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PROGRAMMING ERRORS
0001 Lnea vaca.
Detection
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Cause
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Cause
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The machining conditions or the tool data have been programmed in the wrong
order.
Remember that the programming order is:
F...S...T...D...
All the data need not be programmed.
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The various causes might be:
1. When editing a G function after an axis coordinate.
2. When trying to edit some data after a G function (or after its associated
parameters) which must go alone in the block (or which only admits its own
associated data).
3. When assigning a numeric value to a parameter that does not need it.
The solution for each cause is:
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While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The same data has been entered twice in a block.
Correct the syntax of the block. The same data cannot be defined twice in a block.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Cause
While defining the parameters of a machining canned cycle, a negative value has
been assigned to a parameter which only admits positive values.
Solution
Verify the format of the canned cycle. In some canned cycles, there are parameters
which only accept positive values.
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The various causes might be:
1. When programming in the same block two G functions which are
incompatible with each other.
2. When trying to define a canned cycle in a block containing a nonlinear
movement (G02, G03, G08, G09, G33).
The solution for each cause is:
1. There are groups of G functions which cannot go together in the block
because they involve actions incompatible with each other. For example:
G01/G02: Linear and circular interpolation
G41/G42: Left-hand or right-hand tool radius compensation.
This type of functions must be programmed in different blocks.
2. A canned cycle must be defined in a block containing a linear movement. In
other words, to define a cycle, a G00 or a G01 must be active. Nonlinear
movements (G02, G03, G08 and G09) may be defined in the blocks following
the profile definition.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
A nonexistent G function has been programmed.
Check the syntax of the block and verify that a different G function is not being
edited by mistake.
Cause
Solution
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While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
A G function has been programmed after the machining conditions or after the
tool data.
Remember that the programming order is:
- Block skip (conditional block /1, /2 or /3).
- Label (N).
- G functions.
- Axis coordinates. (X,Y,Z).
- Machining conditions (F, S, T, D).
- M functions.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
More than 7 M functions have been programmed in a block.
The CNC does not let program more than 7 M functions in a block. To execute
any other functions, write them in a separate block. The M functions may go
alone in a block.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The block contains either a G or an M function that must go alone in the block.
Write it alone in the block.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
A machining condition (F, S) or tool data (T, D) has been programmed after the M
functions.
Remember that the programming order is:
F...S...T...D...M
Up to 7 M functions may be programmed .
All the data need not be programmed.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
A label (block number) has been defined with a parameter.
Programming the block number is optional, but it cannot be defined with a
parameter It can only be defined with a number between 0 and 9999.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Cause
A repetition has been programmed wrong or the block does not admit repetitions.
Solution
High level instructions do not admit a number of repetitions at the end of the block.
To do a repetition, assign to the block to be repeated a label (block number) and
use the RPT instruction.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
An attempt has been made to execute an operation on the C axis, but the axis is
not active.
In order to operate with the C axis, it must be activated first using the G15
function.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
In the function Main plane selection by two axes (G16) one of the two parameters
for the axes has not been programmed.
Check the syntax of the block. The definition of the G16 function requires the
name of the axes defining the new work plane.
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While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
In the function Enable/Disable work zones (G22) the type of enable or disable of
the work zone has not been defined or it has been assigned the wrong value.
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Solution
The parameter for enabling or disabling the work zones S must always be
programmed and it may take the following values.
S=0: The work zone is disabled.
S=1: It is enabled as a no-entry zone.
S=2: It is enabled as a no-exit zone.
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The various causes might be:
1. A G20, G21 or G22 function has been programmed without defining the
work zone K1, K2, K3 or K4.
2. The programmed work zone is smaller than 0 or greater than 4.
The solution for each cause is:
1. The programming format for functions G20, G21 and G22 is:
G20 K...X...C5.5
Definition of lower work zone limits
G21 K...X...C5.5
Definition of upper work zone limits.
G22 K...S
Enable/disable work zones.
Where:
K:
Is the work zone.
X...C Are the axes where the limits are defined.
S
Is the type of work zone enable.
2. The K work zone may only have the values of K1, K2, K3 or K4.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Cause
In the G36 or G39 function, the R parameter has not been programmed or it
has been assigned a negative value.
Solution
To define G36 or G39, parameter R must also be defined and with a positive
value).
G36 R= Rounding radius.
G39 R= Distance between the end of the programmed path and the point to
be chamfered.
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The various causes might be:
1. When programming a general scaling factor (G72) without the scaling factor to
apply.
2. When programming a particular scaling factor (G72) to several axes, but the
axes have been defined in the wrong order.
Remember that the programming format for this function is:
G72 S5.5
When applying a general scaling factor (to all axes).
G72 XC5.5 When applying a particular scaling factor to one or several
axes.
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While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
In the set of blocks defining a profile, there is a block containing a G function that
cannot be part of the profile definition.
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Within the set of blocks defining a profile, a high level block has been programmed.
Profiles must be defined in ISO code. High level instructions are not allowed
(GOTO, MSG, RPT ...).
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
In the axis slaving function (G77) the parameters for the axes are missing or in
spindle synchronization (G77S) functions the S parameter is missing.
In the axis slaving function, program at least two axes and in the spindle
synchronization function, always program the S parameter.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
In the Polar origin preset (G93) function, some of the parameters for the new
polar origin have not been programmed.
Remember that the programming format for this function is:
G93 I...J...
The I, J values are optional, but if programmed, both must be programmed and
they indicate the new polar origin.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
A canned cycle has been attempted to execute while the G02, G03 or G33
functions were active.
To execute a canned cycle, G00 or G01 must be active. A G02 or G03
function may be programmed previously in the program history. Check that these
functions are not active when the canned cycle is defined.
0029 G84-85: X Z Q R C [D L M F H] I K.
Detection
Cause
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The parameters of the canned cycle for Turning of curved sections (G84) or for
Facing curved sections (G85) have been programmed wrong. These may be the
probable causes:
1. Some mandatory parameter is missing.
2. The parameters of the cycle have not been edited in the correct order.
3. A parameter has been programmed which does not match the calling format.
The following parameters must be programmed in this cycle:
X-Z
: Profile starting point
Q-R : Profile end point
C
: Cutting pass
I-K
: Distance from the starting point to the arc center.
The rest of the parameters are optional. The parameters must be edited in the order
indicated by the error message.
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Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The parameters of the canned cycle for longitudinal threadcutting (G86) or for
face threadcutting (G87) have been programmed wrong. These may be the
probable causes:
1. Some mandatory parameter is missing.
2. The parameters of the cycle have not been edited in the correct order.
3. A parameter has been programmed which does not match the calling format.
The following parameters must be programmed in this cycle:
X-Z
: Starting point of the thread.
Q-R : End point of the thread.
I
: Thread depth.
B
: Cutting pass
C
: Thread pitch.
The rest of the parameters are optional. The parameters must be edited in the order
indicated by the error message.
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The parameters of the canned cycle for grooving along X (G88) or grooving along
Z (G89) have been programmed wrong. These may be the probable causes:
1. Some mandatory parameter is missing.
2. The parameters of the cycle have not been edited in the correct order.
3. A parameter has been programmed which does not match the calling format.
The following parameters must be programmed in this cycle:
X-Z
: Starting point of the groove.
Q-R : End point of the groove.
The rest of the parameters are optional. The parameters must be edited in the order
indicated by the error message.
0032 G66: X Z I C [A L M H] S E.
Detection
Cause
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The parameters of the Pattern repeat canned cycle with islands (G66) have been
programmed wrong. These may be the probable causes:
1. Some mandatory parameter is missing.
2. The parameters of the cycle have not been edited in the correct order.
3. A parameter has been programmed which does not match the calling format.
The following parameters must be programmed in this cycle:
X-Z
: Profile starting point
I
: Residual stock.
C
: Cutting pass
S
: Block where the profile geometry description begins.
E
: Block where the profile geometry description ends.
The rest of the parameters are optional. The parameters must be edited in the order
indicated by the error message.
0033 G68-G69: X Z C [D L M F H] S E .
Detection
Cause
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While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The parameters of the canned cycle for roughing along X (G68) or roughing along
Z (G69) have been programmed wrong. These may be the probable causes:
1. Some mandatory parameter is missing.
2. The parameters of the cycle have not been edited in the correct order.
3. A parameter has been programmed which does not match the calling format.
The following parameters must be programmed in this cycle:
X-Z
: Profile starting point
C
: Cutting pass
S
: Block where the profile geometry description begins.
E
: Block where the profile geometry description ends.
The rest of the parameters are optional. The parameters must be edited in the order
indicated by the error message.
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The parameters of the canned cycle for Turning of straight sections (G81) or for
Facing straight sections (G82) have been programmed wrong. These may be the
probable causes:
1. Some mandatory parameter is missing.
2. The parameters of the cycle have not been edited in the correct order.
3. A parameter has been programmed which does not match the calling format.
The following parameters must be programmed in this cycle:
X-Z
: Profile starting point
Q-R : Profile end point
C
: Cutting pass
The rest of the parameters are optional. The parameters must be edited in the order
indicated by the error message.
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The parameters have been programmed wrong in the Axial drilling/tapping cycle
(G83). These may be the probable causes:
1. Some mandatory parameter is missing.
2. The parameters of the cycle have not been edited in the correct order.
3. A parameter has been programmed which does not match the calling format.
The following parameters must be programmed in this cycle:
X-Z
: Machining position.
I
: Machining depth.
B
: Type of operation.
The rest of the parameters are optional. The parameters must be edited in the order
indicated by the error message.
0036 G60-G61: X Z I B Q A J [D K H C] S.
Detection
Cause
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The parameters of the canned cycle for face drilling or tapping (G60) or for
longitudinal drilling or tapping (G61) have been programmed wrong. These may
be the probable causes:
1. Some mandatory parameter is missing.
2. The parameters of the cycle have not been edited in the correct order.
3. A parameter has been programmed which does not match the calling format.
The following parameters must be programmed in this cycle:
X-Z
: Machining position.
I
: Machining depth.
B
: Type of operation.
Q
: Angular position of the first machining operation.
A
: Angular step between machining operations.
J
: Number of machining operations.
S
: Speed and turning direction of the live tool.
The rest of the parameters are optional. The parameters must be edited in the order
indicated by the error message.
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The parameters of the canned cycle for longitudinal slot milling (G62) or face slot
milling (G62) have been programmed wrong. These may be the probable causes:
1. Some mandatory parameter is missing.
2. The parameters of the cycle have not been edited in the correct order.
The following parameters must be programmed in this cycle:
X-Z
: Slot position.
L
: Slot length.
I
: Slot depth.
Q
: Angular position of the first slot.
A
: Angular step between slots.
J
: Number of slots.
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F
: Feedrate.
S
: Speed and turning direction of the live tool.
The rest of the parameters are optional. The parameters must be edited in the order
indicated by the error message.
0043 Incomplete Coordinates.
Detection
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Cause
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
When Programming with respect to home (G53), the end point has been defined
in polar or cylindrical coordinates or in Cartesian coordinates with an angle.
When programming with respect to home, only Cartesian coordinates may be
programmed.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
A block has been edited whose execution involves the movement of a nonexistent
axis.
Check that the axis name being edited is correct.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
No axis has been programmed in a function requiring an axis.
Some instructions require the programming of axes (REPOS, G14, G20, G21).
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The axis coordinates have not been programmed in the correct order or an axis has
been programmed twice in the same block.
Remember that the correct programming order for the axes is:
X...Y...Z...U...V...W...A...B...C
All axes need not be programmed:
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While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
In the Electronic threading cycle (G33) the parameter for the thread pitch is
missing.
Remember that the programming format for this function is:
G33 X...C...L...
Where: L is the thread pitch.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
A helical interpolation has been programmed with the wrong or negative pitch.
Remember that the programming format is:
G02/G03 X...Y...I...J...Z...K...
Where: K is the helical pitch (always positive value).
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The various causes might be:
1. When trying to move an axis alone while being slaved to another one.
2. When trying to slave an axis that is already slaved using the G77 function
Electronic axis slaving.
The solution for each cause is:
1. A slaved axis cannot be moved separately. To move a slaved axis, its master
axis must be moved. Both axes will move at the same time.
Example: If the Y axis is slaved to the X axis, an X axis move must be
programmed in order to move the Y axis (together with the X axis).
To unslave the axes, program G78.
2. An axis cannot be slaved to two different axes at the same time. To unslave the
axes, program G78.
Solution
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While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The various causes might be:
1. When trying to move an axis alone while being slaved to another one as a
GANTRY axis
2. When defining an operation on a GANTRY axis. (Definition of work zone limits,
planes, etc.).
The solution for each cause is:
Programming
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While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
A rotation of a HIRTH axis has been programmed with a decimal value.
HIRTH axes do not accept decimal angular values. They must be full degrees.
0060.Invalid action.
No explanation required
0061 ELSE not associated with IF.
Detection
Cause
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The various causes might be:
1. While editing in High level language, when editing the ELSE instruction
without having previously programmed an IF.
2. When programming in high level language, an IF is programmed without
associating it with any action after the condition.
Remember that the programming formats for this instruction are:
(IF (condition) <action1>)
(IF (condition) <action1> ELSE <action2>)
If the condition is true, it executes the < action1>, otherwise, it executes < action2>.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While programming in high level language, a block number out of the 0-9999 range
has been programmed in the RPT or GOTO instruction.
Remember that the programming format of these instructions is:
(RPT N(block number), N(block number))
(GOTO N(block number))
The block number (label) must be between 0 and 9999.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While programming in high level language, a subroutine number out of the 0-9999
range has been programmed in the SUB instruction.
Remember that the programming format for this instruction is:
(SUB (integer))
The subroutine number must be between 0 and 9999.
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
There has been an attempt to define a subroutine already existing in another
program of the memory.
In the CNC memory, there could not be more than one subroutine with the same
identifying number even if they are contained in different programs.
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Detection
Cause
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While programming in high level, the MSG or ERROR instruction has been
edited but without the message to be displayed.
Remember that the programming format of these instructions is:
(MSG message)
(ERROR integer, error message)
Although it can also be programmed as follows:
(ERROR integer)
(ERROR error message)
Cause
While programming in high level, a WRITE instruction has been edited, but the
OPEN instruction has not been written previously to tell it where that instruction has
to be executed.
Solution
The OPEN instruction must be edited before the WRITE instruction to tell the
CNC where (in which program) it must execute the WRITE instruction.
Cause
In the Pattern repeat canned cycle (G66), Roughing canned cycle along the X
axis (G68) or Roughing canned cycle along the Z axis (G69), it has been
programmed that the profiles are located in another program (parameter Q), but
the program does not exist.
Solution
Parameter Q defines which program contains the profile definitions of the cycles.
If this parameter is programmed, that program number must exist and it must
contain the labels defined by parameters S and E.
Solution
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While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While programming in high level language, the ERROR instruction has been
edited, but the error number to be displayed has been defined either with a local
parameter greater than 25 or with a global parameter greater than 299.
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Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
An attempt has been made to assign a value to a read-only variable.
Read-only variables cannot be assigned any values through programming.
However, their values can be assigned to a parameter.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
An attempt has been made to write to an analog output currently being used by the
CNC.
The selected analog output may be currently used by an axis or a spindle. Select
another analog output between 1 and 8.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While programming in high level language, the KEYSCR instruction has been
programmed, but the source of the keys is missing.
When programming the KEYSCR instruction, the parameter for the source of the
keys must always be programmed:
(KEYSCR=0) : CNC keyboard
(KEYSCR=1) : PLC
(KEYSCR=2) : DNC
The CNC only lets modifying the contents of this variable if it is zero
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While programming in high level language, the ERROR instruction has been
programmed, but the error number to be displayed is missing.
Remember that the programming format for this instruction is:
(ERROR integer, error message)
Although it can also be programmed as follows:
(ERROR integer)
(ERROR error message)
Detection
Cause
Solution
Programming
errors
While programming in high level language, an expression has been edited with the
wrong format.
Correct the syntax of the block.
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While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Cause
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The various causes might be:
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While programming in high level language, the IF instruction has been edited
without the condition between brackets.
Remember that the programming formats for this instruction are:
(IF (condition) <action1>)
(IF (condition) <action1> ELSE <action2>)
If the condition is true, it executes the < action1>, otherwise, it executes < action2>.
0084 Expecting =.
Detection
Cause
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While programming in high level language, a symbol or data has been entered that
does not match the syntax of the block.
Enter the = symbol in the right place.
0085 Expecting ).
Detection
Cause
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While programming in high level language, a symbol or data has been entered that
does not match the syntax of the block.
Enter the ) symbol in the right place.
0086 Expecting (.
Detection
Cause
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While programming in high level language, a symbol or data has been entered that
does not match the syntax of the block.
Enter the ( symbol in the right place.
0087 Expecting ,.
Detection
Cause
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
The various causes might be:
1. While programming in high level language, a symbol or data has been entered
that does not match the syntax of the block.
2. While programming in high level language, an ISO-coded instruction has been
programmed.
3. While programming in high level language, an operation has been assigned
either to a local parameter greater than 25 or to a global parameter greater 299.
The solution for each cause is:
1. Enter the , symbol in the right place.
2. A block cannot contain high level language instructions and ISO-coded
instructions at the same time.
3. The parameters used by the CNC are:
Local:
0-25
Global:
100-299
Other parameters out of this range cannot be used in operations.
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0089 Logarithm of zero or negative number.
Detection
Cause
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
An operation has been programmed which involves the calculation of a negative
number or a zero.
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Solution
Only logarithms of numbers greater than zero can be calculated. When working
with parameters, that parameter may have already acquired a negative value or
zero. Check that the parameter does not reach the operation with that value.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
An operation has been programmed which involves the calculation of the square
root of a negative number.
Only the square root of numbers greater than zero can be calculated. When
working with parameters, that parameter may have already acquired a negative
value or zero. Check that the parameter does not reach the operation with that
value.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
An operation has been programmed which involves a division by zero.
Only divisions by numbers other than zero are allowed. When working with
parameters, that parameter may have already acquired a negative value or zero.
Check that the parameter does not reach the operation with that value.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
An operation has been programmed which involves elevating zero to a negative
exponent (or zero).
Zero can only be elevated to positive exponents greater than zero. When working
with parameters, that parameter may have already acquired a negative value or
zero. Check that the parameter does not reach the operation with that value.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Cause
Solution
Negative numbers can only be elevated to integer exponents. When working with
parameters, that parameter may have already acquired a negative value or zero.
Check that the parameter does not reach the operation with that value.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
An operation has been programmed which involves calculating the arcsine or
arccosine of a number out of the 1 range.
Only the arcsine (ASIN) or arccosine (ACOS) of numbers between 1 can be
calculated. When working with parameters, that parameter may have already
acquired a negative value or zero. Check that the parameter does not reach the
operation with that value.
While editing a customizing program, a window has been programmed with the
ODW instruction, but the vertical position of the window on the screen is missing.
The vertical position of the window on the screen is defined by rows (0-25).
Programming
errors
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While editing a customizing program, a window has been programmed with the
ODW instruction, but the horizontal position of the window on the screen is
missing.
The horizontal position of the window on the screen is defined by columns (0-79).
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Detection
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Cause
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While editing a customizing program, the programming format for the DW
instruction has not been respected.
Correct the syntax of the block. The programming format is:
(DW1=(assignment), DW2=(assignment))
If the , character is entered after an assignment, the CNC expects the name of
another window.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While programming in high level language, an IB instruction has been edited
without associating an INPUT to it.
Remember that the programming formats for this instruction are:
(IB (expression) = INPUT text, format)
(IB (expression) = INPUT text)
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While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While programming in high level language, an IB instruction has been edited with
non-numeric format.
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Solution
During execution.
Cause
An attempt has been made to execute a block containing information that can only
be executed through the user channel.
Solution
There are specific expressions for customizing programs that can only be executed
inside the user program.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Some functions can only be programmed with global parameters.
Global parameters are the ones included in the 100-299 range.
Programming
errors
Cause
Solution
0114 Offset: D3 X Z R F I K.
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Detection
Cause
Solution
In the tool offset table, the parameter editing order has not been respected.
Enter the table parameters in the right order.
Cause
In the Zero offset table, the zero offset to be defined (G54-G59) has not be selected.
Solution
Enter the table parameters in the right order. To fill out the zero offset table, first
select the offset to be defined (G54-G59) and then the zero offset position for each
axis.
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Cause
Solution
In the tool table, an attempt has been made to edit a tool as T0.
No tool can be edited as T0. The first tool must be T1.
During execution.
In the tool magazine table, an attempt has been made to change the active tool or
the next one.
During execution, neither the active tool nor the next one may be changed.
During execution.
A tool change has been programmed with M06, but the machine is not a machining
center. (it is not expecting the next tool).
When the machining is not a machining center, the tool change is done
automatically when programming the tool number T.
Solution
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Cause
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
A data or parameter has been assigned a value greater than the established format.
Correct the syntax of the block. Most of the time, the numeric format will be 5.4 (5
integers and 4 decimals).
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While programming in high level language, the ERROR or MSG instruction has
been assigned a text with more than 59 characters.
Correct the syntax of the block. The ERROR and MSG instructions cannot be
assigned texts longer than 59 characters.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While programming in high level language, the text associated with the ERROR
or MSG instruction has been edited wrong.
Correct the syntax of the block. The programming format is:
(MSG message)
(ERROR number, message)
The message must be between .
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2. In the machine parameter table, an attempt has been made to assign the wrong
value of bit to a parameter.
Solution
During execution.
The parameter has a value that is incompatible with the function it has been
assigned to.
This parameter may have taken the wrong value, in the program history. Correct
the program so this parameter does not reach the function with that value.
During execution.
The CNC does not have enough memory to internally calculate the paths.
Sometimes, this error is taken care of by changing the machining conditions.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Cause
A G33, G34, G95, G95 or M19 S has been programmed without having an
encoder on the spindle.
Solution
If the spindle does not have an encoder, functions M19 S, G33, G34 or G95
cannot be programmed. Spindle machine parameter NPULSES (P13) indicates
the number of encoder pulses per turn.
During execution.
An attempt has been made to execute in inches a program edited in millimeters.
Enter function G70 (inch programming) or G71 (mm programming) at the beginning
of the program.
During execution.
While operating with absolute polar coordinates, a movement with a negative radius
has been programmed.
Negative radius cannot be programmed when using absolute polar coordinates.
Solution
Detection
Cause
Solution
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While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
A movement has been programmed which involves the movement of two HIRTH
axes simultaneously.
The CNC does not admit movements involving more than one HIRTH axis at a time.
HIRTH axes must move one at a time.
Solution
During execution.
A movement of a positioning-only rotary axis has been programmed. The
movement has been programmed in absolute coordinates (G90) and the target
coordinate of the movement is not within the 0 to 359.9999 range.
Positioning-only rotary axes: In absolute coordinates, only movements within the 0
to 359.9999 range are possible.
Solution
During execution.
A movement of a rotary axis has been programmed. The movement has been
programmed in absolute coordinates (G90) and the target coordinate of the
movement is not within the 0 to 359.9999 range.
Rotary axes: In absolute coordinates, only movements within the 0 to 359.9999
range are possible.
Cause
An attempt has been made to write in a window (DW) that has not been previously
defined (ODW).
Solution
It is not possible to write in a window that has not been previously defined. Check
that the window to write in (DW) has been previously defined.
During execution.
An attempt has been made to execute a program that cannot be executed.
The program may be protected against execution. To know whether a program may
be executed, check for the X character on the attributes column. If this character
is missing, the program cannot be executed.
During execution.
An attempt has been made to execute a helical interpolation while the LOOKAHEAD (G51) function was active.
Helical interpolations are not possible while the LOOK-AHEAD (G51) function is
active.
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During execution.
An analog input has taken a value out of the 5V range.
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Solution
During execution.
An analog output has been assigned a value out of the 10V range.
Analog outputs may only take values within the 10V range.
During execution.
The G96 function has been programmed but either the spindle speed is not
controlled or the spindle does not have an encoder.
To operate with the G96 function, the spindle speed must be controlled
(SPDLTYPE(P0)=0) and the spindle must have an encoder (NPULSES(P13) other
than zero).
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
In the OPEN instruction the A/D parameter is missing.
Check the syntax of the block. The programming format is:
(OPEN P,A/D, )
Where:
A
D:
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
A G function has been defined which is not a software option.
Detection
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
An attempt has been made to activate the C axis, but the machine does not have
this feature.
0187 G66, G68, G69 are not allowed when machining with the C axis.
Detection
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Within the block syntax, a tool offset has been called upon which is greater than the
ones allowed by the manufacturer.
Cause
Programming
errors
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Cause
During execution.
An attempt has been made to execute a G66, G67 or G68 canned cycle while
the C axis is active.
Solution
During execution.
From the PLC channel and using the CNCEX instruction, an attempt has been
made to execute a function that is incompatible with the PLC channel execution.
The installation manual (chapter 11.1.2) offers a list of the functions and instructions
that may be executed through the PLC channel.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
An attempt has been made to start the live tool M45 S, but the machine does
not have this feature.
During execution.
The axes cannot be repositioned using the REPOS instruction because the
subroutine has not been activated with one of the interruption inputs.
Before executing the REPOS instruction, one of the interruption inputs must be
activated.
Solution
During execution.
While programming in high level language, an attempt has been made to execute
a probing cycle using the PROBE instruction, but one of the X or Z axis is slaved
or synchronized.
To execute the PROBE instruction, the X-Z axes must not be slaved or
synchronized. To unslave the axes, program G78.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While programming in high level language, an attempt has been made to edit the
PROBE instruction, but one of the X or Z axis is missing.
To operate with the PROBE instruction, the X, Z axes must be defined.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
An attempt has been made to execute an operation on the C axis, but the axis is
not active.
In order to operate with the C axis, it must be activated first using the G15
function.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Cause
When programming the Movement against a hard stop (G52), either the axis to
be moved has not been programmed or several axes have been programmed.
Solution
When programming G52, the axis to be moved must be indicated. Only one axis
may be programmed at a time.
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Solution
During execution.
In the LOOK-AHEAD (G51) function, parameter A (% of acceleration to be
applied) has been programmed with a value greater than 255.
Parameter A is optional, but when programmed, it must have a value between 0
and 255.
During execution.
Cause
From a running program, an attempt has been made to execute another program
with the EXEC instruction which in turn also has an EXEC instruction.
Solution
Another program cannot be called upon from a program being executed using the
EXEC instruction.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
An attempt has been made to activate or cancel tool radius compensation (G41,
G42, G40) in a block containing a nonlinear movement.
Tool radius compensation must be activated/deactivated in linear movements
(G00, G01).
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Cause
An attempt has been made to select the work spindle with G28/G29 or
synchronize spindles with G77/G78, but the machine only has one work spindle.
Solution
If the machine only has one work spindle, the G28, G29, G77 and G78 functions
cannot be programmed.
Cause
Solution
Programming
errors
Within the group of blocks selected to restore the profile, there is a block containing
a G code that does not belong in the profile definition.
The G functions available in the profile definition are:
G00
G01
G02
G03
G06
G08
G36
G37
G38
G39
G90
G91
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G09
G93
Cause
Solution
Within the selected blocks for restoring the profile, and after the starting point of a
profile, there is a block containing a G function that does not belong in the profile
definition.
The G functions available in the profile definition are:
G00
G01
G02
G03
G06
G08
G36
G37
G38
G39
G90
G91
G09
G93
Solution
Cause
Within the selected blocks for restoring the profile, and after the starting point of a
profile, a position has been defined on an axis that does not belong to the active
plane. A surface coordinate may have been defined after the starting point of the
profile.
Solution
The surface coordinate of the profiles is only defined in the starting block of the first
profile, the one corresponding to the starting point of the outside profile.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
In the Electronic threading (G33) function, the entry angle Q has been
programmed with a value out of the 359.9999 range.
Program an entry angle within the 359.9999 range.
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
Cause
Solution
While editing at the CNC or while executing a program transmitted via DNC.
While programming in high level language, in the DGWZ instruction, the indicated
limit is missing or it has been defined with a non-numerical value.
Check the syntax of the block.
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During execution.
One of the lower limits defined with the DGWZ instruction is greater than its
corresponding upper limit.
Program the upper limit of the graphics display area greater than the lower ones.
During execution.
A G30 offset has been programmed greater than the maximum allowed. For
example G30 D380
The offset must be within 359.9999.
During execution.
An attempt has been made to synchronize the spindles in G30 offset without
having them synchronized in speed.
First, synchronize the spindle in speed using G77S.
During execution.
An attempt has been made to synchronize the spindle, but the C axis is not active.
Activate the C axis first.
0240 Do not activate the C axis while the spindles are synchronized
Detection
Cause
Solution
During execution.
An attempt has been made to activate the C axis while the spindles were
synchronized.
First, cancel the spindle synchronization (G78 S).
During execution.
An attempt has been made to synchronize the spindles (G77 S or G78 S) and one
of them does not have an encoder or Sercos feedback.
Both spindles must have an encoder or Sercos feedback.
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During execution.
An attempt has been made to synchronize the spindles (G77 S or G78 S) and one
of them has parameter M19TYPE=0.
Both spindles must have parameter M19TYPE=1
During execution.
Cause
The program contains too many blocks without information about the path to apply
tool radius compensation, rounding, chamfer or tangential entry or exit.
Solution
In order to carry out these operations, the CNC needs to know in advance the path
to follow; therefore, there cannot be more than 48 blocks in a row without
information about the path to follow.
During execution.
A plane change has been programmed on the path following the definition of a
controlled corner rounding G36 or chamfer (G39).
The plane cannot be changed while executing a rounding or a chamfer. The path
following the definition of a rounding or chamfer must be in the same plane that the
rounding or the chamfer.
During execution.
In the Controlled corner rounding (G36) function, the programmed rounding radius
is larger than one of the paths where it has been defined.
The rounding radius must be smaller than the paths that define it.
Solution
During execution.
A Controlled rounding radius (G36) or Chamfer (G39) has been defined on the last
path of the program or when the CNC does not find information about the path
following the definition of the rounding or chamfer.
A rounding or chamfer must be defined between two paths.
During execution.
Cause
The move following the definition of a tangential output (G38) is a circular path.
Solution
The move following the definition of a tangential output must be a straight path.
During execution.
The move following the definition of a Chamfer (G39) is a circular path.
The move following the definition of a chamfer must be a straight path.
During execution.
In the Chamfer (G39) function, the programmed chamfer value is larger than one
of the paths where it has been defined.
The chamfer size must be smaller than the paths that define it.
Solution
During execution.
The various causes might be:
1. When a full circle has been programmed using the function Arc tangent to
previous path (G08)
2. When the tangent path ends in a point of the previous path or its extension (in
a straight line).
3. In an irregular pocket canned cycle with islands, when programming function
G08 in the block following the definition of the beginning of the profile (G00).
The solution for each cause is:
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During execution.
An arc tangent to the previous path has been programmed using function G08,
but there is no information about the previous path.
To do a path tangent to the previous one, there must be information about the
previous path and it must be within the 48 blocks preceding the tangent path.
During execution.
A plane change has been programmed between the definition of the function arc
tangent to previous path (G08) and the previous path.
A plane cannot be changed between two paths
During execution.
Cause
The Z-C plane has been selected as a new work plane, but the radius of the cylinder
to be machined has not been defined.
Solution
In order to work in the Z-C plane, first define the radius of the cylinder on which to
machine using function G15 R.
During execution.
A tool change has been defined, but the new tool is not defined in the tool table.
Define the new tool in the tool table.
During execution.
A tool change has been defined, but the new tool is not defined in position of the
tool magazine table.
Define the new tool in the tool magazine table.
During execution.
A tool change has been defined and there is no empty pocket for the tool that is
currently in the spindle.
Perhaps, the new tool has been defined as special in the tool table and there are
more than one pockets reserved to it in the magazine. In this case, that position is
set for that tool and no other tool can occupy it. To avoid this error, an empty pocket
(position) should be left in the tool magazine.
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Solution
An M06 has not been programmed after having looked for a tool and before
searching again.
This error occurs when having a machining center (general machine parameter
TOFFM06(P28)=YES) that has a cyclic tool changer (general machine parameter
CYCATC(P61)=YES). In this case, the tool change must be done with an m06 after
searching for a tool and before searching for the next one.
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During execution.
During execution.
The real life of the requested tool exceeds its nominal life. The CNC has tried to
replace it with another one of the same family, but it has not found any.
Solution
1020 Do not change the active or pending tool using high level language.
Detection
Cause
Solution
During execution.
While programming in high level language and using the TMZT variable, an
attempt has been made to assign the current or next tool to a magazine position.
Use the T function to change the active tool or the next one. The TMZT variable
cannot be used to move the active tool or the next one to the magazine.
During execution.
The PROBE canned cycle for tool calibration has been programmed, but no tool
offset has been selected.
To execute the Tool calibration canned cycle (PROBE), a tool offset must be
selected where the probing cycle information will be stored.
During execution.
An attempt has been made to switch over to an axis or back (G28/G29) while
function G15 was active.
During execution.
Cause
An attempt has been made to swap (G28) an axis that was already swapped with
another one.
Solution
An axis already swapped with another one cannot be swapped with a third one. It
must be switched back first (G29 axis)
1030 The M for the automatic gear change does not fit
Detection
Cause
Solution
During execution.
Using automatic gear change, 7 M functions and the S function (involving a gear
change) have been programmed. In this case, the CNC cannot include the M for
automatic gear change in that block.
Program an M function or the S function in a separate block.
Solution
During execution.
On machines having an automatic gear change, when programming a spindle
speed S that involves a gear change and the M function of the automatic gear
change has a subroutine associated with it.
When having an automatic gear change, the M functions corresponding to the
gear change cannot have a subroutine associated with it.
During execution.
Cause
M19 has been programmed, but none of the gear change functions M41, M42,
M43 or M44 are active.
Solution
On power-up, the CNC does not assume any range; Therefore, if the gear change
function is not generated automatically (spindle parameter AUTOGEAR(P6)=NO),
the auxiliary gear change functions (M41, M42, M43 or M44) must be
programmed.
During execution.
The various causes might be:
1. When trying to make a gear change and the machine parameters for gears
(MAXGEAR1, MAXGEAR2, MAXGEAR3, or MAXGEAR4) are set wrong. All
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the gears (ranges) have not been used and the unused ones have been set to
a maximum speed of zero rpm.
2. When programming a gear change (M41, M42, M43 or M44) and the PLC
has not responded with the relevant active gear signal (GEAR1, GEAR2,
GEAR3 or GEAR4).
Solution
During execution.
An attempt has been made to start the spindle, but no gear is selected.
On power-up, the CNC does not assume any range; Therefore, when programing
a spindle speed and the gear change function is not generated automatically
(spindle parameter AUTOGEAR(P6)=NO), the auxiliary gear change functions
(M41, M42, M43 or M44) must be programmed.
During execution.
An S has been programmed with a higher value than allowed by the last active
gear.
Program a lower spindle speed S .
During execution.
mm(inches)/revolution (G95) or electronic threading (G33)has been
programmed, but no spindle speed has been selected.
An S must be programmed to work in mm/rev (G95) or for an electronic threading
(G33).
Solution
During execution.
The Constant Surface Speed (G96) function has been programmed, but no
cutting speed has been defined, a previous one does not exist or no spindle range
(gear) is selected.
In order to work at constant surface speed (G96), a cutting speed S must be
already programmed and a spindle range must be active.
During execution.
An attempt has been made to execute a threading cycle (G86 or G87) as a thread
repair without already having oriented the active spindle (main or secondary).
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An attempt has been made to execute a live tool cycle (G60, G61, G62 and G63)
and there is feedrate selected in G94 (mm/min).
First, select the feedrate F in mm/min (G94).
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During execution.
Solution
During execution.
Cause
When defining a canned cycle, a parameter has been defined with the wrong value.
Perhaps, a parameter that only takes positive values has been assigned a negative
value (or zero).
Solution
During execution.
The selected tool cannot machine anywhere on the profile.
Choose a more appropriate tool to machine the profile.
During execution.
In the set of profiles, there is one that intersects itself.
Check the definition of the profiles. A profile cannot intersect itself.
During execution.
The cutters geometry angles have been assigned a wrong value.
Correct the tool geometry data.
During execution.
The canned cycle calling point is defined wrong.
The canned cycle calling point must be off the part and at a distance greater than
the one defined as finishing stock on both axes. (Cycles that do not have a finishing
stock will use the safety distance).
During execution.
The location code (shape) of the tool is not the right one.
Choose a tool with the right location code (shape).
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During execution.
A grooving operation has been defined with a cutter of zero width.
Check the definition of the cutter dimensions (NOSEW). The cutter width must be
other than zero.
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During execution.
Cause
The canned cycle calling point is defined wrong or the tool location code (shape) is
the right one to execute the machining operation.
Solution
The canned cycle calling point must be off the part and at a distance greater than
the one defined as finishing stock on both axes. Besides, the tools location code
must allow executing the profile without running into the part.
During execution.
Using parameters, the value assigned to a variable is too high.
Check the program history to make sure that this parameter does not have that
value when it reaches the block where this assignment is made.
During execution.
From the CNC, an attempt has been made to read a PLC variable that is not defined
in the PLC program.
During editing
While programming in high level language, an operation has been carried out either
with a local parameter greater than 25 or with a global parameter greater 299.
The parameters used by the CNC are:
Local:
0-25.
Global:
100-299.
Other parameters out of these ranges cannot be used in operations.
Cause
An attempt has been made to execute a block with an operation that uses local
parameters.
Solution
The program that is executed in the user channel does not allow operations with
local parameters (P0 to P25).
Solution
During execution.
While programming in high level language, more than 6 nesting levels have been
used with the PCALL instruction. More than 6 calls have been made in the same
loop using the PCALL instruction.
Only up to 6 nesting levels are allowed for local parameters within the 15 nesting
levels of the subroutines. Calling with a PCALL instruction generates a new
nesting level for local parameters (and a new one for subroutines).
Solution
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During execution.
While programming in high level language, more than 15 nesting levels have been
used with the CALL, PCALL or MCALL instruction. More than 15 calls have
been made in the same loop using the CALL, PCALL or MCALL instruction.
Only 15 nesting levels allowed. Calling with the CALL, PCALL and MCALL
instructions generates a new nesting level.
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During execution.
Cause
The RET instruction has been edited, but the SUB instruction has not been
edited before.
Solution
To using the RET instruction (subroutine), the subroutine must begin with the
SUB (subroutine number).
During execution.
A (CALL, PCALL) has been made to a subroutine that was not defined in the CNC
memory.
Check that the name of the subroutine is correct and that the subroutine exists in
the CNC memory (not necessarily in the same program where the call is).
During execution.
Using the PROBE instruction, a probing cycle has been defined which is not
available.
The available PROBE canned cycles are 1 to 4.
During execution.
While programming in high level language, the GOTO N instruction has been
programmed, but the programmed block number (N) does not exist.
When programming the GOTO N instruction, the block it refers to must be
defined in the same program.
During execution.
Cause
Solution
During execution.
Cause
A call has been made to a subroutine that it is located in a program being used by
the DNC.
Solution
Wait for the DNC to finish using the program. If the subroutine is to be used often,
it should be stored in a separate program.
During execution.
While executing a program in infinite mode, an attempt has been made to execute
another infinite program from the current one using the EXEC instruction.
Only one infinite program may be executed at a time.
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Cause
Solution
An attempt has been made to execute a program from another with the EXEC
instruction, but the program does not exist or is protected against execution.
The program to be executed with the EXEC instruction must exist in the CNC
memory and must be executable.
During execution.
The first movement in work plane after activating tool radius compensation (G41/
G42) is not a linear movement.
The first movement after activating radius compensation (G41/G42) must be linear.
During execution.
The first movement in work plane after deactivating tool radius compensation (G40)
is not a linear movement.
The first movement after deactivating radius compensation (G40) must be linear.
During execution.
Cause
While working with tool radius compensation (G41/G42), an inside radius has been
programmed with a smaller radius than that of the tool.
Solution
use a tool with a smaller radius. When working with tool radius compensation, the
arc radius must larger than that of the tool. Otherwise, the tool cannot machine the
programmed path.
During execution.
When operating with tool compensation (G41/G42), the profile has a straight
section that cannot be machined because the tool diameter is too large.
use a tool with a smaller radius.
During execution.
When operating with tool compensation (G41/G42), the profile has a curved section
that cannot be machined because the tool diameter is too large.
use a tool with a smaller radius.
During execution.
When operating with tool compensation (G41/G42), another work plane has been
selected.
To change the work plane, tool radius compensation must be off (G40).
1072 Tool radius compensation not possible with positioning-only rotary axis.
Detection
Cause
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Solution
During execution.
An attempt has been made to move a positioning-only axis with tool radius
compensation (G41/G42).
Tool radius compensation not allowed for positioning-only rotary axes. Use G40
to cancel tool radius compensation.
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Detection
Cause
During execution.
When programming in angle-coordinate format, an axis movement has been
programmed with an angle perpendicular to that axis. (For example, the main plane
is formed by the XZ axes and the X axis movement is programmed at a 90 angle).
Solution
Check and correct the definition of the movement in the program. If using
parameters, check that the parameters have the correct values when arriving to the
definition of the movement.
1077 Either the arc radius is too small or a full circle has been programmed
Detection
During execution.
Cause
Solution
During execution.
Working with incremental polar coordinates, a block is executed where the end
position has a negative radius.
Incremental polar coordinate programming allows negative radius, but the
(absolute) end point of the radius must be positive,
Solution
Solution
During execution.
The various causes might be:
1. When programming a PROBE canned cycle, the probe has moved the
maximum safety distance of the cycle without the CNC receiving the probe
signal.
2. When programming the G75 function, it has reached the end point and the
CNC has not received the signal from the probe. (Only when general machine
parameter PROBERR(P119)=YES).
The solution for each cause is:
1. Check that the probe is connected properly.
The maximum probing distance (in PROBE cycles) depends on the safety
distance B. To increase this distance, increase the safety distance.
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2. If PROBERR(P119)=NO, this error will not be issued when the end point is
reached without having received the probe signal (only with G75).
1083 Range exceeded
Detection
Cause
Solution
During execution.
The distance for the axes to travel is very long and the programmed feedrate is too
low.
Program a higher speed for that movement.
During execution.
Cause
Solution
Solution
During execution.
When programming an arc using G02/G03 X Y I J Z K, the programmed arc is
impossible. The desired height cannot be reached with the programmed helical
pitch.
Correct the syntax of the block. The height of the interpolation and the coordinates
of the end point in the plane must be related taking the helical pitch into account.
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Solution
During execution.
The various causes might be:
1. When programming an arc using G02/G03 X Z I K, an arc has been
programmed with a zero radius.
2. When operating with tool radius compensation, an inside arc has been
programmed with the same radius as that of the tool.
The solution for each cause is:
1. Arcs with zero radius are not allowed. Program a radius other than zero.
2. When working with tool radius compensation, the arc radius must larger than
that of the tool. Otherwise, the tool cannot machine the programmed path
(because to do so, the tool would have to make an arc of zero radius).
During execution.
Cause
Solution
A zero offset has been programmed and the value of the end position is too high.
Check that the values assigned to the zero offsets (G54-G59) are correct. If the zero
offsets have been assigned values from the program using parameters, check that
the parameter values are correct. If an absolute (G54-G57) and an incremental
(G58-G59) zero offset has been programmed, check that the sum of both does not
exceed the machine limits.
During execution.
Cause
When programming zone limits G20 or G21 with parameters, the parameter
value is greater than the maximum allowed for that function
Solution
Check the program history to make sure that this parameter does not have that
value when it reaches the block where the limits have been defined.
During execution.
An attempt has been made to move an axis to a point located inside the work area
1 that is defined as no entry zone.
In the program history, work zone 1 (defined with G20/G21) has been set as no
entry zone (G22 K1 S1). To cancel this work zone, program G22 K1 S0
During execution.
An attempt has been made to move an axis to a point located inside the work area
2 that is defined as no entry zone.
In the program history, work zone 2 (defined with G20/G21) has been set as no
entry zone (G22 K1 S1). To cancel this work zone, program G22 K2 S0
During execution.
A thread has been programmed and there isnt enough room to accelerate and
decelerate.
Program a lower speed.
Solution
During execution.
An attempt has been made to move an axis to a point located inside the work area
3 that is defined as no entry zone.
In the program history, work zone 3 (defined with G20/G21) has been set as no
entry zone (G22 K3 S1). To cancel this work zone, program G22 K3 S0
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An attempt has been made to move an axis to a point located inside the work area
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Solution
In the program history, work zone 4 (defined with G20/G21) has been set as no
entry zone (G22 K4 S1). To cancel this work zone, program G22 K4 S0
During execution.
The upper limits (G21) of the defined work zone are the same or smaller than the
lower ones (G20) of the same work zone.
Program the upper limits (G21) of the work zone greater than the lower ones (G20).
During execution.
When operating in polar coordinates, a movement has been programmed that
involves an axis that is slaved to another one.
The movements in polar coordinates are made with the main axes of the work
plane; therefore, the axes that define the plane cannot be slaved to each other or
to a third one. To unslave the axes, program G78.
During execution.
An attempt has been made to exceed the physical turning limits of the spindle. As
a result, the PLC activates the spindle mark LIMIT+S or LIMIT-S. (LIMIT+S2
or LIMIT-S2 when working with the second spindle).
During execution.
The CNC tries to output the command to the drive when the spindle input
SERVOSON is still low. The error may be due to an error in the PLC program where
this signal is not properly treated or that the value of the spindle parameter
DWELL(P17) is not high enough.
During execution.
When the spindle is working in closed loop (M19), its following error is greater than
the values indicated by spindle parameter MAXFLWE1(P21) and MAXFLE2(P22)
The possible causes for this error are:
Servo drive error
Faulty drive.
Enable signals missing.
Power supply missing.
Drive adjusted incorrectly.
The velocity command signal is not received.
Motor error
Faulty motor.
Power cables.
Feedback failure
Defective feedback.
Defective feedback cable.
Mechanical failure
Mechanical stiffness.
Spindle mechanically locked.
CNC error
Defective CNC.
Parameters adjusted incorrectly.
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Cause
Solution
During execution.
An attempt has been made to synchronize the spindle without homing them first.
Before activating the synchronization, both spindles must be homed using the
M19 function.
During execution.
An attempt has been made to swap spindles (G28/G29) while the spindles were
synchronized.
First, cancel spindle synchronization (G78S).
1105 Do not change the ranges (gears) while the spindle are synchronized
Detection
Cause
Solution
During execution.
While the spindles are synchronized, a gear changing M function (M41 to M44)
has been executed or the programmed S involves a gear change (with automatic
gear changer).
First, cancel spindle synchronization (G78S).
During execution.
A movement has been defined with parameters and the parameter value is greater
than the maximum travel distance of the axis.
Check the program history to make sure that this parameter does not have that
value when it reaches the block where this movement is programmed.
During execution.
The various causes might be:
1. When trying to synchronize two axes from the PLC and one axis is already
slaved to another one using the G77 function.
2. When programming or trying to move an axis that is slaved to another one.
During execution.
The resulting feedrate of one of the axes after applying an individual scaling factor
exceeds the maximum value indicated by axis machine parameter MAXFEED
(P42).
During execution.
G00 programmed with parameter G00FEED(P38)=0 or G1 F00 with axis
parameter MAXFEED(P42) = 0.
During execution.
The CNC tries to output the command to the drive when the spindle input
SERVO(n)ON is still low. The error may be due to an error in the PLC program
where this signal is not properly treated or that the value of the axis parameter
DWELL(P17) is not high enough.
During execution.
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Cause
A coordinate has been programmed that is out of the limits defined by axis
parameters LIMIT+(P5) and LIMIT-(P6).
During execution.
An attempt has been made to move an axis to a point located out of the work area
1 that is defined as no exit zone.
In the program history, work zone 1 (defined with G20/G21) has been set as no
exit zone (G22 K1 S2). To cancel this work zone, program G22 K1 S0
During execution.
An attempt has been made to move an axis to a point located out of the work area
2 that is defined as no exit zone.
In the program history, work zone 2 (defined with G20/G21) has been set as no
exit zone (G22 K2 S2). To cancel this work zone, program G22 K2 S0
During execution.
The following error of the axis is greater than the values indicated by axis parameter
MAXFLWE1(P21) or maxflwe2(P22). The possible causes for this error are:
Servo drive error
Faulty drive.
Enable signals missing.
Power supply missing.
Drive adjusted incorrectly.
The velocity command signal is not received.
Motor error
Faulty motor.
Power cables.
Feedback failure
Defective feedback.
Defective feedback cable.
Mechanical failure
Mechanical stiffness.
Spindle mechanically locked.
CNC error
Defective CNC.
Parameters adjusted incorrectly.
The n axis is electronically coupled to another one or is a slaved Gantry axis and
the difference between the following errors of the n axis and the one it is coupled
to is greater than the value set by the machine parameter for the n axis
MAXCOUPE(P45).
During execution.
An attempt has been made to exceed the physical travel limits. As a result, the PLC
activates the axis mark LIMIT+1 or LIMIT-1.
Cause
The real feedrate of the axis, after the time indicated by axis parameter
FBALTIME(P12), is below 50% or over 200% of the one programmed.
Cause
Solution
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During execution.
An attempt has been made to move an axis to a point located out of the work area
3 that is defined as no exit zone.
In the program history, work zone 3 (defined with G20/G21) has been set as no
exit zone (G22 K3 S2). To cancel this work zone, program G22 K3 S0
During execution.
An attempt has been made to move an axis to a point located out of the work area
4 that is defined as no exit zone.
In the program history, work zone 4 (defined with G20/G21) has been set as no
exit zone (G22 K4 S2). To cancel this work zone, program G22 K4 S0
During execution.
A thread joint has been defined and an entry angle Q has been programmed
between two threads.
When joining threads, only the first one may have an entry angle Q.
During execution.
Parameters P297 and P298 are write-protected by means of machine parameters
ROPARMIN(P51) and ROPARMAX(P52).
During execution.
An attempt has been made to move an axis to a point located inside the work area
5 that is defined as no entry zone.
In the program history, work zone 5 (defined with G20/G21) has been set as no
entry zone (G22 K5 S1). To cancel this work zone, program G22 K5 S0
During execution.
An attempt has been made to move an axis to a point located out of the work area
5 that is defined as no exit zone.
In the program history, work zone 5 (defined with G20/G21) has been set as no
exit zone (G22 K5 S2). To cancel this work zone, program G22 K5 S0
During execution.
We are trying to make a variable-pitch thread with the following conditions:
The K increment is positive and equal to or greater than 2L.
The K increment is positive and with one of the calculated pitches, it exceeds
the maximum feedrate (parameter MAXFEED) of one of the threading axis.
The K increment is negative and one of the calculated pitches 0 or negative.
During execution.
The ratio between the initial and final pitches of the variable-pitch thread (G34) to
be executed
is greater than 32767.
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HARDWARE ERRORS
2000 External emergency activated.
Detection
Cause
Solution
During execution.
PLC input I1 is set to 0 (maybe the E-stop button) or the PLC mark M5000(/
EMERGEN) is set to 0.
Check at the PLC why the inputs are at 0. (Possible lack of power).
During execution.
The CNC does not receive feedback signal from the axes.
Check that the connections are properly made.
NOTE: This error comes up on differential axes DIFFBACK(P9) =YES and
sinusoidal axes SINMAGNI(P10) other than 0 when parameter
FBACKAL(P11)=ON Setting parameter FBACKAL(P11)=OFF avoids this error,
but this is only temporary solution.
During execution.
The CNC does not receive feedback signal from the spindle.
Check that the connections are properly made.
NOTE: This error comes up on differential axes DIFFBACK(P14)=YES when
parameter FBACKAL(P15)=ON. Setting parameter FBACKAL(P15)=OFF
avoids this error, but this is only temporary solution.
Solution
Any time.
The CNCs internal temperature has been exceeded. The causes may be:
Electrical cabinet poorly ventilated.
Axis board with some defective component.
Turn the CNC and wait until it cools off. If the error persists, a component of the
board may be defective. In that case, replace the board. Contact the Service
Department.
During execution.
24V are missing at the output supply of the axis board. The fuse may be blown.
Power the outputs of the axis board (24v). If the fuse is blown, replace it.
During execution.
Cause
24V are missing at the output supply of the corresponding I/O board. The fuse may
be blown.
Solution
Power the outputs of the corresponding I/O board (24v). If the fuse is blown, replace
it.
Detection
Cause
Hardware errors
Solution
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During execution.
The PLC program is not running. These may be the probable causes:
The PLC program is missing.
WATCHDOG error.
The program has been interrupted from monitoring.
Start the PLC program. (Restart the PLC).
Cause
Solution
During execution.
The probe has exceeded the maximum deflection allowed by machine parameter.
Decrease the feedrate and check that the probe has not been damaged.
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PLC ERRORS
3001 (PLC_ERR without description)
Detection
Cause
Solution
During execution.
Marks ERR1 to ERR64 have been set to 1.
Check at the PLC why these marks are set to 1 and act accordingly.
Solution
Any time.
The various causes might be:
1. The execution of the PLCs main program has exceeded the time set in PLC
parameter WAGPRG(P0).
2. The program is in an endless loop.
Increase the time of PLC parameter WAGPRG(P0) or increase the PLC speed.
Insert CPU TURBO.
Change PLC parameter CPUTIME(P26) or general parameter
LOOPTIME(P72).
Solution
Any time.
The various causes might be:
1. The execution of the PLCs periodic program has exceeded the time set in PLC
parameter WAGPER(P1).
2. The program is in an endless loop.
Increase the time of PLC parameter WAGPER(P1) or increase the PLC speed.
Insert CPU TURBO.
Change PLC parameter CPUTIME(P26) or general parameter
LOOPTIME(P72).
Any time.
In the PLC program, there is a line whose execution implies a division by zero.
When working with registers, that register may have already acquired a zero value.
Check that the register does not reach the operation with that value.
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Any time.
An error has been detected on the PLC board.
Replace the PLC board. Contact the Service Department.
SERVO ERRORS
4000 Sercos ring error
Detection
Cause
During execution.
SERCOS communication has been interrupted. It may be caused by an interruption
in the connection ring (optical fiber disconnected or broken) or by a wrong
configuration.
1. The identifying wheel does not match the sercosid.
2. Parameter P120 (SERSPD) does not match the transmission speed.
3. The drive version is incompatible with the CNC.
4. There is an error on the SERCOS board.
5. Different transmission speed (baudrate) at the drive and at the CNC.
A drive has been turned off and back on due to a power supply failure. When
starting up again, it displays the error 4027 The drive has started up again
An attempt has been made to read or write an non-existent variable or too many
variables in a drive through the fast channel.
Solution
To check that the connection ring is not interrupted, check that the light goes
through the optical fiber. If it is due to a wrong configuration, contact the Service
Department.
If the error is due to the fast channel
Check that all the variables to be read or written through the fast channel
actually exist
Save the SERCOS LOG into a file and see which axis causes the error.
Set PLC machine parameters SRD700 and SWR800 of that drive to 0.
Reset the CNC and verify that no errors come up.
Set the parameters one by one to the desired value until the failure occurs.
When locating the parameter, look that variable up in the drive manual to verify
that it exists in that version and it may be accessed. If so, the error may come
up because it tries read or write too many variables in that drive.
During execution.
The drive has detected an error, but it cannot identify it.
Contact the Service Department.
During execution.
Cause
An error occurred at the drive. The number in brackets indicates the standard error
number of the drive. Refer to the drive manual for further information.
Solution
These types of error come with the messages 4019, 4021, 4022 or 4023 that
indicate in which axis or spindle drive the error came up. Refer to the drive manual
to check the error (number in brackets) and act accordingly.
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During execution.
An error occurred at the drive.
See the drive manual.
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During execution.
The drive has detected an error, but it cannot identify it.
Contact the Service Department.
During execution.
An error occurred at the drive.
See the drive manual.
Solution
During execution.
An attempt has been made to read (or write) a SERCOS variable from the CNC
and:
1. That variable does not exist.
2. The maximum/minimum values have been exceeded.
3. The SERCOS variable has a variable length.
4. An attempt has been made to write a read-only variable.
Check that the variable to be associated with an action is of the right type.
During execution.
These messages come with errors 4002 4011. When one of the mentioned errors
occurs, they indicate in which axis it came up.
During execution.
An error occurred at the drive.
See the drive manual.
During execution.
These messages come with errors 4002 4011. When one of the mentioned errors
occurs, they indicate in which spindle it came up.
During execution.
The home search command of SERCOS has been executed incorrectly.
During execution.
The time it takes to calculate the feedrate of the axis is greater than the cycle time
established for transmission to the drive.
Increase the value of general machine parameter LOOPTIME (P72). If the error
persists, contact the Service Department.
Detection
Solution
During execution.
Contact the service department to replace the SERCOS board.
Detection
Cause
During execution.
A drive has been turned off and back on due to a power supply failure.
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Detection
On power-up.
Cause
The signal sent by the CNC through the optical fiber does not return to the CNC.
Solution
Check the condition and installation of the fiber optic cables. Check that the light
going OUT of the CNC is going through the drives and comes INto the CNC.
If the cables are OK, remove the drives from the ring until the error no longer comes
up.
Solution
On power-up.
A drive is not responding to the signal sent by the CNC due to one of these causes:
The drive does not recognize the sercos board.
The drive is locked up
The switch number has not been properly read.
The SERCOS transmission speed has been set differently at the drives and at
the CNC. General parameter SERSPD at the CNC and QP11 at the drives.
Save the SERCOS LOG into a file.
See the value of axis machine parameter SERCOSID of the axis causing the error.
Check that the ring contains a drive with the switch in that position.
Reset the drive because the drive only reads the switch on power-up.
Check that the CNC and the drives have the same transmission speed. General
parameter SERSPD at the CNC and QP11 at the drives.
Check that the drive does not issue sercos board. To do that look at the display of
the drive. If it shows hardware errors, change the drives sercos board.
If there are no errors at that drive, set the switch of the drive to 1, reset it, set the
CNC with a single Sercos axis and connect to the CNC. If it still issues the error,
change the drive.
During execution.
Contact the Service Department.
During execution.
An error occurred at the drive.
See the drive manual.
During execution.
An error occurred at the drive.
See the drive manual.
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During execution.
An error occurred at the drive.
See the drive manual.
During execution.
An error occurred at the drive.
See the drive manual.
During execution.
An error occurred at the drive.
See the drive manual.
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During execution.
An error occurred at the drive.
See the drive manual.
During execution.
Cause
Solution
During execution.
An error occurred at the drive.
See the drive manual.
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CAN ERRORS
5003 Application error
Cause
Solution
Solution
The CNC detects that the node has reset itself or is connected wrong.
Check cables and connections.
It is activated when an error situation disappears and shows whether there are any
more left. If there is none, it resets the node connections.
Solution
Solution
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Solution
The node has received a process message whose length does not match
Contact the Service Department.
The node has received a process message longer than the one programmed
Contact the Service Department.
Solution
Excessive consumption (over current) has been detected in the outputs of the
indicated node. As a precaution, the system deactivates all the outputs of this
module setting them to zero volts.
Check the consumption and possible short-circuits at the outputs of the module.
A power supply failure has been detected at the indicated node, it has no power or
it is under +24V.
Check the supply voltage at the outputs and the consumption of the modules
supply voltage.
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Cause
Certain table data has been lost (possible RAM error) and there is a table saved in
CARD A.
Solution
Pressing [ENTER] copies the table saved in CARD A to RAM memory. If the error
persists, contact the service department.
Cause
Certain table data has been lost (possible RAM error) and there is no table saved
in CARD A.
Solution
Pressing [ENTER] loads the tables with CNCs default values. If the error persists,
contact the Service Department.
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Solution
The definition of the points of the table must meet the following requirements:
The points of the table must be ordered according to their position on the axis,
starting from the most negative or less positive point to be compensated.
The machine reference point must have no error (zero).
The error difference between consecutive points cannot be greater than the
distance between them.
Cause
There is some erroneous data in the parameters of the cross compensation table.
Solution
The definition of the points of the table must meet the following requirements:
The points of the table must be ordered according to their position on the axis,
starting from the most negative or less positive point to be compensated.
The machine reference point must have no error (zero).
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Solution
Detection
Cause
Solution
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Cause
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Detection
Cause
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Cause
Solution
During execution.
The two walls of the groove intersect each other.
Check the cycle data. The walls of the groove cannot intersect each other.
While executing a multiple drilling, multiple tapping or slot multiple milling cycle.
The angular step between machining has not been defined.
Program an angular step other than zero.
While executing a multiple drilling, multiple tapping or slot multiple milling cycle.
The number of machining operations has not been defined.
The minimum number of machining operations is 1.
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Cause
Solution
Cause
Solution
Detection
Cause
Solution
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