G59) is missing in the program or conversational cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
No work zero point was specified in the program header; the system uses the default G53/G92.
Recommended corrective action:
Add the work zero point selection (e.g. G54) at the beginning of the program.
PARKING POSITION CONFLICT
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Brief description of the fault:
The axis parking position (G30) conflicts with the tool change settings.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set safe tool change position parameters in the PMC/parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the safe height parameters for tool change.
CORNER OVERRIDE ANGLE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
The corner angle for the Corner Override function is outside the permitted range.
Possible causes of the fault:
Acute angle smaller than the permitted limit of the function.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the corner feedrate reduction parameters.
GRAVITY AXIS UNBALANCED (Vertical axis drop)
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Brief description of the fault:
The vertical axis (Z) dropped after brake release (often accompanied by a servo alarm).
Possible causes of the fault:
Worn mechanical brake of the Z-axis motor, weak braking torque.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure and electrical wiring of the Z-axis motor brake and measure the wear of the brake lining.
SPINDLE ORIENTATION ANGLE OUT OF RANGE
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle orientation angle specified in the cycle (e.g. M19 P...) is outside the range 0–360 degrees.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the orientation angle value.
Recommended corrective action:
Enter an orientation angle in the range 0 to 360 degrees.
TOOL LIFE COUNTER LIMIT REACHED
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Brief description of the fault:
The tool life counter has reached the maximum set limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
The cutting time or part count for the given tool has expired.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the insert and reset the life counter in the tool table.
CONVERSATIONAL SUBROUTINE CALL ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
The conversational macro could not find the associated subprogram for the given cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing system macro operating data in the CNC memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Check for the presence of the system programs (O9000+ series) intended for conversational cycles.
SERIAL PULSE CODER (APC) ALARM: COMMUNICATION/DATA ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
A very common alarm on both older and newer systems (Fanuc 0T/0M, 16i/18i). It indicates that the pulse coder on the servo motor has stopped communicating or has lost its absolute data [3.1].
Possible causes of the fault:
Completely discharged backup battery (or poor contact in the battery case).
Broken, oil-soaked or poorly shielded encoder cable running from the motor to the cabinet/amplifier.
Encoder connector unplugged while the machine was powered on (this erases the data in the encoder).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the voltage at the battery box (it must be above 2.8V–3V) [3.1].
Check the condition of the connector on the motor – coolant emulsion often leaks into it.
After replacing the battery, perform a complete re-setting of the reference point (Zero Return / Grid shift reset).
💡 Shop-floor experience:
When replacing the batteries on a Fanuc 0-T/M system, **never** disconnect power to the whole machine (leave the main switch on) while you are changing the batteries in the external box, otherwise you will immediately lose the absolute position and alarm 310/320 will appear.
SERVOPACK / SPINDLE: AMPLIFIER SINGLE PHASE FAILURE
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Brief description of the fault:
The power supply module or servo amplifier has detected a loss of one of the phases (Single phase failure) or a voltage drop in the DC link.
Possible causes of the fault:
Burnt or faulty main contactor in the cabinet (or faulty switching of the soft start relay).
Loss of one of the phases on the machine supply (e.g. a blown fuse in the main transformer cabinet).
Faulty power supply module (PSM - Power Supply Module) that is unable to keep the main relay energized.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the supply voltage in the cabinet under load (whether it really delivers 3x 400V).
Inspect the main contactors in the cabinet – whether they pull in reliably after the E-stop circuit is released and whether the contacts are burnt.
Check the status LEDs on the PSM power supply module (whether it is reporting an error code).
💡 Shop-floor experience:
If the contactor in the cabinet clicks and immediately drops out right after pressing the \"NC ON\" button or releasing the E-stop (accompanied by alarm 607/613), the culprit is often a blown pre-charge resistor on the power supply module, which prevents the DC bus from charging.
EXT. EMERGENCY STOP OR LUBE/AIR PRESSURE DROP
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Brief description of the fault:
PLC message indicating an emergency stop (E-stop chain) or a drop in operating pressures (air/hydraulics/lubrication).
Possible causes of the fault:
Air pressure has dropped below the pressure switch threshold (often below 4.5–5 bar).
Failure or clogging of the central lubrication pressure switch (oil did not reach the distribution lines).
Mechanically stuck emergency stop button or an open circuit of the guard limit switches.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the main pneumatic pressure gauge at the machine inlet.
Look at the PLC diagnostics (DGN addresses for E-stop / Inputs) to see which specific bit (e.g. air pressure, door, lubrication) is keeping the circuit open.
Try a manual central lubrication cycle to see whether the switch closes once the oil is pushed through.
READER/PUNCHER INTERFACE ERROR (RS232 / DNC Comms)
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication error when sending programs to the machine via the RS232 serial interface.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set baud rate, parity or stop bits in the machine parameters (parameters 0000, 0020, 0101–0103) compared to the PC software.
Faulty USB-to-RS232 converter (the cheap ones with a Prolific chip often cause problems on Fanuc; a converter with an FTDI chip is recommended).
Incorrectly wired cable (missing RTS/CTS hardware handshaking).
Recommended corrective action:
Verify the communication parameters on the CNC side (Settings: I/O channel = 0, ISO format) and in the PC software (CimcoEdit etc.).
Use a proven converter with an FTDI chip and reduce the transmission rate to 4800 or 9600 baud for stable transfer."""),
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SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR SENSOR PULSE COUNT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle amplifier has detected an incorrect number of pulses from the motor sensor (Alpha-i / bi pulse ring).
Possible causes of the fault:
Contaminated optical or magnetic speed sensor on the spindle motor (metal chips or oil mist).
Damaged or poorly shielded spindle sensor cable, interference from power cables.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition and cleanliness of the sensor at the rear of the spindle motor.
Check the tightness and shielding of the sensor connector (CSI/SK).
SPINDLE ALARM: SPINDLE SENSOR SIGNAL DISCONNECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle module has detected a disconnected or abnormal signal from the *separate* spindle sensor (different from the motor sensor).
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken cable of the external sensor mounted directly on the spindle housing (e.g. for the C-axis or gearbox).
Faulty converter or incorrect sensor gap.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cable route from the spindle to the amplifier for any chafing or breakage in the cable chain.
Verify the air gap of the magnetic/proximity sensor.
APPLICATION START ERROR / PANEL i CONNECTION LOST
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Brief description of the fault:
On modern systems with the **Fanuc iHMI** touch interface (30i-B series, 0i-F Plus), the graphical front-end fails to start or a message appears about lost communication with Panel i (the Windows platform underlying iHMI).
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of internal communication between the CNC core and the built-in industrial PC (Panel i / Windows IoT) via the Ethernet interface (Embedded Ethernet).
Corrupted system file on the Panel i SSD as a result of a sudden machine power-off without proper shutdown (Hard shutdown).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the internal Ethernet cable connection between the CNC unit and the Panel i slot in the operator panel.
Inspect the Panel i power supply (whether the 24V supply is fluctuating).
If the OS on Panel i is corrupted, a system restore from backup is required (Recovery USB from the machine builder).
PROFINET / ETHERNET-IP DEVICE FAULT (iHMI / 0i-F Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
On modern machines with a distributed I/O structure via Profinet or EtherNet/IP (common on both mills and lathes of the F Plus series), the PMC/PLC reports a loss of connection with one of the nodes (Slave).
Possible causes of the fault:
Power loss of a remote I/O module (e.g. Beckhoff, Balluff or a Fanuc I/O Unit on the machine base).
Faulty patch cable or electrical noise on the industrial Ethernet bus.
Recommended corrective action:
Look at the status LEDs (SF - System Failure / BF - Bus Fault) on the Profinet/EtherNet/IP coupler in the cabinet.
Check the power supply of the relevant I/O segment (+24V).
FSSB / SERVO OPTICAL COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT (0i-F Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Modern 0i-F Plus systems report an FSSB optical bus error related to specific axes.
Possible causes of the fault:
Microscopic contamination of the FSSB optical fibers (dust from the cabinet when the door is opened).
Loose plastic optical cable connector (COP10B) in one of the Alpha-i[PS] servo amplifiers.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine, carefully unclip the FSSB optical cables, blow them out with clean compressed air and push them back in until they click.
Check whether error code U or P is displayed on the 7-segment display of the power supply module or amplifier."""),
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SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED DETECT ERROR (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle module has detected an anomaly in speed monitoring (mismatch between the command and the actual feedback).
Possible causes of the fault:
Slipping of the drive belt between the motor and the spindle during acceleration.
Contaminated optical or magnetic speed sensor on the spindle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the belt tension on the spindle.
Clean metal dust and oil mist off the speed sensor.
SPINDLE ALARM: DC LINK VOLTAGE LOW (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
Voltage on the spindle amplifier DC bus has dropped below the operating limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mains voltage drop or loss of one phase of the cabinet supply.
Faulty main contactor or pre-charge resistor on the power supply module.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the supply voltage under load.
Check the condition of the power supply module (PSM) and its internal relay.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR SENSOR DISCONNECTED (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
Loss of communication with the speed sensor on the spindle motor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Loose or contaminated encoder connector on the spindle motor body.
Broken spindle feedback cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tightness and cleanliness of the connector on the motor.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONTROL POWER SUPPLY LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Drop in the supply voltage of the spindle module control electronics (24V / internal rails).
Possible causes of the fault:
Overloaded external 24V power supply in the cabinet or a voltage drop on the bus.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the 24V supply output voltage when the spindle drive is switched on.
SPINDLE ALARM: CONVERTER OVERHEAT (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheating of the spindle inverter/converter heatsink.
Possible causes of the fault:
Stuck or non-functional cooling fan on the spindle amplifier.
Clogged electrical cabinet cooling filters.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the cooling fins of the spindle module and check the fan operation.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR OVERHEAT (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle motor reports that the temperature limit has been exceeded via its built-in thermistor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged spindle load at high speeds without sufficient cooling.
Failure of the external spindle cooling unit (chiller).
Recommended corrective action:
Let the motor cool down and check the flow of coolant/oil in the spindle circuit.
SPINDLE ALARM: U-PHASE CURRENT OFFSET ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Current measurement offset error on phase U of the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware failure of the current sensor or circuit on the spindle amplifier board.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier (SPM) or its control card.
SPINDLE ALARM: V-PHASE CURRENT OFFSET ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Current measurement offset error on phase V of the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect in the current sensing circuit of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle module.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR LOCK DETECTED (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle module has detected a mechanical lock of the rotor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Seized spindle bearings, a direct tool crash or a jammed gear train.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine and try to rotate the spindle by hand.
SPINDLE ALARM: DETECTED OVERCURRENT (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
Overcurrent in the spindle motor circuit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the spindle motor winding or in the power cable (U, V, W).
Recommended corrective action:
Disconnect the motor cable from the spindle amplifier and measure the insulation resistance with a megohmmeter.
SPINDLE ALARM: DC LINK OVERVOLTAGE 1 (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
Overvoltage in the spindle DC link during regeneration (braking).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty braking resistor or broken wiring to the braking module.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the resistance of the spindle braking resistor.
SPINDLE ALARM: DC LINK OVERVOLTAGE 2 (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
Second stage of overvoltage detection in the spindle DC link.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of the braking transistor in the power supply or spindle module.
Recommended corrective action:
Inspect the braking circuit and the power supply module (PSM/SPM).
SPINDLE ALARM: HARDWARE ERROR (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle module reports an internal hardware fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the main board of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
TOUCH PANEL COMMUNICATION LOST
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Brief description of the fault:
The touch layer of the iHMI panel has lost USB/COM communication with the Windows/Panel i control unit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hung touch screen driver in Panel i, loose touch USB cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Restart Panel i and check the USB connection of the touch layer inside the panel.
CNC DATA SERVER CONNECTION TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The iHMI interface cannot load data from the CNC memory due to a timeout.
Possible causes of the fault:
Overloaded internal network interface (Embedded Ethernet) between the CNC and the iHMI platform.
Recommended corrective action:
Perform a hard restart of the entire CNC system.
FSSB CONFIGURATION AUTOMATIC SETTING ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Automatic setting of the FSSB bus (order of axes and amplifiers) has failed.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch in the number of connected axes or a faulty optical cable in the chain.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the optical cable wiring and perform manual axis assignment in the FSSB Setting menu.
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Brief description of the fault:
A configured servo amplifier was not found on the FSSB optical bus.
Possible causes of the fault:
The servo amplifier in question is powered off or the optical cable before it is broken.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the power supply (+24V and mains voltage) of the affected amplifier.
PMC PMC SOFTWARE EXCEPTION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Exception in the software execution of the PMC (PLC) subsystem on the modern 30i/0i-F series.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to access an unallocated memory address in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the recently loaded PLC program and the PMC error registers.
DUAL CHECK SAFETY: PARAMETER INITIALIZATION REQUIRED
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Brief description of the fault:
The DCS safety system requires initialization and entry of parameters.
Possible causes of the fault:
Replacement of the main board or safety module without loaded DCS parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Load the safety parameters and perform validation (Safety signature).
DUAL CHECK SAFETY: STO (Safe Torque Off) CIRCUIT TRIP
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Brief description of the fault:
The STO safety function has actively removed torque from the drive.
Possible causes of the fault:
Door opened during operation, open safety circuit, active stop state.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the state of the safety relays and the door/light curtain sensors.
ROBOT INTERFACE COMMUNICATION ERROR (iHMI / 0i-F)
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Brief description of the fault:
Loss of communication between the Fanuc CNC system and the integrated robot (e.g. Fanuc M-20iA with an R-30iB controller) via the ETHERNET/IP or SRIO interface.
Possible causes of the fault:
IP address changed on the robot or CNC side.
Broken Ethernet communication cable between the CNC and the robot.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the Robot I/O communication settings in the CNC menu and on the robot teach pendant.
Inspect the network switch and cables.
SAFETY INTERLOCK: ROBOT CELL GATE OPEN
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Brief description of the fault:
The safety interlock of the robot/CNC cell gate is open.
Possible causes of the fault:
Cell service door open, faulty Pilz/Schmersal safety microswitch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical condition of the safety locks and the cleanliness of the contacts.
MULTI-PATH: CHANNEL 2 EMERGENCY STOP
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Brief description of the fault:
The second channel (Path 2) of a multi-path machine (e.g. a twin-spindle lathe with two turrets) reports an E-stop state.
Possible causes of the fault:
Activation of an emergency stop specific to the channel 2 subsystem.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the power supply and safety circuits for the second turret/spindle unit.
MULTI-PATH: WAIT CODE SYNCHRONIZATION TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The time limit for both channels to wait for each other (Wait code / M200-M299) has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
One channel was delayed in a cycle or cut while the other channel had already reached the synchronization point and is waiting.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the programs in both channels (Path 1 and Path 2) and align the machining sequence.
SERVO ALARM: AXIS TURNING TIME OVER (Dynamic brake error)
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Brief description of the fault:
The servo dynamic brake failed to stop the axis in time during a fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty dynamic braking module in the servo amplifier (SVM).
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the affected servo amplifier.
SERVO ALARM: SERIAL ENCODER PHASE A/B LOSS
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Brief description of the fault:
Complete loss of phase A or B in the motor's serial encoder during operation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken conductor in the encoder cables caused by bending in the cable chain.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the encoder cabling in the energy chain (cable breakage is common on moving axes).
SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED DETECT SENSOR DISCONNECTED (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle speed sensor reports a disconnection during operation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Spindle sensor connector loosened by vibration at high speeds.
Recommended corrective action:
Secure the sensor connector against vibrating loose (cable tie / screw fitting).
SPINDLE ALARM: ORIENTATION POSITION ERROR (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle failed to complete orientation due to a position deviation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Spindle belt slipping while braking into the oriented position.
Recommended corrective action:
Tension the spindle belt and check the condition of the brake lining/pressure.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR MESSAGE: HYDRAULIC TEMP
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Hydraulic oil temperature is too high.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hydraulic cooler failure, clogged air-to-oil cooler.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the hydraulic cooler fins and check the fan switching.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR MESSAGE: CHIP BIN FULL
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Chip bin is full.
Possible causes of the fault:
The optical or mechanical chip cart full sensor has been triggered.
Recommended corrective action:
Empty the chip bin.
MEMORY CARD ERROR (FROM/SRAM Card failure)
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Brief description of the fault:
The system cannot read from or write to the PCMCIA / SD memory card inserted in the CNC panel.
Possible causes of the fault:
The card is formatted with an unsupported file system (Fanuc supports FAT/FAT32, not exFAT/NTFS on large cards).
Faulty or damaged memory card.
Recommended corrective action:
Use an older type of card (usually up to 2GB, max 4GB on older series) and format it as FAT32 with 4096 bytes.
USB MEMORY ERROR / DEVICE NOT FOUND
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Brief description of the fault:
The USB flash drive inserted in the panel was not detected by the system.
Possible causes of the fault:
The USB drive has too large a capacity or the wrong format.
Recommended corrective action:
Use a smaller USB flash drive (up to 32GB) formatted as FAT32.
EMBEDDED ETHERNET IP CONFLICT
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Brief description of the fault:
IP address conflict on the machine network (another device on the network uses the same IP address as the CNC).
Possible causes of the fault:
Two devices with the same static IP on the shop-floor local network.
Recommended corrective action:
Change the CNC IP address in the parameters (9100+ series parameters or in the iHMI network menu).
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Brief description of the fault:
Login to the FTP server (for program transfer) failed due to a wrong user name or password.
Possible causes of the fault:
Login credentials changed on the PC/server.
Recommended corrective action:
Update the login name and password in the external device settings on the CNC.
DUAL CHECK SAFETY: TEST STOP REQUESTED
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Brief description of the fault:
DCS requires a test stop to be performed (Test stop requirement) after the machine is switched on.
Possible causes of the fault:
Routine safety test required by ISO 13849-1 after machine start-up.
Recommended corrective action:
Run the required brake or stopping-distance test cycle according to the machine builder's instructions.
DUAL CHECK SAFETY: BRAKE TEST FAILED
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Brief description of the fault:
The vertical axis brake test within DCS failed – the brake did not hold the required torque.
Possible causes of the fault:
Worn brake lining on the Z-axis motor, grease on the brake.
Recommended corrective action:
Perform a mechanical inspection and service of the Z-axis brake.
SERVO ALARM: LOAD MONITOR LEVEL OVER
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Brief description of the fault:
The axis load monitor (Servo load monitor / Adaptive control) has detected that the set limit was exceeded (e.g. a dull tool).
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessive cutting resistance, worn tool.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the tool and check the load monitor limit settings.
SERVO ALARM: MAGNETIC POLE MEASUREMENT FAILED
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Brief description of the fault:
Magnetic pole measurement of the linear or torque motor at start-up failed.
Possible causes of the fault:
Small clearance or mechanical resistance during the initial slight oscillation of the axis.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cleanliness of the linear motor and freedom of movement.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO TAPPING SYNCHRONIZATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Synchronization error during rigid tapping.
Possible causes of the fault:
Sudden spindle overload when reversing the tap in a blind hole.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pre-drilled hole diameter and the condition of the tap.
SPINDLE ALARM: HEATSINK OVERHEAT (SPM-B)
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Brief description of the fault:
Heatsink overheating of the modern SPM-B series spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of the internal fan of the spindle module.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the cooling fan of the spindle module.
MULTI-PATH: INTER-PATH DATA TRANSFER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Data transfer error between the individual channels of a multi-path machine.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect syntax for sharing variables between channels (e.g. macro variables common to Path 1 and Path 2).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the numbering and sharing of macro variables (Common variables).
MULTI-PATH: AXIS INTERLOCK CONFLICT
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Brief description of the fault:
Interlock conflict for an axis that both channels are trying to control simultaneously.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly defined shared axis parameters (Axis control sharing / G107).
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program to hand over the axis correctly between channels.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR MESSAGE: LUBE OIL EMPTY
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Central lubrication tank is empty.
Possible causes of the fault:
The level switch in the lubricant tank reports minimum.
Recommended corrective action:
Top up the lubricating oil.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR MESSAGE: COOLANT PRESSURE
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Low coolant pressure.
Possible causes of the fault:
Coolant pressure drop, clogged filter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the coolant pump filters.
ROBOT CELL: SAFETY MAT / SCANNER TRIGGERED
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Brief description of the fault:
A safety mat or laser scanner in the robot cell has detected the presence of an operator.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into the robot's hazardous area, contaminated optical scanner.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the area and clean the scanner optics.
ROBOT CELL: TEACH PENDANT ENABLED
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Brief description of the fault:
The robot's control panel (Teach Pendant) is switched to programming/teach mode; CNC automatic operation is blocked.
Possible causes of the fault:
The switch on the robot teach pendant is in the ON/Teach position.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch the robot back to Auto/Remote mode.
SERVO ALARM: ESTIMATED DISTURBANCE TORQUE OVER
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Brief description of the fault:
The estimated disturbance torque has exceeded the limit (advanced Fanuc collision detection).
Possible causes of the fault:
Collision of the tool or the chuck jaws.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the tool and workpiece, and reset the collision state.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED COMMAND OVERFLOW (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle speed command has exceeded the maximum hardware limit of the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the program (e.g. entering S99999 instead of S3000).
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the speed value in the program.
BOOT SYSTEM ERROR / IPL CHECKSUM FAIL
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Brief description of the fault:
The system software checksum failed during start-up in IPL mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted flash card with firmware or a write error in IPL.
Recommended corrective action:
Reinstall the system software from the original Fanuc IPL card.
IP ADDRESS DUPLICATION DETECTED BY CNC
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Brief description of the fault:
The Fanuc system itself has detected that another device on the network is using an identical IP address.
Possible causes of the fault:
Duplicate static IP on the shop-floor network.
Recommended corrective action:
Change the CNC IP address to a free one in the given subnet.
MULTI-PATH: SYNCHRONIZED AXIS CONTROL ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in synchronized axis control between two channels (Path 1 and Path 2).
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch in the commanded speeds or positions between channels.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronization commands in the programs of both channels.
MULTI-PATH: UNMATCHED M-CODE SYNCHRO
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Brief description of the fault:
Mismatch in M-code synchronization between channels.
Possible causes of the fault:
One channel is waiting for a synchronization M-code, but the other continues on.
Recommended corrective action:
Align the order of the wait M-codes in both programs.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED INTERPOLATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Interpolation error in the fully closed loop (between the motor and the linear scale).
Possible causes of the fault:
Contaminated scale or an overly aggressive feedback filter.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the optical scale and check the interpolation parameters.
SERVO ALARM: DISTURBANCE OBSERVER OVERLOAD
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Brief description of the fault:
The disturbance observer has detected excessive axis load.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical impact or a seizing ball screw.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical condition of the axis and the way lubrication.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO TAPPING REVERSE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error during spindle reversal in the rigid tapping cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Spindle overload during fast reversal in a blind hole.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the speed or use tap lubrication/coolant.
SPINDLE ALARM: ORIENTATION PULSE MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
The zero-position feedback pulse is missing when attempting spindle orientation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Contaminated or shifted orientation sensor (Magnetic/Optical sensor).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cleanliness and position of the spindle orientation sensor.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Hydraulic system pressure drop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Pressure on the hydraulic gauge has dropped below 35/40 bar.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the hydraulic pump and the pressure switch.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: AIR PRESSURE LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Low air pressure for the machine.
Possible causes of the fault:
Pressure has dropped below 5 bar at the main inlet.
Recommended corrective action:
Inspect the compressor and the main air supply valve.
SYSTEM BACKUP DATA CORRUPTED
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Brief description of the fault:
The system has detected corrupted backup data in the Flash/FROM memory.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of a previous backup attempt or a power failure during writing.
Recommended corrective action:
Perform a new complete backup of the parameters and system files.
FTP SERVER CONNECTION REFUSED
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Brief description of the fault:
The external PC/server refused the FTP connection from the CNC.
Possible causes of the fault:
The FTP server is not running on the PC or is blocked by a firewall (Port 21).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the firewall settings and that the FTP service is enabled on the PC.
ILLEGAL MACRO STATEMENT: BRACKET MISMATCH
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the brackets [ ] inside a user macro.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing closing square bracket in the macro formula.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax of the arithmetic expression in the macro.
ILLEGAL MACRO STATEMENT: OPERATOR ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid operator in a macro expression (e.g. two consecutive operators ++ or */).
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo when writing a mathematical operation.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the operator in the macro statement.
SERVO ALARM: THERMAL MODEL OVERLOAD (OVC-2)
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Brief description of the fault:
Second stage of the servo motor thermal overload model.
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged motor operation at the current limit.
Recommended corrective action:
Let the motor cool down thoroughly and review the cutting forces.
SERVO ALARM: PEAK CURRENT ALARM
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Brief description of the fault:
The peak current in the servo motor has exceeded the absolute permitted limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Sudden mechanical blockage or a severe short circuit in the cable/motor.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the motor insulation and check the axis for freedom of movement.
SPINDLE ALARM: ORIENTATION COMPLETE TIMEOUT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
The second type of spindle orientation timeout has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
Slow closing of the mechanical spindle brake.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the hydraulic/pneumatic pressure of the brake circuit.
SPINDLE ALARM: GEAR SHIFT HYDRAULIC ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Hydraulic error when shifting the spindle gear range.
Possible causes of the fault:
Low hydraulic oil pressure for the gearbox shift cylinders.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure at the spindle gearbox hydraulic block.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: LUBE LEVEL MINIMUM
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Minimum lubricating oil level.
Possible causes of the fault:
Insufficient oil in the central lubrication unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Top up oil in the lubrication unit.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: COOLANT LEVEL MINIMUM
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Minimum coolant emulsion level.
Possible causes of the fault:
Evaporation or drag-out of emulsion during machining.
Recommended corrective action:
Top up the tank with water and cutting fluid.
SRAM BACKUP BATTERY ERROR (Internal)
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Brief description of the fault:
The system has detected a failure of the internal SRAM backup circuit on the CPU board.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty battery holder or a broken circuit on the CPU board.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the battery contacts on the CPU board.
DATA SERVER SOCKET OPEN FAILED
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Brief description of the fault:
Opening the network socket for the Data Server has failed.
Possible causes of the fault:
The network port is occupied by another application or a firewall is blocking communication.
Recommended corrective action:
Restart the network devices and check the ports.
ILLEGAL VARIABLE RANGE IN MACRO
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Brief description of the fault:
The value assigned to a system variable in the macro is outside the permitted range.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to write an invalid number to a system register (e.g. an offset).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the value range in the macro expression.
MACRO ALARM: CONDITIONAL STOP
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Brief description of the fault:
User stop triggered by a condition in the macro.
Possible causes of the fault:
Programmed stop based on evaluation of a state in the macro.
Recommended corrective action:
Review the conditions leading to the stop in the user macro.
SERVO ALARM: MOTOR OVERHEAT DETECTED BY PMC
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Brief description of the fault:
The PMC signals servo motor overheating via external evaluation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Axis overloading or poor thermistor contact in the cabinet.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the thermistor wires in the motor connector.
SERVO ALARM: CONVERTER PRE-CHARGE FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Pre-charge fault of the servo power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty pre-charge resistor in the power supply module (PSM).
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the power supply module or the faulty pre-charge component.
SPINDLE ALARM: TEMPERATURE SENSOR SHORT/OPEN
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Brief description of the fault:
Short circuit or open circuit on the spindle temperature sensor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty spindle thermistor or a broken signal cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the spindle thermistor resistance with a multimeter.
SPINDLE ALARM: C-AXIS UNLOCK FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The mechanical brake or C-axis lock refuses to release.
Possible causes of the fault:
Low air/hydraulic pressure for unclamping the C-axis.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure and the spindle clamp valves.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: CHIP CONVEYOR JAM
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Chip conveyor jammed.
Possible causes of the fault:
A large chip wedged in the conveyor mechanism.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean out and free the chip conveyor.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: MIST COLLECTOR FULL
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Oil mist collector full.
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged filters or a full extractor container.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the mist extractor filters.
FROM MODULE HARDWARE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Hardware error of the system Flash ROM module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty memory chip on the CNC main board.
Recommended corrective action:
Replacement of the main board or FROM module is required.
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Brief description of the fault:
The time limit for transferring a file via FTP has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
Network communication that is too slow or unstable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the network quality and the traffic on the switch.
MACRO: STATEMENT SYNTAX ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Syntax error in a user macro statement.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete IF-THEN or WHILE statement.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the syntax of the macro line.
MACRO: ARGUMENT VALUE OUT OF BOUNDS
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Brief description of the fault:
The value of an argument passed to the macro is outside the permitted limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
A nonsensical number passed via the arg variable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the macro call in the G-code.
SERVO ALARM: AMPLIFIER CONTROL POWER SUPPLY ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Power supply fault of the control electronics in the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of the internal 5V/24V supply in the servo amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the faulty servo amplifier.
SERVO ALARM: DETECTOR COMMUNICATION CRC ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Repeated CRC error in communication with the encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference in an electrically noisy environment or a damaged shielded cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the grounding and shielding of the motor cables.
SPINDLE ALARM: ANALOG SPEED COMMAND FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Analog spindle speed control error (if used).
Possible causes of the fault:
Unstable voltage on the spindle analog input (0-10V).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding of the analog cable and the output from the CNC board.
SPINDLE ALARM: MULTI-STAGE GEAR SHIFT FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Multi-stage spindle gearbox shift error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Gear range not engaged within the given time limit (hydraulics/air).
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the limit switches and the gearbox shift pressure.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: WORKPIECE COUNTER
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Preset part count reached (Batch count).
Possible causes of the fault:
Completion of the workpiece batch set in the part counter.
Recommended corrective action:
Reset the part counter on the PMC/Custom screen.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: TOOL LIFE WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Warning that the tool is nearing the end of its life.
Possible causes of the fault:
The tool is approaching its wear limit.
Recommended corrective action:
Prepare a replacement tool in the magazine.
SRAM BATTERY VOLTAGE DROP (Soft warning)
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Brief description of the fault:
System software warning: SRAM battery voltage has dropped below 2.7V.
Possible causes of the fault:
The lithium cell in the cabinet is nearing discharge.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the SRAM backup battery with the machine powered on.
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Brief description of the fault:
Network socket read/write error during data transfer.
Possible causes of the fault:
Network connection interrupted during an active data transfer.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the network connection and repeat the transfer.
MACRO: NESTING OVERFLOW ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Overflow of the nesting depth of macro subprograms or cycles.
Possible causes of the fault:
Recursion that is too deep or macros nested within each other.
Recommended corrective action:
Simplify the macro call structure.
MACRO: DIVISION BY ZERO ATTEMPT
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempted division by zero inside a user macro.
Possible causes of the fault:
The denominator in a macro equation evaluated to 0.
Recommended corrective action:
Add a condition to the macro that handles a zero denominator.
SERVO ALARM: DYNAMIC BRAKE CIRCUIT FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault in the dynamic brake circuit of the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty relay or transistor element of the dynamic brake.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the affected servo amplifier.
SERVO ALARM: POWER MODULE OVERLOAD 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second-stage overload of the servo power module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged peak loading of the axis above the catalog limit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical resistance and the cutting conditions.
SPINDLE ALARM: ORIENTATION STOP ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle failed to stop at the exact oriented position.
Possible causes of the fault:
Belt slippage or poor encoder feedback.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the orientation parameters and the belt tension.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR PHASE CURRENT UNBALANCE
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Brief description of the fault:
Current imbalance between the individual phases of the spindle motor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty motor winding or contact resistance at the terminal block.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the resistances of the individual motor phases against each other and to ground.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: DOOR INTERLOCK FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Door safety interlock fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Jammed or poorly seating enclosure door lock.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the door pin and the door safety switch.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: SPINDLE CHILLER TRIP
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: The spindle cooling unit reports a fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Spindle chiller failure, coolant overheating.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle cooling unit.
CLOCK IC BATTERY ERROR / RTC FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Depleted real-time clock (RTC) battery on the CPU board.
Possible causes of the fault:
Depleted CR2032 coin cell battery on the CNC main board.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the RTC battery on the CPU board.
PING TIMEOUT / HOST UNREACHABLE
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Brief description of the fault:
The network host does not respond to the PING command from the CNC.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect gateway or disconnected network devices.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the IP configuration and the network connections.
MACRO: SYSTEM VARIABLE READ/WRITE PROTECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to write to a protected system variable in a macro.
Possible causes of the fault:
A protected read-only variable used on the left side of the equals sign.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the variable number in the macro statement.
MACRO: UNKNOWN FUNCTION CALLED
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Brief description of the fault:
Call of an unknown or unsupported macro function.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the user function name or a missing option.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the function call syntax in the macro.
SERVO ALARM: BRAKE CONTROL TRANSISTOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the servo motor brake switching transistor in the amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
A short circuit in the motor brake circuit damaged the switching element in the SVM.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the servo amplifier and check the brake wiring.
SERVO ALARM: DIGITAL SERVO SOFTWARE ABNORMAL
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical software error in the digital servo processor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Servo firmware corruption or heavy electrical noise.
Recommended corrective action:
Power-cycle the machine; if the alarm recurs, the amplifier must be serviced.
SPINDLE ALARM: DIGITAL SPINDLE PROCESSOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Error of the digital processor in the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware defect on the SPM board.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR OVERLOAD 2 (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
Second stage of spindle motor overload detection.
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged excessive cutting torque on the spindle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cutting conditions and the tool condition.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: LUBE PRESSURE DROP
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Pressure drop in the central lubrication system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Oil leak in the lubrication lines or a faulty pressure switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the lubrication system and the pressure switch.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: TURRET CLAMP FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Tool turret clamping error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Contamination on the Hirth coupling of the turret.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the face gear (Hirth coupling) of the turret.
SYSTEM MEMORY ALLOCATION FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
System memory allocation error at CNC startup.
Possible causes of the fault:
Conflict in the memory size parameter settings for programs/axes.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the memory allocation parameters (900+ series parameters).
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Brief description of the fault:
The CNC network interface is in the (=Down) state or disconnected.
Possible causes of the fault:
Physically disconnected Ethernet cable or a switched-off network switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the physical connection of the network cable.
MACRO: CONDITIONAL JUMP TARGET NOT FOUND
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Brief description of the fault:
The target label for the jump (GOTO) in the macro does not exist.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the line number N... in the conditional jump statement.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the target line in the macro exists and is numbered correctly.
MACRO: ARGUMENT COMBINATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid combination of arguments when calling a user macro (G65).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing or mutually exclusive arguments (e.g., a mandatory coordinate is missing).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the macro call syntax in the G-code.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED POSITION DETECTOR ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of error in the external detector (scale) circuit of the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise in the power supply of the linear scale's EXE interface unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the stabilized 5V/12V power supply for the external scale.
SERVO ALARM: AMPLIFIER SOFT START RELAY FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the relay or the soft-start circuit in the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Burnt contacts of the internal precharge relay in the SVM/PSM.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the affected servo amplifier or power supply module.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED DETECT PHASE ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second phase error in speed detection by the spindle sensor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Poor contact in the spindle phase A/B signal wires.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and clean the spindle encoder connector.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR OVERHEAT DETECTED BY SPM-B
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Brief description of the fault:
The modern SPM-B spindle module detected motor overheating via the thermistor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged spindle overloading or failure of the cooling unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the temperature and flow of the spindle coolant.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: HYDRAULIC FILTER CLOGGED
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Clogged hydraulic circuit filter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged hydraulic filter element.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the filter element of the hydraulic unit.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: SPINDLE LUBE PRESSURE
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Low spindle bearing lubrication pressure.
Possible causes of the fault:
Pressure drop in the spindle lubrication circuit, clogged nozzle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle bearing lubrication pressure.
SYSTEM BOOTLOADER CHECKSUM ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Bootloader checksum error at CNC startup.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted internal bootloader memory on the main board.
Recommended corrective action:
Service intervention required: reflash the bootloader or replace the CPU board.
ETHERNET PACKET LOSS DETECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
The CNC network interface recorded high packet loss.
Possible causes of the fault:
Poor-quality cabling, strong electromagnetic interference near the network device.
Recommended corrective action:
Use a shielded twisted-pair cable (STP/FTP) and check the cable routing.
MACRO: ARRAY INDEX OUT OF BOUNDS
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Brief description of the fault:
An array index in the macro exceeded the allowed range (e.g., access outside a defined local/global variable).
Possible causes of the fault:
Logic error in a loop iterating through a variable array.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the variable indexing in the macro.
MACRO: STRING OPERATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in a character string operation in the extended macro.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid syntax when working with text variables.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the string handling in the macro program.
SERVO ALARM: SERIAL ENCODER BATTERY BOX DISCONNECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
Disconnected external backup battery box detected by the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
The battery box connector came loose in the electrical cabinet.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the battery box connector.
SERVO ALARM: CONVERTER OVERCURRENT (SVM)
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Brief description of the fault:
Overcurrent in the servo converter / power supply module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the DC link supply or a faulty power supply module.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the power supply module and the DC link cables.
SPINDLE ALARM: POSITION CODER DISCONNECTED (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
Disconnected spindle position sensor (C-axis).
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken cable of the external C-axis encoder on the spindle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the C-axis encoder connector and cable.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER FAN FAILURE
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Brief description of the fault:
Failure of the cooling fan of the spindle converter/power supply.
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged or blocked fan in the spindle power section.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle module fan.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: TURRET INDEX TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: The time limit for turret indexing expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical binding of the turret, low air/hydraulic pressure.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure and the mechanics of the turret.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: TAILSTOCK PRESSURE LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Low tailstock clamping pressure.
Possible causes of the fault:
Pressure drop in the tailstock hydraulic circuit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure setting on the tailstock hydraulic pressure-reducing valve.
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Brief description of the fault:
SRAM addressing error at system startup.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty memory chip or damaged CPU board.
Recommended corrective action:
Perform an SRAM format in IPL; if the error persists, the CPU board must be replaced.
DHCP CONFIGURATION FAILED
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Brief description of the fault:
Automatic IP address acquisition via DHCP for the CNC failed.
Possible causes of the fault:
No DHCP server is available on the network, or the traffic is blocked.
Recommended corrective action:
Set a static IP address manually in the CNC network menu.
MACRO: USER DEFINED EXCEPTION RAISED
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Brief description of the fault:
User exception raised in a macro by a special command.
Possible causes of the fault:
The error was deliberately raised in the macro by the operator/programmer.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message displayed by the macro.
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Brief description of the fault:
File input/output error inside a user macro (e.g., reading/writing to the card).
Possible causes of the fault:
The memory card was removed while a write from the macro was in progress.
Recommended corrective action:
Do not remove memory media while programs/macros are running.
SERVO ALARM: MOTOR BRAKE WIRE OPEN
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Brief description of the fault:
Broken wire in the servo motor brake circuit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken brake cable in the machine's cable carrier (drag chain).
Recommended corrective action:
Inspect the cable harness in the cable carrier.
SERVO ALARM: DIGITAL SERVO LSI COMMUNICATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication error with the digital servo LSI chip on the board.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware problem on the axis card or in the servo amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the axis board or the servo amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: MULTI-SPINDLE SYNCHRO PHASE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Phase error during synchronous operation of multiple spindles.
Possible causes of the fault:
Different spindle module settings or sensor interference.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle synchronization parameters.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM REGENERATIVE DISCHARGE FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the spindle module regenerative circuit while returning energy to the mains.
Possible causes of the fault:
Unstable mains voltage or a faulty SPM regenerative stage.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the power supply network and the spindle amplifier.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: STEADY REST PRESSURE LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Low steady rest clamping pressure.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hydraulic pressure drop in the steady rest circuit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the steady rest pressure on the pressure-reducing valve.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: BAR FEEDER ALARM
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: The bar feeder reports an external alarm.
Possible causes of the fault:
The bar feeder ran out of bars, or an external feeder stop.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the status of the bar feeder.
SYSTEM CLOCK FREQUENCY FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
System clock frequency error (RTC / crystal oscillator).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty crystal on the CNC CPU board.
Recommended corrective action:
Repair or replacement of the CPU board is required.
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Brief description of the fault:
The default gateway on the network is not reachable from the CNC.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect subnet mask or wrong gateway IP address.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the gateway settings in the CNC network menu.
MACRO: SYSTEM INTERRUPT FAILURE
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Brief description of the fault:
Failure to process a system interrupt triggered by a macro.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interrupt priority conflict between the PMC and the macro.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the interrupt structure in the PMC/macro.
MACRO: TASK ALLOCATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Task allocation error when starting parallel macro processes.
Possible causes of the fault:
The limit of concurrent tasks in the system was exceeded.
Recommended corrective action:
Optimize task execution in the PLC/macros.
SERVO ALARM: AXIS CARD HARDWARE FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Hardware fault of the axis control card in the CNC rack.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the axis controller board.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the axis board in the CNC rack.
SERVO ALARM: MOTOR THERMAL SWITCH OPEN
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Brief description of the fault:
The thermal switch inside the servo motor opened (bimetal/thermistor).
Possible causes of the fault:
Servo motor overheating due to high load or poor cooling.
Recommended corrective action:
Let the motor cool down and check the mechanical resistance of the axis.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM SOFT START CIRCUIT FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the soft-start circuit in the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge relay element in the SPM.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM LOGIC POWER SUPPLY FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Logic power supply fault in the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of the internal 5V/15V supply rail in the SPM.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: PALLET CHANGER FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Pallet changer (APC) fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Jammed pallet, low hydraulic pressure of the pallet changer.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanics and hydraulics of the pallet changer.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: TOOL MAGAZINE FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Tool magazine fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Jammed chain or wheel of the tool magazine.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the tool magazine.
SYSTEM BOOT FLASH ROM ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Boot Flash ROM error at system startup.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted contents of the Flash memory boot area.
Recommended corrective action:
Reinstall the system software via IPL mode.
WEB SERVER INITIALIZATION FAILED
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Brief description of the fault:
Initialization of the CNC's built-in web server (for remote access/IoT) failed.
Possible causes of the fault:
Port conflict or insufficient system memory for web services.
Recommended corrective action:
Restart the CNC system; if necessary, check the network options."""),
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MACRO: SYSTEM TASK PRIORITY ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
System task priority error in the extended macro processing environment.
Possible causes of the fault:
Priority conflict when running tasks in parallel within a macro.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the structure and priorities of the launched processes in the macro/PMC environment.
MACRO: RESOURCE LOCK TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The time limit for locking a shared resource (Resource lock timeout) in macros expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
Two parallel tasks or channels are trying to access the same shared variable or device.
Recommended corrective action:
Optimize the synchronization of access to shared data in multi-machine systems.
SERVO ALARM: AXIS INTERLOCK ACTIVE (Software)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software axis interlock active from the internal CNC/PMC logic.
Possible causes of the fault:
A PLC condition inhibiting movement of a specific axis (e.g., an area that has not been released).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the PLC diagnostic bits for axis interlocks.
SERVO ALARM: ACCELERATION/DECELERATION TABLE ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the digital servo acceleration/deceleration table.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted acceleration curve data in the servo parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the servo parameters from the machine backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheating of the spindle power converter (SPM converter).
Possible causes of the fault:
Dirty heat sink of the spindle power section, failure of the cabinet cooling.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the cooling fins and filters in the electrical cabinet.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM MAIN CIRCUIT ABNORMAL
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Brief description of the fault:
Anomaly in the main circuit of the spindle amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the SPM power board, loss of one of the drive phases.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: AXIS LIMIT SWITCH FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Fault of an axis hardware limit switch.
Possible causes of the fault:
Stuck or damaged limit switch (Overtravel LS).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the physical condition of the limit switch and its wiring.
PMC LADDER USER ERROR: HYDRAULIC UNIT TRIP
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC user message: Complete trip of the hydraulic unit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Tripped hydraulic pump circuit breaker in the electrical cabinet.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the thermal overload protection and the hydraulic circuit breaker.
SYSTEM SRAM BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO
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Brief description of the fault:
Complete discharge or disconnection of the SRAM backup battery (0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged machine downtime without a functional battery, loss of SRAM data.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the battery, format the SRAM in IPL and load the complete data backup.
FTP TRANSFER AUTHENTICATION FAILED
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Brief description of the fault:
Authorization failure (user/password) during FTP transfer from the Data Server.
Possible causes of the fault:
Changed login credentials on the remote server.
Recommended corrective action:
Update the access credentials in the CNC network settings.
BACKGROUND EDIT: FILE ALREADY OPEN
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to open or edit a program in background edit that is already open in main memory or is currently being machined.
Possible causes of the fault:
The operator is trying to edit a program that is actively running in automatic mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Exit background edit mode or wait for the current machining to finish.
BACKGROUND EDIT: SEARCH STRING NOT FOUND
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Brief description of the fault:
The search function in background edit mode did not find the specified character string.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the search text, or the program number does not exist in the background file.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the search expression and repeat the search.
RS232 / READER: OVERFLOW ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Input buffer overflow when reading data via the serial interface (RS232).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing or incorrectly set hardware handshaking (RTS/CTS) during transfer from the PC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the wiring of pins 4, 5, 6, 8, 20 in the RS232 cable and enable flow control in the PC software.
RS232 / READER: FRAMING ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Framing error when receiving data over the serial line.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch in the stop bit or baud rate settings between the CNC and the transmitting device.
Recommended corrective action:
Match the I/O port parameters on the CNC (parameters 0100–0103) with the settings on the PC.
PARAMETER WRITE ENABLE ACTIVE (Information)
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: Parameter writing is enabled in the settings (PWE = 1).
Possible causes of the fault:
Normal state when modifying the machine's system parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
After finishing the changes, remember to set the PWE parameter back to 0 and press RESET.
SERVO ALARM: EXCESS ERROR IN SYNCHRONOUS CONTROL (Fine)
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Brief description of the fault:
A fine deviation in the synchronized axis pair exceeded the allowed tolerance.
Possible causes of the fault:
Slight mechanical stress in the gantry or uneven lubrication of the guideways.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the lubrication on both sides of the axis and adjust the fine synchronization.
SERVO ALARM: TORQUE CONTROL COMMAND ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command in servo torque control.
Possible causes of the fault:
The allowed torque limit was exceeded in pressing (thrust) mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the programmed torque command and the limits in the parameters.
SPINDLE ALARM: ORIENTATION POSITION DETECT FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Position detection error during spindle orientation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Contaminated magnetic strip or optical orientation sensor on the spindle.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the sensor and check that the encoder is securely mounted.
APC ALARM: BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW (Absolute encoder unit)
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Brief description of the fault:
Low battery voltage in the separate absolute encoder unit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Worn lithium battery in the absolute system housing.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the battery with the machine powered on.
OVERTRAVEL: SOFT LIMIT CHECK ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second level of the software limit check error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set limits in the Stored Stroke Check 2 parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and adjust the stroke limit parameters.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER PASSWORD ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Password verification error for a locked PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to load or open an encrypted PLC program without a valid key.
Recommended corrective action:
Use the correct machine tool builder password.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message No. 119 from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen.
LASER: OSCILLATOR PRESSURE ERROR (Laser specific)
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Brief description of the fault:
Gas pressure error in the resonator of a laser cutting machine (Fanuc Laser).
Possible causes of the fault:
Low helium, nitrogen or CO2 pressure in the laser supply cylinders.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the gas pressure on the pressure regulators of the laser resonator.
LASER: VACUUM PUMP FAILURE
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Brief description of the fault:
Failure of the vacuum pump of the Fanuc laser resonator.
Possible causes of the fault:
Overheated vacuum pump, low oil level in the vacuum pump.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the oil level and the condition of the laser vacuum pump.
SERVO ALARM: DYNAMIC BRAKE OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheating of the dynamic braking resistors due to frequent emergency stops.
Possible causes of the fault:
Repeated E-stops within a short time under high axis load.
Recommended corrective action:
Let the braking elements cool down.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR COOLANT FLOW LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Low coolant flow in the spindle motor body.
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged cooling circuit, air in the spindle cooling pump.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cooling circuit and the flow switch.
APC ALARM: CODER INTERNAL DATA RESTORE FAIL
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Brief description of the fault:
Failure to restore the internal data in the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect in the memory structure inside the encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the servo motor encoder.
OVERTRAVEL: EXTERNALLY FORCED OT
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Brief description of the fault:
Forced limit-switch overtravel state triggered by an external PMC signal.
Possible causes of the fault:
The PLC detected that the safe zone was exceeded and triggered a soft OT.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis away manually using the OT Release button.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: BASIC INSTRUCTION FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in a basic PMC ladder instruction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corruption of the PLC program memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Reload the PMC ladder from the backup.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message No. 120 from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Follow the machine tool builder's instructions.
LASER: BEAM POWER DECREASE WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning of a decrease in laser beam power.
Possible causes of the fault:
Contaminated laser optics (mirrors, lens).
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the laser optical components according to the service manual.
LASER: OPTICAL PATH ALIGNMENT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Alignment error of the laser beam optical path.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical stress or shifting of the mirrors in the resonator/axis.
Recommended corrective action:
Recalibrate and realign the laser optical path.
SERVO ALARM: CURRENT LOOP GAIN FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Gain setting error in the servo current loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid current control parameters in the servo amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the servo parameters from the machine backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED DETECT PHASE SHIFT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Phase shift error in spindle speed detection.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference on the spindle encoder signal cables.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding of the spindle sensor cable.
APC ALARM: BATTERY VOLTAGE DROP (Immediate replacement)
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical drop in the absolute encoder battery voltage – immediate replacement required.
Possible causes of the fault:
The battery has reached the end of its service life.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the battery with the machine powered on.
OVERTRAVEL: SAFETY ZONE LIMIT EXCEEDED
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Brief description of the fault:
The defined safety zone was exceeded, as reported by the system.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program enters a prohibited area defined in the parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the program or the safety zone parameters.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION MODULE TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The time limit of a function module in the PMC expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
An external module communicating with the PLC has hung.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the status of the connected modules.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message No. 121 from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Follow the machine operating manual.
LOAD MONITOR: TOOL BREAKAGE DETECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
The load monitoring system (Load monitor) detected a sudden drop in force – tool breakage.
Possible causes of the fault:
An end mill or drill broke in the cut.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the tool and the workpiece, and replace the tool.
LOAD MONITOR: OVERLOAD CUTTING STOP
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Brief description of the fault:
The load monitor detected an overload and stopped the cutting process.
Possible causes of the fault:
Dull tool, excessive material removal.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the tool and adjust the cutting conditions.
SERVO ALARM: COMMAND PULSE OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Overflow of incoming pulses in the servo control loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Too rapid a change of coordinates in the program, or an interpolator error.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program and the smoothness of the toolpath in CAM.
SPINDLE ALARM: THERMAL SENSOR SHORT CIRCUIT
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Brief description of the fault:
Short circuit on the spindle motor temperature sensor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Damaged insulation of the spindle thermistor cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the spindle thermistor and its cable.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER INTERNAL BATTERY FAIL
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault in the internal battery detection circuit of the encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect in the motor encoder electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the servo motor pulse coder.
OVERTRAVEL: MANUAL INTERVENTION LIMIT
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Brief description of the fault:
Limit condition during manual intervention in a running cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Manual movement of the axis during the cycle caused it to run into the limit.
Recommended corrective action:
Carefully jog the axis away to a safe area.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: NETWORK INTERRUPT FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Network interrupt error in the PMC.
Possible causes of the fault:
Packet loss on the PLC industrial fieldbus.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the status of the network devices in the electrical cabinet.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message No. 122 from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text and take corrective action.
ROBOT: GRIPPER NOT CONFIRMED
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Brief description of the fault:
Automatic loading: The robot confirmed that it does not have the workpiece securely gripped in its jaws/gripper.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of the vacuum or pneumatic gripping of the workpiece.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the air pressure and the condition of the robot's suction cups/jaws.
ROBOT: LOAD STATION OCCUPIED
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Brief description of the fault:
The load station is occupied – the robot cannot place a new blank.
Possible causes of the fault:
The operator or the previous cycle did not remove the finished part from the pallet/nest.
Recommended corrective action:
Empty the load station.
SERVO ALARM: MAIN POWER OFF DURING MOVE
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Brief description of the fault:
The main servo power was unexpectedly switched off during active axis motion.
Possible causes of the fault:
Voltage drop or emergency opening of the contactor during motion.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the power distribution and the E-stop circuit.
SPINDLE ALARM: THERMAL SENSOR OPEN CIRCUIT
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Brief description of the fault:
Open circuit of the spindle motor temperature sensor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken spindle thermistor wire.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the thermistor connector and wiring.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER UNINITIALIZED
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Brief description of the fault:
The absolute encoder was not initialized after replacement.
Possible causes of the fault:
The new encoder or motor lacks the reference position setting.
Recommended corrective action:
Perform the absolute position setting (Master position setting).
OVERTRAVEL: SKIP SIGNAL OVERRUN
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Brief description of the fault:
Skip signal (probe) overrun – the probe did not make contact within the specified distance.
Possible causes of the fault:
The probe did not trigger the signal (depleted battery, poor contact).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the touch probe.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: USER TASK EXCEPTION
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Brief description of the fault:
User task exception in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the extended logic of the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the PMC error logs.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message No. 123 from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
A condition defined in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
PALLET CHANGER: INDEX PIN FAILURE
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Brief description of the fault:
The pallet index pin did not engage in position (Pallet changer error).
Possible causes of the fault:
Contamination in the pallet index pin, low hydraulic pressure.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the pallet clamping cones and pins.
PALLET CHANGER: SHUTTLE ARM FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the pallet changer transfer arm.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical jamming of the pallet changer.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanics of the pallet changer.
SERVO ALARM: MAGNETIC POLE ALIGNMENT ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of magnetic pole alignment error of a linear/torque motor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect motor phase calibration.
Recommended corrective action:
Repeat the motor pole calibration routine.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR OVERHEAT WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
Spindle motor overheat warning (before the trip limit is reached).
Possible causes of the fault:
Higher spindle temperature during continuous milling.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cooling and the cutting conditions.
APC ALARM: MAXIMUM CODER LIMIT REACHED
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Brief description of the fault:
The maximum number of absolute encoder revolutions without power was reached (counter overflow).
Possible causes of the fault:
The axis was turned by hand a great many times while the machine was off and the batteries were disconnected.
Recommended corrective action:
Reset the absolute data and re-reference the axis.
OVERTRAVEL: FINAL SAFETY LIMIT
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Brief description of the fault:
Travel into the machine's final hardware safety zone.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of all preceding software and limit switch protections.
Recommended corrective action:
Carefully move the axis back toward the center, mechanically or manually.
TOOL MAGAZINE: POCKET NUMBER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Pocket number error in the tool magazine.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between the current carousel position and the register in the PMC (the tool magazine home position was lost).
Recommended corrective action:
Perform a re-reference (home return) of the tool magazine according to the machine tool builder's manual.
TOOL MAGAZINE: POT UP/DOWN FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The swiveling pot of the tool magazine did not lock into the vertical/horizontal position.
Possible causes of the fault:
Low air pressure for the pot swivel pneumatic cylinder, stuck position sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the air pressure and the optical/inductive sensors on the swiveling pot.
SERVO ALARM: TORQUE COMMAND OFFSET ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Torque command offset error in the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Internal anomaly in the analog/digital conversion of the torque command in the SVM.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the servo amplifier or have it repaired.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED DETECT SENSOR OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheating of the spindle speed sensor circuit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessive temperature around the spindle motor and encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cooling of the spindle head.
APC ALARM: BATTERY VOLTAGE EXTREMELY LOW (Axis unspecified)
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical warning: The servo encoder backup battery voltage is at or near zero.
Possible causes of the fault:
Complete discharge of the lithium cell.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the battery with the machine powered on and perform the reference calibration.
OVERTRAVEL: ZERO RETURN NOT PERFORMED AFTER OT
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Brief description of the fault:
After moving off the overtravel limit switch (OT), no return to the reference point was performed.
Possible causes of the fault:
The operator did move off the hardware limit but forgot to reference (home) the machine.
Recommended corrective action:
Perform a manual return to the reference point (Home return) for the affected axis.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third syntax or system instruction error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid bit combination in the PLC after a ladder modification.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the compiled PMC program is correct.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 124.
Possible causes of the fault:
Warning or error condition defined in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the screen and take corrective action.
CHIP BLOWER: AIR PRESSURE FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The tool/workpiece air blow pressure switch reports a drop below the permitted limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Pressure drop in the pneumatic supply or the air blow valve is closed.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure regulator and the air pressure for the air blow.
MIST COLLECTOR: AIR FLOW ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
The air flow sensor in the oil mist collector reports poor extraction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Heavily clogged collector filter elements.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean or replace the filters in the mist collector.
SERVO ALARM: PEAK CURRENT ALARM 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second-level peak current alarm in the servo motor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Sudden mechanical obstruction or a short circuit in the motor power cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the motor cables and that the axis moves freely.
SPINDLE ALARM: POSITION CODER PHASE ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second phase error of the spindle position coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Dirty connector or damaged shielded cable of the spindle encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the wiring and shielding of the spindle sensor cable.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second warning of low absolute coder battery voltage.
Possible causes of the fault:
The backup power supply for the coders is nearly depleted.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup batteries with the machine powered on.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 65 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-fifth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 65.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 65 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-fifth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Move into limit zone 65 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: NETWORK ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third PMC network communication error (Fieldbus / Field network).
Possible causes of the fault:
Packet loss or a node disconnected on the PLC industrial bus.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the status of the network devices in the electrical cabinet.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 125.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen.
ATC: ARM POSITION SENSOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The inductive position sensor of the ATC changer arm does not give the correct signal.
Possible causes of the fault:
Shifted or faulty tool change cam sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the position of the ATC changer cam sensors.
ATC: SHUTTER OPEN/CLOSE FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The tool change area door (shutter) failed to open or close.
Possible causes of the fault:
Stuck ATC shutter pneumatic cylinder, low air pressure.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pneumatic components and the mechanical movement of the ATC shutter.
SERVO ALARM: BRAKE CONTROL CIRCUIT FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second brake control circuit fault in the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
A short circuit in the motor brake coil has damaged the switching elements in the SVM.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the resistance of the motor brake coil and replace the servo amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER OVERLOAD 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second overload of the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Frequent and sharp spindle reversals without adequately sized braking.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the spindle acceleration/deceleration ramp parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third complete loss of absolute coder backup voltage (0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Disconnected or depleted backup battery.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the battery and set the reference point again.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 66 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-sixth software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 66.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 66 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-sixth software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Move into limit zone 66 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: TIMER OVERFLOW 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third timer range overflow in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the PLC ladder logic.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the timer settings in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 126.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen.
HYDRAULIC PUMP: PRESSURE SWITCH FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The pressure switch of the main hydraulic pump does not give the expected response.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty pressure switch, drop in pump output.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure on the main hydraulic pressure gauge and test the switch.
LUBRICATION: PUMP INTERLOCK FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Lubrication interlock – the system inhibits axis motion because a lubrication cycle is missing.
Possible causes of the fault:
The time interval for mandatory way lubrication has expired and the PLC has blocked cycle start.
Recommended corrective action:
Try a manual lubrication cycle and verify that the pressure builds up.
SERVO ALARM: DIGITAL SERVO LSI TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication timeout with the digital servo LSI chip.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware problem on the axis card or in the servo amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the affected servo amplifier or axis card.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR PHASE CURRENT SENSOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the spindle motor phase current sensor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defective current sensor in the SPM module.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW (Multiple axes)
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Brief description of the fault:
Low battery voltage warning for several axes at once.
Possible causes of the fault:
Leaking or weak central battery supplying the coder block.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery with the machine powered on.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 67 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-seventh software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 67.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 67 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixty-seventh software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Move into limit zone 67 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: COUNTER OVERFLOW 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third counter range overflow in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the PLC ladder logic.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the counter settings in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 127.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen.
COOLANT: LEVEL SWITCH FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The float or electronic coolant emulsion level sensor gives a fault signal.
Possible causes of the fault:
Float stuck in the emulsion tank (coated with sludge or chips).
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the area around the level sensor float in the coolant tank.
CHIP CONVEYOR: MOTOR OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
The chip conveyor motor thermal protection has detected overheating.
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged conveyor operation while jammed with chips.
Recommended corrective action:
Let the motor cool down and remove the jammed chips.
SERVO ALARM: FEEDBACK CABLE SHIELD GROUND FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Poor grounding of the servo feedback cable shield detected.
Possible causes of the fault:
Disconnected or loose coder cable shield on the cabinet grounding bar.
Recommended corrective action:
Properly clamp the coder cable shield to the EMC grounding bar in the cabinet.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM INTERNAL COMMUNICATION ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second internal communication error in the spindle module (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the internal circuit interconnection board of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER EEPROM ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third internal EEPROM memory error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 68 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The sixty-eighth software limit has been reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 68.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 68 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The sixty-eighth software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 68 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third syntax error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 128.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen.
DOOR INTERLOCK: LOCK SOLENOID FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the electromagnetic lock (solenoid) of the enclosure safety door.
Possible causes of the fault:
Burnt door lock coil, faulty 24V supply.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the supply and the condition of the door lock coil.
HYDRAULIC CHILLER: PUMP OVERLOAD
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Brief description of the fault:
Overload of the hydraulic oil cooling unit pump.
Possible causes of the fault:
Seized hydraulic chiller pump.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the hydraulic oil chiller pump.
SERVO ALARM: MOTOR STATOR TEMPERATURE HIGH
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Brief description of the fault:
The servo motor stator temperature has reached the warning limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged motor loading at high feedrates.
Recommended corrective action:
Let the motor cool down and review the operating conditions.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR COOLANT PUMP FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the spindle motor cooling pump.
Possible causes of the fault:
Spindle coolant pump failure, clogged filter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle cooling pump and the flow rate.
APC ALARM: BATTERY BOX FUSE BLOWN
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Brief description of the fault:
Blown fuse in the external backup battery box.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit on the battery box wiring or a faulty internal fuse.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and replace the fuse in the battery box.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 69 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The sixty-ninth software limit has been reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 69.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 69 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The sixty-ninth software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 69 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis with the manual handwheel toward the center of the working area.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth error in a PMC program function block.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 129.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
ATC: MAGAZINE MOTOR OVERLOAD
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Brief description of the fault:
Overcurrent protection of the tool magazine motor (Magazine motor overload).
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical jamming of the tool magazine chain or carousel.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the magazine rotates freely and remove any mechanical obstruction.
ATC: POT FORWARD/REVERSE SENSOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The tool magazine pot tilt sensor reports a position discrepancy.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty or shifted ATC pot inductive sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the position of the magazine pot tilt sensors.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED INTERPOLATION TOLERANCE OVER
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Brief description of the fault:
The permitted interpolation deviation tolerance in the full-closed loop has been exceeded.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessive feedrate combined with large backlash between the motor and the linear scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical backlash in the ball screw and the interpolation parameters.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR PHASE LOSS 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of phase loss detection on the spindle motor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Poor contact on the spindle motor terminal block (loose U, V or W phase screw).
Recommended corrective action:
Check and tighten the spindle motor power terminals in the cabinet and on the motor.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth complete loss of absolute coder backup voltage (0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Lithium battery disconnected or depleted during machine downtime.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and re-establish the reference point (Master reference).
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 70 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventieth software limit has been reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 70.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 70 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventieth software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 70 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: COUNTER OVERFLOW 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth counter range overflow in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the PLC ladder logic (unterminated or overflowed counters).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the counter settings in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 130.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
COOLANT: HIGH PRESSURE PUMP OVERLOAD
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Brief description of the fault:
The high-pressure coolant pump (TSC) thermal protection reports an overload.
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged fine filters of the high-pressure through-spindle coolant.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean or replace the filter elements of the high-pressure pump.
CHIP CONVEYOR: INTERVAL TIMER FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The chip conveyor start interval timer has registered an error in the PMC.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set conveyor interval switching cycle in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the conveyor interval operation timer settings.
SERVO ALARM: CURRENT LOOP OFFSET ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of servo drive current loop offset error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware problem with current measurement on the servo amplifier board.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the affected servo amplifier (SVM).
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SYNCHRO FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Synchronization error of the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Unstable mains voltage or a synchronization fault in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the mains supply and the spindle converter.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second communication timeout with the absolute coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise on the coder communication line or poor contact in the connector.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and tightness of the coder connectors.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 71 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The fifty-first [seventy-first] software limit has been reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 71.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 71 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-first software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 71 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: TIMER OVERFLOW 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth timer range overflow in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the PLC ladder logic.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the timer settings in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 131.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
LUBRICATION: RESERVOIR LEVEL SWITCH FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The lubrication tank level switch gives an unreliable or shorted signal.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty lubricant float level switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the float function and the cables of the lubrication level switch.
PNEUMATIC: PRESSURE REGULATOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The electronic air pressure regulator reports a setting error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Fault of the proportional air pressure regulating valve (e.g. SMC/Festo).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the supply and control signal of the proportional air valve.
SERVO ALARM: DYNAMIC BRAKE MODULE OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheating of the dynamic brake module in the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Frequent emergency stops (E-stop) within a short time interval.
Recommended corrective action:
Let the braking circuits cool down.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM LOGIC POWER SUPPLY OVERCURRENT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overcurrent in the logic power supply circuit of the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit on a peripheral device powered from the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the external sensors and connections powered from the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER STORAGE ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second data storage error in the absolute coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted internal memory structure of the servo motor coder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 72 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-second software limit has been reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 72.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 72 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-second software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 72 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth syntax error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 132.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
SPINDLE: CHUCK JAW OPEN CONFIRM FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Chuck jaw open confirmation failed (the chuck is not in a safe position).
Possible causes of the fault:
Shifted position sensor on the chuck clamping cylinder.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the inductive sensors on the chuck hydraulic cylinder.
TAILSTOCK: QUILL FORWARD/BACKWARD FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The tailstock quill did not reach its end position or lost the pressure switch confirmation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Low tailstock quill oil/air pressure, blocked movement.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tailstock hydraulics/pneumatics and the cleanliness of the quill guide.
SERVO ALARM: SERVO SOFTWARE VERSION MISMATCH
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Brief description of the fault:
Software version mismatch between the CNC system and the digital servo drives.
Possible causes of the fault:
The servo amplifier was replaced with a different firmware revision without updating the software packages.
Recommended corrective action:
Align the servo and CNC system software versions (if necessary, load the matching firmware).
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CPU WATCHDOG ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third watchdog alarm of the spindle module (SPM) processor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware fault of the spindle amplifier or heavy electrical noise.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth complete loss of absolute coder backup voltage (0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Lithium battery disconnected or depleted during machine downtime.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and set the reference point again.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 73 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-third software limit has been reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 73.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 73 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-third software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 73 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER JUMP ERROR 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth jump error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid jump target in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the jump logic in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 133.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
STEADY REST: OPEN/CLOSE SENSOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The steady rest open or close sensor does not give an unambiguous signal.
Possible causes of the fault:
Shifted steady rest jaw position sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the limit switches of the hydraulic steady rest.
BAR FEEDER: END OF BAR DETECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
The bar feeder signals end of bar (Bar stock depleted).
Possible causes of the fault:
The bar feeder has run out of material.
Recommended corrective action:
Load a new bar into the bar feeder.
SERVO ALARM: MOTOR OVERHEAT DETECTED BY SOFTWARE MODEL 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of software servo motor overheat warning.
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged motor loading above rated current.
Recommended corrective action:
Let the motor cool down and optimize the load.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM RAM PARITY ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third parity error in the RAM of the spindle module (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware problem of the spindle amplifier or heavy electrical noise.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 16
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixteenth internal system fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 74 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-fourth software limit has been reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 74.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 74 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-fourth software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 74 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER END ERROR 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth PMC ladder end error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete or corrupted end instruction of the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the PMC program is terminated correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 134.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PART CATCHER: ARM UP/DOWN FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The finished part catcher did not reach its end position.
Possible causes of the fault:
Fault of the part unloader pneumatic/hydraulic cylinder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pneumatics and the part catcher position sensors.
DOOR INTERLOCK: UNLOCK TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The time limit for unlocking the enclosure safety door after cycle end has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
The mechanical door lock pin is stuck due to stress in the guards.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the mounting and the pin of the safety door lock.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DETECTOR COMMUNICATION ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second communication error with the external detector (scale) in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise on the linear scale communication line or a faulty EXE interface unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and the connection between the scale and the servo amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM ROM PARITY ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third parity error in the Flash ROM of the spindle module (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted firmware data in the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier or have the firmware reflashed.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER EEPROM ERROR 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth internal EEPROM memory error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 75 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-fifth software limit has been reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 75.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 75 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-fifth software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 75 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth syntax or system instruction error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid bit combination in the PLC after a ladder modification.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the compiled PMC program is correct.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 135.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
TURBINE: VACUUM PUMP OIL LEVEL LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Low oil level in the laser vacuum pump (or vacuum clamping pump).
Possible causes of the fault:
Oil leakage or oil consumption of the vacuum pump.
Recommended corrective action:
Top up the vacuum pump with the specified vacuum oil.
CHILLER: WATER FLOW SWITCH FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The cooling water (chiller) flow switch signals no flow.
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged cooling water filter, circulation pump failure.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cleanliness of the filters and the operation of the chiller pump.
SERVO ALARM: DYNAMIC BRAKE TRANSISTOR FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second dynamic brake transistor fault in the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
A short circuit in the dynamic brake circuit has damaged a switching element in the SVM.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the servo amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER OVERHEAT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second overheating of the spindle power converter (SPM converter).
Possible causes of the fault:
Dirty heat sink of the spindle power supply section, cabinet cooling failure.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the cooling fins and filters in the cabinet.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 17
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventeenth internal system fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 76 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The forty-sixth [seventy-sixth] software limit has been reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 76.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 76 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-sixth software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 76 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth error in a PMC program function block.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 136.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
TOOL PRESETTER: ARM IN/OUT FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The tool measuring arm (Tool pressetter) did not reach the measuring position.
Possible causes of the fault:
Dirty pneumatic cylinder or presetter swing-out sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the measuring arm mechanism and check the sensors.
APC: PALLET ROTATION FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The rotary table / pallet changer (APC) did not lock into the correct indexing angle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Dirt in the pallet indexing face gear (Hirth coupling), low hydraulic pressure.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the indexing pins and check the rotary table hydraulic pressure.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DETECTOR BATTERY ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Battery backup error of the external absolute linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Depleted battery dedicated to the absolute linear scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the linear scale backup battery with the machine powered on.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM MAIN CIRCUIT ABNORMAL 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second anomaly in the main circuit of the spindle amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the SPM power board, loss of one of the inverter phases.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER ROM ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third internal ROM memory error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 77 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-seventh software limit has been reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 77.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 77 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-seventh software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 77 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: COUNTER OVERFLOW 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth counter range overflow in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the PLC ladder logic.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the counter settings in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 137.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
CHIP BLOWER: SOLENOID VALVE FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the chip blow-off electromagnetic valve (solenoid).
Possible causes of the fault:
Burnt air blow valve coil, faulty 24V supply.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the supply and the air blow valve coil.
MIST COLLECTOR: PRESSURE SWITCH FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The pressure/vacuum switch of the oil mist collector reports a fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty vacuum sensor on the extraction duct.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the vacuum sensor and that the collector ducting is unobstructed.
SERVO ALARM: CURRENT SENSOR OFFSET ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of current sensor offset error in the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware problem with current measurement on the servo amplifier board.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the servo amplifier (SVM).
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM LOGIC POWER SUPPLY FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second logic power supply fault in the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of an internal power supply branch in the SPM.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 18
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighteenth [eighteenth] internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 78 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-eighth software limit has been reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 78.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 78 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-eighth software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 78 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: TIMER OVERFLOW 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth timer range overflow in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the PLC ladder logic.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the timer settings in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 138.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
BAR FEEDER: COLLET CLOSE FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The bar feeder did not confirm collet clamping (Collet close unconfirmed).
Possible causes of the fault:
Low air/hydraulic pressure of the bar feeder collet or incorrect bar position.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure and sensors of the bar feeder clamping collet.
BAR FEEDER: PUSHER HOME FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Bar feeder: The feed pusher did not reach its home position.
Possible causes of the fault:
Stuck bar feeder pusher, dirty guide.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the guide tube and the travel of the bar feeder pusher.
SERVO ALARM: MOTOR OVERHEAT DETECTED BY HARDWARE THERMISTOR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of hardware servo motor overheat thermistor trip.
Possible causes of the fault:
Physical overheating of the motor due to heavy load.
Recommended corrective action:
Let the motor cool down and check the cooling.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second soft start circuit fault in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER ROM ERROR 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth internal ROM memory error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 79 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-ninth software limit has been reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 79.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 79 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-ninth software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 79 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth syntax error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 139.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
CHIP CONVEYOR: FORWARD INTERLOCK FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
A preceding chip conveyor interlock prevented start-up.
Possible causes of the fault:
Protective flap or chip bin interlock.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the chip bin safety interlock.
CENTRAL LUBE: PRESSURE SWITCH TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The time limit for pressure build-up in the central lubrication has expired (the pressure switch did not actuate).
Possible causes of the fault:
Oil leaking from the lines, faulty pump or broken lubrication pressure switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tightness of the lubrication lines and the pump operation.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DETECTOR COMMUNICATION ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third communication error with the external detector (scale) in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise on the linear scale communication line or a faulty EXE interface unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and the connection between the scale and the servo amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER OVERCURRENT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second overcurrent in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the DC link or faulty spindle converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the DC link wiring and the condition of the SPM module.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 19
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Brief description of the fault:
Nineteenth internal system fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 80 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The ninety-eighth [eightieth] software limit has been reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 80.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 80 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The eightieth software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 80 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER RECURSION ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second recursion error in the PMC ladder (invalid nesting/looping of subprograms in the PLC).
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the logic of the user PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and correct the structure of jumps and subprogram calls in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 140.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition defined in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
COOLANT: PUMP THERMAL TRIP
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Brief description of the fault:
The thermal protection of the main coolant emulsion pump has detected overheating.
Possible causes of the fault:
Blocked or seized emulsion pump, prolonged operation against a closed circuit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the emulsion pump and reset the thermal overload relay in the cabinet.
HYDRAULIC: OIL LEVEL SWITCH FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The hydraulic oil tank level sensor gives an unreliable signal.
Possible causes of the fault:
Stuck float of the hydraulic level switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the float and the wiring of the level switch in the hydraulic tank.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED SYNCHRO DEVIATION OVER 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of synchronous deviation exceeded in the full-closed loop of gantry axes.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical stress in the gantry or slipping of one side of the axis with the scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the alignment of both sides of the gantry and the condition of the linear scales.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR PHASE CURRENT SENSOR FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second fault of the spindle motor phase current sensor in the SPM module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defective current sensor in the spindle module.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 20
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Brief description of the fault:
Twentieth internal system fault in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 81 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The eighty-first software limit has been reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 81.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 81 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The eighty-first software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 81 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth error in a PMC program function block.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 141.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
LUBRICATION: PUMP MOTOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the central lubrication pump motor (electrical fault of the lubricant drive).
Possible causes of the fault:
Burnt lubrication pump motor winding or phase loss.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the lubrication pump motor winding and check the power supply.
PNEUMATIC: MAIN VALVE FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The main pneumatic valve manifold / valve block reports a supply or response fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Loss of 24V supply on the main pneumatic valve block (SMC/Festo).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the fuse and the 24V supply to the valve block.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DETECTOR VOLTAGE LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Low supply voltage of the external detector (scale) in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Voltage drop in the 5V/12V branch for the linear scale on the servo amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the voltage at the scale power supply terminals.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR COOLANT PRESSURE LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Low spindle motor coolant pressure.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of the spindle motor cooling circulation pump, coolant leakage.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle motor cooling pump and the pressure switch.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth complete loss of absolute coder backup voltage (0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Lithium battery disconnected or depleted during machine downtime.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and set the reference point again.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 82 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The eighty-second software limit has been reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 82.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 82 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The eighty-second software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 82 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER STACK OVERFLOW 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third stack overflow in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessively deep nesting of functions or subroutines in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Simplify the call structure in the PMC program.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 142.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
COOLANT: THROUGH-SPINDLE PRESSURE FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The through-spindle coolant pressure switch reports a pressure mismatch.
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged tool, clogged TSC filters, low pump output.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tool condition and the high-pressure coolant filters.
CHIP CONVEYOR: FORWARD SENSOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The chip conveyor forward motion sensor gives no response.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty speed or shaft position sensor of the chip conveyor.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the sensor on the chip conveyor drive.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DETECTOR TEMPERATURE HIGH
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Brief description of the fault:
The temperature of the external detector (scale) in the full-closed loop has reached the limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessive heating in the area of the linear scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Review the thermal conditions inside the machine guarding.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SYNCHRO FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second synchronization error of the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Unstable mains voltage or a synchronization fault in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the mains supply and the spindle converter.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER EEPROM ERROR 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth internal EEPROM memory error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 83 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The eighty-third software limit has been reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 83.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 83 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The eighty-third software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 83 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth syntax error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 143.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
HYDRAULIC: OIL TEMPERATURE SWITCH FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The hydraulic oil temperature switch reports a sensor fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty thermostat or temperature sensor in the hydraulic circuit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the temperature switch and the wiring in the hydraulic power unit.
PNEUMATIC: FILTER CLOGGED SWITCH FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The pneumatic filter (water separator) clogging sensor reports a fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged air filter element, faulty differential pressure sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean or replace the filter element of the pneumatic unit.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED EXCESS ERROR 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth excessive deviation in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical binding or excessive backlash between the motor and the scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical condition of the axis, the backlash, and the cleanliness of the linear scale.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CPU ABNORMAL 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second abnormal state of the spindle module (SPM) processor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware failure of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 21
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-first internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 84 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
84th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 84.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 84 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
84th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 84 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 144.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
COOLANT: CHILLER FLOW SWITCH FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The coolant chiller flow switch reports a fault or zero flow.
Possible causes of the fault:
Air in the coolant chiller pump, clogged mesh filter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pump and the coolant flow through the chiller.
CHIP CONVEYOR: REVERSE INTERLOCK FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Reverse operation of the chip conveyor is blocked by a safety interlock.
Possible causes of the fault:
Active protective device or collision condition in the chip discharge area.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the sensors and the discharge chute on the chip conveyor.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED ZERO POINT RETURN ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth reference point return error in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between the motor index mark and the linear scale reference mark.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the referencing parameter settings and the cleanliness of the scale.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM DETECTED HARDWARE FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second detection of an internal hardware fault in the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the power or control board of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 22
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-second internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 85 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
85th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 85.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 85 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
85th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 85 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh syntax error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 145.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
LUBRICATION: METERING UNIT CLOGGED WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning of a clogged metering unit (progressive distributor) in the central lubrication system.
Possible causes of the fault:
One of the lubricant metering units for the ball screw or guideways is clogged.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the flow through the individual lubrication metering units under the machine covers.
PNEUMATIC: DRAIN TRAP FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the automatic condensate drain (drain trap) on the main pneumatic unit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Stuck drain trap float, water accumulated in the compressed air system.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean or replace the automatic air drain trap.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth communication timeout with the full-closed loop linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise on the linear scale communication line or a faulty cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and connection of the linear scale cable."""),
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PROGRAM RESTART: WRONG SEQUENCE SEARCH
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid block number search for program restart (Sequence number search / Program restart).
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to restart from a block inside a subprogram or macro where the system cannot calculate the modal states.
Recommended corrective action:
Perform the restart block search only in the main program, on a safe linear segment before the approach into the cut.
CUSTOM MACRO: VARIABLE ASSIGNMENT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error assigning a value to a system or user variable in a macro.
Possible causes of the fault:
Syntax error on the left or right side of the equals sign (e.g. # without a variable number).
Recommended corrective action:
Check how the variable is written in the macro.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DETECTOR DISCONNECTION 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of disconnection detection for the full-closed loop linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken scale cable, faulty EXE interface unit or poor contact in the connector.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, cables and the connection of the linear scale on the servo amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER OVERVOLTAGE
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Brief description of the fault:
Overvoltage in the spindle power supply converter (SPM converter overvoltage).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty spindle braking resistor or broken wiring to the braking module.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the resistance of the spindle braking resistor and check its wiring in the electrical cabinet.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third low-voltage warning for the absolute coder backup battery.
Possible causes of the fault:
The lithium cell is approaching the end of its service life.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery with the machine powered on.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 86 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
86th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 86.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 86 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
86th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 86 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighth error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 146.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
LASER: CHILLER TEMPERATURE FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The cooling water temperature in the laser chiller is outside the permitted range.
Possible causes of the fault:
Fault of the laser resonator cooling unit, fouled heat exchanger.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the chiller unit and the temperature of the distilled/demineralized water in the laser chiller.
LASER: ASSIST GAS PRESSURE FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The cutting assist gas pressure (oxygen/nitrogen) has dropped below the limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Gas cylinders or cylinder bundle empty, main valve closed, pressure regulator fault.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the assist gas supply and the pressure at the pressure regulators.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DETECTOR COMMUNICATION CRC ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second CRC checksum error in communication with the full-closed loop linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Electromagnetic noise on the scale cables.
Recommended corrective action:
Check proper grounding and shielding of the linear scale cable.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third fault of the soft-start circuit in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh complete loss of absolute coder backup voltage (0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Lithium battery disconnected or depleted during machine downtime.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and set the reference point again.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 87 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
87th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 87.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 87 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
87th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 87 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 9
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Brief description of the fault:
Ninth error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 147.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
ROBOT: PALLET GRIPPER FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Robotic system: Pallet gripping error in the robot cell.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of the mechanical jaws or vacuum on the pallet gripper.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pneumatic cylinders and sensors of the pallet gripper.
ROBOT: EMERGENCY STOP LINKED
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Brief description of the fault:
The emergency stop in the robot cell is interlinked and triggered a CNC stop.
Possible causes of the fault:
E-stop button activated on the robot cell control panel.
Recommended corrective action:
Release the emergency stop buttons throughout the robot cell and perform a reset.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED EXCESS ERROR 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth excessive deviation in the full-closed loop linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical binding or excessive backlash between the motor and the scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical condition of the axis, the backlash, and the cleanliness of the linear scale.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM MAIN CIRCUIT ABNORMAL 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third anomaly in the main circuit of the spindle amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the SPM power board, loss of one of the inverter phases.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER ROM ERROR 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth internal ROM memory error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 88 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
88th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 88.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 88 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
88th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 88 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighth syntax error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 148.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
SAFETY: LIGHT CURTAIN MUTING FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Light curtain muting cycle error (temporary bypass of the curtain while material passes through).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty muting sensors (photocells) or an incorrectly timed sequence in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the function of the muting photocells and the optics alignment.
SAFETY: MAT CONTROLLER FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The safety mat reports a fault or an open circuit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Damaged surface of the safety mat, broken connecting cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the wiring and the resistance in the safety mat circuit.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DETECTOR TEMPERATURE HIGH 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of high-temperature warning for the external detector (scale) in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessive local heating of the machine.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the thermal conditions inside the axis covers.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM LOGIC POWER SUPPLY OVERCURRENT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second overcurrent in the logic power supply circuit of the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit on an external peripheral powered from the spindle module.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the peripherals powered from the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 23
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-third internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 89 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Ninety-ninth [ninety-ninth / seventy-ninth] software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 89.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 89 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The seventy-ninth software limit has been reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 89 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth syntax or system instruction error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid bit combination in the PLC after a ladder modification.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the compiled PMC program is correct.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 149.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
LUBRICATION: PROGRESSIVE DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The progressive lubricant distributor (metering unit) signals a blocked piston in the distribution system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Blocked passage in the progressive lubrication block (clogged nozzle or line to the axis).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the individual sections of the progressive lubrication distributor and blow out the tubes.
PNEUMATIC: VACUUM SWITCH FAULT (Handling)
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Brief description of the fault:
The vacuum switch for part handling gives an unreliable signal.
Possible causes of the fault:
Dirty suction cups, weak vacuum in the Venturi ejector or a faulty vacuum switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the suction cups, the tightness of the hoses and the vacuum switch setting.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth communication timeout with the full-closed loop linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise on the linear scale communication line or a faulty cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and the connection of the linear scale cable.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM INTERNAL COMMUNICATION ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third internal communication error in the spindle module (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the internal interconnection board of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighth complete loss of absolute coder backup voltage (0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Lithium battery disconnected or depleted during machine downtime.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and set the reference point again.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 90 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
90th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 90.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 90 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
90th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 90 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 10
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Brief description of the fault:
Tenth error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 150 (milestone of the first 150 PLC user messages).
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
HYDRAULIC: ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
The pressure in the hydraulic hydropneumatic accumulator (pressure vessel) has dropped below the limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Loss of nitrogen in the accumulator, check valve fault or oil leak.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the hydropneumatic accumulator and the nitrogen pressure.
PNEUMATIC: LUBRICATOR OIL LEVEL LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Low oil level in the air mist lubricator (Lubricator) of the pneumatic unit.
Possible causes of the fault:
The pneumatic oil in the air circuit lubricator has been used up.
Recommended corrective action:
Top up pneumatic oil in the lubricator of the FRL unit.
SERVO ALARM: DYNAMIC BRAKE OVERHEAT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of overheat warning for the servo dynamic braking circuit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Frequent emergency stops in quick succession.
Recommended corrective action:
Allow the braking components to cool down thoroughly.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO PHASE MATCH TIMEOUT 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth timeout for spindle phase matching in synchronous mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindles did not match their mutual phase position within the given time.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the synchronous phasing parameters in the SPM.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 24
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-fourth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 91 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
91st software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 91.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 91 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
91st software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 91 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth syntax or system instruction error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid bit combination in the PLC after a ladder modification.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the compiled PMC program is correct.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 151.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
ATC: TOOL CLAMP SENSOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The inductive tool clamp sensor in the ATC (or spindle) gives a contradictory signal.
Possible causes of the fault:
Shifted or faulty drawbar position sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the position of the tool clamp sensors in the spindle.
ATC: MAGAZINE HOME RETURN FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The tool magazine did not find its home position at startup or after an error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Dirty reference sensor of the magazine carousel.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the magazine home position sensor and re-reference the magazine.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED SYNCHRO DEVIATION OVER 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third type of synchronous deviation exceeded in the full-closed loop of gantry axes.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical stress in the gantry or slipping of one side of the axis with the scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the alignment of both sides of the gantry and the condition of the linear scales.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER OVERCURRENT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third overcurrent in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the DC link or faulty spindle converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the DC link wiring and the condition of the SPM module.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER ROM ERROR 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth internal ROM memory error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 92 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
92nd software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 92.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 92 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
92nd software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 92 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 11
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Brief description of the fault:
Eleventh error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 152.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PALLET CHANGER: CLAMP/UNCLAMP SENSOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The pallet clamp or unclamp sensor on the pallet changer reports a discrepancy.
Possible causes of the fault:
Shifted or dirty inductive sensor of the hydraulic pallet clamping.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the position of the pallet clamping sensors.
COLD START DETECTED: WARM-UP REQUIRED
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine cold start detected – the PLC/system requires a warm-up cycle to be run (Warm-up program).
Possible causes of the fault:
The machine was switched off for a long time and the bearing/spindle temperature is below the operating limit.
Recommended corrective action:
Run the prescribed spindle and axis warm-up program as recommended by the machine tool builder.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED COMM. CRC ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second CRC checksum error in communication with the full-closed loop linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Electromagnetic noise on the scale cables.
Recommended corrective action:
Check proper grounding and shielding of the linear scale cable.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CPU ABNORMAL 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third abnormal state of the spindle module (SPM) processor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware failure of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO 9
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Brief description of the fault:
Ninth complete loss of absolute coder backup voltage (0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Lithium battery disconnected or depleted during machine downtime.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and set the reference point again.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 93 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
93rd software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 93.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 93 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
93rd software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 93 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 9
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Brief description of the fault:
Ninth syntax error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 153.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
HYDRAULIC: OIL LEVEL CRITICAL LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Critically low hydraulic oil level (immediately blocks pump operation).
Possible causes of the fault:
Massive oil leak in the hydraulic circuit, burst hose.
Recommended corrective action:
Locate the oil leak, repair the fault and top up the hydraulic oil.
PNEUMATIC: AIR PRESSURE CRITICAL LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Critical drop of compressed air pressure below the operating minimum.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of the central air supply, ruptured main hose.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the compressed air source and the supply hoses.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DETECTOR TEMPERATURE HIGH 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third type of high-temperature warning for the external detector (scale) in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessive local heating of the machine.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the thermal conditions inside the axis covers.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM DETECTED HARDWARE FAULT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third detection of an internal hardware fault in the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the power or control board of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 25
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-fifth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 94 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
94th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 94.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 94 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
94th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 94 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: COUNTER OVERFLOW 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth counter range overflow in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the PLC ladder logic.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the counter settings in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 154.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
LUBRICATION: PUMP MOTOR OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
The thermal protection of the lubrication pump motor reports winding overheating.
Possible causes of the fault:
Seized lubrication pump or a short circuit in the circuit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the lubrication pump and its power supply.
COOLANT: TANK OVERFLOW WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
Coolant tank overflow warning (or full collecting channel).
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged drain channel from the work area to the coolant tank.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the drain openings and screens in the area under the machine table.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED CONVERTER FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the converter or interface unit for the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect in the external EXE box of the linear scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the EXE interface unit of the linear scale.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SYNCHRO FAULT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third synchronization error of the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Unstable mains voltage or a fault in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the mains supply and the spindle converter.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER MEMORY WRITE ERROR 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth write error to the internal memory of the absolute coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Power failure during an internal data write in the encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Re-establish the machine reference point; if it recurs, replace the encoder.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 95 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
95th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 95.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 95 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
95th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 95 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER END ERROR 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth PMC ladder end error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete or corrupted end instruction of the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the PMC program is terminated correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 155.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
SPINDLE: CHUCK CLOSED CONFIRM FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Confirmation of chuck jaw clamping failed (the chuck is not firmly clamped).
Possible causes of the fault:
Shifted sensor on the chuck clamping cylinder or low pressure.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the inductive sensors on the chuck hydraulic cylinder.
TURRET: INDEX POSITION CONFIRM FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Confirmation of the turret index position failed.
Possible causes of the fault:
Dirty turret home position sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and clean the turret index sensor.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED ZERO POINT RETURN ERROR 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth reference point return error in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between the motor index mark and the linear scale reference mark.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the referencing parameter settings and the cleanliness of the scale.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM LOGIC POWER SUPPLY OVERCURRENT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third overcurrent in the logic power supply circuit of the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit on an external peripheral powered from the spindle module.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the external sensors and connections powered from the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 26
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-sixth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 96 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
96th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 96.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 96 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
96th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 96 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: TIMER OVERFLOW 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth timer range overflow in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the PLC ladder logic.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the timer settings in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 156.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
CONVERSATIONAL: DRAWING DIMENSION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Conversational programming: Drawing dimension error (unclosed or nonsensical dimension).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing dimension in the entered MGI conversational block.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the values entered in the MGI form.
CUSTOM MACRO: INTERRUPT MACRO EXCEPTION
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Brief description of the fault:
General exception in an interrupt macro (Macro interrupt).
Possible causes of the fault:
Conflict between execution of the standard program and asynchronous start of a macro via an external signal.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the interrupt logic in the PMC and the macro syntax.
CUSTOM MACRO: TASK OVERRUN ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Task overflow in the macro processor (Task overrun).
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessively fast cycling or recursive macro calls within a short time.
Recommended corrective action:
Optimize the call structure of the macro files.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED CONVERTER OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheating of the interface unit (EXE box) of the full-closed loop linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessive heating in the area where the scale interface unit is mounted.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the thermal conditions inside the axis covers.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth fault of the soft-start circuit in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO 10
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Brief description of the fault:
Tenth complete loss of absolute coder backup voltage (0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Lithium battery disconnected or depleted during machine downtime.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and set the reference point again.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 97 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
97th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 97.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 97 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
97th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 97 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh syntax or system instruction error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid bit combination in the PLC after a ladder modification.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the compiled PMC program is correct.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 157.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
LUBRICATION: PROGRESSIVE BLOCK TIMER FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The progressive lubrication distributor time limit expired without a cycle signal.
Possible causes of the fault:
Stuck piston in the progressive lubrication block, low pump pressure.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the progressive lubricant distributors under the machine covers.
PNEUMATIC: REGULATOR PRESSURE DROP
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Brief description of the fault:
Pressure drop on the secondary side of the electronic or mechanical regulator.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessive air consumption during the cycle, leak in the distribution system.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure regulator setting and the tightness of the pneumatic hoses.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED SYNCHRO DEVIATION OVER 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth type of synchronous deviation exceeded in the full-closed loop of gantry axes.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical stress in the gantry or slipping of one side of the axis with the scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the alignment of both sides of the gantry and the condition of the linear scales.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER OVERCURRENT 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth overcurrent in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the DC link or faulty spindle converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the DC link wiring and the condition of the SPM module.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER ROM ERROR 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh internal ROM memory error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 98 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
98th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 98.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 98 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
98th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 98 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 12
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Brief description of the fault:
Twelfth error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 158.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
COOLANT: TSC PUMP MOTOR OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
The thermal protection of the through-spindle high-pressure coolant pump motor (TSC) reports overheating.
Possible causes of the fault:
Seized high-pressure pump or dry running.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the high-pressure coolant pump and the coolant supply.
CHIP CONVEYOR: INTERVAL FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The chip conveyor interval switching cycle registered an error in the PMC.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing on/off response from the conveyor within the programmed interval.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the conveyor interval operation timer settings.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED ZERO POINT RETURN ERROR 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth reference point return error in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between the motor index mark and the linear scale reference mark.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the referencing parameter settings and the cleanliness of the scale.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM MAIN CIRCUIT ABNORMAL 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth anomaly in the main circuit of the spindle amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the SPM power board, loss of one of the inverter phases.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO 11
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Brief description of the fault:
Eleventh complete loss of absolute coder backup voltage (0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Lithium battery disconnected or depleted during machine downtime.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and set the reference point again.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 99 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
99th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 99.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 99 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
99th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 99 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 10
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Brief description of the fault:
Tenth syntax error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 159.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
HYDRAULIC: OIL LEVEL SWITCH FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
The second level switch in the hydraulic system gives an unreliable signal.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty float or dirty hydraulic level contact.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the hydraulic oil level switch.
PNEUMATIC: PRESSURE SWITCH FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
The second pressure switch in the pneumatic distribution system reports an anomaly.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty pressure switch in the auxiliary air branch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure switch and its setting in the auxiliary air distribution.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DISCONNECTION 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth disconnection detection of the full-closed loop linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken linear scale cable, defective EXE interface unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the scale connecting cables and connectors.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM LOGIC POWER SUPPLY OVERCURRENT 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth overcurrent in the logic power supply circuit of the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit on an external peripheral powered from the spindle module.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the external sensors and connections powered from the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 27
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-seventh internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: ABSOLUTE SYSTEM LIMIT OVER
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Brief description of the fault:
The maximum absolute system limit of the axis was exceeded (Hard stop zone).
Possible causes of the fault:
Loss of the reference point and travel into the end mechanical stop.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis away manually while holding the OT Release button.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER END ERROR 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth PMC ladder end error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete or corrupted end instruction of the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the PMC program is terminated correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 160.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
COOLANT: CHILLER TEMPERATURE FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
The second chiller unit reports a coolant temperature deviation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Fault of the auxiliary chiller, fouled heat exchanger.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the operating status and settings of the auxiliary cooling unit.
CHIP CONVEYOR: MOTOR THERMAL FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
The second chip conveyor motor thermal protection reports overheating.
Possible causes of the fault:
Overloaded motor of the auxiliary conveyor.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the motor and the mechanics of the second chip conveyor.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 21
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-first phase error in the full-closed loop linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM INTERNAL COMMUNICATION ERROR 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth internal communication error in the spindle module (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the internal circuit interconnection board of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO 12
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Brief description of the fault:
Twelfth complete loss of absolute coder backup voltage (0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Lithium battery disconnected or depleted during machine downtime.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and set the reference point again.
OVERTRAVEL: ABSOLUTE LIMIT OVER AXIS 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Absolute system limit exceeded on the second axis.
Possible causes of the fault:
Loss of the reference point on the second machine axis.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis away in manual mode using the OT Release button and re-reference it.
OVERTRAVEL: ABSOLUTE LIMIT OVER AXIS 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Absolute system limit exceeded on the third axis.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into the end limit of the third axis.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis away manually via OT Release and check the reference settings.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: COUNTER OVERFLOW 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh counter range overflow in the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the PLC ladder logic.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the counter settings in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 161.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
LUBRICATION: PRESSURE DROP WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning of a pressure drop in the lubrication system (approaching an error state).
Possible causes of the fault:
Slight pressure drop in the lubricant lines.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tightness of the lubrication tubes and the oil level.
PNEUMATIC: DRAIN TRAP FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second fault of the automatic condensate drain in the pneumatic distribution system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Stuck drain trap in the auxiliary air branch.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean or replace the condensate drain trap.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 22
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-second phase error in the full-closed loop linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth fault of the soft-start circuit in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER ROM ERROR 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighth internal ROM memory error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 90+ (Extended limit)
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Brief description of the fault:
Extended system soft-limit index exceeded beyond the standard range.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid setting of high soft-limit zone indexes in the parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the parameter settings of the extended soft-limit zones.
MACRO: CONDITIONAL JUMP ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Conditional jump error in a custom macro.
Possible causes of the fault:
The label or jump target does not meet the format required for processing by the parser.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax and the target labels in the macro.
MACRO: STATEMENT TERMINATION MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
The end-of-block character (EOB / semicolon) is missing in the macro or G-code.
Possible causes of the fault:
Two macro statements joined without a separator.
Recommended corrective action:
Add end-of-block characters (semicolons) in the appropriate places.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 23
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-third phase error in the full-closed loop linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise on the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and connection of the linear scale cable.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth fault of the soft-start circuit in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER ROM ERROR 9
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Brief description of the fault:
Ninth internal ROM memory error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defective memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the complete servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 100 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
100th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined maximum zone 100.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis manually back into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 100 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
100th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 100 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis toward the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER END ERROR 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh PMC ladder end error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete or corrupted end instruction of the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the PMC program is terminated correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message from the machine tool builder No. 162.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
LUBRICATION: FEED PUMP FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault of the auxiliary slideway lubrication pump.
Possible causes of the fault:
Power failure or seized auxiliary lubrication pump.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the power supply and operation of the lubrication pump.
PNEUMATIC: PRESSURE DROPPED IN CYCLE
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Brief description of the fault:
During the cycle, the air pressure suddenly dropped below the safety limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
High air consumption by another device or a burst hose.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the stability of the compressed air supply in the Φ shop.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED SYNCHRO DEVIATION OVER 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth type of synchronous deviation exceeded in the full-closed loop of gantry axes.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical stress in the gantry or slippage of one side of the axis with the scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the alignment of both sides of the gantry and the condition of the linear scales.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER OVERCURRENT 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth overcurrent in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the DC link or a faulty spindle converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the DC link wiring and the condition of the SPM module.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 28
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-eighth [twenty-eighth] internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect in the internal electronics of the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the complete servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 101 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 101st software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 101.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis manually back into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 101 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 101st software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 101 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis toward the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 13
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirteenth error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 163.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
COOLANT: TANK LOW LEVEL SENSOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The coolant low-level sensor is giving a fault signal.
Possible causes of the fault:
Dirty or faulty level switch in the tank.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the float of the coolant level sensor.
CHIP CONVEYOR: OVERLOAD RELAY FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Failure of the chip conveyor overload relay itself.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty thermal relay in the conveyor motor starter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the chip conveyor thermal relay.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 23
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-third phase error in the full-closed loop linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise or failure of the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, cables and condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM MAIN CIRCUIT ABNORMAL 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth abnormality in the main circuit of the spindle amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the SPM power board, loss of one of the drive phases.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 29
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-ninth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect in the internal electronics of the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the complete servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 102 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 102nd software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 102.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis manually back into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 102 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 102nd software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 102 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis toward the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER JUMP ERROR 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth jump error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid jump target in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the jump logic in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 164.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
HYDRAULIC: OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Pressure fluctuation in the machine's hydraulic system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Damaged hydraulic accumulator diaphragm, air in the circuit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the hydropneumatic accumulator and verify that the circuit is bled.
PNEUMATIC: REGULATOR FAILURE
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Brief description of the fault:
Failure of the main pneumatic pressure regulator.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanically damaged diaphragm or spring in the air pressure-reducing valve.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the pressure-reducing valve of the pneumatic unit.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DISCONNECTION 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh disconnection detection in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken linear scale cable, faulty EXE interface unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the scale interconnection cables and connectors.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM LOGIC POWER SUPPLY OVERCURRENT 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth overcurrent in the logic power supply circuit of the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit on an external peripheral powered from the spindle module.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the external sensors and connections powered from the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 30
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirtieth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect in the internal electronics of the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the complete servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 103 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 103rd software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 103.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis manually back into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 103 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 103rd software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 103 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis toward the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 10
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Brief description of the fault:
Tenth syntax error in the PMC ladder (a round 600 in the PMC series).
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 165.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
COOLANT: CHILLER FLOW ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
The third flow switch of the coolant chiller reports a flow fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged strainer, air in the chiller pump.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pump and the coolant flow through the chiller.
CHIP CONVEYOR: THERMAL TRIP 2
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Brief description of the fault:
The second thermal protection of the chip conveyor has tripped.
Possible causes of the fault:
Overload of the auxiliary scraper conveyor motor.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanics of the second conveyor and reset the circuit breaker.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 24
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-fourth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise or failure of the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, cables and condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM INTERNAL COMMUNICATION ERROR 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth internal communication error in the spindle module (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the internal interconnection board of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER EEPROM ERROR 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth internal EEPROM memory error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defective memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the complete servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 104 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 104th software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 104.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis manually back into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 104 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 104th software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 104 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis toward the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER STACK OVERFLOW 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth stack overflow in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessively deep nesting of functions or subroutines in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Simplify the call structure in the PMC program.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 166.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
HYDRAULIC: OIL LEAK DETECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
Oil leak detected in the hydraulic system based on a rapid drop in level/pressure.
Possible causes of the fault:
Burst hydraulic hose, leak in the piping.
Recommended corrective action:
Inspect the hydraulic circuits and eliminate the leak.
PNEUMATIC: OIL LUBRICATOR EMPTY
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Brief description of the fault:
The pneumatic circuit lubricator has run out of oil.
Possible causes of the fault:
Pneumatic oil fill depleted.
Recommended corrective action:
Top up oil in the air lubricator.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED CONVERTER OVERHEAT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second overheat of the full-closed loop linear scale interface unit (EXE box).
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessive heating in the area where the scale interface unit is mounted.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the thermal conditions inside the axis covers.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh soft-start circuit fault in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 31
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-first [twenty-first / forty-first] internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect in the internal electronics of the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the complete servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 105 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 105th software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 105.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 105 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 105th software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 105 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER RECURSION ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third recursion error in the PMC ladder (invalid looping of subroutines in the PLC).
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the logic of the user PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and correct the structure of jumps and subprogram calls in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 167.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
LUBRICATION: MAIN LINE PRESSURE LOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Pressure drop in the main line of the machine's central lubrication system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Burst main lubrication tube, pump failure or a faulty pressure switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Inspect the main lubricant distribution line under the machine covers.
PNEUMATIC: MAIN REGULATOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Failure of the main pneumatic regulator (main FRL unit).
Possible causes of the fault:
Stuck or clogged main air pressure-reducing valve.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and, if necessary, replace the main air regulator.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 25
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-fifth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER OVERCURRENT 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth overcurrent in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the DC link or faulty spindle converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the DC link wiring and the condition of the SPM module.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER ROM ERROR 10
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Brief description of the fault:
Tenth internal ROM memory error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 106 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The six-hundredth [106th] software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 106.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 106 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 106th software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 106 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 14
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourteenth error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 168.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
COOLANT: TANK TEMPERATURE HIGH
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Brief description of the fault:
The coolant temperature in the main tank has exceeded the permissible limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged machining without tank cooling, coolant chiller failure.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the coolant and any auxiliary cooler/chiller.
CHIP CONVEYOR: JAM DETECTED BY MOTOR SENSOR
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Brief description of the fault:
The chip conveyor motor speed sensor has detected a locked shaft.
Possible causes of the fault:
A chip or piece of material jammed in the conveyor screw/chain.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine and mechanically free the chip conveyor.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 26
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-sixth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM MAIN CIRCUIT ABNORMAL 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth abnormality in the main circuit of the spindle amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the SPM power board, loss of one of the inverter phases.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 32
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-second internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 107 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 107th software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 107.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 107 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 107th software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 107 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER END ERROR 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighth PMC ladder end error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete or corrupted end instruction of the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the PMC program is terminated correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 169.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
HYDRAULIC: OIL FILTER CLOGGED WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning of a clogging hydraulic filter (before a hard trip is reached).
Possible causes of the fault:
The hydraulic filter element is approaching the end of its service life.
Recommended corrective action:
Schedule replacement of the hydraulic unit filter element.
PNEUMATIC: FILTER CLOGGED WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning of a clogging pneumatic filter in the air unit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Dirty compressed air filter element.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean or replace the pneumatic filter element.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DISCONNECTION 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighth disconnection detection in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken linear scale cable, defective EXE interface unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the scale connecting cables and connectors.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM LOGIC POWER SUPPLY OVERCURRENT 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth overcurrent in the logic power supply circuit of the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit on an external peripheral powered from the spindle module.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the external sensors and connections powered from the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 33
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-third internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 108 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 108th software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 108.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 108 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 108th software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 108 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 11
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Brief description of the fault:
Eleventh syntax error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 170.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
LUBRICATION: PUMP INTERVAL TIMER FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The central lubrication interval timer has registered an anomaly in the PMC.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set lubrication interval timers in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the central lubrication timer settings in the PLC ladder.
PNEUMATIC: PRESSURE SWITCH FAULT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
The third pressure switch in the pneumatic distribution reports a fault condition.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty pressure switch in the tertiary air branch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure switch and its setting in the respective air line.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 27
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-seventh phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM INTERNAL COMMUNICATION ERROR 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth internal communication error in the spindle module (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the internal circuit interconnection board of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER MEMORY WRITE ERROR 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh error writing to the internal memory of the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Power failure during an internal data write in the encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Re-establish the machine reference point; if it recurs, replace the encoder.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 109 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 109th software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 109.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 109 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 109th software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 109 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 15
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifteenth error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 171.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
COOLANT: PUMP THERMAL TRIP 2
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Brief description of the fault:
The second thermal protection of the coolant pump has detected overheating.
Possible causes of the fault:
Overload of the auxiliary coolant pump.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the second coolant pump and reset the circuit breaker.
CHIP CONVEYOR: JAM DETECTED BY CURRENT
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Brief description of the fault:
Chip conveyor jam detected in the PMC based on motor overcurrent.
Possible causes of the fault:
A large chip jammed in the conveyor shaft.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine and mechanically free the chip conveyor.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED SYNCHRO DEVIATION OVER 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth type of excessive synchronization deviation in the full-closed loop of the gantry axes.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical stress in the gantry or slipping of one side of the axis with the scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the alignment of both sides of the gantry and the condition of the linear scales.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighth soft-start circuit fault in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 34
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-fourth [thirty-fourth / four times?] internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 110 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 110th software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 110.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 110 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 110th software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 110 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighth syntax or system instruction error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid bit combination in the PLC after a ladder modification.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the compiled PMC program is correct.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 172.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
LUBRICATION: METERING UNIT CLOGGED WARNING 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second warning of a clogging central lubrication metering unit.
Possible causes of the fault:
One of the auxiliary lubricant metering units is clogged.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the lubrication metering units under the machine covers are not blocked.
PNEUMATIC: DRAIN TRAP FAULT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third fault of the automatic condensate drain in the machine's pneumatic distribution.
Possible causes of the fault:
Stuck drain float or clogged condensate outlet.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean or replace the automatic condensate drain.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 28
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-eighth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER OVERCURRENT 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh overcurrent in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the DC link or faulty spindle converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the DC link wiring and the condition of the SPM module.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 35
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-fifth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 111 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 111th software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 111.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 111 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 111th software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 111 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 12
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Brief description of the fault:
Twelfth syntax error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 173.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
HYDRAULIC: OIL COOLER PUMP FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Failure of the hydraulic oil cooler circulation pump.
Possible causes of the fault:
Power loss or seized hydraulic cooling pump.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the power supply and operation of the hydraulic cooling pump.
PNEUMATIC: PRESSURE DROP WARNING 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second warning of an air pressure drop in the pneumatic circuit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Slight drop in compressed air pressure below the optimum value.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the central compressed air supply and the condition of the lines.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED CONVERTER OVERHEAT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third overheat of the full-closed loop linear scale interface unit (EXE box).
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessive local heating in the area where the scale interface unit is mounted.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the thermal conditions inside the axis covers.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 9
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Brief description of the fault:
Ninth soft-start circuit fault in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER ROM ERROR 11
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Brief description of the fault:
Eleventh internal ROM memory error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 112 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 112th software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 112.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 112 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 112th software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 112 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 16
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixteenth error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 174.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
COOLANT: TSC PUMP OVERLOAD
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Brief description of the fault:
The overcurrent protection of the high-pressure through-spindle coolant (TSC) pump reports a fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Seized high-pressure pump or heavily clogged filters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the TSC pump and clean the high-pressure filters.
CHIP CONVEYOR: REVERSE JAM DETECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
Chip conveyor jammed during reverse operation.
Possible causes of the fault:
A chip jammed in the mechanism while the conveyor was reversing.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine and mechanically free the chip conveyor.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 29
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-ninth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM MAIN CIRCUIT ABNORMAL 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh abnormality in the main circuit of the spindle amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the SPM power board, loss of one of the inverter phases.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 36
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-sixth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 113 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 113th software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 113.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 113 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 113th software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 113 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR 9
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Brief description of the fault:
Ninth syntax or system instruction error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid bit combination in the PLC after a ladder modification.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the compiled PMC program is correct.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 175.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
HYDRAULIC: PUMP PRESSURE LOW WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning of a hydraulic pressure drop (before a hard trip is reached).
Possible causes of the fault:
Slight drop in hydraulic oil pressure.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure setting on the hydraulic unit.
PNEUMATIC: PRESSURE LOW WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning of an air pressure drop in the machine's air network.
Possible causes of the fault:
Slight drop in compressed air pressure.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the compressed air supply.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DISCONNECTION 9
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Brief description of the fault:
Ninth disconnection detection in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken linear scale cable, defective EXE interface unit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the scale connecting cables and connectors.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM LOGIC POWER SUPPLY OVERCURRENT 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh overcurrent in the logic power supply circuit of the spindle module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit on an external peripheral powered from the spindle module.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the external sensors and connections powered from the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 37
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-seventh internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 114 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 113th [114th] software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 114.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 114 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 114th software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 114 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 13
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirteenth syntax error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 176.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
LUBRICATION: PUMP MOTOR FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second fault of the lubrication pump motor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Power loss to the auxiliary lubrication pump.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the power supply and operation of the auxiliary lubrication pump.
PNEUMATIC: MAIN VALVE FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second fault of the main pneumatic directional valve.
Possible causes of the fault:
Power supply or solenoid coil problem in the auxiliary pneumatic block.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the valves and cables of the auxiliary pneumatic block.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED SYNCHRO DEVIATION OVER 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh type of excessive synchronization deviation in the full-closed loop of the gantry axes.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical stress in the gantry or slipping of one side of the axis with the scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the alignment of both sides of the gantry and the condition of the linear scales.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM INTERNAL COMMUNICATION ERROR 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh internal communication error in the spindle module (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect on the internal circuit interconnection board of the spindle amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER MEMORY WRITE ERROR 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighth error writing to the internal memory of the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Power failure during an internal data write in the encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Re-establish the machine reference point; if it recurs, replace the encoder.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 115 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 115th software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 115.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 115 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 115th software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 115 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER END ERROR 9
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Brief description of the fault:
Ninth PMC ladder end error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete or corrupted end instruction of the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the PMC program is terminated correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 176 (variant branch).
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
LUBRICATION: PROGRESSIVE BLOCK TIMER FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
The second time limit of the progressive lubrication divider expired without a signal.
Possible causes of the fault:
Stuck piston in the auxiliary progressive lubrication block.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the sections of the progressive lubricant divider.
PNEUMATIC: REGULATOR PRESSURE DROP 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second pressure drop on the secondary side of the auxiliary air regulator.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessive air consumption in the auxiliary cycle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the setting of the auxiliary pressure-reducing valve.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 30
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirtieth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 10
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Brief description of the fault:
Tenth soft-start circuit fault in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 38
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-eighth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 116 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 16th [117th / 1?-teenth / 1?-twelfth / 1?-twenty-sixth] software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 116.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
MACRO: STATEMENT NUMBER DUPLICATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Duplicate line number or label in a macro or subprogram.
Possible causes of the fault:
Two lines in the program have the same N... number.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the structure of the program blocks and correct the duplicate label numbers.
MACRO: ILLEGAL STATEMENT FORMAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command format in the macro script.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing keyword (e.g. DO without WHILE, or an incorrect statement format).
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the macro file syntax according to the Fanuc Custom Macro B manual.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 31
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-first phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 11
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Brief description of the fault:
Eleventh soft-start circuit fault in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 39
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-ninth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 117 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 112th [117th] software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 117.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 117 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 117th software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 117 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR 10
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Brief description of the fault:
Tenth syntax or system instruction error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid bit combination in the PLC after a ladder modification.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the compiled PMC program is correct.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 177.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PLEASE TURN OFF POWER (IPL Configuration Change)
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Brief description of the fault:
Fanuc system service message: power-off (main switch) required after a change in the IPL configuration or parameters.
Possible causes of the fault:
System parameters, the memory layout or the SRAM format were changed in IPL mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine main switch, wait until the LEDs on the power supplies go out, and switch the power back on.
MACRO: ARITHMETIC OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Arithmetic overflow in a custom macro expression (the result is too large a number).
Possible causes of the fault:
A calculation in the macro exceeded the maximum range of a Fanuc numeric variable.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the range of values entering the macro calculation.
MACRO: ARITHMETIC UNDERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Arithmetic underflow in a macro (the result is close to zero, beyond the available precision).
Possible causes of the fault:
Division by a very large number or operations with extremely small numbers.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the calculation logic in the macro file.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 32
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-second phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 12
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Brief description of the fault:
Twelfth soft-start circuit fault in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 40
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Brief description of the fault:
Fortieth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 118 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 114th [118th] software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 118.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 118 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 118th software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 118 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR 11
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Brief description of the fault:
Eleventh syntax or system instruction error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid bit combination in the PLC after a ladder modification.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the compiled PMC program is correct.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 178.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
MACRO: NESTED LOOP OVERFLOW
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Brief description of the fault:
Maximum loop nesting depth exceeded in a custom macro.
Possible causes of the fault:
Too many nested DO-END loops inside one another (max. 3 levels allowed).
Recommended corrective action:
Simplify the loop structure in the macro file.
MACRO: UNMATCHED CONDITIONAL STATEMENT
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Brief description of the fault:
Unclosed or incorrectly paired condition in a macro (IF-THEN).
Possible causes of the fault:
Syntax error in a conditional branch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the structure of the conditions in the macro.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 33
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-third phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 13
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirteenth soft-start circuit fault in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 41
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-first internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 119 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 119th software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 119.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 119 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 119th software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 119 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 17
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventeenth error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 179.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
MACRO: SUBPROGRAM FILE READ ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error reading a subprogram file called from a macro.
Possible causes of the fault:
The called subprogram was not found in the CNC memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the subprogram file is present in memory.
MACRO: MEMORY ALLOCATION FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Memory allocation error while processing a large macro file.
Possible causes of the fault:
Insufficient free SRAM memory for macro variables and texts.
Recommended corrective action:
Free up CNC memory by deleting unneeded programs.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 34
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-fourth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 14
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourteenth soft-start circuit fault in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 42
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-second [forty-first / two-?] internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 120 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 120th software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 120.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 120 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 120th software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 120 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR 12
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Brief description of the fault:
Twelfth syntax or system instruction error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid bit combination in the PLC after a ladder modification.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the compiled PMC program is correct.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 180.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
MACRO: SYSTEM TASK SUSPEND ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
System task suspend error in the advanced macro environment.
Possible causes of the fault:
Priority conflict while running tasks.
Recommended corrective action:
Optimize task processing in the macro.
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Brief description of the fault:
Error resuming a suspended macro task.
Possible causes of the fault:
Loss of context of the suspended process in the macro.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic of the asynchronous processes.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 35
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-fifth phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 15
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifteenth soft-start circuit fault in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 43
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Brief description of the fault:
Forty-third internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 121 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 121st software limit in the positive direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 121.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 121 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 121st software limit in the negative direction has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 121 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER END ERROR 10
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Brief description of the fault:
Tenth PMC ladder end error (a round 617 in the PMC register).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete or corrupted end instruction of the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the PMC program is terminated correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 181.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
MACRO: SYSTEM SECURITY LOCKOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
Security lockout preventing a custom macro from starting.
Possible causes of the fault:
Restriction on starting a protected macro without authorization.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the permissions and the login level (Key/Password).
MACRO: HARDWARE RESOURCE CONFLICT
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Brief description of the fault:
Hardware resource conflict while running a large macro.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt by the macro to interact directly with a disconnected add-on module.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the macro code to match the physical configuration of the machine.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED PHASE ERROR 36
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Brief description of the fault:
The 36th phase error in the full-closed loop of the linear scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Interference or fault in the linear scale feedback signals.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding, the cables, and the condition of the scale's EXE interface unit.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 16
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Brief description of the fault:
The 16th fault of the soft-start circuit in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
MACRO: SYSTEM INTERRUPT OVERRUN
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Brief description of the fault:
System interrupt overrun in the advanced macro environment.
Possible causes of the fault:
Asynchronous macro interrupts triggered too frequently within a short time.
Recommended corrective action:
Optimize the interrupt timing logic in the PMC and the macro.
MACRO: TASK SYNCHRONIZATION FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Task synchronization error between multiple macro processes.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch between macro task threads running in parallel.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and wait conditions of the tasks in the macro.
SERVO ALARM: AXIS CARD WATCHDOG ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
The watchdog timer of the CNC axis card detected a freeze of the axis processor.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware fault of the axis board in the CNC rack or strong electromagnetic interference.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine and check that the axis card is properly seated in its slot; if the fault recurs, replace the card.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 17
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Brief description of the fault:
The 17th fault of the soft-start circuit in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 44
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Brief description of the fault:
The 44th internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 122 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 122nd software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 122.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 122 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 122nd software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 122 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR 13
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Brief description of the fault:
The 13th syntax or system instruction error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid bit combination in the PLC after a ladder modification.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the compiled PMC program is correct.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message No. 182 from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
MACRO: SHARED VARIABLE CONFLICT
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Brief description of the fault:
Conflict when accessing shared macro variables in a multi-path system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Two paths writing to the same global variable within the same fraction of a second.
Recommended corrective action:
Optimize the use and timing of global variables in both paths.
MACRO: POINTER ADDRESS FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid pointer address in an advanced macro script.
Possible causes of the fault:
Memory access through an invalid variable pointer.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the addressing syntax in the macro file.
SERVO ALARM: AXIS CARD RAM PARITY ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
RAM parity error on the CNC axis card.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defective memory cell on the axis board or electromagnetic interference.
Recommended corrective action:
Power the machine off and on; if the fault recurs, replace the axis card.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 18
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Brief description of the fault:
The 18th fault of the soft-start circuit in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 45
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Brief description of the fault:
The 45th internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 123 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 123rd software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 123.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 123 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 123rd software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 123 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 18
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Brief description of the fault:
The 18th error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message No. 183 from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
MACRO: SYSTEM RESOURCE ALLOCATION FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Error allocating system resources for macro processes.
Possible causes of the fault:
Insufficient system allocation to run large macros.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the macro memory setting parameters.
MACRO: EXECUTION STACK FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Execution stack overflow in macros.
Possible causes of the fault:
Recursion or nesting of user functions is too deep.
Recommended corrective action:
Simplify the call structure in the macro.
SERVO ALARM: AXIS CARD ROM PARITY ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Parity error in the Flash ROM memory of the CNC axis card.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted firmware data on the axis board.
Recommended corrective action:
Reinstall the axis firmware or replace the axis card.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 19
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Brief description of the fault:
The 19th fault of the soft-start circuit in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 46
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Brief description of the fault:
The 46th internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 124 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 124th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 124.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 124 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 124th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 124 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 14
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Brief description of the fault:
The 14th syntax error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message No. 184 from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
MACRO: CONDITIONAL JUMP STACK ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Overflow of the jump condition stack in the macro environment.
Possible causes of the fault:
Too many unclosed jump conditions in the macro.
Recommended corrective action:
Simplify the jump logic in the macro file.
MACRO: EXPRESSION EVALUATION FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Error evaluating a mathematical expression in a macro.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid combination of operators and variables in the expression.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the syntax of the mathematical expression in the macro.
SERVO ALARM: AXIS BOARD COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication timeout with the CNC axis board.
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of the internal bus between the CPU and the axis card.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the axis card is properly seated in the CNC rack.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 20
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Brief description of the fault:
The 20th fault of the soft-start circuit in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 47
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Brief description of the fault:
The 47th internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 125 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 125th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 125.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 125 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 125th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 125 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR 14
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Brief description of the fault:
The 14th syntax or system instruction error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid bit combination in the PLC after a ladder modification.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the compiled PMC program is correct.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message No. 185 from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
MACRO: SYSTEM INITIALIZATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Initialization error of the macro subsystem at CNC startup.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted macro system data in SRAM/Flash memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the system data by performing an IPL or a memory check.
MACRO: MEMORY CORRUPTION DETECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
Corruption detected in the memory reserved for user macros.
Possible causes of the fault:
Power failure while writing macro data, or a weak battery.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and reload the macros from a backup.
SERVO ALARM: AXIS CARD HARDWARE INTERRUPT FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Hardware interrupt error on the CNC axis card.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect in the interrupt circuits on the axis board.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the axis board in the CNC rack.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 21
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Brief description of the fault:
The 21st fault of the soft-start circuit in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 48
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Brief description of the fault:
The 48th internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 126 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 126th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 126.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 126 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 126th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 126 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 19
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Brief description of the fault:
The 19th error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message No. 186 from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
MACRO: SYSTEM TASK OVERLOAD
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Brief description of the fault:
System task overload while processing large macro scripts.
Possible causes of the fault:
Too many processes running concurrently in the macro environment.
Recommended corrective action:
Optimize the macro code and the frequency of macro calls.
MACRO: TASK TIMEOUT EXCEEDED
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Brief description of the fault:
Macro task execution timeout (Task timeout).
Possible causes of the fault:
Infinite loop or a blocked process inside the macro.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the loop logic in the macro file.
SERVO ALARM: BACKLASH COMPENSATION MEMORY FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the backlash compensation memory of the axis card.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted compensation data in SRAM/the axis module.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and re-enter the axis backlash compensation values.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 22
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Brief description of the fault:
The 22nd fault of the soft-start circuit in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 49
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Brief description of the fault:
The ninetieth [ninetieth / forty-ninth] internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 127 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 127th software limit reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined maximum zone 127.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 127 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
The 127th software limit reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Entry into limit zone 127 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER END ERROR 11
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Brief description of the fault:
The 11th PMC ladder end error (final states of the PLC sequence).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete or corrupted end instruction of the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the PMC program is terminated correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
Custom text message No. 187 from the machine tool builder.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
MACRO: KERNEL EXCEPTION FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Kernel exception while processing advanced macros.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical mismatch between the CNC system version and the macro script being executed.
Recommended corrective action:
Update the macros or the system firmware.
SERVO ALARM: SERVO INITIALIZATION PARAMETER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Servo initialization parameter error at system startup.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid combination of basic parameters setting the motor or amplifier type.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the axis initialization parameters (group 2000+).
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM INITIALIZATION PARAMETER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Spindle initialization parameter error at system startup.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid data in the basic setup of the spindle module.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the SPM initialization parameters (group 4000+).
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 50
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Brief description of the fault:
The 50th internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FATAL RUNTIME HALT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fatal halt of PLC ladder execution (PMC kernel panic).
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical error in the PMC logic or hardware failure of the PMC processor.
Recommended corrective action:
Reload a clean PMC program; if the fault recurs, the CNC main board must be replaced.
FANUC SYSTEM UNIVERSAL SYSTEM RESET / CRASH
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Brief description of the fault:
Universal system crash of the main CNC kernel (System Universal Crash / Watchdog Main).
Possible causes of the fault:
Complete failure of the power supply unit, extreme overheating of the CPU board, or fatal failure of the SRAM/FROM memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Check all supply voltages in the electrical cabinet and clean the CNC unit cooling. Perform an IPL SRAM format and restore the complete machine data backup. If this fails, the main processor board (CPU Unit) must be replaced.
MST TIME OVER (M / S / T function timeout)
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Brief description of the fault:
Operator message / PMC alarm: The time limit for executing an auxiliary function (M code, spindle speed S or tool change T) has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
The spindle did not complete orientation (M19) or the turret did not confirm clamping in time.
A stuck M code in the PLC ladder, where the PMC did not receive feedback (FIN signal) from the peripheral device.
Recommended corrective action:
Check at which M code the program stopped and inspect the corresponding sensor (e.g. turret position, air pressure, spindle orientation).
TURRET INDEX TIMEOUT / INDEX FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The time limit for indexing and locking the turret has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical jamming of the turret, low hydraulic/air pressure for unlocking the Hirth coupling.
Contaminated inductive tool position sensors.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure on the gauge and clean the turret sensors/coupling.
LUBE PRESSURE SWITCH TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The central lubrication pressure switch did not close within the specified time window.
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged lubricant metering units, a burst line or a weak lubrication pump.
Recommended corrective action:
Run a forced lubrication cycle and watch the pressure rise on the lubrication unit gauge.
HYDRAULIC UNIT OVERHEAT / TEMP HIGH
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Brief description of the fault:
The hydraulic oil temperature has exceeded the maximum permitted operating limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Non-functional hydraulic oil cooler, clogged heat exchanger fins, prolonged heavy load.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the hydraulic cooling circuit and the cleanliness of the cooler.
CHIP CONVEYOR OVERLOAD / THERMAL TRIP
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Brief description of the fault:
The thermal protection of the chip conveyor motor detected an overload.
Possible causes of the fault:
A large chip or piece of metal wedged in the conveyor chain.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine, free the conveyor mechanically and reset the thermal relay.
COOLANT PUMP OVERLOAD / TRIP
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Brief description of the fault:
The overcurrent protection of the main coolant pump tripped the circuit breaker.
Possible causes of the fault:
Seized coolant pump, short circuit in the supply cable.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pump and the supply wiring in the electrical cabinet.
DOOR INTERLOCK UNLOCKED IN CYCLE
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Brief description of the fault:
The door safety interlock signals unlocking or opening during an active machining cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical vibration caused a false opening of the switch, defective safety sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the striker plate and pin of the door safety interlock.
PALLET CLAMP/UNCLAMP TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
Pallet exchange or clamping on the machine table exceeded the time limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Dirt on the pallet clamping cones, low hydraulic clamping pressure.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the seating surfaces and check the hydraulic pressures of the pallet system.
TAILSTOCK ADVANCE/RETRACT TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The tailstock quill did not reach its end position within the specified time.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical seizing of the quill, incorrect setting of the tailstock pressure switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean and lubricate the tailstock quill guide.
STEADY REST OPEN/CLOSE TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The hydraulic steady rest did not complete closing or opening of its jaws.
Possible causes of the fault:
Low steady rest hydraulic pressure, contaminated jaw slide bushings.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the steady rest hydraulic valve block and lubricate the jaws.
BAR FEEDER OUT OF STOCK / END OF BAR
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Brief description of the fault:
The bar feeder signals that the material is used up (out of bar stock).
Possible causes of the fault:
The bar in the feeder has dropped below the minimum length for safe gripping in the chuck.
Recommended corrective action:
Load a new bar into the feeder and reset the feeding cycle.
SPINDLE CHUCK UNCLAMPED WARNING/ALARM
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle chuck is unexpectedly unclamped, or the safe jaw position confirmation is missing.
Possible causes of the fault:
Pressure drop in the rotary chuck cylinder, misaligned inductive sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure on the gauge and the position of the clamping cylinder sensors.
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Brief description of the fault:
The finished part catcher did not reach the collecting position or did not return.
Possible causes of the fault:
Stuck pneumatic cylinder of the unloader, damaged end position sensor.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pneumatic valve block and the mechanical movement of the part catcher arm.
ATC MECHANICAL OVERLOAD / JAMMED
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Brief description of the fault:
The automatic tool changer mechanism (ATC arm) detected excessive resistance or a collision.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly clamped tool in the carousel, ATC cam synchronization failure.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine, release the ATC cam in manual service mode and check the tool positions.
TOOL MAGAZINE HOME POSITION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
The tool magazine has lost its home position (Home position lost).
Possible causes of the fault:
Contaminated or defective magazine zero position sensor, slipping carousel drive.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the magazine home sensor and re-reference it.
MIST COLLECTOR FILTER DIRTY WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC warning: Clogged oil mist collector filter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Long-term operation of the mist collector without maintenance, saturated filter cartridges.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean or replace the main filters in the mist collector.
CABINET TEMPERATURE HIGH / COOLER FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The temperature inside the electrical cabinet exceeded the limit (air conditioner fault).
Possible causes of the fault:
Non-functional cabinet air conditioner compressor, clogged dust filters on the cabinet doors.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the external cabinet filters and check the cooling unit/air conditioner.
TRANSFORMER OVERHEAT TRIP
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Brief description of the fault:
The thermal fuse of the main power transformer has tripped.
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged peak loading of the machine, poor ventilation of the transformer area.
Recommended corrective action:
Let the transformer cool down and check the mains voltage conditions.
SPINDLE CHILLER FLOW LOW TRIP
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle chiller flow switch reported a flow fault.
Possible causes of the fault:
Low level in the cooling unit, air in the pump, clogged filter.
Recommended corrective action:
Top up the coolant medium and verify that the circulation pump works.
HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL LOW TRIP
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Brief description of the fault:
The level in the hydraulic tank has dropped below the critical limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Oil leak in the hydraulic cylinders or lines.
Recommended corrective action:
Top up the hydraulic oil and look for any leak.
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Brief description of the fault:
The compressed air pressure has dropped below the minimum level for machine operation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Compressor failure, high air consumption in the shop, ruptured hose.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure on the main gauge and the condition of the compressor.
CENTRAL LUBE PRESSURE LOW TRIP
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Brief description of the fault:
The central lubrication did not reach the required pressure during the cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Burst lubrication line, non-functional pump, defective pressure switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the lubrication lines under the covers and test the pump.
AXIS HARD OVERTRAVEL LIMIT SWITCH HIT
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Brief description of the fault:
The axis has run onto the mechanical limit switch (Hard limit).
Possible causes of the fault:
Loss of the reference point, program error, travel beyond the soft limits.
Recommended corrective action:
Hold the OT Release button and use the handwheel to move the axis back toward the center.
SPINDLE OVERLOAD TRIP (PLC)
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Brief description of the fault:
The PLC detected excessive spindle load based on the load signal from the drive.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessive depth of cut, dull tool, feed per revolution too high.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the cutting conditions and check the condition of the tool cutting edge.
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Brief description of the fault:
The PLC detected excessive load on one of the feed axes.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical binding, collision, insufficient lubrication of the slideways.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the axis moves freely and check the guideway lubrication.
TURRET POSITION DISCREPANCY
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Brief description of the fault:
Mismatch between the commanded and actual tool on the turret.
Possible causes of the fault:
Turret rotated out of position due to an impact, or failure of the turret encoder disc.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the turret position and the encoder sensor.
APC PALLET EXCHANGE TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
Pallet exchange on a multi-sided CNC machining center took longer than the permitted limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical jamming of the pallet carriage, low pressure in the hydraulic locks.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cleanliness of the pins and the travel path of the pallet changer.
SAFETY GATE UNLOCKED TIMEOUT
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Brief description of the fault:
The door safety interlock did not confirm locking before cycle start.
Possible causes of the fault:
Door not fully closed, bent safety pin, worn interlock solenoid.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the position of the safety switch and the door latch.
SPINDLE ORIENTATION FAULT (PLC)
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Brief description of the fault:
The PLC circuit determined that the spindle did not perform correct orientation for the tool change.
Possible causes of the fault:
Orientation sensor failure, spindle belt slipping.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the belt tension and the cleanliness of the speed/orientation sensor.
MANUAL PULSE GENERATOR (MPG) ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
The handwheel (MPG) reports a communication error or a stuck pulse.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defective handwheel cable, contaminated axis/increment selector switch.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the MPG connector on the machine operator panel.
COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
The level sensor in the coolant tank gives an unreliable or short-circuited signal.
Possible causes of the fault:
Float stuck due to sludge and particle deposits in the coolant tank.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the area around the float switch in the coolant tank.
CHIP CONVEYOR MOTOR OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
The thermal protection of the chip conveyor motor detected winding overheating.
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged running of the conveyor while jammed by chips or a foreign object.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the machine, free the conveyor mechanism and check the current draw.
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LOW WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC warning: The hydraulic oil pressure is dropping toward the permitted minimum.
Possible causes of the fault:
Worn pump, minor leak in the circuit, loss of accumulator precharge.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the pressure on the gauge and verify the condition of the hydraulic unit.
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC warning: The compressed air pressure in the machine supply is at the lower limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
High air consumption in the shop, partially closed main valve.
Recommended corrective action:
Verify the pressure on the machine inlet gauge.
CENTRAL LUBE CYCLE WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC notice of an upcoming or ongoing lubrication service interval.
Possible causes of the fault:
Normal operating state signaling the central guideway lubrication cycle.
Recommended corrective action:
No action required; this is an informational PLC warning.
SPINDLE CHILLER TEMP WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC warning: The spindle coolant temperature is approaching the upper limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Higher ambient temperature in the shop, dirty chiller condenser.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the condenser fins of the spindle cooling unit.
AXIS MOTOR OVERHEAT WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC/system warning: The axis servo motor temperature is rising above normal.
Possible causes of the fault:
Higher axis load during continuous 3D machining, weak cabinet cooling.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the servo motor temperature and the axis load in diagnostics.
SPINDLE LOAD HIGH WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC warning: The spindle load has been exceeding 100 % for a prolonged time.
Possible causes of the fault:
Aggressive cutting conditions, worn or dull tool.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the cutting conditions (feed/speed) or replace the tool.
TOOL LIFE REACHED WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC warning: The maximum tool life of the current tool has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The cutting time or the number of parts produced for the given tool has expired.
Recommended corrective action:
Prepare to replace the insert or switch to the sister tool.
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC notice: The preset number of workpieces on the pallet has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
Completion of the production batch on the given pallet.
Recommended corrective action:
Remove the finished parts and reset the pallet counter.
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning of an impending spindle overload.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short-term peak in cutting resistance.
Recommended corrective action:
Monitor the spindle load on the CNC screen.
AXIS FOLLOWING ERROR WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning of increased dynamic axis position deviation.
Possible causes of the fault:
Rapid changes of direction (Cornering) at high feedrate.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the path filter and dynamics settings.
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW WARNING (General)
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Brief description of the fault:
General PMC warning: Voltage drop of one of the backup batteries in the machine.
Possible causes of the fault:
The SRAM or encoder lithium cells are approaching the end of their service life.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the batteries in the CNC cabinet and on the motors.
FILTER MAINTENANCE WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC notice: The machine filter maintenance and cleaning interval has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
The configured PLC operating hours counter has reached the service limit.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the cabinet, pneumatic and coolant filters, then reset the counter in the PLC.
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning of a drop in spindle lubrication pressure or level.
Possible causes of the fault:
Slight pressure drop in the spindle bearing lubrication circuit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle lubrication unit.
AXIS SOFT LIMIT APPROACH WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC/CNC prediction: The tool is approaching the axis software stroke limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program generates a path close to the edge of the machine working envelope.
Recommended corrective action:
Verify the workpiece coordinate system and the program range.
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC warning: The cycle is paused because covers/doors were opened in setup mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
The operator opened the door while the program was running in Manual Guide or Dry Run mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Close the door and resume the program.
CHIP CONVEYOR AUTO-REVERSE ACTIVE
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC information state: The chip conveyor is performing automatic reverse (Auto-reverse) to free a chip.
Possible causes of the fault:
Standard PLC routine against chip conveyor jamming.
Recommended corrective action:
No action required; the PLC is trying to free the chip on its own.
COOLANT AUTO-OFF TIMER ACTIVE
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC information state: Automatic coolant shut-off after the run-on time following the end of the cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Normal PLC function that saves the pump and the coolant after machining ends.
Recommended corrective action:
Standard machine behavior.
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL REACHED
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC notice: The preset interval for regular overall machine maintenance has been reached.
Possible causes of the fault:
The operating hours since the last service intervention have elapsed.
Recommended corrective action:
Perform the prescribed machine maintenance and reset the service counter in the PLC.
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC/CNC information state: The mandatory spindle and axis warm-up program is running.
Possible causes of the fault:
The machine was switched off for a longer time and the PLC requires the bearings to warm up before starting actual production.
Recommended corrective action:
Let the warm-up cycle finish; do not interrupt it.
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC warning state: Dry Run mode is active (test run ignoring the actual feedrates/programmed values).
Possible causes of the fault:
The Dry Run switch on the operator panel is on while verifying a new program.
Recommended corrective action:
Before starting actual machining, remember to turn Dry Run off, otherwise the machine will run at rapid traverse rates.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: The program block delete function is active (lines beginning with a slash / are ignored).
Possible causes of the fault:
The Block Delete button (/, Optional block skip) on the panel is on.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the button is on/off as intended by the program.
OPTIONAL STOP ACTIVE (M01)
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: Optional stop (Optional stop - M01) is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
The M01 button on the CNC operator panel is on.
Recommended corrective action:
Press Cycle Start to continue the program cycle.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: Single block mode is active – the machine executes the program one line at a time.
Possible causes of the fault:
The Single Block switch on the operator panel is on.
Recommended corrective action:
For continuous operation, turn off Single Block mode.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: The Manual Absolute function is active (manual movement does not change the absolute workpiece coordinate system).
Possible causes of the fault:
Standard mode setting for safe retraction and return to the path.
Recommended corrective action:
No action required.
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning state: Machine Lock is active – the axes appear to move in the program but physically stand still (test mode).
Possible causes of the fault:
The Machine Lock function on the panel is on (often used with the position display).
Recommended corrective action:
Turn off Machine Lock for actual machining.
AXIS LOCK ACTIVE (Specific axis)
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: An individual axis is locked against movement.
Possible causes of the fault:
Service or PLC lock of the selected axis (e.g. when the motor is disconnected).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the PLC status and the axis lock settings.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: The spindle is locked against rotation by software.
Possible causes of the fault:
Active state, e.g. during a tool change or specific indexing.
Recommended corrective action:
Verify the conditions in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: The rapid traverse override (Rapid override) is reduced to 1 % (or the test minimum).
Possible causes of the fault:
A low rapid traverse value selected for safely proving out a new program (F0 / 1%).
Recommended corrective action:
Set the required rapid traverse percentage (e.g. 100 %).
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning state: The cutting feedrate (Feedrate override) is reduced to 0 % – the machine has stopped in the cut.
Possible causes of the fault:
The feedrate potentiometer on the panel is at 0, or the PLC forced a feed hold.
Recommended corrective action:
Increase the feedrate override above 0 %.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: The spindle speed is overridden to 50 % (or another value via override).
Possible causes of the fault:
Spindle speed changed using the rotary switch on the operator panel.
Recommended corrective action:
Return the spindle override to 100 % if you need full speed.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: Manual handwheel interrupt of the feed is in progress (MPG jog overlay).
Possible causes of the fault:
The operator corrected the axis position with the handwheel while the program was running.
Recommended corrective action:
Standard operator action.
RETRACT/RESTART ROUTINE ACTIVE
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: The tool retract and program restart preparation process is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
Use of the Tool Retract function after machining was interrupted.
Recommended corrective action:
Complete the system instructions for returning to the cut.
MANUAL INTERVENTION CONFIRMATION
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Brief description of the fault:
PMC prompt: Confirmation of manual operator intervention in the running cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Cycle stopped to check a dimension or remove chips.
Recommended corrective action:
Confirm the state with the button on the panel and continue the cycle.
MIRROR IMAGE ACTIVE (PMC/CNC)
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Brief description of the fault:
Warning state: Coordinate system mirroring (Mirror image) is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mirroring enabled in parameters or via a PMC signal (often on left-hand/right-hand machine variants).
Recommended corrective action:
Verify whether the mirroring in the program is intentional, otherwise there is a risk of mirrored machining.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: Scaling is active (scaling - G51).
Possible causes of the fault:
The program uses enlargement or reduction of the contour.
Recommended corrective action:
Make sure scaling is properly cancelled with G50.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: Coordinate system rotation is active (G68).
Possible causes of the fault:
The program rotated the coordinate system to machine features at an angle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the rotation is correctly cancelled with G69.
TILTED WORKING PLANE ACTIVE (G68.2)
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: A tilted working plane (Tilted Working Plane - G68.2) is active for 4/5-axis machines.
Possible causes of the fault:
Normal state during 5-axis positional (3+2) machining.
Recommended corrective action:
Make sure the function is properly cancelled with G69.
POLAR COORDINATE ACTIVE (G12.1)
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: Polar coordinate interpolation is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
Milling on the face or outer diameter using the C axis and linear axes.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that it is cancelled with G13.1.
CYLINDRICAL INTERPOLATION ACTIVE (G07.1)
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: Cylindrical interpolation is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
Unwrapping of the cylinder surface on lathes/milling machines.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that it is cancelled with G07.1 C0.
HIGH-SPEED MACHINING ACTIVE (G05.1 Q1)
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: High-speed machining mode is active (AI Contour Control).
Possible causes of the fault:
Smooth milling mode for 3D freeform surfaces is enabled.
Recommended corrective action:
Make sure it is properly switched off with G05.1 Q0 at the end of the program.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: The Nano Smoothing function is active for a perfectly smooth surface finish.
Possible causes of the fault:
Path optimization for molds and dies.
Recommended corrective action:
Normal state of advanced machining.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: 5-axis tool center point control (Tool Center Point Control) is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
Simultaneous 5-axis machining with head/table tilting.
Recommended corrective action:
Make sure it is properly cancelled with G49.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: Automatic or manual tool retraction from the cut is in progress.
Possible causes of the fault:
Use of the function for withdrawing from the material after an interruption.
Recommended corrective action:
Wait for the retraction to finish.
MANUAL GUIDE i CONVERSATIONAL MODE ACTIVE
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: The system is switched to the Manual Guide i conversational environment.
Possible causes of the fault:
The operator is programming or simulating directly in the MGI graphical interface.
Recommended corrective action:
Standard operating mode.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: Another program is being edited in the background while the machine is cutting.
Possible causes of the fault:
The programmer is editing another program in memory while the machine is running.
Recommended corrective action:
Standard advanced Fanuc function.
DNC OPERATION ACTIVE (DPRINT/PUNCH)
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: DNC data transfer (Drip feed) directly from external storage/PC is in progress.
Possible causes of the fault:
Machining a large 3D program that fits only in external memory.
Recommended corrective action:
Do not interfere with the ongoing network/serial data transfer.
DATA SERVER OPERATION ACTIVE
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Brief description of the fault:
Information state: The machine is reading and executing the program directly from the internal Data Server.
Possible causes of the fault:
Running a program stored on the Fanuc Ethernet Data Server.
Recommended corrective action:
Standard operating state.
ETHERNET IP COMMUNICATION ACTIVE
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: Ethernet/IP network communication is working without errors.
Possible causes of the fault:
Stable connection state with peripheral modules or the robot.
Recommended corrective action:
No action required.
PROFINET COMMUNICATION ACTIVE
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: The Profinet bus is communicating without faults.
Possible causes of the fault:
All remote I/O modules are responding to the master.
Recommended corrective action:
No action required.
PROFIBUS COMMUNICATION ACTIVE
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: The Profibus bus is active and stable.
Possible causes of the fault:
Communication with peripherals is running correctly.
Recommended corrective action:
No action required.
CC-LINK COMMUNICATION ACTIVE
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: The CC-Link bus is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
Stable operation with third-party PLC/robot.
Recommended corrective action:
No action required.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: The FSSB optical servo bus is communicating without errors.
Possible causes of the fault:
All servo drives and spindles report correct response.
Recommended corrective action:
No action required.
DUAL CHECK SAFETY ACTIVE (DCS OK)
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: The DCS safety system is active and fault-free.
Possible causes of the fault:
All safe zones, speeds and brakes have passed the check.
Recommended corrective action:
No action required.
SAFETY STOPPING 1 ACTIVE (SS1)
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: Safe controlled stop 1 (SS1) is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
The safety circuit initiated a braked deceleration of the axes before torque was disconnected.
Recommended corrective action:
Wait for the safe stop ramp to complete.
SAFETY STOPPING 2 ACTIVE (SS2)
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: Safe controlled stop 2 (SS2) is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
The drives are braking under DCS control with position holding (SOS) enabled.
Recommended corrective action:
Wait for the safety trigger to be resolved.
SAFE OPERATING STOP ACTIVE (SOS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: Safe operating stop (SOS) is holding the axis position under power.
Possible causes of the fault:
The axis is stationary in a safe zone with active position monitoring.
Recommended corrective action:
No action required.
SAFELY LIMITED SPEED ACTIVE (SLS)
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: Safely limited speed (SLS) is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
The operator has the door open in setup mode; axis speed is limited to a safe value.
Recommended corrective action:
Observe the machine's reduced speed limit.
SAFELY LIMITED POSITION ACTIVE (SLP)
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: Safely limited position (SLP) is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
Monitoring of the defined workspace to protect against collision with fixed machine parts.
Recommended corrective action:
Observe the safe software zones.
ROBOT CELL INTERLOCK ACTIVE
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: The robot cell interlock is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
Waiting for mutual synchronization between the CNC and the robot.
Recommended corrective action:
Monitor the progress of the loading cycle.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: The pallet pool is ready for exchange.
Possible causes of the fault:
The pallet is stored and ready in sequence.
Recommended corrective action:
Standard state of an automated workstation.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: The bar feeder signals readiness to feed material.
Possible causes of the fault:
The bar is loaded and the feeder is waiting for an M-code command from the CNC.
Recommended corrective action:
Standard operating state.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: The chip conveyor is ready for operation.
Possible causes of the fault:
The chip conveyor is switched on or in standby mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Standard operating state.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: The oil mist collector is ready to switch on with the cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
The collector is waiting for the spindle/cycle start signal.
Recommended corrective action:
Standard operating state.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: The coolant pump is ready for use.
Possible causes of the fault:
Emulsion level and pressure are OK.
Recommended corrective action:
Standard operating state.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: Central lubrication is OK and ready.
Possible causes of the fault:
The pressure in the lubrication circuit has reached the required value.
Recommended corrective action:
Standard operating state.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: The hydraulic unit is running and the pressure is stable.
Possible causes of the fault:
The unit has reached operating pressure; the circuit is ready.
Recommended corrective action:
Standard operating state.
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: The pneumatic unit has sufficient operating pressure.
Possible causes of the fault:
The air pressure in the machine's supply network is above the limit.
Recommended corrective action:
Standard operating state.
MACHINE READY FOR OPERATION
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Brief description of the fault:
Information status: The machine is fully ready for operation (all interlocks, pressures, E-stops and doors are OK).
Possible causes of the fault:
Successful completion of the machine start-up sequence.
Recommended corrective action:
You can start the machining cycle.
PROGRAM ERROR: WRONG G-CODE FORMAT IN CANNED CYCLE
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Brief description of the fault:
G-code format error inside a canned drilling or roughing cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing or incorrectly specified depth (Z) or increment (Q) in the cycle.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cycle programming syntax according to the Fanuc manual.
PROGRAM ERROR: DUPLICATE ADDRESS IN BLOCK
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Brief description of the fault:
Duplicate address in a single program line (e.g. two different values for the X axis).
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the CAM post-processor or during manual entry.
Recommended corrective action:
Remove the duplicate address from the line.
SERVO ALARM: CURRENT CONVERTER OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheating of the servo power supply converter (PSM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged heat sink of the power supply module, fan failure in the electrical cabinet.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the cooling fins of the PSM module and check the fans.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED COMMAND DATA ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Spindle speed command data error (S-code).
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid or unsupported S-code in the program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the maximum permitted spindle speed in the parameters.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY DRAINED
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Brief description of the fault:
The absolute encoder backup battery is fully discharged below the critical limit.
Possible causes of the fault:
Long machine shutdown without working batteries.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the battery and re-reference the axis.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 128 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 128 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined limit zone.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 128 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 128 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into the limit zone in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: NETWORK TIMEOUT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Network communication timeout in the PMC (2nd branch).
Possible causes of the fault:
Slow or overloaded industrial PLC bus.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the network traffic status and module connections.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2101.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL AXIS NAME
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of an invalid axis name in a program block.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the axis name (e.g. using a letter that is not defined on the machine).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the correct axis designations according to the machine configuration.
PROGRAM ERROR: MISSING ADDRESS IN BLOCK
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Brief description of the fault:
Mandatory data after an address is missing in the program block.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete line in the G-code.
Recommended corrective action:
Add the missing numeric value after the address.
SERVO ALARM: CONVERTER OVERLOAD FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overload of the servo drive power supply converter (PSM).
Possible causes of the fault:
High load during simultaneous rapid movement of multiple axes.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mechanical condition of the axes and the acceleration settings.
SPINDLE ALARM: GEAR RATIO PARAMETER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Spindle gear ratio parameter setting error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect values in the SPM gear range parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle gearbox parameters.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY LOW 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth warning of low encoder backup battery voltage.
Possible causes of the fault:
Voltage dropped below the warning limit.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery with the machine powered on.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 129 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 129 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 129 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 129 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into the limit zone in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER EXECUTION FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second runtime error during PMC ladder execution.
Possible causes of the fault:
An invalid instruction was executed in the PLC ladder.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and correct the faulty rung in the PMC program.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2102.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: NUMERIC VALUE OUT OF RANGE
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Brief description of the fault:
A numeric value in the program is outside the range permitted by the system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the entered number (too many digits or invalid magnitude).
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the numeric value to a logical range.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL ADDRESS CHARACTER
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Brief description of the fault:
Use of an illegal character in the program address string.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid character copied from an external editor (special ASCII characters).
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the program of special characters and check the encoding (ASCII).
SERVO ALARM: IPM OVERHEAT WARNING
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheat warning for the servo amplifier power module (IPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Higher temperature in the electrical cabinet, clogged heat sinks.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the cabinet air conditioning and the cleanliness of the amplifier heat sinks.
SPINDLE ALARM: ORIENTATION POSITION OFFSET ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Spindle orientation position offset error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set spindle orientation angular shift parameter.
Recommended corrective action:
Adjust the orientation offset parameter (e.g. par. 4077).
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE
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Brief description of the fault:
Low absolute encoder battery voltage (general warning).
Possible causes of the fault:
The lithium cell on the motor/in the box is approaching discharge.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery with the machine powered on.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 130 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 130 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 130 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 130 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into the limit zone in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 15
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifteenth syntax error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2103.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: G-CODE NOT ALLOWED IN MDI
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to use a G-code in MDI mode that is only permitted in automatic mode (MEM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Entering an advanced cycle or a subprogram call via the MDI line.
Recommended corrective action:
Run the command from the machine memory (MEM).
PROGRAM ERROR: SUBPROGRAM CALL NESTING LIMIT
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Brief description of the fault:
Subprogram nesting limit exceeded.
Possible causes of the fault:
Too deeply nested M98 call structure.
Recommended corrective action:
Simplify the subprogram call structure.
SERVO ALARM: DC LINK VOLTAGE ABNORMAL
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Brief description of the fault:
Abnormal voltage on the servo DC bus (DC link).
Possible causes of the fault:
Mains voltage fluctuation or converter fault.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the mains voltage and the power supply modules.
SPINDLE ALARM: ENCODER PHASE A/B DISCONNECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
Loss of phase A or B of the spindle encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Broken spindle encoder cable or faulty connector.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the wiring and cleanliness of the spindle encoder connector.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER COMMUNICATION FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication error with the absolute encoder (general).
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise on the encoder cable or poor contact.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and tightness of the coder connectors.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 131 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 131 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 131 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 131 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into the limit zone in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: I/O LINK MASTER FAULT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third fault of the I/O Link master module in the PMC system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware fault on the I/O Link communication chip or board.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the condition of the boards in the rack and the I/O bus connections.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2104.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: BLANK PROGRAM NUMBER
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to create or run a program without a valid number (O-number).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing program header with the O address.
Recommended corrective action:
Add the program number (e.g. O1000) at the beginning of the file.
PROGRAM ERROR: END OF FILE MISSING (M30/M99 missing)
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Brief description of the fault:
The program is missing a proper end with the M30 or M99 command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete or interrupted file transfer from CAM.
Recommended corrective action:
Add the end code M30 at the end of the program.
SERVO ALARM: MOTOR BRAKE CONTROL FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fault in the motor brake control circuit in the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
A short circuit in the brake circuit damaged the switching elements in the amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the brake coil resistance and inspect the servo amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: SYNCHRO TAPPING PARAMETER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Rigid tapping parameter error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set spindle feedback parameters for tapping.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tapping parameters in the SPM/CNC.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER STORAGE FAILURE 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second data storage error in the absolute coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted internal memory structure of the servo motor coder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 132 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 132 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 132 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 132 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into the limit zone in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 16
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixteenth syntax error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2105.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL FORMAT IN MDI
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Brief description of the fault:
Syntax error when entering a command in MDI mode.
Possible causes of the fault:
Typo in the MDI line.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the text in the MDI line and run it again.
PROGRAM ERROR: MEMORY WRITE PROTECTED
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to write to the program memory, which is write-protected.
Possible causes of the fault:
Memory key switch in the Lock position, or program protection active.
Recommended corrective action:
Turn the key to the Unlock position.
SERVO ALARM: MOTOR COOLANT FLOW FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Servo motor cooling fault (if liquid-cooled).
Possible causes of the fault:
Low coolant flow in the axis motor cooling circuit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the circulation pump and the motor cooling medium.
SPINDLE ALARM: POSITION CODER GEAR RATIO ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Spindle position coder gear ratio error.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set spindle encoder divider/ratio parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle feedback parameters.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 32
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-second internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 133 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 133 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 133.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 133 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 133 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 133 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR 15
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifteenth syntax or system instruction error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid bit combination in the PLC after a ladder modification.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the compiled PMC program is correct.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2106.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: T-CODE FORMAT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the tool number (T-code).
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid tool call format (e.g. missing or incorrect T-code structure for the given machine type).
Recommended corrective action:
Check the tool call programming format in the G-code.
PROGRAM ERROR: S-CODE FORMAT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the spindle speed command (S-code).
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid format or negative speed value.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the S-code value to a positive number.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED CONVERTER COMMUNICATION ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Communication error with the intermediate converter (EXE box) in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly connected or noise-affected cable between the EXE box and the servo amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and connections of the EXE converter.
SPINDLE ALARM: ORIENTATION COMPLETE SIGNAL MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle orientation complete signal did not reach the CNC from the SPM module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Delayed orientation response, problem with the time window setting in the SPM.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the spindle orientation and stopping parameters.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 33
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-third internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 134 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 134 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 134 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 134 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into the limit zone in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER RECURSION ERROR 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth recursion error in the PMC ladder (invalid looping of subprograms in the PLC).
Possible causes of the fault:
Error in the logic of the user PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and correct the structure of jumps and subprogram calls in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2107.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: M-CODE FORMAT ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the auxiliary function (M-code).
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid M-code notation format in the G-code.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the M-code syntax in the program.
PROGRAM ERROR: G-CODE GROUP ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to use two G-codes from the same modal group in one block.
Possible causes of the fault:
Simultaneous entry of e.g. G00 and G01 on one line.
Recommended corrective action:
Split the commands into separate program blocks.
SERVO ALARM: CONVERTER POWER MODULE OVERHEAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Overheating of the power supply converter (PSM) power module.
Possible causes of the fault:
Clogged PSM heat sink, cabinet fan failure.
Recommended corrective action:
Clean the power supply module heat sink with compressed air.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPEED COMMAND LIMIT OVER
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Brief description of the fault:
The spindle speed command exceeded the permitted limit set in the SPM parameters.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to set a speed higher than the spindle's mechanical maximum.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the speed in the program or verify the spindle limit parameters.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY DRAINED 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of complete discharge of the absolute encoder backup battery.
Possible causes of the fault:
Loss of the encoder backup voltage.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the battery and re-reference the axis.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 135 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 135 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 135.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 135 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 135 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 135 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER SYNTAX ERROR 17
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventeenth syntax error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Corrupted data or an incompatible instruction in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check and load a correct version of the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2108.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: CANNED CYCLE DATA MISSING
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Brief description of the fault:
Required data is missing in the canned cycle (drilling/roughing).
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete cycle line in the G-code.
Recommended corrective action:
Add the missing cycle parameters.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL PLANE AXIS IN G17/G18/G19
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid axis selection for the chosen machining plane (G17, G18 or G19).
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt at circular interpolation or compensation in an axis that does not belong to the active plane.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the plane selection is correct (e.g. G17 for X-Y).
SERVO ALARM: AMPLIFIER LOGIC POWER SUPPLY FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Logic power supply fault in the servo amplifier (SVM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Failure of the internal 24V/5V supply in the servo amplifier.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the servo amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: MOTOR OVERLOAD 3 (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
Third stage of spindle motor overload detection.
Possible causes of the fault:
Prolonged peak spindle load above the catalogue limit.
Recommended corrective action:
Reduce the cutting conditions and check the tool condition.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third communication timeout with the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise on the encoder line or poor contact in the connector.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and tightness of the coder connectors.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 136 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 136 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 136 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 136 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into the limit zone in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER STACK OVERFLOW 5
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Brief description of the fault:
Fifth stack overflow in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Excessively deep nesting of functions or subroutines in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Simplify the call structure in the PMC program.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2109.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: FORMAT ERROR IN POLAR COORDINATE COMMAND
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the polar coordinate command.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing angle or radius when programming in polar coordinates.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the polar coordinate program block.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL FEEDRATE IN THREADING
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid feedrate in the threading cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
The feedrate does not match the thread pitch and spindle speed.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the feedrate calculation for the threading cycle.
SERVO ALARM: DIGITAL SERVO CPU WATCHDOG
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Brief description of the fault:
The digital servo processor watchdog timer has expired.
Possible causes of the fault:
The microprocessor on the axis card or in the servo amplifier has frozen.
Recommended corrective action:
Power the machine off and on; if it recurs, replace the servo amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: CONVERTER OVERCURRENT 2 (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of overcurrent in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the DC link or a defective SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the DC link wiring and the condition of the SPM module.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER BATTERY VOLTAGE ZERO 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth complete loss of absolute coder backup voltage (0V).
Possible causes of the fault:
Backup battery disconnected or discharged during machine shutdown.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the backup battery and re-reference the axis.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 137 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 137 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 137.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 137 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 137 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 137 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 16
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixteenth error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2110.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: MACRO STATEMENT SYNTAX ERROR 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of syntax error in a custom macro.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect expression structure in a macro arithmetic statement.
Recommended corrective action:
Correct the expression syntax in the macro.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL AXIS COMMAND IN FIXED CYCLE
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid axis command inside a canned cycle.
Possible causes of the fault:
A non-permitted axis written into a drilling or roughing cycle block.
Recommended corrective action:
Modify the cycle program blocks.
SERVO ALARM: FEEDFORWARD CONTROL PARAMETER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Feedforward parameter error in the servo control.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect values in the axis velocity feedforward control parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the default servo parameters from the machine backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: CONVERTER OVERVOLTAGE (SPM)
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Brief description of the fault:
Overvoltage in the spindle power supply converter (SPM converter overvoltage).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty spindle braking resistor or broken lead to the resistor.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the resistance of the spindle braking resistor.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER MEMORY WRITE ERROR 9
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Brief description of the fault:
Ninth write error to the internal memory of the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Power failure during an internal data write in the encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Re-establish the machine reference point; if it recurs, replace the encoder.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 138 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 138 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 138.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 138 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 138 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 138 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER JUMP ERROR 6
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixth jump error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid jump target in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the jump logic in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2111.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
FANUC SYSTEM EXTENDED DIAGNOSTIC FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Fanuc system extended diagnostic warning (generic system anomaly).
Possible causes of the fault:
Detection of a mismatch in the CNC extended diagnostic registers after long operation or due to electrical noise.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the error logs (Alarm history), restart the CNC and verify the condition of the backup power sources and grounding.
PROGRAM ERROR: MULTI-PATH SYNCHRONIZATION CODE FORMAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error of the synchronization command (WAIT/M-code) in a multi-path configuration.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch in the numbering of wait codes between path 1 and path 2.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax and mutual sequence of the synchronization codes in both programs.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL AXIS ASSIGNMENT IN MULTI-PATH
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid axis assignment in a path of a multi-path system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to control an axis exclusively managed by another path without a release command.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the axis management commands (G107 / G140 etc.) between paths.
SERVO ALARM: TORQUE COMMAND FILTER PARAMETER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the servo torque command filter parameters.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect value in the extended torque frequency filter parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the servo filter parameters from the machine backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER UNDERVOLTAGE 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of voltage drop in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Voltage drop in the supply mains or phase loss under load.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the supply phases in the electrical cabinet during spindle run-up.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 34
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-fourth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 139 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 139 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 139.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 139 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 139 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 139 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER END ERROR 11
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Brief description of the fault:
Eleventh final termination error of the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete or corrupted end instruction of the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the PMC program is terminated correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2112.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: SPINDLE OVERRIDE COMMAND ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command or format for spindle override control in the program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to set a forbidden speed factor via a program command.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program syntax for the spindle.
PROGRAM ERROR: FEEDRATE OVERRIDE COMMAND ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command for feedrate override control in the program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect value in the programmed feedrate override command.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the command syntax in the G-code.
SERVO ALARM: CURRENT LOOP GAIN FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second gain setting error in the servo current loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid parameters in the servo drive current control.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the default servo parameters from the machine backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 23
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-third fault of the soft-start circuit in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 35
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-fifth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
PROGRAM ERROR: MULTI-PATH SYNCHRONIZATION CODE FORMAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error of the synchronization command (WAIT/M-code) in a multi-path configuration.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch in the numbering of wait codes between path 1 and path 2.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax and mutual sequence of the synchronization codes in both programs.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL AXIS ASSIGNMENT IN MULTI-PATH
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid axis assignment in a path of a multi-path system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to control an axis exclusively managed by another path without a release command.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the axis management commands (G107 / G140 etc.) between paths.
SERVO ALARM: TORQUE COMMAND FILTER PARAMETER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the servo torque command filter parameters.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect value in the extended torque frequency filter parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the servo filter parameters from the machine backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER UNDERVOLTAGE 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of voltage drop in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Voltage drop in the supply mains or phase loss under load.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the supply phases in the electrical cabinet during spindle run-up.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 34
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-fourth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 139 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 139 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 139.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 139 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 139 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 139 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER END ERROR 11
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Brief description of the fault:
Eleventh final termination error of the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete or corrupted end instruction of the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the PMC program is terminated correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2112.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: SPINDLE OVERRIDE COMMAND ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command or format for spindle override control in the program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to set a forbidden speed factor via a program command.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program syntax for the spindle.
PROGRAM ERROR: FEEDRATE OVERRIDE COMMAND ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command for feedrate override control in the program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect value in the programmed feedrate override command.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the command syntax in the G-code.
SERVO ALARM: CURRENT LOOP GAIN FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second gain setting error in the servo current loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid parameters in the servo drive current control.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the default servo parameters from the machine backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 23
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-third fault of the soft-start circuit in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 35
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-fifth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 140 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 140 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 140.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 140 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 140 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 140 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 17
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventeenth error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2113.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: AUXILIARY FUNCTION LOCK
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Brief description of the fault:
Auxiliary functions are locked by software (Auxiliary function lock).
Possible causes of the fault:
The M/S/T function lock switch on the machine operator panel is on.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the auxiliary function lock.
PROGRAM ERROR: AXIS MOVE COMMAND IN MDI LOCK
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to move an axis in MDI mode while the motion lock is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
Machine lock or a test mode blocking motion is switched on.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the state of the axis lock switches on the panel.
SERVO ALARM: CURRENT LOOP OFFSET FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Current loop offset error in the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware anomaly in the current measurement in the SVM module.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the servo amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER OVERCURRENT 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighth overcurrent in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the DC link or faulty spindle converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the DC link wiring and the condition of the SPM module.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER ROM ERROR 12
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Brief description of the fault:
Twelfth internal ROM error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 141 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 141 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 141.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 141 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 141 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 141 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER JUMP ERROR 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh jump error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid jump target in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the jump logic in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2114.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL FORMAT IN G10 L2
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error when setting workpiece zero points by program using G10 L2.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing P address or incorrect coordinate values in the G10 L2 command.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax G10 L2 P1 X... Y... in the program.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL FORMAT IN G10 L20
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error when setting work zero offsets by program using G10 L20.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing P address or wrong data format.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax of the G10 L20 command.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DETECTOR OFFSET ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Linear scale offset error in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect calibration or signal offset of the external scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the scale offset parameter settings.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER OVERVOLTAGE 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of overvoltage in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty spindle braking resistor or a problem in the regenerative circuit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the resistance and wiring of the spindle braking resistor.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 36
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-sixth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 142 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 142 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 142.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 142 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 142 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 142 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR 16
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixteenth syntax or system instruction error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid bit combination in the PLC after a ladder modification.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the compiled PMC program is correct.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2115.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL FORMAT IN G28/G30
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the reference point return command (G28 / G30).
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid coordinates or missing axes in the G28/G30 block.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the G28/G30 programming syntax.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL FORMAT IN G53
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the machine coordinate system selection command (G53).
Possible causes of the fault:
Use of G53 without first cancelling compensations or in a non-permitted mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the G53 syntax in the program.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED COMMUNICATION CRC ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third CRC checksum error in communication with the full-closed loop scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Electromagnetic noise on the scale cables.
Recommended corrective action:
Check proper grounding and shielding of the linear scale cable.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER UNDERVOLTAGE 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third type of voltage drop in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Voltage drop in the supply mains or phase loss under load.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the supply phases in the electrical cabinet during spindle run-up.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth communication timeout with the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise on the encoder line or poor contact in the connector.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and tightness of the coder connectors.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 143 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 143 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 143.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 143 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 143 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 143 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER END ERROR 12
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Brief description of the fault:
Twelfth final termination error of the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete or corrupted end instruction of the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the PMC program is terminated correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2116.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL FORMAT IN G92/G50
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the command for setting maximum spindle speed or coordinates (G92/G50).
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid syntax or missing S/X/Z addresses in the G92/G50 command.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the G92/G50 programming syntax.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL FORMAT IN G96/G97
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the constant surface speed command (G96/G97).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing S address in the G96 command.
Recommended corrective action:
Add the cutting speed (e.g. G96 S150 M03).
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED SYNCHRO DEVIATION OVER 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighth type of excessive synchronous deviation in the full-closed loop of gantry axes.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical stress in the gantry or slipping of one side of the axis with the scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the alignment of both sides of the gantry and the condition of the linear scales.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER OVERCURRENT 9
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Brief description of the fault:
Ninth overcurrent in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the DC link or faulty spindle converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the DC link wiring and the condition of the SPM module.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER ROM ERROR 13
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirteenth internal ROM error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor."""),
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PROGRAM ERROR: MULTI-PATH SYNCHRONIZATION CODE FORMAT
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error of the synchronization command (WAIT/M-code) in a multi-path configuration.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mismatch in the numbering of wait codes between path 1 and path 2.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax and mutual sequence of the synchronization codes in both programs.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL AXIS ASSIGNMENT IN MULTI-PATH
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid axis assignment in a path of a multi-path system.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to control an axis exclusively managed by another path without a release command.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the axis management commands (G107 / G140 etc.) between paths.
SERVO ALARM: TORQUE COMMAND FILTER PARAMETER ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Error in the servo torque command filter parameters.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect value in the extended torque frequency filter parameters.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the servo filter parameters from the machine backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER UNDERVOLTAGE 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of voltage drop in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Voltage drop in the supply mains or phase loss under load.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the supply phases in the electrical cabinet during spindle run-up.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 34
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-fourth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 139 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 139 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 139.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 139 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 139 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 139 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER END ERROR 11
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Brief description of the fault:
Eleventh final termination error of the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete or corrupted end instruction of the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the PMC program is terminated correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2112.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: SPINDLE OVERRIDE COMMAND ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command or format for spindle override control in the program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Attempt to set a forbidden speed factor via a program command.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the program syntax for the spindle.
PROGRAM ERROR: FEEDRATE OVERRIDE COMMAND ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Invalid command for feedrate override control in the program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect value in the programmed feedrate override command.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the command syntax in the G-code.
SERVO ALARM: CURRENT LOOP GAIN FAULT 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second gain setting error in the servo current loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid parameters in the servo drive current control.
Recommended corrective action:
Restore the default servo parameters from the machine backup.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER SOFT START FAULT 23
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Brief description of the fault:
Twenty-third fault of the soft-start circuit in the spindle power supply converter.
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty precharge resistor or relay in the SPM converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the spindle amplifier.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 35
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-fifth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 140 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 140 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 140.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 140 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 140 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 140 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: FUNCTION BLOCK ERROR 17
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventeenth error in a function block of the PMC program.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrectly set parameters or invalid variables passed to a system block in the PLC.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the logic and arguments of the function block in the ladder diagram.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2113.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: AUXILIARY FUNCTION LOCK
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Brief description of the fault:
Auxiliary functions are locked by software (Auxiliary function lock).
Possible causes of the fault:
The M/S/T function lock switch on the machine operator panel is on.
Recommended corrective action:
Switch off the auxiliary function lock.
PROGRAM ERROR: AXIS MOVE COMMAND IN MDI LOCK
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Brief description of the fault:
Attempt to move an axis in MDI mode while the motion lock is active.
Possible causes of the fault:
Machine lock or a test mode blocking motion is switched on.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the state of the axis lock switches on the panel.
SERVO ALARM: CURRENT LOOP OFFSET FAULT
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Brief description of the fault:
Current loop offset error in the servo amplifier.
Possible causes of the fault:
Hardware anomaly in the current measurement in the SVM module.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the servo amplifier.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER OVERCURRENT 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighth overcurrent in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the DC link or faulty spindle converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the DC link wiring and the condition of the SPM module.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER ROM ERROR 12
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Brief description of the fault:
Twelfth internal ROM error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 141 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 141 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 141.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 141 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 141 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 141 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER JUMP ERROR 7
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Brief description of the fault:
Seventh jump error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid jump target in the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the jump logic in the PMC ladder.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2114.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL FORMAT IN G10 L2
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error when setting workpiece zero points by program using G10 L2.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing P address or incorrect coordinate values in the G10 L2 command.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax G10 L2 P1 X... Y... in the program.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL FORMAT IN G10 L20
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error when setting work zero offsets by program using G10 L20.
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing P address or wrong data format.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the syntax of the G10 L20 command.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED DETECTOR OFFSET ERROR
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Brief description of the fault:
Linear scale offset error in the full-closed loop.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incorrect calibration or signal offset of the external scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the scale offset parameter settings.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER OVERVOLTAGE 2
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Brief description of the fault:
Second type of overvoltage in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Faulty spindle braking resistor or a problem in the regenerative circuit.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the resistance and wiring of the spindle braking resistor.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER SYSTEM FAULT 36
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirty-sixth internal system error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Critical defect of the servo motor encoder's internal electronics.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 142 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 142 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 142.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 142 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 142 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 142 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER INSTRUCTION ERROR 16
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Brief description of the fault:
Sixteenth syntax or system instruction error in the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid bit combination in the PLC after a ladder modification.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the compiled PMC program is correct.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2115.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL FORMAT IN G28/G30
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the reference point return command (G28 / G30).
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid coordinates or missing axes in the G28/G30 block.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the G28/G30 programming syntax.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL FORMAT IN G53
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the machine coordinate system selection command (G53).
Possible causes of the fault:
Use of G53 without first cancelling compensations or in a non-permitted mode.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the G53 syntax in the program.
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED COMMUNICATION CRC ERROR 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third CRC checksum error in communication with the full-closed loop scale.
Possible causes of the fault:
Electromagnetic noise on the scale cables.
Recommended corrective action:
Check proper grounding and shielding of the linear scale cable.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER UNDERVOLTAGE 3
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Brief description of the fault:
Third type of voltage drop in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Voltage drop in the supply mains or phase loss under load.
Recommended corrective action:
Measure the supply phases in the electrical cabinet during spindle run-up.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT 4
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Brief description of the fault:
Fourth communication timeout with the absolute encoder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Noise on the encoder line or poor contact in the connector.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the shielding and tightness of the coder connectors.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 143 (Plus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 143 reached in the positive direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
The program exceeded the defined zone 143.
Recommended corrective action:
Jog the axis back manually into the safe area.
OVERTRAVEL: CHECK 143 (Minus)
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Brief description of the fault:
Software limit of zone 143 reached in the negative direction.
Possible causes of the fault:
Travel into limit zone 143 in the negative direction.
Recommended corrective action:
Move the axis to the center using the manual handwheel.
PMC SYSTEM ALARM: LADDER END ERROR 12
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Brief description of the fault:
Twelfth final termination error of the PMC ladder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Incomplete or corrupted end instruction of the PLC program.
Recommended corrective action:
Check that the PMC program is terminated correctly.
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Brief description of the fault:
Machine tool builder's custom text message No. 2116.
Possible causes of the fault:
A warning or error condition in the PLC ladder has been met.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the message text on the CNC screen and take corrective action.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL FORMAT IN G92/G50
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the command for setting maximum spindle speed or coordinates (G92/G50).
Possible causes of the fault:
Invalid syntax or missing S/X/Z addresses in the G92/G50 command.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the G92/G50 programming syntax.
PROGRAM ERROR: ILLEGAL FORMAT IN G96/G97
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Brief description of the fault:
Format error in the constant surface speed command (G96/G97).
Possible causes of the fault:
Missing S address in the G96 command.
Recommended corrective action:
Add the cutting speed (e.g. G96 S150 M03).
SERVO ALARM: FULL-CLOSED SYNCHRO DEVIATION OVER 8
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Brief description of the fault:
Eighth type of excessive synchronous deviation in the full-closed loop of gantry axes.
Possible causes of the fault:
Mechanical stress in the gantry or slipping of one side of the axis with the scale.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the alignment of both sides of the gantry and the condition of the linear scales.
SPINDLE ALARM: SPM CONVERTER OVERCURRENT 9
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Brief description of the fault:
Ninth overcurrent in the spindle power supply converter (SPM).
Possible causes of the fault:
Short circuit in the DC link or faulty spindle converter.
Recommended corrective action:
Check the DC link wiring and the condition of the SPM module.
APC ALARM: ABSOLUTE CODER ROM ERROR 13
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Brief description of the fault:
Thirteenth internal ROM error in the absolute pulse coder.
Possible causes of the fault:
Defect of the memory chip inside the servo motor encoder.
Recommended corrective action:
Replace the encoder or the entire servo motor."""),
],
),
types.Content(
role="user",
parts=[
types.Part.from_text(text="""INSERT_INPUT_HERE"""),
],
),
]
tools = [
types.Tool(googleSearch=types.GoogleSearch(
)),
]
generate_content_config = types.GenerateContentConfig(
thinking_config=types.ThinkingConfig(
thinking_level="LOW",
),
audio_transcription_config=types.AudioTranscriptionConfig(
),
tools=tools,
system_instruction=[
types.Part.from_text(text="""You are a top-tier diagnostician and service technician for Fanuc CNC machines .
Your task is, for each given alarm code, to look up on the internet (official service manuals and the Practical Machinist, CNCzone, IndustryArena forums) the actual causes and create one verified troubleshooting procedure.
OUTPUT STRUCTURE (follow exactly for each alarm):
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Brief description of the fault:
What the alarm technically means and how it manifests on the machine.
Possible causes of the fault:
2 to 4 most common real-world reasons (bullet points).
Recommended corrective action:
[Simplest/most common check]
[Next logical step]
[More advanced diagnostics / parameters / measurements]
💡 Shop-floor experience:
A short note on what to watch out for (a common beginner trap or a specific parameter)."""),
],
)
for chunk in client.models.generate_content_stream(
model=model,
contents=contents,
config=generate_content_config,
):
if text := chunk.text:
print(text, end="")
if __name__ == "__main__":
generate()
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About Fanuc alarm diagnostics and categories
Controls that use the same logic as Fanuc group fault messages into specific families. PS codes (Program Errors) usually point to syntax errors in the G-code, illegal tool-compensation radii (G41/G42) or a missing machine option. SV codes (Servo Alarms) indicate axis-drive faults, a VRDY power-module dropout or mechanical overload of the ball screws. EX-series faults are generated by the machine builder PLC (air pressure, lubrication, hydraulics).