Milltronics Error Messages

001 Invalid function number

Note what just occurred and call for technical support. A call was made to a non-existent DOS
function.
002 File not found
File name specified as OLD does not exist. Try MENU.
003 Path not found
The drive or subdirectory specified does not exist.
004 Too many open files
Check Config.sys for FILES=20.
005 File access denied
The file may be read only or is on a write-protected disk.
006 Invalid file handle
007 Memory control blocks destroyed
008 Insufficient memory
The program being loaded is too large to fit into memory. A program being run or verified is too large
to run in the control’s memory. Try DNC mode.
009 Invalid memory block address
010 Invalid environment
011 Invalid format
012 Invalid file access code
013 Invalid data
015 Invalid drive specified
Drive specified does not exist.
016 Cannot remove current directory
Note what just occurred and call for technical support.
017 Cannot rename across drives
018 No more files
100 Disk read error
An attempt was made to edit a file that has been corrupted in some way, perhaps loss of power
while editing, or an error 101 occurred while editing. Try a different file to see if the problem is
specific to one particular file. If this is the case, the program must be recreated.
Note: This error occurs when trying to edit conversational files that were created with SLS software.
101 Disk write error – Parts memory is full
To avoid this error, remove programs from memory when you are done using them (store on a
floppy). Also, watch the amount of memory available as you are programming. Deleting some
programs from the parts memory will free up space for additional programs.
Procedure to recover from ERROR 101
(Disk write error: Parts memory full)
Type in commands that are shown in CAPITAL letters, followed by the ENT key.
1) ENTER (C:/RAM should be displayed)
2) CD.. (change directory)
3) CD PARTS (change to the parts directory)
4) DIR (list PART files)
5) DEL O####(#### is your part number)
NOTE: You can recreate your O#### file from your conversational (P####) file by reposting it.<
6) Power the machine OFF, then ON again, to RESET the control. Use UTIL-FILES-ERASE to erase
programs that are no longer needed.
NOTE: You can check how much parts memory is available by using UTIL-INFO to look at the
information page.
102 File not assigned
103 File not open
104 File not open for input
105 File not open for output
106 Invalid numeric format
150 Disk is write-protected
Check the write protect tab on the floppy disk that is being used.
151 Unknown unit
152 Drive not ready
Check to see that there is a disk in the floppy drive.
153 Unknown command
154 CRC error in data The disk being read is corrupted.
155 Bad drive request structure length
156 Disk seek error
Check the cabling from the control to the floppy drive.
157 Unknown media type
158 Sector not found
159 Printer out of paper
160 Device write fault
161 Device read fault
162 Hardware failure
Improper format on the floppy disk. Try another disk or try reformatting the same disk. Verify that
floppy cables are properly connected.
163 Sharing Violation
200 Division by zero
201 Range check error
202 Stack overflow
203 Heap overflow – Insufficient RAM memory
Run the DOS command CHKDSK to determine the amount of RAM that is available on the system.
If possible, unload unnecessary device drivers that are loaded on the PC before starting the CNC.
Steps to take to avoid ERROR 203
(Heap overflow: Insufficient RAM memory)
If text cycles or canned cycles are being loaded and not being used, turn them off. See PARMS-
SETUP-MISC.
1) (F7) PARMS
2) (F9) CTRL
3) Move cursor to Load Text Cycles
4) Toggle to “No”
5) (ESC)
6) (ESC) to the main menu.
7) Power the machine OFF, then ON, again.
If you are running a large program, try running it through the RS-232 RUN mode.
204 Invalid pointer operation
205 Floating point overflow
206 Floating point underflow
207 Invalid floating point operation
208 TP Overlay Error
209 TP Overlay Error
210 TP Object Error
211 TP Object Error
212 TP Object Error
213 TP Object Error
214 TP Object Error
300 Program already exists
An attempt was made to use a program name already in use. Use a different name.
301 Invalid program number
Valid program numbers are 1 through 9999.
* Simulator program numbers are 1 through 15.
302 No programs to select from
This error may occur anytime a menu is being created for file selection when there are no files.
There may be an unformatted disk in the floppy drive. Parts memory may be empty.
303 Problem saving program(s) to disk
There is no floppy disk in the disk drive. The floppy disk may not have room to store additional files.
There may be an unformatted disk in the drive.
304 Problem loading program(s) from disk
Disk was removed from floppy drive after setting files.
305 Not formatted for conversational. Try text editor.
306 Conversational system has been corrupted
307 Illegal event number
Event number in conversational program is negative.
308 Invalid tool number
Tool number is less than zero or greater than 99.
309 Can’t copy or rename a file to itself
Try using a different file name.
310 File not formatted for conversational or parameters
Problem receiving a file via RS-232. Check to see if the proper file was sent.
311 Parameter file not valid
Problem receiving parameter file via RS-232. Check to see if the parameters were sent.
312 Insufficient parts storage
Parts memory is full. Try erasing some programs from the parts directory (UTILS-FILES-ERASE).
Program on floppy disk may be too large to fit into the control’s memory.
313 Insufficient storage for compression, unable to post the file
Erase some programs from the parts memory.
314 Insufficient storage, post has been aborted
Erase some programs from the parts memory.
315 Out of storage space on the floppy
Floppy disk is full or has too many programs. There is a limit of 224 files that can be stored in the
root directory on a floppy disk. A sub-directory can be created on the floppy disk and the floppy path
changed to save files to the sub-directory. This allows full use of the disk space.
316 Not enough storage to create a new file
There is not enough parts space to create a new conversational program. Erase unnecessary
programs to free up parts space.
317 Simulator allows only 15 events
319 Send file aborted
320 Invalid PLC program.
One of the ACRO.HEX (or NCB.HEX) files in the RAM directory is corrupt.
321 Error in program O.
A custom MCODE or customer GCODE has an error.
322 or custom G code program not found.
323 or custom M code program not found.
324 Invalid path or program not found for M6 tool change macro.
The tool change macro may have an error in it.
400 Home required
The machine must be homed before any axis movement can take place on the machine, i.e. MDI,
JOG, HDW, etc.
401 X axis software limit overtravel
403 Z axis software limit overtravel
404 A axis software limit overtravel
405 B axis software limit overtravel
406 C axis software limit overtravel
These errors are a result of the axis reaching the programmed limits of travel.
When jogging or handwheeling and an axis limit is reached, the control will only allow movement in
one direction.
In a program the error may be encountered. The G92 and/or G54 parameters may need to be
modified.
Tool length offsets are also a potential cause of Z axis overtravel.
407 X axis excess error condition
408 Y axis excess error condition
409 Z axis excess error condition
410 A axis excess error condition
411 B axis excess error condition
412 C axis excess error condition
These errors are caused by the axis not being able to keep up with the programmed move at the
programmed speed.
Does the error occur during rapid moves only? Y__ N__
If so, check bus voltage and rapid feed parameters.
Do any of the drive cards have red LED’s lit? Y__ N__
If so, which light on which card? VOL, GF, RMS, or SG
Other causes might be too heavy of a cut, worn tool, low ∀15 volts, accel/decel parameters, or drive
card failure.
413 Attempted to move into safe zone
415 Can’t establish DNC link while program is running
The program being run must be halted before the DNC link can be established.
416 Out of position, arc end point is not on the arc
417 Can’t edit parameters while program is running
The program must be halted before editing parameters.
Is the program in block mode or feedhold?
418 Controller Card Error
448 Air Pressure Error. Check air hose connection
449 ERROR 449: Emergency stop: Axis drive fault. Reset servo drives or power down.
450 ERROR 450: Emergency stop condition. Reset drives or press to clear this message.
451 Lube fault, Check Waylube Level
The float switch on the autolube pump is indicating that oil needs to be added to the autolube tank.
452 Tool not found in auto tool sequence
Check UTIL-TLCHG-SLOTS for that tool number.
453 Tool pot not up during turret movement
Check to see if the POT UP switch is functioning as it should be.
454 Not at tool change position
Try commanding a G32 before the M6 command.
455 ATC arm is not out, axis movement not allowed
456 Can’t process auto tool change after switching to manual
457 Move length too great for control (split into smaller moves)
458 X axis is in the manual mode. Push reset to enable it
459 Y axis is in the manual mode. Push reset to enable it
460 Feedrate too large for control.
500 Last softkey pressed is not supported at this time
501 Illegal address “#” encountered
The character within quotes ” ” is not a valid address, such as X, Y, Z, R, G, etc. The block where
the error occurred is shown in the block display. Check that block for the invalid address.
502 Undefined canned cycle
503 Return without gosub
Refer to page 328, Section 5 about gosub and return.
504 Coincident points, the start point and end point are the same on an arc without a center
The start point and end point are the same on an arc without a center.
505 Radius too small to span given points
Start and end points are more than “R” distance apart.
507 After compensation, line to arc lacks intersection
509 After compensation, arcs lack intersection
515 Unexpected file size The control read a file that was not the correct size.
517 Parameter out of range
Parameter number is less than zero. For parameter numbers greater than 699 you must use data
mode (G10, G11).
518 Illegal program statement
Command in program statement is not considered valid.
519 Feedrate out of range
The programmed feedrate is beyond the “maximum feedrate” parameter value in the machine setup
parameters. The program feedrate may be negative.
520 Spindle speed out of range
The programmed spindle speed is beyond the “spindle range” parameter in the machine setup
parameters. The programmed spindle speed may be negative.
521 Negative arc radius
An attempt was made to generate a negative arc radius.
522 Negative polar radius
A polar radius must be specified as a positive value.
523 Illegal tool number
Valid T numbers are 0 – 99.
524 Illegal radius number
Valid D numbers are 0 – 99.
525 Illegal length number
Valid H numbers are 0 – 99.
526 Invalid access code
The access code does not match that which is loaded in the machine setup parameters.
527 Invalid access level
Valid levels are 0 – 4.
529 Duplicate address’ encountered
The same address was found twice on the same block, such as X0 Y0 X.5.
530 Colinear line to line in round corner
531 Colinear line to arc in round corner
532 Colinear arc to line in round corner
533 Colinear arc to arc in round corner
535 Chamfer length is < 0
Chamfer length must be a positive number.
536 Can’t chamfer and round the same corner
Choose either chamfer or round corner.
537 Can’t chamfer to or from arcs
538 Loop counter out of range
The maximum number of loops for a call is 999.
539 Dwell time out of range
Probably a negative number was specified. The maximum dwell time is 999999999 seconds.
540 Illegal dwell time “#” encountered
Try G4 F##.####; specify X, P, or F after G4.
541 No axis moves are allowed on a G31 or G32 block
G31 and G32 are intended to move Z only. Relocate X and Y moves to another block.
542 G30 Illegal return to reference parameter on G30 block
Should be P2, P3, or P4 for second, third, and fourth reference point.
543 Illegal G10 statement
544 Too many digits in number
The number of digits used is beyond what the address is expecting. For example, G100 should only
be two digits.
545 Illegal K value for number of holes
K must be a number between 1 and 1000.
546 Nested calls or gosubs too deep
Probably a program is calling itself. Nest limit is 50 for program calls.
547 Comment not closed
Always use “( )” (parentheses) in pairs for program comments.
549 Unrecognized G code
G code encountered is not recognized by the control.
550 Bad numeric format
Expecting a numeric value, or a parameter value enclosed within [ ], after an address X, Y, Z, R, etc.
551 Multiple decimal points
Multiple decimal points were detected within one numeric value.
552 Missing “]”
Always use square brackets in pairs.
553 Missing “[“
Always use square brackets in pairs.
554 Tangent function overflow
Trying to find the tangent of a number close to 90Ε
555 Missing “/”
Arctan “ATAN” syntax is P## = ATAN[#/#].
556 Negative SQRT argument
557 Unknown function
560 Illegal relational operator
567 Unresolved call
Program being called does not exist (Call ####).
568 Unresolved goto or gosub
N#### does not exist in the program (Goto ####).
569 The tool is too large to cut inside the arc “Compensated radius is too small”
Eliminate the arc, or use a smaller tool.
570 The tool is too large to cut inside the arc “1st compensated radius in arc to arc is < 0”
Eliminate the arc, or use a smaller tool.
571 The tool is too large to cut inside the arc “2nd compensated radius in arc to arc is < 0”
Eliminate the arc, or use a smaller tool.
572 Pocket clear is not in a Start/End mill cycle
-WHILE WEND loop-
Use START at the beginning of the mill cycle and END at the end of the mill cycle.
573 Round wall is not in a Start/End mill cycle
-WHILE WEND loop-
Use START at the beginning of the mill cycle and END at the end of the mill cycle.
574 Round wall radius will not span 1st Z depth and final Z depth
575 Tapered wall is not in a Start/End mill cycle
-WHILE WEND loop-
Use START at the beginning of the mill cycle and END at the end of the mill cycle.
576 Z increment is 0
577 Input statements must precede axes moves
578 Undefined text cycle
Character specified in a text command is not supported.
Load Text Cycles parameter may not be set in PARMS-CTRL.
579 Compensated arcs do not intersect
580 Invalid floating point operation. The argument passed to the LN function was zero or negative.
581 Invalid floating point operation. The Operand passed to the “#” function was zero or negative
588 Can’t set tool offsets for tool #0
600 Can’t nest Start/End mill cycles -WHILE WEND loops-
Do not start a mill cycle within a mill cycle.
601 Missing WHILE statement
May be an end mill cycle without a start mill cycle.
602 Missing WEND statement
May be a start mill cycle without an end mill cycle.
603 Program N#### does not exist
Program being called as a subprogram does not exist. Check to see if the program called is in the
memory.
605 Can’t modify dry run status while program is running
Program must be halted before changing dry run status.
Try HALT-DRY-RESUME.
606 Program N#### is empty
Text program being run or verified is empty. Try editing and reposting the conversational file.
607 Can’t exit DNC run mode while program is running
The DNC mode must be halted before exiting.
608 ‘P’ expected in M98 block
609 G20/21 not allowed in DNC Fast
610 Position move required after this rotation
611 Feed must be specified in every block while inverse time mode is active.
666 Quill movement detected, reposition the quill to it’s original position.
Digitizing Errors
800 Illegal probe block
Syntax error in guidance file. Check the block format. Blocks must start with an X, Y, or Z which is to
be followed by one or two P commands.
801 Missing end of pick
Pick boundary is not closed. Input file did not end with a pick boundary definition block.
802 Reversed scan segment
Multiple scan segment started that would cause the scan direction to change in the middle of the
current scan.
803 Missing end of scan
Pick segment terminated before the end of scan was defined. There should be at least two scan
definition blocks between each pick boundary.
804 Reversed pick segment
Multiple pick segment started that would cause a change in pick direction. Use multiple probe
segments if this is the desired intention.
805 Invalid probe setup
Input file does not start with a comment containing three asterisks. Also, the following three blocks
should be X, Y, Z, or Y, X, Z depending on scan plane.
806 Scan origin expected
Multiple pick segment started without defining the start of the scans within that segment.
807 Probe file not found
Could not find the selected input file.
808 Setup not selected
Tried to probe without selecting both the input file and the output mode from the probe setup screen.
809 Bad Z limits encountered
The max Z height is less than the max Z depth value.
810 Stuck digitizing probe
Digitizing may have reached max Z height and part contact is still detected. If the probe is not
actually touching the part, the probe may require maintenance. If it is touching the part, then the part
has to be lowered or the max Z height should be increased.
812 Input out of range
900 RS232 overrun error (The system sending data may not have the same baud rate as the CNC.)
Check RS-232 baud rate parameter in PARMS-CTRL.
901 RS232 parity error (The system sending data may not have the same parity as
the CNC.)
Check RS-232 parity parameter in PARMS-CTRL.
902 RS232 framing error (Remote system and CNC may not have the same line settings or a loose
cable.)
Check line settings in PARMS-CTRL for baud rate, parity, and stop bits.
903 RS232 break detected (RS232 cable may be loose.)
Check cabling and connectors for good contact.
950 Obsolete controller software for this system
951 Obsolete acroloop software for this system
952 Obsolete keyboard software for this system
953 Obsolete bit access for ncb controller.
954 Control not detected.
955 Interface not detected.