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ALARM LIST
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MAZATROL FUSION 640MT Pro

MANUAL No. : H737SA0020E

Serial No. :

Before using this machine and equipment, fully understand the contents of this
manual to ensure proper operation. Should any questions arise, please ask the
nearest Technical/Service Center.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. Be sure to observe the safety precautions described in this manual and the contents of the
safety plates on the machine and equipment. Failure may cause serious personal injury or
material damage. Please replace any missing safety plates as soon as possible.

2. No modifications are to be performed that will affect operation safety. If such modifications are
required, please contact the nearest Technical/Service Center.

3. For the purpose of explaining the operation of the machine and equipment, some illustrations
may not include safety features such as covers, doors, etc. Before operation, make sure all
such items are in place.

4. This manual was considered complete and accurate at the time of publication, however, due to
our desire to constantly improve the quality and specification of all our products, it is subject to
change or modification. If you have any questions, please contact the nearest Technical/Service
Center.

5. Always keep this manual near the machinery for immediate use.

6. If a new manual is required, please order from the nearest Technical/Service Center with the
manual No. or the machine name, serial No. and manual name.

Issued by Manual Publication Section, Yamazaki Mazak Corporation, Japan

02. 2003
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Preface
Safety precautions relating to the CNC unit (in the remainder of this manual, referred to simply as
the NC unit) that is provided in this machine are explained below. Not only the persons who
create programs, but also those who operate the machine must thoroughly understand the
contents of this manual to ensure safe operation of the machine.
Read all these safety precautions, even if your NC model does not have the corresponding
functions or optional units and a part of the precautions do not apply.

Rule
1. This section contains the precautions to be observed as to the working methods and states
usually expected. Of course, however, unexpected operations and/or unexpected working
states may take place at the user site.
During daily operation of the machine, therefore, the user must pay extra careful attention to
its own working safety as well as to observe the precautions described below.
2. The meanings of our safety precautions to DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are as
follows:

: Failure to follow these instructions could result in loss of life.

DANGER

: Failure to observe these instructions could result in serious harm to a human

life or body.
WARNING

: Failure to observe these instructions could result in minor injuries or serious

machine damage.
CAUTION

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Basics

! After turning power on, keep hands away from the keys, buttons, or switches of the
operating panel until an initial display has been made.

WARNING ! Before proceeding to the next operations, fully check that correct data has been entered
and/or set. If the operator performs operations without being aware of data errors,
unexpected operation of the machine will result.
! Before machining workpieces, perform operational tests and make sure that the machine
operates correctly. No workpieces must be machined without confirmation of normal
operation. Closely check the accuracy of programs by executing override, single-block, and
other functions or by operating the machine at no load. Also, fully utilize tool path check,
solid check, and other functions, if provided.
! Make sure that the appropriate feed rate and rotational speed are designated for the
particular machining requirements. Always understand that since the maximum usable feed
rate and rotational speed are determined by the specifications of the tool to be used, those
of the workpiece to be machined, and various other factors, actual capabilities differ from
the machine specifications listed in this manual. If an inappropriate feed rate or rotational
speed is designated, the workpiece or the tool may abruptly move out from the machine.
! Before executing correction functions, fully check that the direction and amount of
correction are correct. Unexpected operation of the machine will result if a correction
function is executed without its thorough understanding.
! Parameters are set to the optimum standard machining conditions prior to shipping of the
machine from the factory. In principle, these settings should not be modified. If it becomes
absolutely necessary to modify the settings, perform modifications only after thoroughly
understanding the functions of the corresponding parameters. Modifications usually affect
any program. Unexpected operation of the machine will result if the settings are modified
without a thorough understanding.

Remarks on the cutting conditions recommended by the NC

! Before using the following cutting conditions:

- Cutting conditions that are the result of the MAZATROL Automatic Cutting Conditions
WARNING Determination Function
- Cutting conditions suggested by the Machining Navigation Function
- Cutting conditions for tools that are suggested to be used by the Machining Navigation
Function
Confirm that every necessary precaution in regards to safe machine setup has been taken –
especially for workpiece fixturing/clamping and tool setup.
! Confirm that the machine door is securely closed before starting machining.
Failure to confirm safe machine setup may result in serious injury or death.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Programming

! Fully check that the settings of the coordinate systems are correct. Even if the designated
program data is correct, errors in the system settings may cause the machine to operate in
unexpected places and the workpiece to abruptly move out from the machine in the event
WARNING
of contact with the tool.
! During surface velocity hold control, as the current workpiece coordinates of the surface
velocity hold control axes approach zeroes, the spindle speed increases significantly. For
the lathe, the workpiece may even come off if the chucking force decreases. Safety speed
limits must therefore be observed when designating spindle speeds.
! Even after inch/metric system selection, the units of the programs, tool information, or
parameters that have been registered until that time are not converted. Fully check these
data units before operating the machine. If the machine is operated without checks being
performed, even existing correct programs may cause the machine to operate differently
from the way it did before.
! If a program is executed that includes the absolute data commands and relative data
commands taken in the reverse of their original meaning, totally unexpected operation of
the machine will result. Recheck the command scheme before executing programs.
! If an incorrect plane selection command is issued for a machine action such as arc
interpolation or fixed-cycle machining, the tool may collide with the workpiece or part of the
machine since the motions of the control axes assumed and those of actual ones will be
interchanged. (This precaution applies only to NC units provided with EIA functions.)
! The mirror image, if made valid, changes subsequent machine actions significantly. Use
the mirror image function only after thoroughly understanding the above. (This precaution
applies only to NC units provided with EIA functions.)
! If machine coordinate system commands or reference position returning commands are
issued with a correction function remaining made valid, correction may become invalid
temporarily. If this is not thoroughly understood, the machine may appear as if it would
operate against the expectations of the operator. Execute the above commands only after
making the corresponding correction function invalid. (This precaution applies only to NC
units provided with EIA functions.)
! The barrier function performs interference checks based on designated tool data. Enter the
tool information that matches the tools to be actually used. Otherwise, the barrier function
will not work correctly. (This precaution applies only to the M640MT/T/T NEXUS/TN and
M640M Pro/MT Pro.)
! The system of G-code and M-code commands differs between the machines equipped with
M640M Pro (e-Series such as the INTGEREX e-410, e-650 and e-1060) and the machines
equipped with M640MT/T/T NEXUS/TN/MT Pro (such as the INTGEREX non e-Series, the
SQT Series, the MPX Series and the QTN Series).
Issuance of the wrong G-code or M-code command results in totally non-intended machine
operation. Thoroughly understand the system of G-code and M-code commands before
using this system.

Sample program Machine with M640M Pro Machine with M640MT/T/T NEXUS/TN/MT Pro
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S1000M3 The milling spindle rotates at 1000 min . The turning spindle rotates at 1000 min–1.
S1000M203 The turning spindle rotates at 1000 min–1. The milling spindle rotates at 1000 min–1.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

! For the machines equipped with M640M Pro (e-Series such as the INTGEREX e-410, e-
650 and e-1060), programmed coordinates can be rotated using an index unit of the
MAZATROL program and a G68 command (coordinate rotate command) of the EIA
program. However, for example, when the B-axis is rotated through 180 degrees around
the Y-axis to implement machining with the turning spindle No. 2, the plus side of the X-axis
in the programmed coordinate system faces downward and if the program is created
ignoring this fact, the resulting movement of the tool to unexpected positions may incite
collisions.
To create the program with the plus side of the X-axis oriented in an upward direction, use
the mirror function of the WPC shift unit or the mirror imaging function of G-code command
(G50.1, G51.1).

! If axis-by-axis independent positioning is selected and simultaneously rapid feed selected

for each axis, movements to the ending point will not usually become linear. Before using
these functions, therefore, make sure that no obstructions are present on the path.
CAUTION

Operations

! Single-block, feed hold, and override functions can be made invalid using system variables
#3003 and #3004. Execution of this means the important modification that makes the
corresponding operations invalid. Before using these variables, therefore, give thorough
WARNING
notification to related persons. Also, the operator must check the settings of the system
variables before starting the above operations.
! If manual intervention during automatic operation, machine locking, the mirror image
function, or other functions are executed, the workpiece coordinate systems will usually be
shifted. When making machine restart after manual intervention, machine locking, the
mirror image function, or other functions, consider the resulting amounts of shift and take
the appropriate measures. If operation is restarted without any appropriate measures being
taken, collision with the tool or workpiece may occur.
! Use the dry run function to check the machine for normal operation at no load. Since the
feed rate at this time becomes a dry run rate different from the program-designated feed
rate, the axes may move at a feed rate higher than the programmed value.
! After operation has been stopped temporarily and insertion, deletion, updating, or other
commands executed for the active program, unexpected operation of the machine may
result if that program is restarted. No such commands should, in principle, be issued for the
active program.

! During manual operation, fully check the directions and speeds of axial movement.
! For a machine that requires manual homing, perform manual homing operations after
CAUTION turning power on. Since the software-controlled stroke limits will remain ineffective until
manual homing is completed, the machine will not stop even if it oversteps the limit area.
As a result, serious machine damage will result.
! Do not designate an incorrect pulse multiplier when performing manual pulse handle feed
operations. If the multiplier is set to 100 times and the handle operated inadvertently, axial
movement will become faster than that expected.

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OPERATIONAL WARRANTY FOR THE NC UNIT

OPERATIONAL WARRANTY FOR THE NC UNIT

The warranty of the manufacturer does not cover any trouble arising if the NC unit is used for its
non-intended purpose. Take notice of this when operating the unit.
Examples of the trouble arising if the NC unit is used for its non-intended purpose are listed
below.
1. Trouble associated with and caused by the use of any commercially available software
products (including user-created ones)
2. Trouble associated with and caused by the use of any Windows operating systems

3. Trouble associated with and caused by the use of any commercially available computer
equipment

Operating Environment

1. Ambient temperature

During machine operation: 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F)

Note: When power is turned on, if the thermal sensor detects an ambient temperature under
5°C, the hard disk warm-up status indicator lamp will light up and the NC unit will not
start operating at once. After automatic heating of the hard disk by its internal heater,
the lamp will go out and the NC unit will start. It takes about 20 minutes for temperature
to increase from 0 to 5°C in order to avoid condensation due to sudden changes in
temperature.

2. Relative humidity

During machine operation: 30 to 75 % (without bedewing)

Note: As humidity increases, insulation deteriorates causing electrical component parts to
deteriorate quickly.

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OPERATIONAL WARRANTY FOR THE NC UNIT

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CONTENTS
Page

1 PREFACE ........................................................................................... 1-1

2 EXPLANATION OF THE ALARM ........................................................ 2-1

3 STRUCTURE OF THE ALARM LIST................................................... 3-1

4 ALARM LIST ....................................................................................... 4-1

4-1 No. 005 - No. 013 (System Error) .......................................................................4-1

4-2 No. 014 - No. 033 (Drive Error)...........................................................................4-3

4-3 No. 120 - No. 199 (CNC Machine Control Error) ..............................................4-12

4-4 No. 400 - No. 499 (Machine PLC Error) ...........................................................4-19

4-5 No. 500 - No. 599 (I/O Error) ............................................................................4-31

4-6 No. 600 - No. 699 (MAZATROL Program Error)...............................................4-44

4-7 No. 700 - No. 799 (EIA/ISO Program Error) .....................................................4-53

4-8 No. 800 - No. 899 (MAZATROL Program Error)...............................................4-64

4-9 No. 900 - No. 999 (EIA/ISO Program Error) .....................................................4-74

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PREFACE 1
1 PREFACE
1. Scope of this manual
This manual gives all the alarms displayed on the screen of NC unit. Always refer to this
manual for eliminating an alarm.
2. Precautions on this manual
This manual is written to be adaptable to all the NC units, and also gives alarms relating to
optional functions. Accordingly, the manual includes alarms which are not displayed.
Check the type of NC turning machine purchased by you and its specifications before you
read the manual.
3. The alarms of No. 200 to No. 399 are the specific alarms for each model. Refer to the
operating manual for the corresponding machine.

- The contents of this manual are subjected to change without notice, for NC unit or machine
improvement.
- Any questions about the contents of this manual should be communicated to a nearby TC
(technical center) or SC (service center) of YAMAZAKI MAZAK.

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1 PREFACE

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EXPLANATION OF THE ALARM 2

2 EXPLANATION OF THE ALARM
If machine failures occur or if erroneous operations are carried out, appropriate alarm numbers
and messages will be displayed in the alarm display area of the screen.
If alarm display appears, refer to the Alarm List to locate and eliminate the cause of the alarm.
One or more alarm numbers and messages may be displayed, depending on the particular
status of alarm occurring. In the event of alarm display, therefore, it is highly recommended that
the operator should call the DIAGNOSIS (ALARM) display and check if other alarms occurred.

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2 EXPLANATION OF THE ALARM

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STRUCTURE OF THE ALARM LIST 3

3 STRUCTURE OF THE ALARM LIST
This list has following structure.

Type of Stopped Clearing

No. Message error status procedure Display

[1] [2] ( [3], [4], [5] ) [7] [8] [10] [11]

Cause [6]

Action [9]

[1] Alarm number

[2] Alarm message
[3] Work number of the program to which the alarm occurred. (It may not be displayed
depending on the alarm.)
[4] Work process number (MAZATROL program) or sequence number (EIA/ISO program) to
which the alarm occurred. (It may not be displayed depending on the alarm.)
[5] Sequence number (MAZATROL program) or block number (EIA/ISO program) to which the
alarm occurred. (It may not be displayed depending on the alarm.)
Note: Data items [3], [4], and [5] of alarms 001 to 033 are assigned to give special data to our
servicemen. If these alarms occur, please notify the data as well as the alarm numbers.
[6] Cause of alarm
[7] Type of alarm
In this column, a code (A though G) will be displayed. Each code has following meaning:
A: A wrong key has been pressed. Or the machine has been operated incorrectly.
B: An illegal data was set.
C: Malfunctioning of the servo control mechanism.
D: Malfunctioning of the spindle control mechanism.
E: Malfunctioning with regard to NC system (hardware/software).
F: Malfunctioning with regard to the machine system (PLC).
G: Malfunctioning of external I/O unit.
[8] Machine status when an alarm occurred.
In this column, a code (H through L) will be displayed. Each code has following meaning:
H: Emergency stop
I: Reset stop
J: Single-block stop
K: Feed stop (hold)
L: Operation continued
[9] Action to be taken to eliminate the cause

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3 STRUCTURE OF THE ALARM LIST

[10] Clearing procedure

In this column, a code (M through Q or S) will be displayed. Each code has following
meaning:
M: Power off → Eliminate cause → Power back on
N: Eliminate cause → Power off → Power back on
O: Eliminate cause → Press reset key
P: Press reset key
Q: Eliminate cause → Press data clear key
S: Press data clear key
[11] Color of alarm display
An alarm is displayed in red or blue. An alarm displayed in red indicates a relatively major
error, while an alarm displayed in blue indicates a relatively minor error. The alarm
displayed in red can usually be eliminated with the reset key, and the alarm in blue can be
eliminated with the data clear key.
Note 1: The contents of “Stopped status”, “Clearing procedure” and “Display”, may differ
depending on whether the program to which an alarm occurred belongs to foreground
(state where another program is not executed) or to background (state where another
program is executed). Marks shown with brackets in these columns indicate the case of
background.
Note 2: The table for an alarm which does not exist remains blank.
Note 3: An alarm may not be displayed for certain machine models or versions of NC-software.

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ALARM LIST 4
4 ALARM LIST

4-1 No. 005 - No. 013 (System Error)

Type of Stopped Clearing

No. Message error status procedure Display

000 ( , , )

Cause

Action

005 ILLEGAL SYSTEM PARAMETER ( , , ) E H N Red

The system parameters, such as optional parameters, include incorrect ones.
Cause

Check for and correct any parameter errors.

Action

006 ILLEGAL DATA ( , , ) E H N Red

Data errors are included in the ATC pocket management table.
Cause

After turning the power off and then turning it back on, set the system in the MDI mode once again and register tool
Action
numbers as many as there actually are ATC pockets.

007 ( , , )

Cause

Action

( 1, , ) E H N Red
008 BATTERY MALFUNCTION ( 2, , ) E I P Blue
( 3, , ) E H N Red
The voltage of the memory backup battery has decreased below the required value or the battery itself is abnormal.
Note:
Details of the alarm
Cause 8 BATTERY MALFUNCTION (Cause, 0 , 0 )
1. A fault has occurred in the battery detection circuit.
2. Run-down of the battery has reduced voltage.
3. The battery has completely run down.

1. The contents of the memory are not saved. Please contact your MAZAK service representative.
Action 2. The contents of the memory are saved. Replace the battery as soon as possible.
3. The contents of the memory are not saved. Replace the battery and reload all data.
009 REMOTE I/O ERROR ( , , ) E H M Red
An error occurred in data communication with the remote I/O card.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative.

Note:
Alarm description
9 REMOTE I/O ERROR (1, & 0 0 0 0, & 0 0 1 0)
Station 1 Abnormal communication: 1, Normal communication: 0
Action
Station 2 Abnormal communication: 1, Normal communication: 0
M
Station 8 Abnormal communication: 1, Normal communication: 0
Remote I/O system number
* In the above case, a communication error has occurred in station 2 of system 1.

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4 ALARM LIST

Type of Stopped Clearing

No. Message error status procedure Display

010 OVERHEAT ( , , ) E H M Blue

The temperature on the NC unit or operating panel has exceeded predetermined value.
Cause

Check if the cooling fan on the electrical control panel and operation panel is rotating. Please contact your MAZAK service
Action
representative if the alarm recurs quite often although the fan is rotating.

011 ( , , )

Cause

Action

012 BOARD TRANSFER ERROR ( , , ) E H M Red

An error occurred in data transmission to or reception from the operation panel due to noises and other causes.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative if the error recurs quite often.
Action

013 ILLEGAL INTERRUPTION ( , , ) E H M Red

An illegal interruption signal due to noises and other causes is detected by the CPU.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative if the error recurs quite often.
Action

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ALARM LIST 4

4-2 No. 014 - No. 033 (Drive Error)

Type of Stopped Clearing

No. Message error status procedure Display

014 ILLEGAL MEMORY ( , , ) E H M Red

Trouble has occurred in the RAM or ROM.
Cause

Replace the memory card.

Action

015 SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ( , , ) E H/L*) M Red

An error occurred in data transmission between the NC and the amplifier when the power is turned on.
Cause

Check the amplifier for:

- Improper connector connections
- Improper power connections
*) If an error occurs during the transfer of data relating to the fundamental axes (X, Y, Z, C, B, etc.), alarms 015: SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION and 033: EMERGENCY STOP will be displayed. If an error occurs during the transfer of data relating to
auxiliary machine axes, only alarm 015: SYSTEM MALFUNCTION will be displayed.
Note:
Details of the alarms
15 SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ([1], [2], [3])
[1] [2] [3]
Action 80 Background
1 0
error
81 Communications 0 Servo axis CRC error (10 times/910.2 msec) 0
errors 1 CRC error (2 times in succession) 0
2 Receive timing error (2 times in succession) 0
3 Data ID error (2 times in succession) 0
4 Communications protocol error (2 times in succession) 0
10 J2CT axis CRC error (10 times/910.2 msec) 0
11 CRC error (2 times in succession) 0
12 Receive timing error (2 times in succession) 0
13 Data ID error (2 times in succession) Error causing axis
14 Communications protocol error (2 times in succession) Error causing axis
15 Communications time-out error 0

016 AMPLIFIER NOT EQUIPPED ( , , ) E H M Red

The amplifier power is not turned on, or signals are not transferred.
Cause

Check the amplifier for:

- Incorrect cable connections
- Cable disconnections
Action - Improper connector connections
Turn on the line power to the amplifier if not on.
If the axis selector switches for the amplifier are not correctly set, set the No. 1 axis selector switch to 0 and the No. 2 axis
selector switch to 1.
017 2 PORT MEMORY PARITY ( , , ) E H M Red
Data related to the servo has been destroyed.
Cause

Replace the card.

Action

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4 ALARM LIST

Type of Stopped Clearing

No. Message error status procedure Display

018 INCORRECT INITIAL PARAMETER ( , , ) E H N Red

An error is detected with the parameters referenced when the power is turned on.
1) Internal settings concerning the units of input data are wrong.
Cause 2) The data setting concerning RNG (unit of movement) or PC2 (gear ratio 2) is illegal.
3) RNG (unit of movement) or PC2 (gear ratio 2) is not set.
4) PIT (ball screw pitch) or PC1 (gear ratio 1) is not set.
Please contact your MAZAK service representative.
Action

019 INCORRECT TIME CONSTANT ( , , ) E H N Red

Time constants are not set, or their settings are illegal.
1) The time constants for linear accelerate/decelerate rapid feed are not set, or their settings are illegal.
Cause 2) The time constants for linear accelerate/decelerate cutting feed are not set, or their settings are illegal.
3) The time constants for first-order delay rapid feed are not set, or their settings are illegal.
4) The time constants for first-order delay cutting feed are not set, or their settings are illegal.
Please contact your MAZAK service representative.
Action

020 DRIVE UNIT MALFUNCTION ( , , 11) C H N Red

This alarm indicates that the rotary switch within the amplifier is set to a position between 6 and E or that the same axis is
Cause
selected as the axis relative to the L-axis and the M-axis

Check the amplifier.

Action

020 ( , , 12) E H M Red

Either the control card of the servo amplifier or the internal cables or connectors are abnormal.
Cause - This alarm indicates that an EPROM check sum error has occurred during initialization or that SRAM errors, two-port
RAM check errors, or EPROM and two-port RAM errors have occurred.
- Check for incorrect connector connections.
Action - Check for cable disconnections.
- Replace the control card.
020 ( , , 13) C H M Red
Switch data processing has not been completed within the required time.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative if the error recurs quite often.
Action

020 ( , , 15) E H M Red

Either the NC unit, the control card of the servo amplifier, or the internal cables or connectors are abnormal.

Cause - This alarm indicates that a two-port RAM check error has occurred or that parity, NC cable connection errors, or two-port
RAM errors have been detected during reception of initial parameters. The alarm also implies strong noise induced into
the cables between the NC unit and the amplifiers or between the amplifiers.
Check for incorrect cable connector connections between the NC unit and the amplifiers or between the amplifiers.
- Check for cable disconnections between the NC unit and the amplifiers or between the amplifiers.
Action
- Replace the control card.
- Undertake the appropriate noise reduction action
020 ( , , 17) F H M Red
The servo amplifier control card is abnormal. This indicates that either the A/D converter on the RF card has not correctly
Cause operated during initialization or defects exist in the periphery of the A/D converter.

Replace the control card.

Action

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ALARM LIST 4
Type of Stopped Clearing
No. Message error status procedure Display

020 ( , , 88) E H M Red

Either the NC unit, the control card of the servo amplifier or the internal cables or connectors are abnormal.
Cause This alarm indicates that servo IT has not been executed for a fixed time or more, or that the timing signals from the NC
unit or the signals from the two-port RAM are abnormal.
- Check for incorrect connector connections.
- Check for cable disconnections.
Action
- Check if the EPROM is mounted in the location specified on that memory, or check for bending of the legs of the pins.
- Replace the control card or the add-on card.
021 DRIVE UNIT POWER MALFUNCTION ( , , 23) D H N Red
This alarm indicates that the designated speed and the motor speed have exceeded the required values.
Cause

- Change the setting of parameter VK1 to ‘1’ if the current setting is ‘0’.
- If the display of rotational speed is correct, check power wires U, V, and W for incorrect wiring.
Action
- If the rotation of the motor is not smooth or if it does not rotate, check for U, V, or W power wire disconnections between
the amplifiers and the motor.
021 ( , , 26) C H N Red
Errors of IPM have occurred in non-controlled axes with the rotary switch remaining set to F.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative if the error recurs quite often.
Action

021 ( , , 3A) C H M Red

An excessive current has flown from the plus side of the DC bus.
Cause This alarm indicates that a grounding fault or a short-circuit has occurred in the motor power line or that an excessive
current has flown into the servo amplifier circuit over a fixed time.
- Check for a grounding fault in the motor bus.
- Check for a short-circuit in the motor bus.
Action - Check the direction of mounting of the speed detector. The correct direction is STY.
- Replace the speed detector.
- Replace the control card.
021 ( , , 31) C H N Red
This alarm implies that the motor or the detector has exceeded their respective maximum permissible speeds.
Cause

- If overshooting occurs during acceleration, check the acceleration/deceleration time constant.

- If overshooting is caused by the instability of the servo system, check the gain level.
- Reduce the rapid feedrate.
Action
- Check the cables between the position detector and the servo amplifier.
- The position detector is malfunctioning.
- Check the minimum unit of movement.
021 ( , , 32) C H N Red
The IPM of the inverter is abnormal.
Cause

- Check for a grounding fault in the motor bus.

Action - Check for a short-circuit in the motor bus.
- The main circuit is at fault.

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4 ALARM LIST

Type of Stopped Clearing

No. Message error status procedure Display

022 FEEDBACK SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ( , , 16) C H M Red

This alarm implies that the magnetic pole position detection U, V, and W are all set to H or L.
Cause

Check the setting of servo parameter SV25.

Action
Check for incorrect detetor cable connections.
022 ( , , 18) C H M Red
This alarm indicates that during power-on, absolute position detection based on serial data has not been correctly
Cause
executed.

Check the setting of servo parameter SV25.

Action
Check for incorrect detector cable connections.
022 ( , , 2A) C H N Red
This alarm indicates that the movement speed of the slider has exceeded 60 m/min in the linear scale mode
Cause
(This alarm message is displayed only during the linear scale mode.)

Check for incorrect detector cable connections.

Action

022 ( , , 2B) C H N Red

The internal CPU of the linear scale has become abnormal.
Cause

Check for incorrect detector cable connections.

Action
The amplifier unit is malfunctioning.
022 ( , , 20) C H M Red
This alarm indicates that signals U, V, A, B, and Z from the encoder connected to the control card are abnormal. This
Cause
arises from abnormalities with the detector and cable located on the servo motor, or with the servo amplifier.

- Check for incorrect detector connector connections.

Action - Check for cable disconnections between the amplifier and the detector.
- The encoder is malfunctioning.
022 ( , , 21) C H M Red
This alarm indicates that signals A, B and Z from the encoder connected to the control card are abnormal. This arises from
Cause
abnormalities with the detector and cable, or with the servo amplifier

- Check for incorrect detector connector connections.

Action - Check for cable disconnections between the amplifier and the detector.
- The encoder is malfunctioning.
022 ( , , 22) C H M Red
This alarm indicates that the signals sent from resolver IX connected to the control card are abnormal.
Cause
The alarm arises from abnormal excitation signals.
- Check for incorrect detector connector connections.
Action - Check for cable disconnections between the amplifier and the detector.
- The resolver is malfunctioning.
022 ( , , 25) E H M Red
This alarm implies decreases in the voltage of the backup battery for the absolute position data detection circuit of the
Cause
control card.

- Re-homing is required since the absolute position data may have been lost.
Action
- Replace the battery.

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No. Message error status procedure Display

022 ( , , 28) C H N Red

This alarm indicates that the movement speed of the scale at the initialization during NC power-on has exceeded 45 m/min
Cause in the absolute position linear scale mode.

Check for incorrect detector cable connections.

Action
The amplifier unit is malfunctioning.
022 ( , , 29) C H N Red
The absolute position linear scale or related circuits have become abnormal.
Cause

Check for incorrect detector cable connections.

Action
The amplifier unit is malfunctioning.
022 ( , , 42) C H M Red
The occurrence of feedback pulses has become discontinuous during semi-closed looping.
Cause

Check the setting of servo parameter SV25.

Action
Check for incorrect detector cable connections.
022 ( , , 43) C H M Red
During semi-closed looping, feedback has deviated between the detector facing the motor and the detector facing the
Cause
machine.

Check the setting of servo parameter SV25.

Action
Check for incorrect detector cable connections.
023 NC/MACHINE I/F MALFUNCTION ( , , 34) C H N Red
A CRC error has been occurred during communication with the NC unit.
Cause

Check for incorrect connections between the NC unit and the amplifiers, between the battery unit and the amplifiers, or
Action
between the amplifiers.

023 ( , , 35) C H N Red

The movement command data from the NC unit is extremely large.
Cause

Check for incorrect connections between the NC unit and the amplifiers, between the battery unit and the amplifiers, or
Action
between the amplifiers.

023 ( , , 36) C H N Red

Periodic data transfer from the NC unit has been interrupted.
Cause

Check for incorrect connections between the NC unit and the amplifiers, between the battery unit and the amplifiers, or
Action
between the amplifiers.

023 ( , , 38) C H N Red

A protocol error (frame error) has occurred during communication with the NC unit.
Cause

Check for incorrect connections between the NC unit and the amplifiers, between the battery unit and the amplifiers, or
Action
between the amplifiers.

023 ( , , 39) C H N Red

A protocol error (information error) has occurred during communication with the NC unit.
Cause

Check for incorrect connections between the NC unit and the amplifiers, between the battery unit and the amplifiers, or
Action
between the amplifiers.

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No. Message error status procedure Display

023 ( , , 40) D H N Red

The selection signal sequence during the operation of the TK unit is not correct.
Cause

Check the TK card.

Action

023 ( , , 41) D H N Red

Communication with the TK unit is abnormal.
Cause

Check the TK card.

Action

023 ( , , 82) C H N Red

This alarm implies power cable disconnections or incorrect power cable connections.
Cause

Check the communication cable connections.

Action

024 OVERLOAD ( , , 46) C H N Red

The thermal protector within the motor has worked.
Cause

Reduce the load.

Action
Perform circuit tester checks for electrical continuity at the thermal protector terminals.
024 ( , , 50) C H N Red
The time over which the motor current had exceeded the setting of parameter OLL (overload detection level) in terms of
Cause
rated stalling data has exceeded the setting of parameter OLT (overload time constant).

Reduce the load if the inertia of the load and friction are too significant.
Action

024 ( , , 51) C H N Red

A current command of 95% or more of the current limit value has continued for 0.5 sec or more.
Cause

If the inertia of the load is excessively large, increase the time constant or reduce the load.
Action

024 ( , , 52) C H M Red

During servo power-on, the actual position data relative to the designated position data has exceeded the setting of
Cause
parameter OD1 (servo power-on error rate).

Check for PN voltage supply to the amplifier.

Action Check if the charging lamp of the power supply unit is on.
Check the setting of servo parameter OD1.
024 ( , , 53) C H M Red
During servo power-off, the actual position data relative to the designated position data has exceeded the setting of
Cause
parameter OD2 (servo power-off error rate).

Check for PN voltage supply to the amplifier.

Action Check if the charging lamp of the power supply unit is on.
Check the setting of servo parameter OD2.
025 MAIN POWER SUPPLY MALFUNCTION ( , , 6A) C H N Red
The power supply unit has detected external contactor melting.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative.

Action

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025 ( , , 6B) C H N Red

The power supply unit has detected surge relay melting.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative.

Action

025 ( , , 6C) C H N Red

The power supply unit has detected main circuit faults.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative.

Action

025 ( , , 6E) C H N Red

The power supply unit has detected memory errors.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative.

Action

025 ( , , 61) C H N Red

The power supply unit has detected auxiliary regenerative control errors.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative.

Action

025 ( , , 65) C H N Red

The power supply unit has detected surge relay errors.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative.

Action

025 ( , , 67) C H N Red

The power supply unit has detected open-phase detection errors.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative.

Action

025 ( , , 68) C H N Red

The power supply unit has detected watchdog errors.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative.

Action

025 ( , , 69) C H N Red

The power supply unit has detected motor grounding faults.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative.

Action

025 ( , , 71) C H N Red

The power supply unit has detected momentary power interruptions.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative.

Action

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No. Message error status procedure Display

025 ( , , 72) C H N Red

Either the frequency of acceleration/deceleration is too high (in this case, careful attention is required since overheating of
Cause the regenerative control resistors results), the imbalance compensation load for the movement axis is too large, or the
power transistor for regenerative control is malfunctioning.
- Reduce the frequency of rapid feed acceleration/deceleration.
- Reduce the rapid feedrate.

Action - Review and, if necessary, adjust the imbalance compensation load for the movement axis.
- Add optional regenerative control resistors.
- Replace the regenerative control power transistor or replace the unit.

025 ( , , 73) C H M Red

The DC bus voltage has become 400 V or more.
Cause
This indicates that the input level of the servo amplifier or the internal voltage has become excessive.
- Check the regenerative control terminal block for wire disconnections or incorrect terminal connections.
- If the frequencuy of acceleration/deceleration is too high and the acceleration/deceleration time constant is too small,
then:
1) Increase the acceleration/deceleration time constant.
2) Reduce the frequency of acceleration/deceleration.
Action
3) Reduce the rapid feedrate.
- Review and, if necessary, adjust the imbalance compensation load applied during movement.
- Replace the regenerative control resistors.
- Replace the regenerative control power transistor or replace the unit.

025 ( , , 75) C H N Red

The power supply unit has detected an overvoltage.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative.

Action

025 ( , , 76) D H N Red

The input supply voltage has decreased below its operation-guaranteed level or a momentary power interruption of 15
Cause
msec or more has occurred.

- Check the input voltage using the voltmeter. (The permissible range is 200/230 VAC (+10% - –15%).)
Action - Check the input voltage using a digital storage synchroscope and scan for momentary power interruptions of 15 msec or
more.
025 ( , , 77) F H M Red
The fins have become overheated because the continuous output current of the servo amplifier has been exceeded.

Cause This alarm indicates that since the continuous output current of the servo amplifier has been exceeded, the power unit of
the amplifier or the thermal protector for the fins has worked or that the regenerative control resistors or the regenerative
control power transistor has become overloaded.
Reduce the load.
Action
If the thermal protector is malfunctioning, replace the unit.
026 ILLEGAL PARAMETER ( , , 37) C H N Red
The parameters that have been transferred during initialization are not correct.
Cause

Check the parameter data.

Action The NC power must be turned off after modifying the parameter data.
Check the servo system for incorrect cable connections.

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031 AMPLIFIER WARNING ( , , E1) C I M Red

The 80% level of overload alarm 1 has been reached.
Cause
Although this does not immediately result in an alarm, careful attention is required (the servo system does not turn off).
- Check the parameters.
Action - Reduce the load.
- Reduce the frequency of acceleration/ deceleration.
032 INCORRECT PARAMETER ( , , E4) E I N Blue
An illegal parameter has been set.
Cause
The illegal parameter will be ignored and the value existing before that illegal parameter was set will be maintained.
Check the parameter. Setting a legal value will clear this alarm (the servo system, however, will not turn off)
Action

033 EMERGENCY STOP ( , , ) E H M Red

An NC emergency stop signal has been received.
Cause This implies that terminals B and R on the terminal block have been released or that the emergency stop signal has been
received from the NC unit or the machine.
- Check the NC unit or the machine and remove the cause of the alarm.
Action
- Replace the unit if the contactor within the unit is malfunctioning.

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4-3 No. 120 - No. 199 (CNC Machine Control Error)

Type of Stopped Clearing

No. Message error status procedure Display

120 SOFT LIMIT ( , , ) A, B H N Red

Software limit, stored stroke limit II or III has worked.
Cause

- Move the axis under manual operations.

Action
- Correct the machining program.
121 OVER TRAVEL ( , , ) A, B H N Red
The stroke end function has worked (input signal off) to indicate that an axis has reached its stroke end.
Cause

- Move the axis away from the stroke end limit switch under manual operations.
Action
- Correct the machining program.
122 CHUCK BARRIER ( , , ) A, B H O Red
The tool entered in the chuck barrier.
Cause

Correct the machining program.

Action

123 TAILSTOCK BARRIER ( , , ) A, B H O Red

The tool entered in the tail barriers.
Cause

Correct the machining program.

Action

124 WORK PIECE BARRIER ( , , ) A, B H O Red

The workpieces of first and second system interfere.
Cause

Correct the machining program.

Action

125 NO MEASURING SENSOR SIGNAL ( , , ) A, B H O Red

The sensor signal is not turned on in the signal-on range.
Cause

- Check if the sensors are correctly mounted.

Action
- Check the machining program for data errors.
126 ILLEGAL MEASURING SENSOR SIGN ( , , ) A, B H O Red
A sensor turned on when it was outside the measure area.
Cause
The skip function has been started with the sensor signal ON.
Check the program if a sensor came into contact with anything else. If the error is not due to sensor contact, check for
Action
correct mounting of sensors.

127 MEASURED RESULT MALFUNCTION ( , , ) A, B H O Red

There is an error in the measurement results.
Cause

- Check the machining program for data errors.

Action - Check if sensor tooling has been correctly done.
- Check if the sensors are correctly mounted.

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No. Message error status procedure Display

128 EMERGENCY STOP ( , , ) C H N Red

The emergency stop button was pressed.
Cause

After safety check, release the emergency stop button.

Action

129 Y-AXIS CONTROL NOT READY ( , , ) A, B H N Red

There are missing conditions concerning Y-axis control.
Cause - Zero point return is not completed.
- Parameter setting is undone.

- Carry out zero point return.

Action
- Set Y-axis control parameters.

130 SP BARRIER ( , , ) A, B H O Red

The tool entered in the SP barrier.
Cause

Correct the machining program.

Action

131 NO DESIGNATED PROGRAM ( , , ) B, E J P Red

The program having the work number that has been designated does not exist within the memory.
Cause
The program having the work number that has been designated is currently being edited.
Check if the program with the designated work number exists.
Action Load the machining program to be executed.
Terminate program editing.

132 AREA LIMIT ( , , ) A, B H O Red

An attempt has been made to move the X-axis or the Y-axis into the parameter-specified interference avoidance area.
Cause

Move the axis manually.

Action
Modify the machining program.

133 C-AXIS CONNECT UNFINISH ( , , ) A I P Red

When restarting the program including C-axis move commands, issuing a new move command to the C-axis has been
Cause
attempted, despite the fact that the C-axis was not connected.

Before restarting the program, connect the C-axis by issuing an appropriate command such as an M-code command.
Action

134 TURRET BARRIER ( , , ) A, B H O Red

Interference is occurring between the upper and lower turrets (INTEGREX barriers).
Cause

Correct the machining program.

Action

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No. Message error status procedure Display

140 AUTO START CONDITION ERROR ( , , ) E L S Blue

(1) Axis moving
Automatic start is not possible since there is an axis that is moving.
(2) Ready off
Automatic start is not possible since NC Ready is not on.
(3) Reset signal active
Automatic start is not possible because of a reset signal being input.
(4) Automatic operation pause signal ON
The FEED HOLD button is set to ON (valid).
Cause
(5) Axis present at hardware stroke end
Automatic start is not possible because of an axis having reached its stroke end.
(6) Axis present at software stroke end
Automatic start is not possible because of an axis having reached its stored stroke end.
(7) Operation mode overlap
Two or more automatic operation modes have been selected.
(10) The execution of the MAZATROL program has been commanded with the EIA decimal digit adding function
remaining valid.
(1) After all axes have stopped moving, restart the automatic operation.
(2) Some other alarm cause is occurring. Take the appropriate corrective action according to the particular alarm status.
(3) Turn off the reset input signal. Check if the reset key is defective or set to its always-on position.
Review the sequence program. Check the position of the FEED HOLD button.
(4) The FEED HOLD button is of a B-contacts type. Check for cable disconnections in the FEED HOLD button signal line.
Review the sequence program.
Action
(5) If the stroke end has been reached at the axis end, move the axis under manual operations.
Check for cable disconnections in the stroke end signal line. Check for stroke end limit switch malfunctions.
(6) Move the axis under manual operations. If that position is not the axis end, check for parameter errors.
(7) Check for short-circuits in the mode selector signal lines (Memory, Tape, or MDI modes).
Check for switch malfunctioning. Review the sequence program.
(10) Make the EIA decimal digit adding function invalid.

141 NOT AUTO MODE ( , , ) E L S Blue

The start button was pressed when an automatic operation mode was not selected.
Cause

Change the mode to an automatic operation mode before restarting.

Action

142 CHANGE OPERATE MODE ( , , ) E L S Blue

The start button is pressed after the operation mode has been changed from one automatic operation mode to another.
Cause

Change the mode back to the original automatic operation mode before restarting.
Action

143 RESTART SEARCH UNFINISHED ( , , ) E L S Blue

The start button was pressed before the restart data search operation was completed.
Cause - MAZATROL programs...Data required for restart is not yet input.
- EIA/ISO programs...Data required for restart is not yet input. RESTART menu key was not pressed.
Set data, and then restart. (For EIA/ISO programs, press the RESTART menu key before restarting.)
Action

144 SINGLE PROCESS SEARCH UNFIN. ( , , ) E L S Blue

The start button was pressed before the single-process data search operation was completed.
Cause
Data required for single-process operation is not yet set.
Set data, and then restart.
Action

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145 WORKPIECE PROGRAM NOT FOUND ( , , ) E L S Blue

The start button was pressed without setting the work number for the program to be executed. (Except during the MDI
Cause mode.)

Set a work number and restart.

Action

146 EIA/ISO PROGRAM DESIGNATED ( , , ) E L S Blue

The start button was pressed in the single-process mode, although an EIA/ISO program was selected.
Cause

Select a MAZATROL program and then start.

Action

147 MDI DATA NOT SET ( , , ) E L S Blue

The start button was pressed in the MDI mode, although the data required for the MDI mode was not yet set.
Cause

Set required data and then start.

Action

148 HOME RETURN UNFINISH ( , , ) E L S Blue

The start button was pressed in spite of the fact that zero-point returning has not been done even a single time since the
Cause power was turned on (only when the system is not provided with the absolute-position detector).

Carry out a watchdog-type zero point return operation before starting operation.
Action

149 CYCLE START ON SYNCHRONIZED ( , , ) E L S Blue

The start button for the synchronized headstock side was pressed in a manually-set axis serial synchronous operation.
Cause

Clear the serial synchronous operation mode before pressing the start button.
Action

150 TOOL SELECT MALFUNCTION ( , , ) E L S Blue

The start button was pressed immediately after the tool change was made by manual interruption.
Cause

Replace the tool with the original one before starting operation.
Action

151 NO EIA/ISO OPTION ( , , ) E L – Blue

EIA/ISO operation was attempted in the absence of EIA options.
Cause

Please add EIA options.

Action

152 AUTO START INHIB. (DATA BUSY) ( , , ) E L S Blue

The start button was pressed during loading data except program in the CMT I/O, TAPE I/O, or DNC I/O mode.
Cause

Abort the loading operation, or wait for the loading operation to be through before starting operation.
Action

153 Z-OFFSET NOT FOUND ( , , ) E L S Blue

The MAZATROL program you were going to execute does not have Z offset data.
Cause

Set Z offset data on the SET UP display.

Action

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No. Message error status procedure Display

160 ILLEGAL AXIS EXISTS ( , , ) E L S Blue

The proximity detection limit switch overran the watchdog during zero point returning.
Cause

Increase the distance to the proximity watchdog or reduce the zero-point returning speed, and then carry out the zero-
Action
point returning operation once again.

161 Z AXIS NOT COMPLETED ( , , ) E L S Blue

There is an axis that did not go through the Z-phase of the detector during an initial zero point returning operation following
Cause
the power-on sequence.

Move the detector through more than one turn in an opposite direction to that of the zero point, and then carry out the zero
Action point returning operation once again.

162 ORIGIN RETURN DIR. ILLEGAL AXIS ( , , ) A I S Blue

During manual zero point returning, an axis move button for the direction that is different from the zero point returning
Cause
direction was pressed.

Press the axis move button for the correct direction.

Action

163 INSIDE INTERLOCK AXIS ( , , ) A L S Blue

Internal interlock is working.
Cause

- The servo-off function is active.

- Deactivate the servo-off function.
Action - An inavailable axis command is ordered. Select available axis.
- The selected direction is the same as that in which the manual skip function has turned on. Carry out operations
correctly.
164 OUTSIDE INTERLOCK AXIS ( , , ) A L S Blue
There is an axis that has entered in an interlocked status since the interlock function has worked (input signal off).
Cause

- Since the interlock function is valid, clear the interlock function.

Action - Check the machine operation sequence program.
- Check for cable disconnections in the interlock signal line.
165 NO OPERATE MODE ( , , ) A I S Blue
Operation mode is not input due to disconnection in the input mode signal line, mode selector switch malfunctions or
Cause
sequence program data errors.

Check for cable disconnections in the input signal line, for mode selector switch malfunctions, or for sequence program
Action data errors.

167 EXTERNAL FEEDRATE ZERO ( , , ) A L S Blue

- The override setting is zero.
Cause - The manual feedrate for cutting feed mode or automatic dry run mode operation is set to zero.
- The cutting feedrate for MDI mode operation is set to zero.
- Change the override and the manual feedrate to values other than zero.
Action - If the override and the manual feedrate are not zero, check for short-circuits in the signal line.
- Check the sequence program.

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No. Message error status procedure Display

169 STOP SPINDLE ( , , ) D L S Blue

The spindle or milling spindle was at rest when the synchronous feed command was issued.
Cause

- Rotate the spindle.

- If work cutting is not in progress, set the dry run mode.
Action - Check for spindle encoder cable disconnections.
- Check for improper connector connections of the spindle encoder.
- Check the state of the spindle encoder pulses.
170 HANDLE AXIS NOT SELECTED ( , , ) A L S Blue
An axis not supported by selected specification is designated for pulse handle feed operation, or the axis to feed is not
Cause
designated.

Check for cable disconnections in the handle feed axis select signal line.
Action Check the sequence program.
Check the number of axes against the specifications.
171 SPINDLE ROTATE No. OVER ( , , ) D L S Blue
The spindle speed exceeded the clamping speed of an axis when the threading command was issued.
Cause

Reduce the programmed speed of the spindle.

Action

176 ABSOLUTE POSITION DETECTION ERR ( , , ) E I S Blue

When the power was turned on, an offset larger than 0.9 pitches of ball screw was detected to the position saved in
Cause
memory

Carry out a watchdog-type zero-point returning operation.

Action

177 TOOL LIFE EXCEED TIME ( , , ) E I S Blue

The tool life time (LIFE TIME) that has been set on the TOOL DATA display was exceeded.
Cause

(After changing the tool), reset the tool used time to zero.
Action

178 USED TOOL NUMBER EXCEED ( , , ) E I S Blue

The number of workpieces (USED NUM.) that has been set on the TOOL DATA display was exceeded.
Cause

(After changing the tool), reset the number of workpieces to zero.

Action

179 X-MAX OR Z-MAX OFFSET OVER ( , , ) E I S Blue

The maximum tool wear compensation value (MAX WEAR) that has been set on the TOOL DATA display was exceeded.
Cause

(After changing the tool), reset the wear offset to zero.

Action

181 EXT. SEARCH ERR. DURING OPERATION ( , , ) E L S Blue

External searching was attempted during automatic operation. External search will become impossible if external search
Cause start signal will turn on and an external search request will be issued to the NC during automatic operation. In this case,
automatic operation will continue
Start external searching only after completion of automatic operation.
Action

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No. Message error status procedure Display

182 NO DESIGNATED PROGRAM (EXT.) ( , , ) E L S Blue

When an external search request was issued, the program does not exist for the following reasons:
Cause 1) The machining program itself does not exist.
2) The machining program area is unformatted.
Check if the selected program is registered in the NC.
Action

184 ZERO RETURN IMPOSSIBLE (MEASURE) ( , , ) E L S Blue

The zero-point returning mode cannot be selected in the following cases:
Cause
The TOOL EYE is in the measurement position.
Place the TOOL EYE back from the measurement position.
Action

190 LADDER FUNCTION ERROR ( , , ) F L P Blue

An unavailable ladder program command has been given.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative.

Action

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4-4 No. 400 - No. 499 (Machine PLC Error)

Type of Stopped Clearing

No. Message error status procedure Display

401 INCORRCT FORMAT ( , , ) A L S Blue

The input data format (-, ., letters of the alphabet, etc.) is illegal.
Example:
Cause
1. An attempt has been made to input a negataive numbers.
2. An attempt has been made to input data with a number containing more decimals than available.
Press the data clear key and set correct data.
Action

402 ILLEGAL NUMBER INPUT ( , , ) A L S Blue

1. The input value is out of the allowable setting range.
Cause
2. The jaws of the chuck are interfering during solid-mode graphics drawing.
1. Press the data clear key and set correct data.
Action
2. Set correct data for gripping diameter or jaw shape of the set-up data.
403 ILLEGAL DATA ( , , ) A L S Blue
An illegal layout data is detected on the PROCESS LAYOUT display.
Cause

Make a process layout once again using the Program First function.
Action

404 MEMORY CAPACITY EXCEED ( , , ) E L S Blue

Additional machining programs cannot be stored into the storage area of the memory since its capacity has been
Cause exceeded, or additional layout data cannot be stored into the storage area of the memory since its capacity has been
exceeded.
Delete an unnecessary program.
Action

405 EIA/ISO CONVERTING ( , , ) A L S Blue

During EIA/ISO conversion, an attempt has been made to delete the conversion source program, change its work number
Cause
or edit the program.

During EIA/ISO conversion, deletion of the conversion source program, changing of the work number or editing the
Action program is not permitted.

406 MEMORY PROTECT ( , , ) A L S Blue

The program override enable/disable switch on the operation panel is set to LOCK.
Cause

Reset the program override enable/disable switch to ENABLE.

Action

407 DESIGNATED DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) A L S Blue

The designated number or character string does not exist.
Cause

Review the designated number or character string.

Action

408 PROGRAM ERROR ( , , ) E L S Blue

Data within the stored machining program has been destroyed.
Cause

Delete the corresponding program.

Action

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No. Message error status procedure Display

411 STOP POWER IN PROGRAM EDITING ( , , ) E L S Blue

Part of the program contents may have been destroyed because the power was turned off during program editing.
Cause

Check the corresponding program and if that program contains incorrect data, delete the program and create a correct
Action
program.

412 AUTO DRILL PROCESS IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) B L S Blue

The “DEP-1, 2, 3” (depth of cut) data could not be automatically determined.
Cause

Recheck the program for missing data.

Action
Or set any data in DEP-1, DEP-2, and DEP-3.
413 PROGRAM OVER ( , , ) A L S Blue
The maximum allowable number of programs which can be registered has been exceeded. (Up to 32, 128, or 256
Cause
programs can be registered, depending on the memory type.)

Delete an unnecessary program.

Action

414 AUTO CUT COND. PROCESS IMPOSSI. ( , , ) B L S Blue

The material code is not set for the program common data, or the material code set for the common data is not registered
Cause at the CUTTING CONDITION display.

Set correct data on the CUTTING CONDITION display.

Action
Recheck the program.
415 MIS-SET G CODE ( , , ) A L S Blue
An attempt has been made to set a G-code that cannot be designated for the manual program machining unit.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

416 AUTO THREAD PROCESS IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) B L S Blue

The thread data (height, number of cuts, depth of cut) cannot be determined automatically.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

417 UNIT NUMBER EXCEED (>99) ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to create more than 99 sets of unit data for one program.
Cause

Call up multiple programs and chain them.

Action

418 AUTO TOOL IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) B L S Blue

Although an attempt has been made to carry out automatic tool selection, the TOOL DATA display does not have
registered tool data appropriate for that machining unit.
Cause
If the tool selection method is tool group number selection, an appropriate group number is unregistered on the TOOL
DATA display.
Register the appropriate tool data on the TOOL DATA display.
Action

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No. Message error status procedure Display

419 AUTO TAP UNIT IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) B L S Blue

Automatic setting of tapping unit data (pitch, etc.) is impossible because of inconsistencies in the nominal diameter data of
tapping.
Cause In spite of the fact that the pipe-tapping data auto-setting customize function for the turning tap unit (T. TAP)/milling tap
unit (TAPPING) is valid (that is, bit 5 of parameter P3 is set to ‘1’), auto-setting is impossible since the auto-setting text file
(Pipescdt.txt) contains illegal or no data.
Recheck the tapping unit data.
Action
Check and correct the auto-setting text file (Pipescdt.txt).
420 DESIGNATION OVERLAP ( , , ) A L S Blue
An attempt has been made to designate data that has already been registered.
(1) CMT I/O, TAPE I/O, or DNC I/O display program number
Cause
(2) Tool data suffix
(3) Renumber of machining program
Recheck the designated data.
Action

421 SET-UP No. DESIGNATION OVERLAP ( , , ) A L S Blue

The setup numbers in the workpiece transfer unit are overlapping.
Cause

Recheck the setup number in the workpiece transfer unit.

Action

422 MEMORY PROTECT (I/O BUSY) ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to edit or set a machining program or tool data during I/O busy status.
Cause

Edit or set a machining program or tool data after I/O busy status.
Action

423 NO DESIGNATED PROGRAM ( , , ) A L S Blue

A program not existent within the NC has been designated during one of the following operations:
(1) Work number search
Cause (2) Unit copying or program copying
(3) Program deletion
(4) HD operation mode (a program not existent within the NC or HD has been designated)
Check the designated work number of the program.
Action

424 DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) A L S Blue

(1) The number of a non-existent unit has been designated for unit copying.
Cause (2) The number of a non-existent unit has been designated for interchange or movement on the PROCESS LAYOUT
display.
Check the designated unit number.
Action

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425 DATA MISSING ( , , ) B L S Blue

Processing is impossible since the necessary data is unset.
(1) An attempt has been made to transfer data before designation of a work number on the CMT I/O, TAPE I/O, or DNC
I/O display.
(2) Data for intersection-point calculation is missing.
For taper machining

Cause 1) The “CPT-X” or “CPT-Z” data for the unit is unset.

2) Either the “SPT-X”, “SPT-Z”, “FPT-X”, “FPT-Z”, or “ANGLE” data for the sequence is unset.
For concave/convex machining:
1) The next program line is not for the CTR sequence.
2) Either the “SPT-X”, “SPT-Z”, “FPT-X”, “FPT-Z”, or “RADIUS” data for the sequence is unset.
(3) Although the sequence number (N) has not yet been set, the EIA/ISO SEARCH button was pressed.
Check data.
Action

426 SEQUENCE NUMBER EXCEED ( , , ) A L S Blue

(1) An attempt has been made to create multiple sequence lines for the unit which can accept only one sequence line.
Cause
(2) An attempt has been made to create more than 250 sequences for only one unit.
Call up multiple unites.
Action

427 MEMORY PROTECT (AUTO MODE) ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to set the POSITION counter during the automatic operation mode.
Cause

Change the operation mode to a manual mode, and set the POSITION counter.
Action

428 MEMORY PROTECT (AUTO OPERATION) ( , , ) A L S Blue

(1) An attempt has been made to set unavailable data during automatic operation.
Cause
(2) An attempt has been made to execute program edition, work number search during M02 stop.
After resetting, set data or execute correct operations.
Action

431 GEAR No. ERROR ( , , ) A L S Blue

The designated gear number is illegal.
Cause

Override the gear number with a correct one.

Action

432 TOOL NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue

No tool numbers were set in the program during unit layout.
Cause Automatic setting of the inside-diameter cutting tool was attempted when the inside-diameter value (ID-MIN) in Common
unit was zero.
Set the correct tool number.
Action

433 SAME PROGRAM EXISTS ( , , ) B L S Blue

The work number of the machining program that was designated to be loaded from the external unit already exists in the
Cause
NC.

Check the work number and then renumber (or delete) a program stored within the NC as occasion demands.
Action

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434 TOOL No. DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt was made to set the tool ID code without setting a tool number.
Cause

Set a tool number before designating a tool ID code.

Action

435 PROGRAM CHECK NOT ALLOWED ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt was made to check tool path with the background processing mode, although the optional background tool
Cause
path check function is not available.

Check the tool path after completion of automatic operation or after resetting.
Action

436 LAYOUT NOT COMPLETE ( , , ) A L S Blue

The program unit layout is not yet complete.
Cause

Do the layout once again on the PROCESS LAYOUT display.

Action

437 LAYOUT UNABLE ( , , ) B L S Blue

Layout is impossible since the data to be set for the program is missing.
Cause

Recheck the program for missing data.

Action

438 ALL POCKET NUMBERS NOT ASSIGNED ( , , ) A L S Blue

It is not possible to finish the tool layout operation because the pocket number has not yet been assigned to all the
Cause
required tools

Assign the pocket number(s) and then finish the tool layout operation.
Action

439 MAZATROL PROGRAM DESIGNATED ( , , ) A L S Blue

A MAZATROL program was designated during copying of the EIA/ISO program.
Cause

Under these conditions, you cannot designate any MAZATROL programs.

Action

440 EIA/ISO PROGRAM DESIGNATED ( , , ) A L S Blue

An EIA/ISO program was designated during copying of the MAZATROL program.
Cause

Under this condition, you cannot designate any EIA/ISO programs.

Action

441 FINAL POINT DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue

Although the end-point data of the preceding line was not yet set in the BAR or CPY unit, the NEXT menu key was
Cause
pressed.

Press the NEXT menu key after setting the end-point data of the preceding line.
Action

442 DATA RENEWAL NOT ALLOWED ( , , ) A L S Blue

The machining program data cannot be updated under those conditions.
Cause

This message implies that the NC is busy executing internal processing operations. Press the data clear key, and set the
Action
program data once again.

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443 HELP IS NOT AVAILABLE ( , , ) A L S Blue

The HELP menu key has been pressed when the cursor is placed on the line for which no help window is prepared.
Cause

The help function can only be used when the cursor is located on the unit line or sequence line of the BAR or CPY unit.
Action

444 AUTO CALCULATION IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) B L S Blue

Automatic calculation of intersection-point is impossible.
For taper machining:
(1) More than one “?” exist in a single line.
(2) The machining section data for the unit is illegal, that is, neither OUT, IN, FACE, nor BACK.
Cause
For concave/convex arc machining:
(1) The symbol “?” exists in both “SPT-X” data and “SPT-Z” data.
(2) The symbol “?” exists in both “FPT-X” data and “FPT-Z” data.
(3) The machining section data for the unit is illegal, that is, neither OUT, IN, FACE, nor BACK.

Recheck the program. Refer to the section “Automatic Calculation Function of the Crossing-Point” of the Programming
Action
Manual.

445 NO INTERSECTION ( , , ) B L S Blue

(1) Calculation of intersection point is impossible.
Cause (2) The X-coordinate of the intersection is overstepping the range from 0 to 9999.999 after calculation.
(3) The Z-coordinate of the intersection is overstepping the range from –9999.999 to 9999.999 after calculation.

Recheck the program.

Action
See “Automatic Calculation Function of the Cross-Point” in the Programming manual for details.
446 NO NOM-φ DATA IN PROGRAM ( A, , ) E L S Blue
It has been found during tool layout that there is a tool without a nominal diameter in the designated program.
Cause

Check if nominal diameters have been assigned to all tools registered in the designated program.
Action

447 UNFINISHED TOOL SET ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to carry out a tool nose position storage operation for a tool not having its tool data registered.
Cause

Register tool data for that tool.

Action

448 SAME MATERIAL IS ENTERED ( , , ) B L S Blue

The same materials name already exist on the CUTTING CONDITION display.
Cause

Set another material name.

Action

449 RESTART SEARCH FINISHED ( , , ) A L S Blue

During restart operation, an attempt has been made to edit the EIA/ISO program after a restart search for the beginning-
Cause
of-program was completed.

Program editing is impossible since the search operation intended for restart has already been completed.
Action
To carry out program edit operations, you must press the reset key to cancel the search mode.

450 TPC DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) A L S Blue

While the cursor was on a unit line not containing TPC data on the display, the TPC menu key was pressed during the
Cause program list mode.

Press the TPC menu key after shifting to the programming mode.
Action

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451 TOOL EYE NOT EXTENDED ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt was made to carry out the measurement for tool setting, although the TOOL EYE arm is not at the extend
Cause state.

Place the TOOL EYE arm out of position. (extend state)

Action

452 CURRENT TOOL No. NOT COINCIDENT ( , , ) A L S Blue

The tool for which tool tip position is to be stored differs from the tool which is currently selected.
Cause

Move the cursor to the selected tool data item on the TOOL DATA display before carrying out the tool tip position store
Action operation.

453 EXCHANGE OR MOVE IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) A L S Blue

On the PROCESS LAYOUT display, an attempt was made to change or move the unit outside the units delimited by a
Cause head selection unit or a workpiece transfer unit.

Carry out that operation within the range separated by a head selection unit or a workpiece transfer unit. For details, refer
Action to the section “PROCESS LAYOUT display” of the Operating Manual.

454 CURSOR POSITION INADEQUATE ( , , ) A L S Blue

Processing is impossible because of the incorrect position of the cursor.
(1) A copying, deleting, inserting, or some other editing operation was carried out while the cursor is on non-unit data or
Cause common-unit data.
(2) The TPC menu key was pressed while the cursor is on a non-unit line.

Check the cursor position.

Action

455 SAME PROGRAM APPOINTED ( , , ) A L S Blue

The machining program being edited was designated during program copying.
Cause

Program copying cannot be done on the program being edited.

Action
Check the corresponding work number.
456 SAME UNIT DESIGNATED ( , , ) A L S Blue
An attempt was made to copy the cursor located unit during the unit copy.
Cause

Unit copying cannot be done on the same unit number.

Action

457 NOT FOUND ADDRESS OF DATA ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to set data without designating an address for the manual program machining unit sequence.
Cause

Designate an address before setting data.

Action

458 ILLEGAL TPC DATA ( , , ) B L S Blue

The TPC data for the unit is not correct.
Cause
After setting the TPC data, the unit machining mode has been changed.

Delete the TPC data and set correct TPC data once again whenever required.
Action

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459 TPC DATA EDIT IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) A L S Blue

The TPC data setting is not possible for the designated unit.
Cause

Check the program.

Action

460 ( , , )

Cause

Action

461 ( , , )

Cause

Action

462 ILLEGAL UNIT DESIGNATED ( , , ) B L S Blue

The special unit (HEAD, TRANSFER) exists in the single program.
Cause

Delete the special unit (HEAD and TRANSFER) and make a unit layout once again.
Action

463 ( , , )

Cause

Action

464 PARAMETER ERROR ( , , ) B L S Blue

The tool data (machine parameters B1 through B11) is illegal.
Cause

Recheck the parameters (B1 through B11) to see that each of them is appropriate for your machine model.
Action

465 TOOL LENGTH PROTECTED ( , , ) B L S Blue

The TOOL LENGTH menu key has been pressed during tool setting measurement.
Cause

Select a tool length input method after tool setting measurement has been completed.
Action

466 ( , , )

Cause

Action

467 SOLID DESCRIPTION IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) E L S Blue

An internal error occurred during drawing solid model.
Cause

Cancel the solid mode once. And then execute the solid mode.
Action

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468 OUT OF VFC RANGE ( , , ) B L S Blue

The peripheral speed or the feedrate that was undated with the VFC exceeded its max.
Cause

Recheck the peripheral speed or feedrate set in the program with which you executed automatic operation.
Action

469 TOOL SET MEASUREMENT PROTECTED ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to carry out tool setting measurements during selection of a tool length input mode on the
Cause
TOOL DATA display.

Carry out tool setting measurements only after cancelling tool length input mode selection.
Action

470 CANNOT CALCULATE CONTACT POINT ( , , ) B L S Blue

The coordinates of the contact point cannot be calculated because of discrepancies in the input data.
Cause After automatic calculation of the coordinates of the contact point, either the contact point of the X-axis or the Z-axis have
overstepped the required range (for the X-axis, from 0 to +9999.999, or for the Z-axis, from -9999.999 to +9999.999).
Recheck the program.
Action For further details of automatic contact point calculation, refer to the Programming Manual or the DETAILED INFO.
display.
471 TOO MANY QUESTION MARKS ENTERED ( , , ) B L S Blue
The program contains more ? Marks than their maximum permissible quantity.
Cause

Set data, instead of the ? Marks.

Action

472 MACHINING PART ERROR ( , , ) B L S Blue

Unit data corresponding to the section to be machined is not OUT, IN, FACE, or BACK.
Cause

Correct the unit data corresponding to the section to be machined.

Action

473 INSUFFICIENT SEQUENCE DATA ( , , ) B L S Blue

The sequence required for crossing point calculation is not set.
(1) Tapering
Cause The tapering sequence is not preceded or followed by a second tapering sequence or an arc sequence.
(2) Arc
The arc sequence is not preceded or followed by a tapering sequence or a second arc sequence.
Add sequence data.
Action

474 NO SEQUENCE DATA ( , , ) A L S Blue

Shape data is not present in the unit data to be copied.
Cause

Set shape data in the unit data to be copied.

Action

475 SEQUENCE DATA DO NOT AGREE ( , , ) A L S Blue

The mode does not match between the copying source unit data and the copying destination unit data.
Cause

Copy the shape data only after matching the mode between the copying source unit data and the copying destination unit
Action
data.

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476 EDITTING PROHIBITED ( , , ) A L S Blue

During automatic operation, an attempt has been made on the EIA/ISO MONITOR display to move the cursor to the
Cause program section whose editing is prohibited.

The cursor cannot be moved to the program section whose editing is prohibited.
Action

477 DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) A L S Blue

- An attempt has been made to carry out a data deleting operation in a data-less position on the CUT-COND LEARN
Cause display.
- An attempt has been made to delete, copy, or move “%” during EIA/ISO program editing.
Carry out data deleting operations after moving the cursor to a position where data exists.
Action

478 ERASE PROTECT ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to delete modification-prohibited data on the CUT-COND LEARN display.
Cause

Delete data after releasing the prohibited status of modification.

Action

479 MEASURE MODE ( , , ) A L S Blue

A cursor key or a menu key has been pressed during the measurement mode on the SET UP display or the JAW CUT
Cause
DATA display.

No cursor keys or menu keys are operative during the measurement mode.
Action

480 EIA SHAPE DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) A L S Blue

Although an attempt has been made to draw a workpiece shape using the selected EIA/ISO program, shape data is not
Cause present in that program.

Recheck the program.

Action If the program is that which has been obtained by EIA/ISO conversion output, change the setting of the bit 0 of parameter
P107 to 1 and then carry out the converting operation once again.
481 INCORRECT EIA SHAPE DATA ( , , ) A L S Blue
Although an attempt has been made to draw a workpiece shape using the selected EIA/ISO program, the corresponding
Cause shape data is not correct.

Recheck the program.

Action

482 CUTTING CONDITION STUDY ERROR ( , , ) A L S Blue

The cutting conditions studying data has failed to be modified using VFC.
Cause

- Check the materials type of the workpiece and that of the tool.
- Deletion of the studying data of the same cutting conditions remains prohibited. Release the prohibited status of
Action
deletion.
- The studying data storage area is full and deletion of the entire data remains prohibited. Delete the data.
483 PROHIBIT EDITTING ( , , ) A L S Blue
An attempt has been made to modify a program or set-up data whose editing is prohibited.
Cause

Before modifying the program or set-up data, appropriately set the corresponding parameter to release the prohibited
Action
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484 DISPLAY PROTECT ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to display a program whose display is prohibited.
Cause

Before displaying the program, appropriately set the corresponding parameter to release the prohibited status of display.
Action

488 NO OPTION ( , , ) E L S Blue

Input/output was attempted without a protocol-B option.
Cause

Install a protocol-B option.

Action

489 TAPE READER MIS-CONNECTED ( , , ) A L S Blue

After the START menu key has been pressed under protocol B, although the time-out time passed, the system did not
Cause
enter its on-line status.

(1) Check for incorrect cable connections.

Action
(2) Check if the power is on.
490 TAPE PUNCHER MIS-CONNECTED ( , , ) A L S Blue
After the START menu key has been pressed under protocol B, although the time-out time passed, the system did not
Cause enter its on-line status.

(1) Check for incorrect cable connections.

Action
(2) Check if the power is on.
491 MAINTENANCE CHECK WARNING ( , , ) A L S Blue
The required periodic check time has passed for an item(s) set previously on the MAINTENANCE CHECK display. (The
Cause
machine does not stop operating.)

Check the item(s) for which the required time has passed, and reset the time data to zero.
Action

492 AUTO CALCULATION IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) A L S Blue

Automatic calculation of circumferential speed and feedrate is not possible.
Cause

Check and correct the tool sequence data or machining unit of the program.
Action

493 AUTO PROCESS IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) A L S Blue

Tool cannot be automatically developed because of errors of the machining-unit data.

Cause In spite of the fact that the metric/unified-tapping data auto-setting customize function for the point machining unit is valid
(that is, bit 2/1 of parameter D95 is set to ‘1’), auto-setting is impossible since the auto-setting text file (TapPrDia.txt)
contains illegal or no data.
Check and correct the machining-unit data.
Action
Check and correct the auto-setting text file (TapPrDia.txt).
494 AUTO TAP PROCESS IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) A L S Blue
The pitch or other data cannot be automatically set because of incorrectness of the tap nominal diameter in the tapping-
unit data.
Cause In spite of the fact that the pipe-tapping data auto-setting customize function for the point machining unit is valid (that is, bit
0 of parameter D95 is set to ‘1’), auto-setting is impossible since the auto-setting text file (Pipescdt.txt) contains illegal or
no data.
Check and correct the tapping-unit data and tapping-tool sequence data of the program.
Action
Check and correct the auto-setting text file (Pipescdt.txt).

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495 NO ASSIGNED TOOL IN TOOL FILE ( , , ) A L S Blue

The milling tools (face-mills, end-mills, chamfering cutters, and ball end-mills) that have been designed on the machining
Cause program include a one(s) that is not yet registered in the TOOL FILE display.

Register the corresponding tools in the TOOL FILE display.

Action

496 END UNIT NOT FOUND ( , , ) A L S Blue

The end unit is not included in the machining program.
Cause

Create the end unit at the end of the program.

Action

497 ( , , )

Cause

Action

498 MAX NUMBER OF TOOLS EXCEEDED ( , , ) A L S Blue

During tool layout, the number of tools used in the designated program has exceeded the maximum available number.
Cause

Check and correct the corresponding machining program so that the maximum available number of tools is not exceeded.
Action

499 ILLEGAL TOOL DESIGNATED ( , , ) A L S Blue

During creation of a machining program, an attempt has been made to input a tool name not available for the particular
Cause
program unit, in the tool sequence.

Designate a correct tool name.

Action

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500 MEMORY PROTECT (AUTO OPERATION) ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to operate the I/O during automatic operation when a background I/O option is not provided.
Cause

Operate the I/O only after automatic operation has been completed.
Action

501 INCORRECT FORMAT ( , , ) A L S Blue

A cassette tape or floppy disk that contains data other than that for this NC unit or for the M640MT has been set.
Cause

Set a cassette tape or floppy disk that contains data for this NC unit or for the M640MT.
Action

502 PARAMETER ERROR ( , , ) A L S Blue

When tool data was loaded, an error occurred because the data was different from parameterized tool information. (The
Cause
loaded tool data does not match to the machine specifications.)

- Check machine parameters B1 through B11.

Action
- Check if the loaded data is for the machine being operated.
503 LOAD IMPOSSIBLE (TOO MANY) ( , , ) A L S Blue
An attempt has been made to load machining program data that exceeds the maximum registration of programs within the
Cause NC.

First delete unnecessary machining programs directly or after saving them into an external storage unit.
Action

504 LOAD IMPOSSIBLE (AUTO OPERATION) ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to load data other than machining program data during automatic operation.
Cause

Load this data after completion of automatic operation.

Action

505 LOAD IMPOSSIBLE (MISMATCH) ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to load cassette tape or floppy disk data under condition different from the parameter data
Cause
condition (The parameters do not match in terms of data size, head type, etc.) within the NC.

Check if the data saved within the cassette tape or floppy disk is for the machine being operated.
Action

506 SAME PROGRAM APPOINTED ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to load a machining program that has the same work number as that of a machining program
Cause prestored within the NC.

Review work numbers for possible overlapping.

Action

507 NO DESIGNATED PROGRAM ( , , ) A L S Blue

The machining program you have made an attempt to save into the CMT unit does not exist in the NC.
Cause

Check if the machining program that contains the designated work number exists in the NC.
Action

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508 MEMORY CAPACITY EXCEED ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to load machining program data that exceeds the maximum available area for program
Cause registration within the NC.

First delete unnecessary machining programs directly or after saving them into an external storage unit.
Action

509 LAYOUT SOFTWARE NOT COINCIDENT ( , , ) A L S Blue

The process layout of the program for this NC unit or for the M640MT cannot be converted in construction.
Cause

Since the program itself will be loaded, execute the process layout once again.
Action

510 CONTENTS ARE NOT COINCIDENT ( , , ) A L S Blue

Data within the cassette tape or floppy disk differs from the NC data.
Cause

(1) Check the program size, name, etc. on the PROGRAM FILE display, and then correct the data and make comparison.
Action
(2) If the data is not for a machining program, check if the data is for the machine being operated.
511 DATA ARE NOT COINCIDENT (WNo.,UNo.,SNo.) A L S Blue
Data within the cassette tape or floppy disk differs partly from the NC data.
Notes:
1. For EIA/ISO programs, the number displayed in the UNo. position.
Cause
If both the UNo. and the SNo. are 0 (zero), this also indicates that the cassette tape or floppy disk data may mismatch
in terms of operational setup or layout.
2. If the work number is 10000 or more, it is data other than machining program.
(1) Correct data disparities in the machining program, and then make data comparison.
(2) If the data is a data which is not a machining program, check data disparities on each display.
Action Note:
If data that has been saved prior to automatic operation is compared with the NC data after completion of automatic
operation, this alarm may result from possible automatic data updating associated with automatic operation.
512 DESIGNATED FILE NOT FOUND ( , , ) A L S Blue
The machining program or data that has been designated as the subject of loading or comparison does not exist in the
Cause cassette tape or floppy disk.

Using a DIRECTORY command, check what type of data is stored on the cassette tape or floppy disk.
Action

513 PROGRAM SOFTWARE NOT COINCIDENT ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to load a machining program different from NC programs in program structure.
Cause

Check if the cassette tape or floppy disk data is for this NC unit or for the M640MT.
Action

514 DESIGNATED DATA NOT COINCIDENT ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to load non-machining program data different from NC data in data structure.
Cause

Check if the cassette tape or floppy disk data is for this NC unit or for the M640MT.
Action

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515 CMT MIS-CONNECTED ( , , ) G L S Blue

A cabling error, a power-off sequence error, or a baud rate setting error occurred during NC connection to the CMT or
Cause microdisk unit. During NC connection to the microdisk unit, this alarm message may also be displayed if a floppy disk is
not correctly set.
(1) Check if all cables are correctly connected.
(2) Check if the power is on.
Action
(3) Check if the baud rate is correctly set.
(4) For microdisks, check if a floppy disk is correctly set.
516 SYSTEM ERROR ( , , ) E L S Blue
An error occurred in the system.
Cause

Please contact your MAZAK service representative if the error cannot be cleared even by turning the NC off and then
turning it back on.
Action
When contacting your MAZAK service representative, please also let them know what kind of operation you were carrying
out as the error was occurring, and what data was displayed in parentheses on the display.
517 PROGRAM OPERATION NOT ALLOWED (WNo., , ) A L S Blue
An attempt was made to save the program being edited or the program being loaded.
Cause

Save the program after editing or after loading.

Action

518 DATA OPERATION NOT ALLOWED ( , , ) A L S Blue

(1) An attempt was made to load non-machining program data during automatic operation.
Cause (2) An attempt was made to save the data being loaded.
(3) An attempt was made to load the data being saved.
Execute correct operations after completion of automatic operation or after loading or saving.
Action

519 DESIGNATED DATA IS NOT RIGHT ( , , ) A L S Blue

A program other than system macroprograms was designated for system macroprogram saving.
Cause

Designate a system macroprogram and then resave program data.

Action

520 MEMORY CAPACITY EXCEED (WNo., , ) G L S Blue

An end-of-tape state occurred in the middle of data saving onto the cassette tape or floppy disk.
Cause

Divide the data so that only the desired part of the data can be saved onto the cassette tape or floppy disk.
Action

521 CMT MIS-EQUIPPED ( , , ) A L S Blue

A cassette tape is not set.
Cause

Set a cassette tape correctly.

Action

522 NO OPERABLE DATA IN CMT ( , , ) A L S Blue

The cassette tape or floppy disk for this NC unit or for the M640MT that has been set does not contain machining
Cause
programs.

The cassette tape or floppy disk for this NC unit or for the M640MT that has been set does not contain machining
Action programs.
Check this out on this NC unit or the M640MT.

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523 CMT I/O ERROR ( , , ) G L S Blue

A hardware error has occurred in the CMT or microdisk unit. This alarm also occurs if a loading is carried out on an
Cause immediately-after-formatted floppy disk that contains no data to be saved.

After checking the baud rate or other RS-232C communication conditions preset on the CMT or microdisk and then
Action
replacing the cassette tape or floppy disk, carry out the correct operations once again.

524 CMT WRITE PROTECT ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to save data onto a write-protected cassette tape or floppy disk.
Cause

Release the write-protected state of the cassette tape or floppy disk.

Action Or for cassette tapes, by taping the holed section of the tape surface.

525 STOP POWER IN CMT OPERATION ( , , ) A L S Blue

The NC power was turned off during the operation of the CMT or microdisk unit.
Cause

Check for data errors in the machining program being transferred, and if errors exist, carry out the CMT or microdisk
Action operations once again from the beginning. If the NC has been turned off during loading of the machining program, carry
out the loading operation once again only after deleting the machining program data.
526 CMT MALFUNCTION ( , , ) G L S Blue
Data reading failed because of cassette tape or floppy disk data errors. This alarm message will also be displayed if CMT
Cause
data whose saving was interrupted is loaded. (This alarm message may also imply a check sum error.)

Use a different cassette tape or floppy disk, or load the data which was completely saved.
Action

527 NO MACRO OPTION ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to carry out a load or compare command on a macroprogram although a macro option was not
Cause provided.

Macroprograms cannot be united because of the absence of a macro option.

Action

528 NO EIA/ISO OPTION ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to carry out a load or compare command on an EIA/ISO program when an EIA/ISO option was
Cause
not provided.

EIA/ISO programs cannot be united because of the absence of an EIA/ISO option.

Action

529 ID I/O ERROR ( , , ) G L S Blue

A hardware error has occurred in the ID unit.
Cause

- Carry out NC or ID unit hardware checks and line checks.

Action
- Check for matching in RS-232C communication setting conditions between the NC unit and the ID unit.
530 NO TAPE READER PUNCHER OPTION ( , , ) A L S Blue
An attempt has been made to carry out the tape I/O operation when a tape reader/puncher option was not provided.
Cause

Tape I/O operations cannot be carried out because of the absence of a tape reader/puncher option.
Action

531 INCORRECT FORMAT ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to use a paper tape having a different format to that of paper tapes which can be used for the
Cause
NC unit.

Use a paper tape having the format usable for the NC unit.
Action

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532 SYSTEM ERROR (WNo., , ) E L S Blue

An error has been occurred in the system.
Cause

If NC power on/off actions does not recover the system from the error, please contact your MAZAK service representative.
Action Please also let them know during what operating procedure the error has occurred, and the data displayed in parentheses
at that time.
533 LOAD IMPOSSIBLE (TOO MANY) (WNo., , ) A L S Blue
An attempt has been made to load machining program data that exceeds the maximum registration number of programs
Cause within the NC.

First delete unnecessary machining programs within the NC directly or after saving them into an external stroage unit.
Action

534 STOP POWER IN ID OPERATION ( , , ) A L S Blue

The NC power has turned off during communication with the ID unit.
Cause

Turn NC power back on and then restart communicating from the beginning.
Action

535 STOP POWER IN TAPE READ/PUNCH ( , , ) A L S Blue

The NC power was turned off during the operation of the tape puncher/reader or microdisk unit.
Cause

Check for data errors in the machining program being used, and if errors exist, carry out deleting and then loading once
Action
again from the beginning. If the NC has been turned off during punching, carry out the punching operation once again.

536 SAME PROGRAM APPOINTED (WNo., , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to load machining program that has the same work number as that of a machining program
Cause prestored within the NC.

Review work numbers for possible overlapping.

Action

537 NO DESIGNATED PROGRAM( ( , , ) A L S Blue

The machining program you have made an attempt to punch or save into the paper tape or floppy disk does not exist in the
Cause
NC.

Check if the machining program that contains the designated work number exists in the NC.
Action

538 MEMORY CAPACITY EXCEED ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to load machining program data that exceeds the maximum available area for program
Cause
registration within the NC.

First delete unnecessary machining programs directly or after saving them into an external storage unit.
Action

539 EIA/ISO CONVERT IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) A L S Blue

During converting EIA/ISO, the memory capacity of the buffer has become full.
Cause

Shorten the program.

Action

540 CONTENTS ARE NOT COINCIDENT (WNo., , ) A L S Blue

The data within the cassette tape or floppy disk differs from the NC data in terms of data size, etc. The end-of-program
Cause M-codes (M02, M30, M99, M198, M199) do not exist in the machining programs.
Or a machining program has data preceded by an end-of-program M-code.
Designate an end-of-program M-code and correct the machining program so that data cannot be set in a position that
Action succeeds that of the designated end-of-program M-code. If data is to be set in a position that succeeds that of the
designated end-of-program M-code, disable use of end-program M-codes using a special parameter (TAP27).

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No. Message error status procedure Display

541 DATA ARE NOT COINCIDENT (WNo.,Note, ) A L S Blue

Data within the paper tape or floppy disk differs partly from the NC data.
Cause

Correct data disparities in the machining program, and make data comparison.
Action

542 NO DESIGNATED PROGRAM (WNo., , ) A L S Blue

The machining program that has been designated as the program to be loaded (or to be compared) does not exist in the
Cause
paper tape or floppy disk.

Using ALL LOAD and other commands, check what types of machining programs have been punched or saved into the
Action paper tape or floppy disk.

543 DESIGNATED DATA IS NOT RIGHT ( , , ) A L S Blue

The designated search data is not correct (this implies that an EOB is included in the search data), or the rewind mode has
Cause
been selected when a rewind option was not provided.

Check if the search data is correct.

Action

544 TAPE READER MIS-CONNECTED ( , , ) G L S Blue

A cabling error or a power-off sequence error occurred during connection between the tape reader or microdisk unit and
Cause the NC.
For microdisks, this alarm also indicates that the floppy disk is not correctly set.
(1) Check for incorrect cable connections.
Action (2) Check if the power is on.
(3) For microdisks, check if a floppy disk is correctly set.
545 TAPE PUNCHER MIS-CONNECTED ( , , ) G L S Blue
A cabling error or a power-off sequence error occurred during connection between the tape puncher or microdisk unit and
Cause the NC.
For microdisks, this alarm also indicates that the floppy disk is not correctly set.
(1) Check for incorrect cable connections.
Action (2) Check if the power is on.
(3) For microdisks, check if a floppy disk is correctly set.
546 SYSTEM ERROR ( , , ) E L S Blue
An error has occurred in the system.
Cause

If the error cannot be cleared even after the NC power has been turned off and then turned back on, please contact your
Action MAZAK service representative giving information about what type of operation you were carrying out when the error
occurred, and the data which is displayed in parentheses.
547 PROGRAM OPERATION NOT ALLOWED (WNo., , ) A L S Blue
An attempt has been made to save the program being edited or being loaded.
Cause

Save the program only after its editing or loading.

Action

548 NO EIA/ISO OPTION ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to load an EIA/ISO program in the absence of an EIA/ISO option.
Cause

EIA/ISO program data cannot be united since the system does not have an EIA/ISO option.
Action

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549 DATA SIZE OVER ( ,Note, ) A L S Blue

Blocks that contain more than 256 characters are present in the machining program.
(Or either an EOB or an EOR is not present in 256 characters.)
Cause
Note:
The number displayed after a work number is a line number.
Correct the machining program.
Action (Insert an EOB in 256 characters.)

550 NOT FOUND WNo. ON PAPER TAPE ( , , ) A L S Blue

Data loading or comparison cannot be performed since O number (work number) is not present in the program within the
Cause
paper tape or floppy disk

Set work number on the TAPE I/O display.

Action

551 SET THE NEW PAPER TAPE ( , , ) A L S Blue

A paper tape is not yet set in the tape reader/puncher.
Cause The baud rate setting and other conditions for RS-232C communication between the tape reader/puncher or microdisk unit
and the NC are not identical.
(1) Check if a paper tape is set in the tape reader/puncher correctly.
Action
(2) Check for mismatches in RS-232C communication conditions between the I/O unit and the NC.
552 ( , , )

Cause

Action

553 TAPE READER ERROR ( , , ) G L S Blue

A hardware error has occurred in the tape reader or microdisk unit.
Cause

Before operating the tape reader or microdisk unit, check for mismatches in RS-232C communication conditions between
Action the tape reader or microdisk unit and the NC and replace the current paper tape or floppy disk with a new one.

554 TAPE PUNCHER ERROR ( , , ) G L S Blue

A hardware error has occurred in the tape puncher or microdisk unit.
Cause

Before operating the tape puncher or microdisk unit, check for mismatches in RS-232C communication conditions
Action
between the tape puncher or microdisk unit and the NC and replace the current paper tape or floppy disk with a new one.

555 ( , , )

Cause

Action

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556 PARITY H ERROR ( , , ) A L S Blue

○
A parity H error exists in the paper tape data or floppy disk data.
○
○
○
Cause ○
■ Sprocket
○ The number of significant holes present in the tape must be even
○ (for ISO programs) or odd (for EIA programs).
○

Use some other paper tape or floppy disk, or use the current paper tape only after repunching.
Action

557 PARITY V ERROR ( , , ) A L S Blue

A parity V error exists in the paper tape data or floppy disk data.

E E E
O O O
B B B
Cause

The number of sprocket holes in this section must be even.

Invalidating of parity V check enable parameter TAP25 makes data loading possible.
Action

558 PROGRAM END NOT FOUND ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to load a machining program that has an EOR preceding the end M-codes (M02, M30, M99,
Cause M198, M199) or next O number (work number). The conditions for ending the program can be changed using parameter
TAP27.
Since the loading of the machining program has already been completed, set an end M-code using the PROGRAM
Action display.

559 DESIGNATED DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) A L S Blue

The designated search data does not exist in the paper tape or floppy disk.
Cause

Check the search data. Or search the entire paper tape or floppy disk once again.
Action

560 ( , , )

Cause

Action

561 SET THE NEW PAPER ( , , ) G L S Blue

An attempt has been made to print out data despite the fact that the printer was not loaded with paper or not in a ready
Cause
status for operation.

(1) Check if the printer is loaded with the paper.

Action
(2) Check if the printer is in a ready status.
562 NO DESIGNATED PROGRAM ( , , ) A L S Blue
The machining program you have made an attempt to print out does not exist in the NC.
Cause

Check if the machining program of the designated work number exists in the NC.
Action

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563 PRINTER I/O ERROR ( , , ) G L S Blue

- A hardware error has occurred in the printer.
Cause
- Mismatches exist in the RS-232C communication conditions between the printer and the NC (baud rate etc.).
Check for mismatches in the RS-232C communication conditions between the printer and the NC.
Action
(Parameters within the NC: DV3 ... I1 through I8)

564 ID MIS-CONNECTED ( , , ) A L S Blue

A cabling error or a power-off sequence error occurred during connection between the ID unit and the NC.
Cause

Check for incorrect cable connection between the ID unit and the NC.
Action

565 PRINTER MIS-CONNECTED ( , , ) G L S Blue

A cabling error or a power-off sequence error occurred during connection between the printer and the NC.
Cause

(1) Check for incorrect printer cable connections.

Action
(2) Check if the printer power is on.
566 SYSTEM ERROR ( , , ) E L S Blue
A hardware error has occurred in the system.
Cause

If the error cannot be cleared even after the NC power has been turned off and then turned back on, please contact your
Action MAZAK service representative giving information about what type of operation you were carrying out when the error
occurred, and the data which was displayed in parentheses at that time.
567 PROGRAM OPERATION NOT ALLOWED (WNo., , ) A L S Blue
An attempt has been made to print out the program being edited or being loaded.
Cause

Print out the program only after its editing or loading has been completed.
Action

568 ( , , )

Cause

Action

569 DATA SIZE OVER ( ,Note, ) A L S Blue

Blocks containing more than 256 characters per block exist in the EIA/ISO program.
(Or an EOB or an EOR is not present in 256 characters.)
Cause
Note:
The number displayed after a work number is a line number.

Correct the EIA/ISO program.

Action
(Or insert an EOB in 256 characters.)

570 NO DNC OPTION ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to operate the DNC in the absence of a DNC operation option.
Cause

The DNC cannot be operated because of the absence of a DNC operation option.
Action

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571 DESIGNATED DIRECTORY NOT FOUND ( , , ) A L S Blue

Data I/O operation was carried out by designating the directory No. which did not exist in the floppy disk.
Cause

Check if the designated directory No. is included in the floppy disk.

Action

572 PARAMETER ERROR ( , , ) A L S Blue

The loaded tool data does not match to the parameter-set tool information.
Cause
(Or the loaded tool data does not match to the machine specifications.)

- Check the settings of machine parameters B1 through B11.

Action
- Check if the loaded tool data is for the machine being operated.
573 LOAD IMPOSSIBLE (TOO MANY) (WNo., , ) A L S Blue
An attempt has been made to load a larger number of machining programs than the maximum number of machining
Cause
programs that can be stored within the NC.

Delete unnecessary machining programs, or save such programs into an external unit and then delete them.
Action

574 LOAD IMPOSSIBLE (AUTO OPERATION) ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to load non-machining program data during automatic operation.
Cause

Load the data only after completion of automatic operation.

Action

575 LOAD IMPOSSIBLE (MISMATCH) ( , , ) A L S Blue

The data sent from the host was different from the condition data within the NC. (Mismatches in data size and other
Cause
parameters)

Check that the data you have made an attempt to send from the host is for the machine being operated.
Action

576 SAME PROGRAM APPOINTED (WNo, , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to load a machining program that has the same work number as that of a machining program
Cause
existing in the NC.

Recheck work numbers for overlaps.

Action Thus, if you set bit 2 of parameter I60 to 0, it becomes possible to load. In this case, the program with the same work
number registered in the NC will be deleted.

577 NO DESIGNATED PROGRAM ( , , ) A L S Blue

- The machining program you have made an attempt to send from the NC to the host does not exist in the NC.
Cause - The machining program specified by a control command (work number search, program delete) does not exist in the
NC.

Check if the machining program corresponding to the designated work number exists in the NC.
Action

578 MEMORY CAPACITY EXCEED (WNo, , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to load machining programs that will exceed the maximum registrable area within the NC.
Cause

Delete unnecessary machining programs within the NC, or save such programs into an external storage unit and then
Action delete them.

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579 MEMORY PROTECT ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to load data despite the fact that the program override enable/disable switch was in LOCK
Cause (write-protected) status.

Reset the program override enable/disable switch to ENABLE status (write-enabled status).
Action
If you set bit 3 of parameter I60 to 1, the write disable status can be deactivated.

580 NO MACRO OPTION ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to transfer a macroprogram despite the fact that macro option was not provided.
Cause

Macroprogram data cannot be united because of the absence of a macro option.

Action

581 FLOPPY NOT READY ( , , ) A L S Blue

A floppy disk was not set correctly in the floppy disk drive.
Cause

Set a floppy disk correctly in the floppy disk drive.

Action

582 LAYOUT SOFTWARE NOT COINCIDENT (WNo., , ) A L S Blue

Process layout data for this NC unit or for the M640MT programs is different in structure.
Cause

Since program loading itself will be performed, change the process layout.
Action

583 PROGRAM SOFTWARE NOT COINCIDENT ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to load a machining program having a data structure different from that of the programs within
Cause
the NC.

- Check if the program sent from the host is for this NC unit or for the M640MT.
Action
- Check for errors in the header block of the file transfer statement.
584 RECEIVED DATA NOT COINCIDENT ( , , ) A L S Blue
- An attempt has been made to load non-machining program data having a data structure different from that stored within
the NC.
Cause
- There are errors in the header block of the file transfer statement or in the data block (include machining program).

- Check if the data sent from the host is for this NC or for the machine being operated.
Action
- Check the header block of the file transfer statement (version number, etc.) or the data block (sequence number, etc.).

585 CABLE MIS-CONNECTED ( , , ) G L S Blue

A cable connection error or a power-sequence error occurred during connection between the host and the NC.
Cause

- Check for incorrect DNC cable connections.

- Check if the host is powered on and ready for data transmission/reception.
Action
If, although a DNC option is provided, the DNC is not yet cabled and you are not to use the DNC for the time being, this
alarm message can be made not to appear in any case by setting bit 1 of parameter I60 to 0.

586 SYSTEM ERROR ( , , ) E L S Blue

An error has occurred in the system.
Cause

If the error cannot be cleared even after the NC power has been turned off and then turned back on, please contact your
Action MAZAK service representative giving information about what type of operation you were carrying out when the error
occurred, and the data which was displayed in parentheses at that time.

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No. Message error status procedure Display

587 PROGRAM OPERATION NOT ALLOWED (WNo., , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to send to the host the program being edited or being loaded.
Cause

Send to the host the program only after its editing or loading has been completed.
Action

588 DATA OPERATION NOT ALLOWED ( , , ) A L S Blue

- An attempt has been made to load non-machining program data during automatic operation.

Cause - An attempt has been made to send to the host the data being loaded with an external I/O unit.
- An attempt has been made to load the data being saved with an external I/O unit.

Wait until automatic operation or loading/saving is completed.

Action

589 CARD NOT READY ( , , ) A L S Blue

A memory card has not been correctly mounted in the slot.
Cause

Check if the memory card is correctly mounted in the slot.

Action

590 DNC COMMAND IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) A L S Blue

The control command issued from the host cannot be executed since the NC is not ready for data processing.

Cause A work number search request was issued during automatic operation.
A request for deletion of the machining program whose automatic operation was in progress was issued.

Wait until NC becomes ready for data processing (for example, after completion of automatic operation). Then, issue the
Action
intended request once again.

591 ( , , )

Cause

Action

592 RECEIVED ILLEGAL COMMAND ( , , ) A L S Blue

- The control command or file transfer command that has been sent from the host is illegal.
Cause - The machine number that was designated for non-machining program data loading is different from the machine number
prestored within the NC.

- Check the contents of the command message which was sent from the host.
Action - Check if the designated machine number is the same as the machine number prestored within the NC, that is, as the
setting of parameter I35.

593 DNC I/O ERROR ( , , ) G L S Blue

- Processing was interrupted because hardware error causes (such as line noise) occurred during DNC I/O operations.

Cause - Mismatches exist in the RS-232C communication condition settings (such as baud rate) between the host and the NC.
- The condition settings of time-out, number of repetition times, etc. are not correct.

- Perform hardware checks on the NC and the host, as well as line checks.
- Check for mismatches in the RS-232C communication condition settings (such as baud rate) between the host and the
Action NC.
Change the condition settings of time-out, number of repetition times, etc. to those which are preset on the host side.

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594 SEND-RECEIVE ERROR ( , , ) G L S Blue

- The current number of repetition times was exceeded during transmission/ reception of command messages.

Cause - Mismatches exist in the RS-232C communication condition settings (such as baud rate) between the host and the NC.
- The condition settings of time-out, number of repetition times, etc. are not correct.

- Perform message checks on the host side, as well as line checks.

Action - Check for mismatches in the RS-232C communication condition settings between the host and the NC.
- Change the condition settings of time-out, number of repetition times, etc. to those which are preset on the host side.

595 FILE TRANSFER ERROR ( , , ) G L S Blue

- The current number of repetition times was exceeded during transmission/reception of file messages.

Cause - Mismatches exist in the RS-232C communication condition settings (such as baud rate) between the host and the NC.
- The condition settings of time-out, number of repetition times, etc. are not correct.

- Perform message checks on the host side, as well as line checks.

Action - Check for mismatches in the RS-232C communication condition settings between the host and the NC.
- Change the condition settings of time-out, number of repetition times, etc. to those which are preset on the host side.

596 DNC MALFUNCTION ( , , ) G L S Blue

An uncorrectable hardware error occurred during reception of the first message (ENQ) from the host.
Cause

Perform hardware checks on the NC and the host, as well as line checks, and then restart correct operations from the
Action
beginning (that is, from the NC power-on sequence).

597 STOP POWER IN DNC OPERATION ( , , ) A L S Blue

The NC power was turned off during the operation of the DNC.
Cause

Check for data errors in the machining program being transferred, and if they exist, operate the DNC once again.
Action If the NC power has been turned off during loading of the machining program, reload the program after deleting the loaded
program.

598 NO EIA/ISO OPTION ( , , ) A L S Blue

An attempt has been made to transfer an EIA/ISO program despite the fact that an EIA/ISO option was not provided.
Cause

EIA/ISO program data cannot be united because of the absence of an EIA/ISO option.
Action

599 DESIGNATED DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) A L S Blue

- A request for transmission/reception of data not existing in the NC has been issued from the host.
Cause
- A request for transfer of more data than can be managed by the NC has been issued from the host.
Check the contents of the message in the request command which has been sent from the host.
Action

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4-6 No. 600 - No. 699 (MAZATROL Program Error)

Type of Stopped Clearing

No. Message error status procedure Display

601 NO DESIGNATED PROGRAM ( , , ) B J P Red

The program corresponding to the designated work number does not exist in the memory.
Cause
The program corresponding to the designated work number is currently being edited.
Check the work number, or load the machining program to be executed.
Action
Terminate program editing.
602 DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B J P Red
(1) An attempt has been made to execute the program being edited or being loaded from an external I/O unit.
Cause
(2) The program has entered in an abnormal condition because of a possible reduction in the backup battery voltage.
(1) Execute the program only after completion of its editing or loading.
Action
(2) Reload the machining program to be executed.
603 DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B J P Red
The designated unit does not exist.
Cause

Check the unit number, or load the machining program to be executed.

Action

604 R/F CUTTING UNIT NOT FOUND ( , , ) B J P Red

The designated machining type (R for rough-machining, or F for finish-machining) is not registered for that unit.
Cause

Check the machining type. Or load the machining program to be executed.

Action

605 ILLEGAL MAZATROL DATA ( , , ) B J P Red

Structural errors exist in the designated program.
Cause

Reload the machining program to be executed after deleting and creating it a new.
Action

606 ILLEGAL UNIT ( , , ) B J P Red

(1) Unit data not acceptable for the machine specifications exists in the program you have made an attempt to execute.
(2) HEAD or TRANSFER unit data exists despite the fact that the program you have made an attempt to execute is not a
complex program.
Cause
(3) The TPC data does not match to the unit you have made an attempt to execute.
(4) An attempt has been made to execute the auto-pecking operation although the optional function of auto-pecking is not
present.
(1) Delete unit data not acceptable for the machine specifications.
(2) Delete the HEAD or TRANSFER unit data.
Action
(3) Delete the TPC data, and then create correct TPC data.
(4) Without the auto-pecking option, the auto-pecking operation cannot be executed.
607 UNIT DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B J P Red
Data items remaining blank exist in the unit data items corresponding to the unit you have made an attempt to execute.
Cause

Set data.
Action

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608 ILLEGAL UNIT DATA ( , , ) B J P Red

Data out of the allowable setting range exists in the unit data corresponding to the unit you have made an attempt to
Cause execute.

Reset correct data.

Action

609 ILLEGAL SEQUENCE DATA ( , , ) B J P Red

Sequence data corresponding to the unit you have made an attempt to execute does not match to the unit data.
Cause

Delete the sequence data, and then set correct sequence data.
Action

610 SEQUENCE DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B J P Red

No sequence data exists for the unit you have made an attempt to execute.
Cause

Set sequence data.

Action

611 SEQUENCE DATA NUMBER EXCEED ( , , ) B J P Red

The number of lines of sequence data for the unit you have made an attempt to execute is in excess of a predetermined
Cause number of lines.

Reduce the number of sequence lines.

Action

612 SEQUENCE DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B J P Red

Data items remaining blank exist in the sequence data items corresponding to the unit you have made an attempt to
Cause
execute.

Set data.
Action

613 ILLEGAL SEQUENCE DATA ( , , ) B J P Red

Data out of the allowable setting range exists in the sequence data corresponding to the unit you have made an attempt to
Cause
execute.

Set correct data.

Action

614 UNFINISHED TOOL SET ( , , ) B J P Red

Tooling data does not exist for the tools that are to be used for the unit you have made an attempt to execute.
Cause

Set tooling data for the tools that are to be used.

Action

615 DESIGNATED TOOL NOT FOUND ( , , ) B J P Red

The tools to be used for the unit you have made an attempt to execute are not yet registered on the TOOL DATA display.
Cause

Check the tool data and register the necessary tools.

Action

616 ILLEGAL CUTTING POINT ( , , ) B J P Red

The specified infeed point is outside the profile of the workpiece (approximate workpiece shape designated by common
Cause
data).

Move the infeed point into the profile of the workpiece.

Action

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617 ILLEGAL CUTTING START POINT ( , , ) B J P Red

The relative position of the starting or ending point specified by the sequence data with respect to the specified infeed point
Cause is not appropriate.

Change the position of the starting or ending point of the sequence data, or change the position of the infeed point.
Action

618 SHAPE EXCEEDS MATERIAL SIZE ( , , ) B J P Red

The starting or ending point is outside the profile of the workpiece (approximate workpiece shape specified by common
Cause
data).

Change the starting or ending point.

Action

619 CUTTING DIRECTION NOT DEFINED ( , , ) B J P Red

The direction of machining (forward/backward) cannot be determined using the specified infeed point and sequence data.
Cause

Change the position of the starting or ending point.

Action

620 REVERSE SHAPE CONTOUR ( , , ) B J P Red

Part of the defined workpiece shape is opposite in direction of machining with respect to the reference axis movement
Cause direction.

Correct the position of the starting or ending point.

Action

621 DOUBLE SHAPE CONTOUR ( , , ) B J P Red

The defined workpiece shape has overlaps.
Cause

Correct the position of the starting or ending point.

Action

622 ILLEGAL RADIUS ( , , ) B J P Red

Arc-drawing data you have specified is illegal.
Cause That is, the relationship between the starting point, ending point, and radius of the arc is incorrect.
It is impossible to define an arc.
Correct the starting-point data, ending-point data, or radius data.
Action

623 ILLEGAL CORNER DEFINITION ( , , ) B J P Red

There are the following errors related to the designated corner C data:
<BAR, CPY, CORNER>
Cause The length of the block (or arc) present before or after corner C is smaller than that of corner C.
<T. GROOVE>
Added corner C is outside the workpiece profile.
Correct either the length of corner C or the sequence data set before or after corner C.
Action

624 EXCEEDS NUMBER OF SHAPES ( , , ) B J P Red

Defined shape of machining or of the workpiece is too complicated to be united.
Cause

Simplify the shape of the machining or of the workpiece.

Action

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625 EXCEEDS NUMBER OF VALLEY SHAPES ( , , ) B J P Red

The total number of valleys in the machining shape is in excess of 10.
Cause

Devide the machining shape in multiple units.

Action

626 COMMON DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B J P Red

Common unit data does not exist in the beginning part of the designated program.
Cause

Load the program once again.

Action
Or recreate the program.
627 ILLEGAL COMMON DATA (RADIAL) ( , , ) B J P Red
“OD-MAX” and “IN-MIN” in the common unit do not satisfy the following condition:
Cause
OD-MAX > IN-MIN ≥ 0
Set correct data to “OD-MAX”, or “IN-MIN”.
Action

628 ILLEGAL COMMON DATA (AXIAL) ( , , ) B J P Red

“LENGTH”, “WORK FACE” and “FIN-LENGTH” do not satisfy the following condition.
Cause
LENGTH ≥ WORK FACE + FIN-LENGTH > 0
Set correct data to “LENGTH”, “WORK FACE”, or “FIN-LENGTH”.
Action

629 MATERIAL SHAPE CROSSING ( , , ) B J P Red

There is a data overlap between the inside diameter side (IN) and outside diameter side (OUT) of the workpiece shape
Cause
which has been designated in the MATERIAL unit.

Change the IN or OUT shape data.

Action

630 ( , , )

Cause

Action

631 EXCESSIVE FINISH ALLOWANCE ( , , ) B J P Red

The area to be rough-cut does not exist since the designated finishing allowance is larger than the shape defined by the
Cause sequence data.

Either change the finishing allowance or cancel rough-cutting.

Action

632 ILLEGAL SHAPE DESIGNATED (CNR) ( , , ) B J P Red

In the CORNER unit data, the relationship between “SPT-X/Z” and “FPT-X/Z” is wrong.
Cause

Set the correct data to “SPT-X/Z” and “FPT-X/Z”.

Action

633 ILLEGAL SHAPE DESIGNATED (EDG) ( , , ) B J P Red

In the FACING unit data, the relationship between “SPT-X/Z” and “FPT-X/Z” is wrong.
Cause

Set the correct data to “SPT-X/Z” and “FPT-X/Z”.

Action

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634 ILLEGAL NUM. OF PATHS (THR) ( , , ) B J P Red

The designated number of cutting times for #0, #3 thread type is less than 3.
Cause

Change the number of cutting times to 3 or more, or change the thread type.
Action

635 ACCELERATION DISTANCE EXCEED ( , , ) B J P Red

The calculated distance of threading acceleration is in excess of the allowable value.
Cause

Change the concerned parameter.

Action
Reduce the peripheral velocity to its minimum permissible value.
636 ILLEGAL SHAPE DESIGNATED (GRV) ( , , ) B J P Red
In the T. GROOVE unit data, the relationship between the starting point (SPT-X/Z) and the ending point (FPT-X/Z) is wrong.
Cause

Set the correct data to “SPT-X/Z”and “FPT-X/Z”.

Action

637 ILLEGAL SHAPE EXCEEDS MTRL SIZE ( , , ) B J P Red

For machining of multiple grooves, the second and subsequent grooves are outside the workpiece profile defined by
Cause common unit.

Reduce the number of grooves.

Action

638 ILLEGAL DESIGNATED TL WID(GRV) ( , , ) B J P Red

The designated tool width does not match to the groove shape specified in the T. GROOVE unit.
Cause

Designate some other tool, or change the width of the designated tool.
Action

639 ILLEGAL OVERLAP ( , , ) B J P Red

The parameter-set amount of overlap is larger than the width or diameter of the designated tool.
Cause

Either designate some other tool, change the width or diameter of the designated tool, or change the parameter setting.
Action

640 ILLEGAL DRILLING DIRECTION ( , , ) B J P Red

In the hole-machining unit (T. DRILL, T. TAP) data, the relationship between “SPT-Z” and “FPT-Z” is wrong.
Cause

Set the correct data to “SPT-Z” and “FPT-Z”.

Action

641 ILLEGAL G-CODE INPUT ( , , ) B J P Red

Unavailable G-code commands have been designated for the manual operation unit (MANUAL. P, M-MANUAL).
Cause

Change the G-code commands to correct ones.

Action

642 ILLEGAL AXIS INPUT ( , , ) B J P Red

An illegal axis is designated for the G-code command in the manual operation unit (MANUAL. P, M-MANUAL).
Cause
Or the same axis is designated twice or more in 1 sequence data.
Delete all move commands related to the illegal axis.
Action

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643 MILLING TOOL DIA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B J P Red

(1) The diameter of the tool to be used for the machining unit is unset or is set to 0.
Cause
(2) The diameter of the sensor to be used during the measurement unit is unset or is set to 0.
Set the correct diameter of the tool or sensor you want to use.
Action

644 ILLEGAL FEEDRATE DATA ( , , ) B J P Red

The synchronous or asynchronous feed data designated in the manual operation unit (MANUAL. P, M-MANUAL) data is not
Cause
appropriate for the G-code command.

Change the synchronous or asynchronous feed data.

Action

645 CORNER (R/C) DESIGNATED OVERLAP ( , , ) B J P Red

In the unit (BAR, CPY, etc.), different types of corners (R or C) have been designated for portions that are identical in
Cause
shape.

Check the designated corner portions and delete one of the corners.
Action

646 ILLEGAL FINISHING ALLOWANCE ( , , ) B J P Red

In the #0, #0 type of THREAD unit data, the following condition exists:

(Finishing allowance) > (First depth-of-cut/4)

Cause
Calculated from the unit data height (HGT) and the number of times (NUM).
Specified by parameter U39.
Change either the thread height or the setting of parameter U39.
Action

647 ILLEGAL ANGLE IN FIRST SEQUENCE ( , , ) B J P Red

The relationship between the thread shape and threading angle that are defined by the first sequence data of the THREAD
Cause
unit is incorrect.

Change the threading angle, or change the coordinates of the starting or ending point of the first sequence.
Action

648 ILLEGAL THREAD ANGLE ( , , ) B J P Red

In the machining type that requires the designation of a threading angle, the following condition is not satisfied.
Cause
(Tool tip angle) ≤ (Threading angle)
Change either the threading angle or the data of the tool to be used.
Action

649 ILLEGAL THREAD HEIGHT ( , , ) B J P Red

Change the thread height or the setting of parameter U39.
(Finishing allowance) > (Thread height)
Action
Designated in the unit data.
Set using parameter U39.
Change the thread height or the setting of parameter U39.
Cause

651 LAYOUT UNABLE ( , , ) B J P Red

Data cannot be prepared for process layout.
Cause

Check the machining program for tool or HEAD/TRANSFER headstock selection errors, etc. Correct the process layout
Action
data on the PROCESS LAYOUT display.

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652 LAYOUT SIZE EXCEED ( , , ) B J P Red

Automatic creation of process layout is not possible because of lack of an available storage area in the layout data storage
Cause memory.

Delete machining program(s) partly.

Action

653 INTERSECTION NOT FOUND ( , , ) B J P Red

No automatic calculations of intersection were obtained since there are data disparities.
Cause

Correct the sequence data.

Action

654 DATA MISSING (INTERSECTION) ( , , ) B J P Red

No automatic calculations of intersection were obtained since there are lack of data.
Cause

Correct the unit data or the sequence data.

Action

655 INTERSECTION CALCULATE IMPOSS. ( , , ) B J P Red

No automatic calculations of intersection were obtained since there are illegal data.
Cause

Correct the unit data or the sequence data.

Action

656 NEED TOOL ROTATION DIRECTION ( , , ) B J P Red

The rotating direction of the spindle or milling tool cannot be determined since the “CUT DIR.” data item on the TOOL DATA
Cause
display is left blank.

Set data in “CUT DIR.” or use some other tool.

Action

657 NO DEPTH OF CUT INFO. ( , , ) B J P Red

The depth of cutting with the milling tool cannot be determined since the “CUT DEPTH/CUT ANGLE” data item on the
Cause
TOOL DATA display is left blank.

Set data in “CUT DEPTH/CUT ANGLE” or use some other tool.

Action

658 ILLEGAL TPC DATA ( , , ) B J P Red

Data out of the allowable setting range exists in the TPC data of the unit you have made an attempt to execute.
Cause

Correct the data error(s).

Action

659 DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B J P Red

The “Z1”, “Z2”, and “Z-OFFSET” data items on the TRANSFER display are left blank.
Cause

Set correct data in these data items.

Action

660 NO EIA/ISO OPTION ( , , ) B J P Red

An EIA/ISO program was designated as the next program to be executed despite the fact that the system does not have an
Cause
EIA/ISO option.

Check the work number for error.

Action

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661 EXCESSIVE GROOVE WIDTH ( , , ) B J P Red

Machining within the allowable stroke of the dummy Y-axis is not possible since the groove width that has been set for the
MGV unit or SLOT unit is too large for the tool.
Cause The allowable stroke of the dummy Y-axis is as follows:
- (Setting of parameter B65/2) ≤ Allowable stroke ≤ Setting of parameter B65/2

Designate a tool that has a sufficiently large diameter, or reduce the groove width and perform machining within the
Action
allowable stroke.

662 ILLEGAL Y-AXIS DATA ( , , ) B J P Red

The Y-coordinate of the program is outside the allowable stroke of the dummy Y-axis.

Cause The allowable stroke of the dummy Y-axis is as follows:

- (Setting of parameter B65/2) ≤ Allowable stroke ≤ Setting of parameter B65/2

Reduce the Y-coordinate below the allowable stroke.

Action

663 MEASURE UNIT IN SWISS CUT (WNo.,PNo., ) B J P Red

A measurement unit command has been issued during swiss-type machining.
Cause

No measurement unit commands cannot be used during swiss-type machining.

Action
Correct the machining program.
664 START UNIT ILLEGAL (WNo.,PNo., ) B J P Red
Automatic operation has started from secondary spindle machining.
Cause
Single-unit operation or restart operation has started from swiss-type machining.
Correct the program so that automatic operation starts from main spindle machining.
Action
Start the machining operation from the TANSFER unit that precedes swiss-type machining.
665 USING TOOL NUMBER EXCEED ( , , ) B J P Red
Number of tools used for the program to be executed exceeds the number of pockets of the turret. (only for Cell-system
Cause specification)

Reduce the number of tools used for the program.

Action

666 MAZATROL PROGRAM DESIGNATED ( , , ) B J P Red

A MAZATROL program has been designated for the SUB unit.
Cause

Only an EIA/ISO program can be designated.

Action

667 SUB PROGRAM NESTING EXCEED ( , , ) B J P Red

After a MAZATROL program had been called up from one EIA/ISO program, another EIA/ISO program has been called up
from that MAZATROL program.
Cause
The program containing the M99 has been executed during HD operation.
An attempt has been made to call up a program within the HD during HD operation.
Cancel the EIA/ISO program calling operation, and call up the program by program chaining.
Action

668 NO ASSIGNED TOOL IN TOOL FILE ( , , ) B J P Red

The tool specified in the program is not registered on the TOOL FILE display.
Cause

Register the tool data that is to be used in the program into the tool file.
Action

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669 CHAMFERING IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) B J P Red

Cutting is impossible because the chamfering cutter is likely to come into contact with the wall or bottom of the workpiece
Cause during chamfering.
The data of the specified chamfering cutter on the TOOL DATA or TOOL FILE display is not appropriate.
Review the machining program or the tool file, and correct inappropriate data.
Action

670 A DEPTH OF CUT TOO LARGE ( , , ) B J P Red

Of the line- or face-machining tool sequence data, the value of DEP-A is in excess of CUT DEPTH on the TOOL FILE
Cause display.

Review the machining program and correct the value of DEP-A.

Action

671 AUTO PECKING IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) B J P Red

The parameter (B255, B256, B171 or B172) or the threshold value (tool data) has not been set.
Cause

Set the parameter (B255, B256, B171 or B172) or the threshold value (tool data).
Action (This alarm message is not displayed if either B255 or B256 has been set.)

672 ILLEGAL FIGURE DATA ( , , ) B J P Red

The shape has been separated into three segments or more as a result of offsetting.
Cause

When creating the program, divide the shape beforehand so that it will not over-split.
Action

692 LINE/FACE CUTTING PAR. ERROR ( , , ) B J P Red

The line- or face-machining parameter settings are out of their permissible ranges.
Cause

The parameter E13 is set to ”0”; change it to a value other than “0”.
Action

699 SHAPE MANAGEMENT IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) B J P Red

The shape data that has been defined in the sequence data cannot be correctly united.
Cause

Change the machining program or tool data to such an extent that no machining error is likely to occur (say, by several
micrometers).
Action Normal operation may then resume, because this alarm is usually due to a calculation error.
If the situation does not improve even after such changes have been made, your MAZAK service representative should be
contacted for assistance.

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701 SIMULTANEOUS AXIS OVER( ( , , ) B J P Red

The number of axis addresses per block is in excess of the specifications.
Cause

- Divide the addresses into two blocks.

Action
- Check against the specifications.
702 ILLEGAL AXIS NAME ( , , ) B J P Red
The axis address name in the program is different from that which has been parameter-set.
Cause

Correct the axis address name in the program.

Action

703 DIMENSION DETECTING ERROR ( , , ) B J P Red

Axis addresses that cannot be divided in address units have been set.
Cause

Review the program.

Action

704 PARITY H ERROR ( , , ) B J P Red

The number of holes per character in the paper tape is even (for EIA codes) or odd (for ISO codes).
Cause

- Check the paper tape.

Action
- Check the tape reader and the tape puncher for normal operation.
705 PARITY V ERROR ( , , ) B J P Red
The number of characters per block on the paper tape is odd.
Cause

- Make the number of characters per block on the paper tape even.
Action
- Set the parity-V selection parameter to OFF.
706 ILLEGAL ADDRESS ( , , ) B J P Red
Addresses not available for the machine specifications have been set.
Cause

- Check and correct address errors in the program.

Action
- Check the specifications.
707 ILLEGAL FORMAT ( , , ) B J P Red
The programming format is not correct.
Cause

Review the program.

Action

708 INCORRECT G-CODE ( , , ) B J P Red

G-codes not available for your machine are included.
Cause

Check and correct G-code address in the program.

Action

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709 ILLEGAL NUMBER INPUT ( , , ) B J P Red

Data which is in excess of the setting range is set.
Cause

Review the program.

Action

710 PROGRAM END NOT FOUND ( , , ) B J P Red

“EOR” has been read in during tape or memory mode operation.
Cause

- Set M02 or M30 at the end of the program.

Action
- Set M99 at the end of the subprogram.
711 ILLEGAL O, N NUMBER ( , , ) B J P Red
Program number 0 or sequence number 0 has been set.
Cause

Designate a program number from 1 to 99999999, or a sequence number from 1 to 99999.

Action

712 INTERPOLATION IS OVERFLOW ( , , ) B J P Red

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The designated travel distance data is in excess of 2 .
Cause

Recheck the designated axis address.

Action

713 FEEDRATE ZERO ( , , ) B J P Red

The feedrate is unset.
Cause

Designate a feedrate.
Action

714 DIFFERENT CENTER TOO LARGE ( , , ) B J P Red

The starting point, ending point, or center of the arc is wrong.
Cause

Check the address data of the starting point, ending point, and center of the arc. Check the direction (+, -) of the address
Action
data.

715 MISSING CENTER (NO DATA) ( , , ) B J P Red

The center of the arc cannot be determined during radius-designated arc interpolation.
Cause

Check the address data in the program.

Action

716 VARI PITCH THRD OPT NOT PRESENT ( , , ) B J P Red

A variable lead thread cutting command is designated although the system does not support the variable lead thread
Cause
cutting specification.

Check the specifications.

Action

717 ILLEGAL LEAD (THREAD) ( , , ) B J P Red

The designated thread lead (pitch) is incorrect.
Cause

Correct the thread lead (pitch) data.

Action

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718 G16-G19 COM. IN NOSE-R COMP. ( , , ) B J P Red

A plane selection G-code (G17, G18, G19) is designated in the tool diameter offset command or nose-R offset command
Cause (G41, G42, G43, G46).

Set a plane select command after canceling the tool diameter offset command or the nose-R offset command (after
Action
commanding G40).

719 ILLEGAL G16-G19 COMMAND ( , , ) B J P Red

- The arc command axis and the selected plane are mismatched.
- A G18 plane has been selected in the polar coordinate mode or the cylindrical insterpolation mode.
Cause
- The parameter for setting the cylindrical interpolation rotational axis is not correctly set during the cylindrical interpolation
command mode.
Designate the arc command on the appropriate plane.
Action

720 NOT FOUND AUTO CORNER OVERRIDE ( , , ) B J P Red

Automatic corner override command (G62) is designated although the automatic corner override specification is not
Cause supported.

- Check the specifications.

Action
- Cancel the automatic corner override command (G62).
721 ILLEGAL 2-ND MISCELLAN. CODE ( , , ) B J P Red
The No. 2 auxiliary function address set in the program is different from the parameter-set address.
Cause

Check and correct the No. 2 auxiliary function address set in the program.
Action

722 ILLEGAL AXIS DESIGNATED IN G96 ( , , ) B J P Red

A wrong axis is designated for calling the constant peripheral velocity control.
Cause

Review the program.

Action

723 NOSE-R COMPENSATION IN G02/03 ( , , ) B J P Red

A offset command (G40, G41, G42 or G46) is designated in the arc interpolation mode (G02, G03).
Cause

Set linear-interpolation command code G01 or positioning command code G00 in the offset command block or the cancel
Action
block.

724 NO INTERSECTION ( , , ) B J P Red

Calculation of the crossing-point offset vector failed during execution of the tool diameter offset command or the nose-R
Cause
offset command (G41, G42, G46).

Recheck the program.

Action

725 NOSE-R COMP. INTERFERENCE ERROR ( , , ) B J P Red

An interference error occurred during the execution of the tool diameter offset command or nose-R offset command (G41,
Cause
G42, G46).

Recheck the program.

Action

726 CANNED CYCLE IN NOSE-R COMP. ( , , ) B J P Red

A fixed-cycle is designated during the tool diameter offset mode or nose-R offset mode.
Cause

Since the diameter offset mode is set, set diameter offset cancel code G40 in the program to execute the fixed-cycle
Action
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727 ILLEGAL NOSE-R COMP. DIRECTION ( , , ) B J P Red

At the start-up of the G46 nose-R offset mode, the offset direction cannot be defined.
Cause

Change the move vector to one that makes the offset direction constant.
Action
Replace the tool with one that has a different tip number.
728 REVERSE NOSE-R COMP. DIRECTION ( , , ) B J P Red
In the nose-R offset mode (G46), the offset direction became reversed.
Cause

Change the command to a G-code command (G00, G28, G30, G33 or G53) that permits reversal of the offset direction.
Action Replace the tool with one that has a different tip number.
Set the G46 reversal error prevention parameter to ON.
729 ILLEGAL TOOL NOSE ( , , ) B J P Red
The virtual tip number is illegal (other than 1 to 8) in the nose-R offset mode G46.
Cause

Correct the number.

Action

730 ILLEGAL OFFSET No. ( , , ) B J P Red

When offset command (G41, G42 or G46) was set, the offset number (T○○) was not set or it was larger than the
Cause
maximum available value.

Append an offset number command to the offset command block.

Action
Check the maximum available number of offset numbers, and change the offset number to an available one.
731 DR CANNED CYCLE OPT NOT PRESENT ( , , ) B J P Red
A fixed cycle command is designated although the fixed cycle (G81 to G89) specification is not supported.
Cause

- Check the specifications.

Action
- Correct the program.
732 TAPPING SPEED DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B J P Red
The spindle speed is not designated when a fixed drilling cycle is designated.
Cause

Designate the spindle speed (S) for a fixed drilling cycle (G84, G88).
Action

733 ILLEGAL SYNCH. TAPPING CYCLE ( , , ) B J P Red

Connection with the spindle unit is not made.
Cause

- Check for correct connection to the spindle unit.

Action
- Check the presence/absence of a spindle encoder.
734 THREAD PITCH NOT FOUND ( , , ) B J P Red
In the fixed tapping cycle, there is no designation for pitch or number of threads.
Cause

Designate a pitch or a number of threads.

Action

735 ILLEGAL THREAD PITCH ( , , ) B J P Red

In the fixed tapping cycle, designation for the pitch or the number of thread is incorrect.
Cause

Check the pitch or the number of threads.

Action

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736 ILLEGAL TAPER LENGTH ( , , ) B J P Red

In the turning cycle, designation for the taper length or the taper height is incorrect.
Cause

Set the value of R for the turning cycle smaller than the travel of the axis.
Action

737 ILLEGAL CHAMFERING ( , , ) B J P Red

In the thread cutting cycle command, designation for chamfering is incorrect.
Cause

Set chamfering data that ensures termination of the operation of the tool within the cycle.
Action

738 ILLEGAL G-CODE DATA ( , , ) B J P Red

The following command is present in the subprogram called by a composite-type fixed-cycle I (G70 through G73):
- Reference point return command (G27, G28, G30)
Cause
- Thread cutting (G33)
- Fixed cycle skip function (G31)
Delete the following G-codes from the subprograms that are called up by composite-type fixed-cycle I codes G70 through
G73:
Action G27, G28, G30, G31, G33 and Fixed-cycle G-codes
Normally, this alarm is not output.
If this alarm is output, data must be deleted from the entire system area.
739 BLOCK NUMBER EXCEED ( , , ) B J P Red
The number of blocks in the shape program of the composite-type fixed-cycle I (G70 through G73) exceeds 50 blocks.
Cause

Replace below 50 the number of blocks in the shape programs called up by composite-type fixed-cycle I codes G70
Action through G73.

740 ILLEGAL SHAPE DESIGNATED ( , , ) B J P Red

The shape defined in the composite-type fixed-cycle I (G70 through G73) is not the shape for correct cutting.
Cause

Recheck the shape program specified by composite-type fixed-cycle I (G70 through G73).
Action

741 ILLEGAL DATA INPUT ( , , ) B J P Red

The command in the composite-type fixed-cycle (G70 through G76) is not correct.
Cause

Recheck the command data of composite-type fixed-cycle (G70 through G76).

Action

742 SUB PROGRAM NESTING OVER ( , , ) B J P Red

- The number of times of sequential subprogram call from subprograms has exceeded 15.
Cause
- The number of times of sequential macroprogram call from macroprogram has exceeded 4.
- Check the actual number of times of subprogram call, and correct the program so that the value does not exceed 15.
Action
- Check the actual number of times of macroprogram call, and correct the program so that the value does not exceed 4.
743 DESIGNATED SNo. NOT FOUND ( , , ) B J P Red
The sequence number is not set during subprogram calling, returning from the subprogram or the GOTO command.
Cause

Include the sequence number.

Action

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744 NO DESIGNATED PROGRAM ( , , ) B J P Red

The designated program was not registered.
Cause During HD operation, an attempt has been made to call up a machining program not existing in the high-speed area of HD
or NC memory from the EIA/ISO program as a subprogram.
Register the program.
Action

745 RESTART SEARCH IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) B J P Red

A sequence number or block number not existing in the program has been designated and search start for restart has
Cause been activated.

After checking the program, reset restart data and activate the search start for restart.
Action

746 ABSOLUTE INPUT REQUIRED (G36) ( , , ) B J P Red

Incremental data has been set as target data in the block of G36.
Cause

Review the axis addresses within G36.

Action

747 NO SECOND OPERATION ( , , ) B J P Red

The specifications of G109, G110, G111, and G112 remain unset.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

748 NOT ZERO RETURNED AXIS EXIST ( , , ) B J P Red

A move command other than those used for returning axes to reference points was set for an axis that has not been
Cause returned to such points.

Carry out a manual reference-point return operation.

Action

749 REFERENCE POINT RETURN CHECK ( , , ) B J P Red

An axis exists that has not returned to its zero point position when zero point position check command G27 was executed.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

750 TAPE I/O ERROR ( , , ) B J P Red

An error has occurred in the tape reader.
Cause

Action

751 FILE I/O ERROR ( , , ) B J P Red

Reading of the machining program files failed.
Cause

Action

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752 CANNED CYCLE PROGRAM ERROR ( , , ) B J P Red

- The shape definition program for fixed-cycle operation includes G27, G28, G30, G31, G32 or fixed-cycle G-codes.
- A G65 command code is present in the fixed-cycle operation data not specified by G80.
Cause
- Addresses A, P, or Q are missing in the command block from G70 to G73.
- Addresses X and Z have been designated in the command block from G71 to G73.
Recheck the program.
Action

753 ILLEGAL G10 L NUMBER ( , , ) B J P Red

A wrong L-address number was set during setting of G10.
Cause

Check the L-address number and change it to the correct number.

Action

754 ILLEGAL G10 CORRECTION No. ( , , ) B J P Red

An offset number not allowable for the machine specifications was set during setting of G10.
Cause

After checking the maximum allowable number of offset numbers, change the number of address P to an allowable
Action number.

755 NO DIRECTIVE FOR NEXT MOVE R/C ( , , ) B J P Red

A non-move command has been designated for the block immediately succeeding the corner R/C command.
Cause

Change the block that immediately succeeds the corner R/C command to a block of move commands.
Action

756 INSUFFICIENT MOVE DISTANCE R/C ( , , ) B L S Blue

The travel distance is smaller than the length of designated corner R/C.
Cause

Reduce the length of corner R/C below the travel distance.

Action

757 INSUFF. NEXT MOVE DISTANCE R/C ( , , ) B J P Red

The travel distance specified in the next block that immediately succeeds the corner R/C command is smaller than the
Cause length of designated corner R/C.

Reduce the length of corner R/C below the travel distance specified in the next block.
Action

758 CNR-R/C DESIGNATED IN G0, THREAD ( , , ) B J P Red

The next block of the corner R/C command is the G0 or G33 code.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

759 G27, M COMMANDS SAME BLOCK ( , , ) B J P Red

M-code-only command are included in the command block of G27.
Cause

M-code-only commands cannot coexist with G27 command blocks.

Action
Divide each of G27 commands and M-code-only commands into separate blocks.

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760 G29, M COMMANDS SAME BLOCK ( , , ) B J P Red

M-code-only command are included in the command block of G29.
Cause

M-code-only commands cannot coexist with G29 command blocks.

Action
Divide each of G29 commands and M-code-only commands into separate blocks.

761 SKIP SPEED ZERO ( , , ) B J P Red

The skip speed is 0.
Cause

Set the correct skip speed.

Action

762 SKIP COMMAND IN CORRECTING DIA ( , , ) B J P Red

A skip command coexists with the diameter offset command.
Cause

Set diameter offset cancel code (G40), or delete the skip command.
Action

763 MILLING IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) B J P Red

The specification of G12.1 remains unset.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

764 ILLEGAL G-CODE (MILLING) ( , , ) B J P Red

A not usable G-code has been designated during the milling mode.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

767 AXIS ZERO RETURN NOT COMPLETE ( , , ) B J P Red

An axis remaining unreturned to its zero-point has been designated during the milling mode.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

768 ILLEGAL MODAL ( , , ) B J P Red

The milling mode has been selected during nose-R offsetting or peripheral speed constant control.
Cause
G95 has been designated during the milling mode.
Recheck the program.
Action

769 NO CORNER-R/C OPTION (MILLING) ( , , ) B J P Red

An unavailable corner R/C has been selected during the milling mode.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

770 WORKPIECE RADIUS NOT INPUT (G16) ( , , ) B J P Red

The cylindrical radius was not designated while the G16 plane was selected during the milling mode.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

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771 LOCK AHEAD BUFFER INSUFFICIENT ( , , ) B J P Red

The block to be pre-read for nose-R offset vector creation is in excess of the capacity of the special buffer for pre-reading.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

772 ERROR IN LOOK AHEAD BLOCK ( , , ) B J P Red

The block that has been pre-read for nose-R offset vector creation included the factor of the alarm.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

773 ILLEGAL Y-AXIS DATA ( , , ) B J P Red

The Y-axis data that has been designated in the G19 plane selection code (available only for dummy Y-axis specifications)
Cause during the EIA milling mode is in excess of the housing diameter that has been set using parameter B65 (for headstock
No. 2, parameter C65).
Recheck the program.
Action

774 DESIGNATED TOOL NOT FOUND ( , , ) B J P Red

The program-designated tool or its spare tool does not exist.
Cause
This alarm indicates that the program-designated tool has reached its life.
Correct the machining program.
Action
Replace the tool whose life has expired.
775 PROGRAM ERROR IN SWISS CUTTING (WNo.,PNo., ) B J P Red
An auxiliary axis (B-axis) command has been issued during the G120 mode.
Cause This alarm indicates that the command block of G120 contains the following G-code commands:
G12.1, G27, G28, G29, G30, G31, G36, G37
Commands B, G12.1, G27, G28, G29, G30, G31, G36, or G37 cannot be set in G120.
Action
Correct the machining program.
776 G68.5 COMMAND ILLEGAL MODAL (WNo.,NNo.,BNo.) B J P Red
A G68.5 command has been issued during the G41, G42 or G46 mode.
A G68.5 command has been issued when the G80 mode was not selected.
Cause A G68.5 command has been issued during the G68 mode (opposite turret mirror image).
A G68.5 command has been issued during the G120 mode (swiss cutting)
A G68.5 command has been issued during cross machining control.
Correct the machining program.
Action

777 IN G68.5 MODE ILLEGAL COMMAND (WNo.,NNo.,BNo.) B J P Red

An illegal command is contained in the G68.5 mode.
Cause

Correct the machining program.

Action

778 G68.5 NOT CANCEL (WNo.,NNo.,BNo.) B J P Red

A nose R compensation or fixed cycle has not been canceled before issuance of G69.5.
Cause

Correct the machining program.

Action

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779 NO HERICALL (WNo.,NNo.,BNo.) B J P Red

In the arc interpolation, three or more axes have been designated, although the helical interpolation specification is not
Cause
available.
Check the specification.
Action
Correct the machining program.

780 G60 OPTION NOT FOUND (WNo.,NNo.,BNo.) B J P Red

A G60 command has been issued although one-way positioning specification (G60) is not available.
Cause

Check the specification.

Action
Correct the machining program.

781 ILLEGAL MACRO G-CODE ( , , ) B J P Red

Illegal G-codes are specified in the user macroprogram.
Cause

Change the G-codes.

Action

782 DESIGNATED AXIS OVER (MACRO) ( , , ) B J P Red

More axes than allowable for the user macroprogram have been designated.
Cause

Reduce the number for axes.

Action

783 ILLEGAL AXIS INPUT (MACRO) ( , , ) B J P Red

Axis addresses not allowable for the user macroprogram have been designated.
Cause

Change part of the axis addresses.

Action

784 FEEDRATE ZERO (MACRO) ( , , ) B J P Red

The feedrate (F) designated in the user macroprogram is not a correct value.
Cause

Check the F value again.

Action

785 M-CODE OVER ( , , ) B J P Red

More than five M-codes per block are set in the user macroprogram.
Cause

Reduce the number of M-codes below four per block.

Action

786 SPINDLE ZERO (MACRO) ( , , ) B J P Red

The speed (S) designated in the user macroprogram is not a correct value.
Cause

Check the S value again.

Action

787 SPINDLE ZERO (MACRO) ( , , ) B J P Red

The peripheral velocity (V) designated in the user macroprogram is not a correct value.
Cause

Check the V value again.

Action

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788 ADDRESS DESIGNATION OVERLAP ( , , ) B J P Red

The addresses that must not be set at the same time within one block are set in the user macroprogram.
Cause

Delete one or more of the addresses.

Action

789 ADDRESS OVER ( , , ) B J P Red

A block containing more than 20 addresses exists in the user macroprogram.
Cause

Delete the excess number of addresses, or divide the commands into two blocks.
Action

790 MACRO EXECUTION ERROR ( , , ) B J P Red

An error has occurred during user macro execution.
Cause
An attempt has been made to execute a branching command in the macroprogram used for HD operation.

Recheck the program.

Action

791 BRANCHING IS IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) B J P Red

A branching command is registered in the tape used for tape operation.
Cause

Register the program into the system memory.

Action

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Type of Stopped Clearing

No. Message error status procedure Display

801 NO DESIGNATED PROGRAM ( , , ) B L S Blue

The program corresponding to the designated work number does not exist in the memory.
Cause

Check the work number, or load the machining program to be executed.

Action

802 DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue

(1) An attempt has been made to execute the program being edited or being loaded from an external I/O unit.
Cause
(2) The program has entered in an abnormal condition because of a possible reduction in the backup battery voltage.
Execute the program only after completion of its editing or loading.
Action
Or reload the machining program to be executed.
803 DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue
The designated unit does not exist.
Cause

Check the unit number, or load the machining program to be executed.

Action

804 R/F CUTTING UNIT NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue

The designated machining type (R for rough-machining, or F for finish-machining) is not registered for that unit.
Cause

Check the machining type. Or load the machining program to be executed.

Action

805 ILLEGAL MAZATROL DATA ( , , ) B L S Blue

Structural errors exist in the designated program.
Cause

Reload the machining program to be executed after deleting and creating it a new.
Action

806 ILLEGAL UNIT ( , , ) B L S Blue

(1) Process data not acceptable for the machine specifications exists in the program you have made an attempt to
execute.
(2) HEAD or TRANSFER unit data exists despite the fact that the program you have made an attempt to execute is not a
Cause complex program.
(3) The TPC data does not match to the unit you have made an attempt to execute.
(4) An attempt has been made to execute the auto-pecking operation although the optional function of auto-pecking is not
present.
(1) Delete unit data not acceptable for the machine specifications.
(2) Delete the HEAD or TRANSFER unit data.
Action
(3) Delete the TPC data, and then create correct TPC data.
(4) Without the auto-pecking option, the auto-pecking operation cannot be executed.
807 UNIT DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue
Data items remaining blank exist in the unit data items corresponding to the unit you have made an attempt to execute.
Cause

Set data.
Action

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808 ILLEGAL UNIT DATA ( , , ) B L S Blue

Data out of the allowable setting range exists in the unit data corresponding to the unit you have made an attempt to
Cause execute.

Reset correct data.

Action

809 ILLEGAL SEQUENCE DATA ( , , ) B L S Blue

Sequence data corresponding to the unit you have made an attempt to execute does not match to the unit data.
Cause

Delete the sequence data, and then set correct sequence data.
Action

810 SEQUENCE DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue

No sequence data exists for the unit you have made an attempt to execute.
Cause

Set sequence data.

Action

811 SEQUENCE DATA NUMBER EXCEED ( , , ) B L S Blue

The number of lines of sequence data for the unit you have made an attempt to execute is in excess of a predetermined
Cause number of lines.

Reduce the number of sequence lines.

Action

812 SEQUENCE DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue

Data items remaining blank exist in the sequence data items corresponding to the unit you have made an attempt to
Cause
execute.

Set data.
Action

813 ILLEGAL SEQUENCE DATA ( , , ) B L S Blue

Data out of the allowable setting range exists in the sequence data corresponding to the unit you have made an attempt to
Cause
execute.

Set correct data.

Action

814 UNFINISHED TOOL SET ( , , ) B L S Blue

Tooling data does not exist for the tools that are to be used for the unit you have made an attempt to execute.
Cause

Set tooling data for the tools that are to be used.

Action

815 DESIGNATED TOOL NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue

The tools to be used for the unit you have made an attempt to execute are not yet registered on the TOOL DATA display.
Cause

Check the tool data and register the necessary tools.

Action

816 ILLEGAL CUTTING POINT ( , , ) B L S Blue

The specified infeed point is outside the profile of the workpiece (approximate workpiece shape designated by common
Cause
data).

Move the infeed point into the profile of the workpiece.

Action

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817 ILLEGAL CUTTING START POINT ( , , ) B L S Blue

The relative position of the starting or ending point specified by the sequence data with respect to the specified infeed point
Cause is not appropriate.

Change the position of the starting or ending point of the sequence data, or change the position of the infeed point.
Action

818 SHAPE EXCEEDS MATERIAL SIZE ( , , ) B L S Blue

The starting or ending point is outside the profile of the workpiece (approximate workpiece shape specified by common
Cause
data).

Change the starting or ending point.

Action

819 CUTTING DIRECTION NOT DEFINED ( , , ) B L S Blue

The direction of machining (forward/backward) cannot be determined using the specified infeed point and sequence data.
Cause

Change the position of the starting or ending point.

Action

820 REVERSE SHAPE CONTOUR ( , , ) B L S Blue

Part of the defined workpiece shape is opposite in direction of machining with respect to the reference axis movement
Cause direction.

Correct the position of the starting or ending point.

Action

821 DOUBLE SHAPE CONTOUR ( , , ) B L S Blue

The defined workpiece shape has overlaps.
Cause

Correct the position of the starting or ending point.

Action

822 ILLEGAL RADIUS ( , , ) B L S Blue

Arc-drawing data you have specified is illegal.
Cause That is, the relationship between the starting point, ending point, and radius of the arc is incorrect.
It is impossible to define an arc.
Correct the starting-point data, ending-point data, or radius data.
Action

823 ILLEGAL CORNER DEFINITION ( , , ) B L S Blue

There are the following errors related to the designated corner C data:
<BAR, CPY, CORNER>
Cause The length of the block (or arc) present before or after corner C is smaller than that of corner C.
<T. GROOVE >
Added corner C is outside the workpiece profile.
Correct either the length of corner C or the sequence data set before or after corner C.
Action

824 EXCEEDS NUMBER OF SHAPES ( , , ) B L S Blue

Defined shape of machining or of the workpiece is too complicated to be united.
Cause

Simplify the shape of the machining or of the workpiece.

Action

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825 EXCEEDS NUMBER OF VALLEY SHAPES ( , , ) B L S Blue

The total number of valleys in the machining shape is in excess of 10.
Cause

Devide the machining shape in multiple units.

Action

826 COMMON DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue

Common unit data does not exist in the beginning part of the designated program.
Cause

Load the program once again.

Action
Or recreate the program.
827 ILLEGAL COMMON DATA (RADIAL) ( , , ) B L S Blue
“OD-MAX” and “IN-MIN” in the common unit do not satisfy the following condition:
Cause
OD-MAX > IN-MIN ≥ 0
Set correct data to “OD-MAX”, or “IN-MIN”.
Action

828 ILLEGAL COMMON DATA (AXIAL) ( , , ) B L S Blue

“LENGTH”, “WORK FACE” and “FIN-LENGTH” do not satisfy the following condition.
Cause
LENGTH ≥ WORK FACE + FIN-LENGTH > 0
Set correct data to “LENGTH”, “WORK FACE”, or “FIN-LENGTH”.
Action

829 MATERIAL SHAPE CROSSING ( , , ) B L S Blue

There is a data overlap between the inside diameter side (IN) and outside diameter side (OUT) of the workpiece shape
Cause
which has been designated in the MATERIAL unit.

Change the IN or OUT shape data.

Action

830 ( , , )

Cause

Action

831 EXCESSIVE FINISH ALLOWANCE ( , , ) B L S Blue

The area to be rough-cut does not exist since the designated finishing allowance is larger than the shape defined by the
Cause sequence data.

Either change the finishing allowance or cancel rough-cutting.

Action

832 ILLEGAL SHAPE DESIGNATED (CNR) ( , , ) B L S Blue

In the CORNER unit data, the relationship between the starting point (SPT-X/Z) and the ending point (FPT-X/Z) is wrong.
Cause

Set the correct data to “SPT-X/Z” and “FPT-X/Z”.

Action

833 ILLEGAL SHAPE DESIGNATED (EDG) ( , , ) B L S Blue

In the FACING unit data, the relationship between “SPT-X/Z” and “FPT-X/Z” is wrong.
Cause

Set the correct data to “SPT-X/Z” and “FPT-X/Z”.

Action

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834 ILLEGAL NUM. OF PATHS (THR) ( , , ) B L S Blue

The designated number of cutting times for #0, #3 thread type is less than 3.
Cause

Change the number of cutting times to 3 or more, or change the thread type.
Action

835 ACCELERATION DISTANCE EXCEED ( , , ) B L S Blue

The calculated distance of threading acceleration is in excess of the allowable value.
Cause

Change the concerned parameter.

Action
Reduce the peripheral velocity to its minimum permissible value.
836 ILLEGAL SHAPE DESIGNATED (GRV) ( , , ) B L S Blue
In the T. GROOVE unit data, the relationship between the starting point (SPT-X/Z) and the ending point (FPT-X/Z) is
Cause
wrong.

Set the correct data to “SPT-X/Z” and “FPT-X/Z”.

Action

837 ILLEGAL SHAPE EXCEEDS MTRL SIZE ( , , ) B L S Blue

For machining of multiple grooves, the second and subsequent grooves are outside the workpiece profile defined by
Cause common unit.

Reduce the number of grooves.

Action

838 ILLEGAL DESIGNATED TL WID (GRV) ( , , ) B L S Blue

The designated tool width does not match to the groove shape specified in the T. GROOVE unit.
Cause

Designate some other tool, or change the width of the designated tool.
Action

839 ILLEGAL OVERLAP (GRV UNIT) ( , , ) B L S Blue

The parameter-set amount of grooving overlap is larger than the width of the designated tool.
Cause

Either designate some other tool, change the width of the designated tool, or change the parameter setting.
Action

840 ILLEGAL DRILLING DIRECTION ( , , ) B L S Blue

In the hole-machining unit (T. DRILL, T. TAP) data, the relationship between “SPT-Z” and “FPT-Z” is wrong.
Cause

Set the correct data to “SPT-Z” and “FPT-Z”.

Action

841 ILLEGAL G-CODE INPUT ( , , ) B L S Blue

Unavailable G-code commands have been designated for the manual operation unit (MANUAL. P, M-MANUAL).
Cause

Change the G-code commands to correct ones.

Action

842 ILLEGAL AXIS INPUT ( , , ) B L S Blue

An illegal axis is designated for the G-code command in the manual operation unit (MANUAL. P, M-MANUAL).
Cause
Or the same axis is designated twice or more in one sequence data.
Delete all move commands related to the illegal axis.
Action
B-axis command cannot be used during swiss-type machining.

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843 MILLING TOOL DIA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue

(1) The diameter of the tool to be used during the unit is unset or is set to 0.
Cause
(2) The diameter of the sensor to be used during the measurement unit is unset or is set to 0.
Set the correct diameter of the tool or sensor you want to use.
Action

844 ILLEGAL FEEDRATE DATA ( , , ) B L S Blue

The synchronous or asynchronous feed data designated in the manual operation unit (MANUAL. P, M-MANUAL) data is
Cause
not appropriate for the G-code command.

Change the synchronous or asynchronous feed data.

Action

845 CORNER (R/C) DESIGNATED OVERLAP ( , , ) B L S Blue

In the unit (BAR, CPY, etc.), different types of corners (R or C) have been designated for portions that are identical in
Cause
shape.

Check the designated corner portions and delete one of the corners.
Action

846 ILLEGAL FINISHING ALLOWANCE ( , , ) B L S Blue

In the #0, #0 type of THREAD unit data, the following condition exists:

(Finishing allowance) > (First depth-of-cut/4)

Action

Calculated from the unit data height (HGT) and the number of times (NUM).
Specified by parameter U39.
Change either the thread height or the setting of parameter U39.
Action

847 ILLEGAL ANGLE IN FIRST SEQUENCE ( , , ) B L S Blue

The relationship between the thread shape and threading angle that are defined by the first sequence data of the THREAD
Cause unit is incorrect.

Change the threading angle, or change the coordinates of the starting or ending point of the first sequence.
Action

848 ILLEGAL THREAD ANGLE ( , , ) B L S Blue

In the machining type that requires the designation of a threading angle, the following condition is not satisfied.
Cause
(Tool tip angle) ≤ (Threading angle)
Change either the threading angle or the data of the tool to be used.
Action

849 ILLEGAL THREAD HEIGHT ( , , ) B L S Blue

In the THREAD unit data, the following condition is not satisfied.
(Finishing allowance) > (Thread height)
Cause
Designated in the unit data.
Set using parameter U39.
Change the thread height or the setting of parameter U39.
Action

850 AUTO OPERATION ( , , ) B L S Blue

An attempt has been made to perform a tool path check during automatic operation despite the fact that the system does
Cause not have an assigned background processing option.

Perform the tool path check only after completion of automatic operation, or assign a background processing option to the
Action
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851 LAYOUT UNABLE ( , , ) B L S Blue

Because of lack of data, automatic creation of layout data is not possible and thus the program cannot be executed.
Cause

Check the machining program for tool or HEAD/TRANSFER headstock selection errors, etc.
Action

852 LAYOUT SIZE EXCEED ( , , ) B L S Blue

Automatic creation of process layout is not possible because of lack of an available storage area in the layout data storage
Cause
memory.

Delete machining program(s) partly.

Action

853 INTERSECTION NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue

No automatic calculations of intersection were obtained since there are data disparities.
Cause

Correct the sequence data.

Action

854 DATA MISSING (INTERSECTION) ( , , ) B L S Blue

No automatic calculations of intersection were obtained since there are lack of data.
Cause

Correct the unit data or the sequence data.

Action

855 INTERSECTION CALCULATE IMPOSS ( , , ) B L S Blue

No automatic calculations of intersection were obtained since there are illegal data.
Cause

Correct the unit data or the sequence data.

Action

856 NEED TOOL ROTATION DIRECTION ( , , ) B L S Blue

The rotating direction of the spindle or milling tool cannot be determined since the “CUT DIR.” data item on the TOOL
Cause
DATA (2) display is left blank.

Set data in “CUT DIR.” or use some other tool.

Action

857 NO DEPTH OF CUT INFO. ( , , ) B L S Blue

The depth of cutting with the milling tool cannot be determined since the “CUT DEPTH/CUT ANGLE” data item on the
Cause TOOL DATA (2) display is left blank.

Set data in “CUT DEPTH/CUT ANGLE” or use some other tool.

Action

858 ILLEGAL TPC DATA ( , , ) B L S Blue

Data out of the allowable setting range exists in the TPC data of the unit you have made an attempt to execute.
Cause

Correct the data error(s).

Action

860 NO EIA/ISO OPTION ( , , ) B L S Blue

An EIA/ISO program was designated as the next program to be executed despite the fact that the system does not have an
Cause
EIA/ISO option.

Check the work number for error, or reload the EIA/ISO program.
Action

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861 EXCESSIVE GROOVE WIDTH ( , , ) B L S Blue

Machining within the allowable stroke of the dummy Y-axis is not possible since the groove width that has been set for
MGV unit or SLOT unit is too large for the tool.
Cause
The allowable stroke of the dummy Y-axis is as follows:
− (Setting of parameter B65/2) ≤ Allowable stroke ≤ Setting of parameter B65/2
Designate a tool that has a sufficiently large diameter, or reduce the groove width and perform machining within the
Action allowable stroke.

862 ILLEGAL Y-AXIS DATA ( , , ) B L S Blue

The Y-coordinate of the program is outside the allowable stroke of the dummy Y-axis.
Cause The allowable stroke of the dummy Y-axis is as follows:
− (Setting of parameter B65/2) ≤ Allowable stroke ≤ Setting of parameter B65/2
Reduce the Y-coordinate below the allowable stroke.
Action

863 MEASURE UNIT IN SWISS CUT (Wno.,PNo., ) B L S Blue

An measurement unit command has been issued during swiss-type machining.
Cause

No measurement unit commands cannot be used during swiss-type machining.

Action
Correct the machining program.
864 START UNIT ILLEGAL (WNo.,PNo., ) B L S Blue
Automatic operation has started from secondary spindle machining.
Cause
Single-unit operation or restart operation has started from swiss-type machining.
Correct the program so that automatic operation starts from main spindle machining.
Action
Start the machining operation from the TANSFER unit that precedes swiss-type machining.
865 USING TOOL NUMBER EXCEED ( , , ) B L S Blue
Number of tools used for the program to be executed exceeds the number of pockets of the turret. (only for Cell-system
Cause
specification)

Reduce the number of tools used for the program.

Action

866 MAZATROL PROGRAM DESIGNATED ( , , ) B J P Blue

A MAZATROL program has been designated for the subunit.
Cause

Only an EIA/ISO program can be designated.

Action

867 SUB PROGRAM NESTING EXCEED ( , , ) B J P Blue

After a MAZATROL program had been called up from one EIA/ISO program, another EIA/ISO program has been called up
Cause from that MAZATROL program.

Cancel the EIA/ISO program calling operation, and call up the program by program chaining.
Action

868 NO ASSIGNED TOOL IN TOOL FILE ( , , ) B L S Blue

The tool specified in the program is not registered on the TOOL FILE display.
Cause

Register the tool data that is to be used in the program into the tool file.
Action

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869 CHAMFERING IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) B L S Blue

Cutting is impossible because the chamfering cutter is likely to come into contact with the wall or bottom of the workpiece
Cause during chamfering.
The data of the specified chamfering cutter on the TOOL DATA or TOOL FILE display is not appropriate.
Review the machining program or the tool file, and correct inappropriate data.
Action

870 A DEPTH OF CUT TOO LARGE ( , , ) B L S Blue

Of the line- or face-machining tool sequence data, the value of DEP-A is in excess of CUT DEPTH on the TOOL FILE
Cause display.

Review the machining program and correct the value of the DEP-A.
Action

871 AUTO PECKING IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) B L S Blue

The parameter (B255, B256, B171 or B172) or the threshold value (tool data) has not been set.
Cause

Set the parameter (B255, B256, B171 or B172) or the threshold value (tool data).
Action (This alarm message is not displayed if either B255 or B256 has been set.)

872 ILLEGAL FIGURE DATA ( , , ) B L S Blue

The shape has been separated into three segments or more as a result of offsetting.
Cause

When creating the program, divide the shape beforehand so that it will not over-split.
Action

881 ILLEGAL MACRO G-CODE ( , , ) B L S Blue

Illegal G-codes are specified in the MAZATROL macroprogram.
Cause

Change the G-codes.

Action

882 DESIGNATED AXIS OVER (MACRO) ( , , ) B L S Blue

More axes than allowable for the MAZATROL macroprogram have been designated.
Cause

Reduce the number for axes.

Action

883 ILLEGAL AXIS INPUT (MACRO) ( , , ) B L S Blue

Axis addresses not allowable for the MAZATROL macroprogram have been designated.
Cause

Change part of the axis addresses.

Action

884 FEEDRATE ZERO (MACRO) ( , , ) B L S Blue

The feedrate (F) designated in the MAZATROL macroprogram is not a correct value.
Cause

Check the F value again.

Action

885 M-CODE OVER ( , , ) B L S Blue

More than five M-codes per block are set in the MAZATROL macroprogram.
Cause

Reduce the number of M-codes below four per block.

Action

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886 SPINDLE ZERO (MACRO) ( , , ) B L S Blue

The speed (S) designated in the MAZATROL macroprogram is not a correct value.
Cause

Check the S value again.

Action

887 SPINDLE ZERO (MACRO) ( , , ) B L S Blue

The peripheral velocity (V) designated in the MAZATROL macroprogram is not a correct value.
Cause

Check the V value again.

Action

888 ADDRESS DESIGNATION OVERLAP ( , , ) B L S Blue

The addresses that must not be set at the same time within one block are set in the MAZATROL macroprogram.
Cause

Delete one or more of the addresses.

Action

889 ADDRESS OVER ( , , ) B L S Blue

A block containing more than 20 addresses exists in the MAZATROL macroprogram.
Cause

Delete the excess number of addresses, or divide the commands into two blocks.
Action

892 LINE/FACE CUTTING PAR. ERROR ( , , ) B L S Blue

The line- or face-machining parameter settings are out of their permissible ranges.
Cause

The parameter E13 is set to ”0”; change it to a value other than “0”.
Action

899 SHAPE MANAGEMENT IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) B L S Blue

The shape data that has been defined in the sequence data cannot be correctly united.
Cause

Change the machining program or tool data to such an extent that no machining error is likely to occur (say, down to
several micrometers).
Action Normal operation may then resume, because this alarm is usually due to a calculation error.
If the situation does not improve even after such changes have been made, your MAZAK service representative should be
contacted for assistance.

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Type of Stopped Clearing

No. Message error status procedure Display

901 SIMULTANEOUS AXIS OVER ( , , ) B L S Blue

The number of axis addresses per block is in excess of the specifications.
Cause

- Divide the addresses into two blocks.

Action
- Check against the specifications.
902 ILLEGAL AXIS NAME ( , , ) B L S Blue
The axis address name in the program is different from that which has been parameter-set.
Cause

Correct the axis address name in the program.

Action

903 DIMENSION DETECTING ERROR ( , , ) B L S Blue

Axis addresses that cannot be divided in address units have been set.
Cause

Review the program.

Action

904 PARITY H ERROR ( , , ) B L S Blue

The number of holes per character in the paper tape is even (for EIA codes) or odd (for ISO codes).
Cause

- Check the paper tape.

Action
- Check the tape reader and the tape puncher for normal operation.
905 PARITY V ERROR ( , , ) B L S Blue
The number of characters per block on the paper tape is odd.
Cause

- Make the number of characters per block on the paper tape even.
Action
- Set the parity-V selection parameter to OFF.
906 ILLEGAL ADDRESS ( , , ) B L S Blue
Addresses not available for the machine specifications have been set.
Cause

- Check and correct address errors in the program.

Action
- Check the specifications.
907 ILLEGAL FORMAT ( , , ) B L S Blue
The programming format is not correct.
Cause

Review the program.

Action

908 INCORRECT G-CODE ( , , ) B L S Blue

G-codes not available for your machine are included.
Cause

Check and correct G-code address in the program.

Action

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909 ILLEGAL NUMBER INPUT ( , , ) B L S Blue

Data which is in excess of the setting range is set.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

910 PROGRAM END NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue

“EOR” has been read in during tape or memory mode operation.
Cause

- Set M02 or M30 at the end of the program.

Action
- Set M99 at the end of the subprogram.
911 ILLEGAL O, N NUMBER ( , , ) B L S Blue
Program number 0 or sequence number 0 has been set.
Cause

Designate a program number from 1 to 99999999, or a sequence number from 1 to 99999.

Action

912 INTERPOLATION IS OVERFLOW ( , , ) B L S Blue

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The designated travel distance data is in excess of 2 .
Cause

Recheck the designated axis address.

Action

913 FEEDRATE ZERO ( , , ) B L S Blue

The feedrate is unset.
Cause

Designate a feedrate.
Action

914 DIFFERENT CENTER TOO LARGE ( , , ) B L S Blue

The starting point, ending point, or center of the arc is wrong.
Cause

Check the address data of the starting point, ending point, and center of the arc. Check the direction (+, -) of the address
Action
data.

915 MISSING CENTER (NO DATA) ( , , ) B L S Blue

The center of the arc cannot be determined during radius-designated arc interpolation.
Cause

Check the address data in the program.

Action

916 VARI PITCH THRD OPT NOT PRESENT ( , , ) B L S Blue

A variable lead thread cutting command is designated although the system does not support the variable lead thread
Cause
cutting specification.

Check the specifications.

Action

917 ILLEGAL LEAD (THREAD) ( , , ) B L S Blue

The designated thread lead (pitch) is incorrect.
Cause

Correct the thread lead (pitch) data.

Action

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No. Message error status procedure Display

918 G16-G19 COM. IN NOSE-R COMP. ( , , ) B L S Blue

A plane selection G code (G17, G18, G19) is designated in the tool diameter offset command or nose-R offset command
Cause (G41, G42, G43, G46).

Set a plane select command after canceling the tool diameter offset command or the nose-R offset command (after
Action
commanding G40).

919 ILLEGAL G16-G19 COMMAND ( , , ) B L S Blue

- The arc command axis and the selected plane are mismatched.
- A G18 plane has been selected in the polar coordinate mode or the cylindrical interpolation mode.
Cause
- The parameter for setting the cylindrical interpolation rotational axis is not correctly set during the cylindrical interpolation
command mode.
Designate the arc command on the appropriate plane.
Action

920 NOT FOUND AUTO CORNER OVERRIDE ( , , ) B L S Blue

Automatic corner override command (G62) is designated although the automatic corner override specification is not
Cause supported.

- Check the specifications.

Action
- Cancel the automatic corner override command (G62).
921 ILLEGAL 2-ND MISCELLAN. CODE ( , , ) B L S Blue
The No. 2 auxiliary function address set in the program is different from the parameter-set address.
Cause

Check and correct the No. 2 auxiliary function address set in the program.
Action

922 ILLEGAL AXIS DESIGNATED IN G96 ( , , ) B L S Blue

A wrong axis is designated for calling the constant peripheral velocity control.
Cause

Review the program.

Action

923 NOSE-R COMPENSATION IN G02/03 ( , , ) B L S Blue

A offset command (G40, G41, G42 or G46) is designated in the arc interpolation mode (G02, G03).
Cause

Set linear-interpolation command code G01 or positioning command code G00 in the offset command block or the cancel
Action
block.

924 NO INTERSECTION ( , , ) B L S Blue

Calculation of the crossing-point offset vector failed during execution of the tool diameter offset command or the nose-R
Cause
offset command (G41, G42, G46)

Recheck the program.

Action

925 NOSE-R COMP. INTERFERENCE ERROR ( , , ) B L S Blue

An interference error occurred during the execution of the tool diameter offset command or nose-R offset command (G41,
Cause
G42, G46).

Recheck the program.

Action

926 CANNED CYCLE IN NOSE-R COMP. ( , , ) B L S Blue

A fixed-cycle is designated during the tool diameter offset mode.
Cause

Since the diameter offset mode is set, set diameter offset cancel code G40 in the program to execute the fixed-cycle
Action
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927 ILLEGAL NOSE-R COMP. DIRECTION ( , , ) B L S Blue

At the start-up of the G46 nose-R offset mode, the offset direction cannot be defined.
Cause

- Change the move vector to one that makes the offset direction constant.
Action
- Replace the tool with one that has a different tip number.
928 REVERSE NOSE-R COMP. DIRECTION ( , , ) B L S Blue
In the nose-R offset mode (G46), the offset direction became reversed.
Cause

- Change the command to a G-code command (G00, G28, G30, G33 or G53) that permits reversal of the offset direction.
Action - Replace the tool with one that has a different tip number.
- Set the G46 reversal error prevention parameter to ON.
929 ILLEGAL TOOL NOSE ( , , ) B L S Blue
The virtual tip number is illegal (other than 1 to 8) in the nose-R offset mode G46.
Cause

Correct the number.

Action

930 ILLEGAL OFFSET No. ( , , ) B L S Blue

When offset command (G41, G42 or G46) was set, the offset number (T○○) was not set or it was larger than the
Cause
maximum available value.

- Append an offset number command to the offset command block.

Action
- Check the maximum available number of offset numbers, and change the offset number to an available one.
931 DR CANNED CYCLE OPT NOT PRESENT ( , , ) B L S Blue
A fixed cycle command is designated although the fixed cycle (G81 to G89) specification is not supported.
Cause

- Check the specifications.

Action
- Correct the program.
932 TAPPING SPEED DATA NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue
The spindle speed is not designated when a fixed drilling cycle is designated.
Cause

During setting of fixed-cycle hole-drilling commands (G84, 88), also set a spindle speed command (S).
Action

933 ILLEGAL SYNCH. TAPPING CYCLE ( , , ) B L S Blue

Connection with the spindle unit is not made.
Cause

- Check for correct connection to the spindle unit.

Action
- Check the presence/absence of a spindle encoder.
934 THREAD PITCH NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue
In the fixed tapping cycle, there is no designation for pitch or number of threads.
Cause

Designate a pitch or a number of threads.

Action

935 ILLEGAL THREAD PITCH ( , , ) B L S Blue

In the fixed tapping cycle, designation for the pitch or the number of thread is incorrect.
Cause

Check the pitch or the number of threads.

Action

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936 ILLEGAL TAPER LENGTH ( , , ) B L S Blue

In the turning cycle, designation for the taper length or for the taper height is incorrect.
Cause

Set the value of R for the turning cycle smaller than the travel of the axis.
Action

937 ILLEGAL CHAMFERING ( , , ) B L S Blue

In the thread cutting cycle command, designation for chamfering is incorrect.
Cause

Set chamfering data that ensures termination of the operation of the tool within the cycle.
Action

938 ILLEGAL G-CODE DATA ( , , ) B L S Blue

The following command is present in the subprogram called by a composite-type fixed-cycle I (G70 through G73):
- Reference point return command (G27, G28, G30)
Cause
- Thread cutting (G33)
- Fixed cycle skip function (G31)
Delete the following G-codes from the subprograms that are called up by composite-type fixed-cycle I codes G70 through
G73:
Action G27, G28, G30, G31, G33 and Fixed-cycle G-codes
Normally, this alarm is not output.
If this alarm is output, data must be deleted from the entire system area.
939 BLOCK NUMBER EXCEED ( , , ) B L S Blue
The number of blocks in the shape program of the composite-type fixed-cycle I (G70 through G73) exceeds 50 blocks.
Cause

Replace below 50 the number of blocks in the shape programs called up by composite-type fixed-cycle I codes G70
Action through G73.

940 ILLEGAL SHAPE DESIGNATED ( , , ) B L S Blue

The shape defined in the composite-type fixed-cycle I (G70 through G73) is not the shape for correct cutting.
Cause

Recheck the shape program specified by composite-type fixed-cycle I (G70 through G73).
Action

941 ILLEGAL DATA INPUT ( , , ) B L S Blue

The command in the composite-type fixed-cycle (G70 through G76) is not correct.
Cause

Recheck the command data of composite-type fixed-cycle (G70 through G76).

Action

942 SUB PROGRAM NESTING OVER ( , , ) B L S Blue

- The number of times of sequential subprogram call from subprograms has exceeded 15.
Cause
- The number of times of sequential macroprogram call from macroprogram has exceeded 4.
- Check the actual number of times of subprogram call, and correct the program so that the value does not exceed 15.
Action
- Check the actual number of times of macroprogram call, and correct the program so that the value does not exceed 4.
943 DESIGNATED SNo. NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue
The sequence number is not set during subprogram calling, returning from the subprogram or the GOTO command.
Cause

Include the sequence number.

Action

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944 NO DESIGNATED PROGRAM ( , , ) B L S Blue

The designated program was not registered.
Cause

Register the program.

Action

946 ABSOLUTE INPUT REQUIRED (G36) ( , , ) B L S Blue

Incremental data has been set as target data in the block of G36.
Cause

Review the axis addresses within G36.

Action

947 NO SECOND OPERATION ( , , ) B L S Blue

The specifications of G109, G110, G111, and G112 remain unset.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

948 NOT ZERO RETURNED AXIS EXIST ( , , ) B L S Blue

A move command other than those used for returning axes to reference points was set for an axis that has not been
Cause returned to such points

Carry out a manual reference-point return operation.

Action

949 REFERENCE POINT RETURN CHECK ( , , ) B L S Blue

An axis exists that has not returned to its zero point position when zero point position check command G27 was executed.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

950 TAPE I/O ERROR ( , , ) B L S Blue

An error has occurred in the tape reader.
Cause

Action

951 FILE I/O ERROR ( , , ) B L S Blue

Reading of the machining program files failed.
Cause

Action

952 CANNED CYCLE PROGRAM ERROR ( , , ) B L S Blue

The shape definition program for fixed-cycle operation includes G27, G28, G30, G31, G32 or fixed-cycle G-codes.
- A G65 command code is present in the fixed-cycle operation data not specified by G80.
Cause
- Addresses A, P, or Q are missing in the command block from G70 to G73.
- Addresses X and Z have been designated in the command block from G71 to G73.
Recheck the program.
Action

953 ILLEGAL G10 L NUMBER ( , , ) B L S Blue

A wrong L-address number was set during setting of G10.
Cause

Check the L-address number and change it to the correct number.

Action

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954 ILLEGAL G10 CORRECTION No. ( , , ) B L S Blue

An offset number not allowable for the machine specifications was set during setting of G10.
Cause

After checking the maximum allowable number of offset numbers, change the number of address P to an allowable
Action
number.

955 NO DIRECTIVE FOR NEXT MOVE R/C ( , , ) B L S Blue

A non-move command has been designated for the block immediately succeeding the corner R/C command.
Cause

Change the block that immediately succeeds the corner R/C command to a block of move commands.
Action

956 INSUFFICIENT MOVE DISTANCE R/C ( , , ) B L S Blue

The travel distance is smaller than the length of designated corner R/C.
Cause

Reduce the length of corner R/C below the travel distance.

Action

957 INSUFF. NEXT MOVE DISTANCE R/C ( , , ) B L S Blue

The travel distance specified in the next block that immediately succeeds the corner R/C command is smaller than the
Cause length of designated corner R/C.

Reduce the length of corner R/C below the travel distance specified in the next block.
Action

958 CNR-R/C DESIGNATED IN G0, THREAD ( , , ) B L S Blue

The next block of the corner R/C command is the G0 or G33 code.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

959 G27, M COMMANDS SAME BLOCK ( , , ) B L S Blue

M-code-only command are included in the command block of G27.
Cause

M-code-only commands cannot coexist with G27 command blocks.

Action
Divide each of G27 commands and M-code-only commands into separate blocks.
960 G29, M COMMANDS SAME BLOCK ( , , ) B L S Blue
M-code-only command are included in the command block of G29.
Cause

M-code-only commands cannot coexist with G29 command blocks.

Action
Divide each of G29 commands and M-code-only commands into separate blocks.
961 SKIP SPEED ZERO ( , , ) B L S Blue
The skip speed is 0.
Cause

Set the correct skip speed.

Action

962 SKIP COMMAND IN CORRECTING DIA ( , , ) B L S Blue

A skip command coexists with the diameter offset command.
Cause

Set diameter offset cancel code (G40), or delete the skip command.
Action

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963 MILLING IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) B L S Blue

The specification of G12.1 remains unset.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

964 ILLEGAL G-CODE (MILLING) ( , , ) B L S Blue

A not usable G-code has been designated during the milling mode
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

968 ILLEGAL MODAL ( , , ) B L S Blue

The milling mode has been selected during nose-R offsetting or peripheral speed constant control.
Cause
G95 has been designated during the milling mode.
Recheck the program.
Action

969 NO CORNER-R/C OPTION (MILLING) ( , , ) B L S Blue

An unavailable corner R/C has been selected during the milling mode.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

970 WORKPIECE RADIUS NOT INPUT (G16) ( , , ) B L S Blue

The cylindrical radius was not designated while the G16 plane was selected during the milling mode.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

971 LOCK AHEAD BUFFER INSUFFICIENT ( , , ) B L S Blue

The block to be pre-read for nose-R offset vector creation is in excess of the capacity of the special buffer for pre-reading.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

972 ERROR IN LOOK AHEAD BLOCK ( , , ) B L S Blue

The block that has been pre-read for nose-R offset vector creation included the factor of the alarm.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

973 ILLEGAL Y-AXIS DATA ( , , ) B L S Blue

The Y-axis data that has been designated in the G19 plane selection code (available only for dummy Y-axis specifications)
Cause during the EIA milling mode is in excess of the housing diameter that has been set using parameter B65 (for headstock
No. 2, parameter C65).
Recheck the program.
Action

974 DESIGNATED TOOL NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue

The designated tool or its spare tool does not exist.
Cause
The life of the designated tool has already expired.
Check the tool.
Action

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975 PROGRAM ERROR IN SWISS CUTTING ( , , ) B L S Blue

- Queuing M commands (M950 through M999) are included in the swiss-type machining mode data.
Cause - Commands for the fourth axis are included in the swiss-type machining mode data.
- Illegal G-codes have been set during the swiss-type machining mode.
Recheck the program.
Action

976 G68.5 COMMAND ILLEGAL MODAL ( , , ) B L S Blue

A G68.5 command has been issued during the G41, G42 or G46 mode.
A G68.5 command has been issued when the G80 mode was not selected.
Cause A G68.5 command has been issued during the G68 mode (opposite turret mirror image).
A G68.5 command has been issued during the G120 mode (swiss cutting)
A G68.5 command has been issued during cross machining control
Correct the machining program.
Action

977 G68.5 MODE ILLEGAL COMMAND ( , , ) B L S Blue

An illegal command is contained in the G68.5 mode.
Cause

Correct the machining program.

Action

978 G68.5 NOT CANCEL ( , , ) B L S Blue

A nose R compensation or fixed cycle has not been canceled before issuance of G69.5
Cause

Correct the machining program.

Action

979 NO HERICALL ( , , ) B L S Blue

In the arc interpolation, three or more axes have been designated, although the helical interpolation specification is not
Cause available.

Check the specification.

Action
Correct the machining program.

980 G60 OPTION NOT FOUND ( , , ) B L S Blue

A G60 command has been issued although one-way positioning specification (G60) is not available.
Cause

Check the specification.

Action
Correct the machining program.

981 ILLEGAL MACRO G-CODE ( , , ) B L S Blue

Illegal G-codes are specified in the user macroporgram.
Cause

Change the G-codes.

Action

982 DESIGNATED AXIS OVER (MACRO) ( , , ) B L S Blue

More axes than allowable for the user macroprogram have been designated.
Cause

Reduce the number for axes.

Action

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983 ILLEGAL AXIS INPUT (MACRO) ( , , ) B L S Blue

Axis addresses not allowable for the user macroprogram have been designated.
Cause

Change part of the axis addresses.

Action

984 FEEDRATE ZERO (MACRO) ( , , ) B L S Blue

The feedrate (F) designated in the user macroprogram is not a correct value.
Cause

Check the F value again.

Action

985 M-CODE OVER ( , , ) B L S Blue

More than five M-codes per block are set in the user macroprogram.
Cause

Reduce the number of M-codes below four per block.

Action

986 SPINDLE ZERO (MACRO) ( , , ) B L S Blue

The speed (S) designated in the user macroprogram is not a correct value.
Cause

Check the S value again.

Action

987 SPINDLE ZERO (MACRO) ( , , ) B L S Blue

The peripheral velocity (V) designated in the user macroprogram is not a correct value.
Cause

Check the V value again.

Action

988 ADDRESS DESIGNATION OVERLAP ( , , ) B L S Blue

The addresses that must not be set at the same time within one block are set in the user macroprogram.
Cause

Delete one or more of the addresses.

Action

989 ADDRESS OVER ( , , ) B L S Blue

A block containing more than 20 addresses exists in the user macroprogram.
Cause

Delete the excess number of addresses, or divide the commands into two blocks.
Action

990 MACRO EXECUTION ERROR ( , , ) B L S Blue

An error has occurred during user macroprogram execution.
Cause

Recheck the program.

Action

991 BRANCHING IS IMPOSSIBLE ( , , ) B L S Blue

A branching command is registered in the tape used for tape operation.
Cause

Register the program into the system memory

Action

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