Trouble Shooting-Twin (Standard) PDF

TROUBLE SHOOTING
FOR
ALARMS & MESSAGES
VERTICAL TWIN ARM ATC
ALARMS
MESSAGES
Note:
This section contains the trouble shooting methods only for standard Alarms/messages of the machine.
Trouble shooting methods for specific customer required functions may not be available.
TS-FAN-001-00
ACE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS LTD
TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR ALARMS & MESSAGES – VERTICAL TWIN ARM ATC
Alarm Number: 1001

Address: A0.1
Alarm: “AIR PRESSURE LOW.”
Effect: Auto Cycle will not run.
Cause:
• Air Supply to the machine is less than the required pressure
Remedy:
• Ensure required air pressure is maintained, press reset to clear the alarm. If Alarm
repeats then take corrective action as per the below Check Points
Check point: Check for Air pressure on the Main incoming pressure gauge.
Step 1: If Air pressure is above the required pressure.

YES: Check working of Pressure switch as per Step 2.
NO: Ensure correct Air supply is provided to the machine
Step 2: Ensure Electrical and Pneumatic connection are given properly as per circuit
YES: Pressure switch might be at fault or Setting is disturbed.
NO: Ensure connection as per the circuit, check for the input signal X7.2=1 in the PMC status
screen
If problem still persists contact AMS-Customer Support Group / MMT.

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Alarm Number: 1003
Address: A0.3
Alarm: “PRESS FEED ON TO START MACHINE.”
Effect: Machine under emergency condition

Cause:
• Emergency Stop Signal(*ESP) G8.4=0
• Every time when Machine is switched ON
• Restored from Emergency condition occurred due to any of the Emergency PB pressed or
due MPCB trip
• Restoration of machine from idle state.
Remedy:
• Clear any emergency occurred and press Feed ON PB to clear this alarm. If Alarm is not
cleared then take corrective action as per the below Check Points
Check point 1: Check for Emergency stop Input (*ESP) X8.4=1.
Step 1: Check for the Input Signal X8.4=1 in the PMC status screen.
YES: Go to Step 2
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NO: Ensure connection as per the circuit
Step 2: Check for any other Alarm on the Alarm Screen.

YES: Clear the respective alarm
NO: Go to Step 3
Step 3: Check Feed ON PB input signal X3.6=1 in the PMC status screen.
YES: Alarm will get cleared
NO: Ensure connection as per the circuit

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Alarm Number: 1004
Address: A0.4
Alarm: “M/C AT EMERGENCY. RELEASE E.STOP.”
Effect: Machine under emergency condition

Cause:
• Emergency Stop Signal(*ESP) G8.4=0
• Every time when Machine is switched ON
• Restored from Emergency condition occurred due to any of the Emergency PB pressed or
due MPCB trip
• Machine under idle condition.
Remedy:
• Clear any emergency occurred and press Feed ON PB to clear this alarm. If Alarm is not
cleared then take corrective action as per the below Check Points
Check point 1: Check for Emergency stop Input (*ESP) X8.4=1.
Step 1: Check for the Input Signal X8.4=1 in the PMC status screen.
YES: Go to Step 2
NO: Ensure the emergency circuit as per the circuit
Step 2: Check for any other Alarm on the Alarm Screen.

YES: Clear the respective alarm
NO: Go to Step 3
Step 3: Check Feed ON PB input signal X3.6=1 in the PMC status screen.
YES: Alarm will get cleared
NO: Ensure connection as per the circuit.

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Alarm Number: 1005
Address: A0.5
Alarm: “READ OPERATOR MESSAGE.”

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Effect: Auto cycle will not start.
Cause:
• Cabinet temperature may be high, magazine or arm motor may be over heated.
• Tool life of a group may be over.
• Required number of component is finished.
Remedy:
• Check the messages on operator message screen and clear the same

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Alarm Number: 1006
Address: A0.6
Alarm: “M/C LOCK USED.M/C POWER OFF & ON.”
Cause:
• Machine lock function was used.
Remedy:
• Switch off the machine power and switch ON the machine.

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Alarm Number: 1007
Address: A0.7
Alarm: “M/C IDLE.PRESS E.STOP & RELEASE.”
Cause:
• In machine ready condition, if spindle and axes is not running for a predefined time then
machine automatically goes to power save mode.
Remedy:
• Press any of emergency push button and release the same and then press feed on PB to
come out from power save mode.

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Alarm Number: 1012
Address: A1.4
Alarm: “AXES REFERENCE DONE, POWER OFF.”

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Cause:
• Butt type axes reference is done on machine
Remedy:
• Switch off the machine and then switch ON.

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Alarm Number: 1015
Address: A1.7
Alarm: “BRAKE CURRENT SENSING UNIT FAIL.”
Cause:
• Vertical axis current sensing unit may be faulty
• When servo is not ready, Input X10.1=1
Remedy:
1. First clear emergency, then Press emergency PB. If alarm repeats then goto Step point 1
2. If connections are OK, replace the current sensing unit and check.
Step 1: Press emergency PB and then check the input X10.1=0on PMC status screen
YES: Alarm will not come in auto cycle.
NO: Check the electrical connection as per circuit. The elements in consideration arecurrent
sensing relay.

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Alarm Number: 1017
Address: A2.1
Alarm: “TOOL NO GREATER THAN MAG SIZE.”
Cause:
• Tool number called is greater than the actual magazine size
Remedy:
• Reset the message, then Select the tool within the magazine size and continue the cycle.

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Alarm Number: 1021
Address: A2.5
Alarm: “NO TOOL IN SPINDLE. CYCLE OFF.”
Effect: Auto cycle will not run.
Cause:
• Tool is not loaded to the spindle OR Tool is not clamped properly for machine operation.
• No tool in spindle proximity malfunctioning
Remedy:
• Reset the alarm, then load the tool on to the spindle and then continue the cycle. If the
alarm repeats with tool present in the spindle then take corrective action as per the
below Check Points
Check point 1: Check for No tool in spindle proximity signal X4.6=0
Step 1: Load tool to the spindle properly. Then check the input X4.6=0(No tool in spindle on PMC status
screen)
YES: Alarm will not come in auto cycle.
NO: Set the proximity signal X4.6 = 0 as tool present in the spindle. If can’t able to set the
proximity signal to “0”, then go to step2.
Step 2: Check whether signal is continuously “1” even without sensing

YES: Go to step 3
NO: Set the proximity sensor properly. Signal X4.6=0 when tool is present in spindle, X4.6=1
when tool is not present in spindle.
Step 3: Proximity sensor or connector may be faulty.

YES: Change the proximity sensor or connector and then check the function
NO: Ensure the proximity and input signal connection as per the electrical circuit.

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Alarm Number: 1023
Address: A2.7
Alarm: “TOOL NOT LOADED TO MAGAZINE.”
Cause:
• Tool number called is not found in tool directory.
Remedy:
• Reset the message, then enter the specified tool in tool directory and continue the cycle.

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Alarm Number: 1024

Address: A3.0
Alarm: “MAG REF PXS NOT ON DURING REF..”
Cause:
• During magazine referencing, magazine reference proximity switch signal is not ON at
pocket number 1.
Remedy:
• Reset the message, then do magazine index in jog mode. If alarm repeats then take
corrective action as per the below Check Points
Check point 1:Check for magazine reference proximity signal X5.0=1 at the pocket number 1
Step 1: Move the magazine to pocket number 1.Then check the input X5.0=1 on PMC status screen.
YES: Do magazine index in jog mode, alarm will get cleared.
NO: Go to Step 2
Step 2: Check for proper setting of the Proximity sensor at pocket number 1
YES: Go to step 3
NO: Set the proximity sensor properly. Signal X5.0=1at pocket number 1.
Step 3: Proximity sensor or connector may be faulty.

YES: Change the proximity sensor or connector and then check the function
NO: Ensure the proximity and input signal connection as per the electrical circuit.

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Alarm Number: 1025
Address: A3.1
Alarm: “MAG REF PXS FAIL.PLEASE CHECK.”
Cause:
• While magazine referencing time, magazine reference proximity switch signal always
one.
• While magazine referencing time, magazine reference proximity malfunctioning.
Remedy:
• Reset the message, then check the magazine reference proximity as per below said check
point.
Check point 1: Check for magazine reference proximity signal X5.0=1 at the pocket number 1
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Step 1: Move the magazine to pocket number 1.Then check the input x5.0=1 on PMC status screen.
YES: Index the magazine then go to step2
NO: check the electrical connection as per circuit and also ensure the working of proximity
sensor
Step 2: Index the magazine and check the input x5.0=0 on PMC status screen.
YES: Index the magazine then check the proximity signal become zero until pocket number 1
reached.
sensor

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Alarm Number: 1026
Address: A3.2
Alarm: “MAG REF PXS FAIL.PLEASE CHECK.”
Cause:
• While magazine in rotation, magazine reference proximity switch signal always one.
• While magazine in rotation, magazine reference proximity malfunctioning.
Remedy:
• Reset the message, then check the magazine reference proximity as per below said check
point.
Check point 1: Check for magazine reference proximity signal X5.0=1 at the pocket number 1
and X5.0=0 other than pocket number 1.
Step 1: Move the magazine to pocket number 1.Then check the input x5.0=1 on PMC status screen.
YES: Go to step2
sensor
Step 2: Index the magazine to next position and check the input x5.0=0 on PMC status screen.
YES: Index the magazine and check the proximity signal x5.0=0 until pocket number 1
reached.
sensor
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Alarm Number: 1027
Address: A3.3
Alarm: “ATC MOTOR DRIVE ALARM.”
Cause:
• Drive used for arm motor is in alarm state
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Remedy:
• Check the alarm number visible in drive and solve the same with the help of drive
manual. Switch OFF the machine power and then switch ON and continue the cycles.

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Alarm Number: 1032
Address: A4.0
Alarm: “SPI NOT ON FOR FEED IN AUTO/MDI.”
Cause:
• While the axes moving in specified feed rate and without spindle running.
Remedy:
• Reset the alarm, then check the program and ensure to give spindle command along with
feed command and then continue the cycle.

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Alarm Number: 1035
Address: A4.3
Alarm: “TL NOT CLAMPED FOR SPINDLE RUN.”
Cause:
• Tool clamp signal (tool is not properly clamped) is not ON for spindle rotation.
Remedy:
• Reset the alarm, then unclamp the tool from spindle by using manual tool unclamp
method. Clean the tool and load the same to the spindle. Check the spindle running in
MDI mode. If alarm repeated go to check point 1.
Check point 1: Check tool clamp proximity signal X7.4=1 in tool clamped condition.
Step 1: load the tool in spindle and check the input X7.4=1 on PMC maintenance screen.
YES: Alarm will not come under auto cycle.
sensor.

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Alarm Number: 1052
Address: A6.4
Alarm: “INDEX TB CMD MORE THAN TB SIZE.”
Cause:
• Index table position called is greater than the actual index table size
Remedy:
• Reset the message, then check the program and give index table command with in the
index table size and continue the cycle.

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Alarm Number: 1053
Address: A6.5
Alarm: “INDEX TABLE INDEX ABORTED..”
Cause:
• Commanded Index table position could not reach within the specified time.
Remedy:
• Reset the message, and then follow the check points.
Check point 1: Index table motor rotate in forward direction when indexed in jog mode, in
Auto/MDI mode motor will rotate in forward/reverse direction depending upon the shortest
path. Go to Step 1
Step 1: Check the Index Table motor rotate as per check point 1.
YES: Go to check point 2
NO: Check the electrical connection as per circuit, supply to the motor. The elements in
consideration are MPCB, Contactor, SSR & Motor
Check point 2: If Index table is indexed in jog mode, index to next position is in forward direction
and stops after index table clamp proximity is sensed. If this condition is not happening Goto to
Step 2
Step 2: Check the Index Table Clamp input X33.0=1 on PMC status screen during index table
rotation.
YES: Go to check point3
NO: Check the electrical connection as per circuit and also ensure the working of proximity
sensor
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Check point 3: If Index table is indexed in Auto/MDI mode, index to required position and stops
after position is reached with index table strobe and index table clamp proximity sensed. If this
condition is not happening Go to Step 3
Step 3: Check the Index Table Strobe input X32.6=1 on PMC status screen during index table
rotation.
YES: Go to Step 4
NO: Check the electrical connection as per circuit and also ensure the working of encoder signal
Step 4: Check the correct Index Table feedback signals on X32 on PMC status screen by index
each position in jog mode
YES: There is no problem
NO: Check the electrical connection as per circuit and also ensure the proper feedback is coming
from encoder

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Alarm Number: 1054
Address: A6.6
Alarm: “INDEX TABLE OVERHEAT.”
Cause:
• Index table motor over heated, thermal contact open.
Remedy:
• Switch OFF the machine. Check for motor over heat.
Check point 1: Index table motor is provided with a thermal overload relay which opens when
motor gets over heated. Go to Step 1
Step 1: Remove the index table cover and check the index table motor for over heat
YES: Check whether motor is getting overload due to duty cycle or fixture/component is
overweight or internal problem in the index table.
NO: check the electrical connection as per circuit. The elements in consideration are thermal
overload relay & AC relay

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Alarm Number: 1055
Address: A6.7
Alarm: “I.T UNCLP, PRS I.T INCH PB.”
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Cause:
• Index table clamp or index table strobe signal is missing in stop condition.
Remedy:
• Reset the message, and then press index table inch push button in jog mode to index the
index table to clamp position. If alarm repeats then go to Check point 1
Check point 1: index table clamp input X33.0=1 OR index table strobe input X32.6=1 is missing
during motor stop with the above alarm Go to Step 1
Step 1: Check the index clamp input X33.0=1, index table strobe input X32.6=1 on PMC status
screen.
YES: continue the cycle.
NO: check the electrical connection as per circuit. The elements in consideration are clamp
proximity, motor encoder and SSR.
If problem still persists contact AMS-Customer Support Group / MMT

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Alarm Number: 1056
Address: A7.0
Alarm: “I.T NOT CONNECTED, NO B-CMD.”
Effect: In Auto/MDI mode, cycle will not run. In jog mode index table will not rotate
Cause:
• Without index table connected, index table command was given
Remedy:
• Connect the index table and then run the program or if index table is not needed for your
operation then please remove the ‘B’ commands from the program.
Check point 1: Check the index table connected.
Step 1: check the index table cable connected on the machine

YES: then go to step2.
NO: please connect the index and then continue the cycle.
Step 2: check the index table connected input X32.5=1on PMC status screen.
YES: problem will not come under auto cycle running
NO: check the electrical connection as per circuit.

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Alarm Number: 1057
Address: A7.1
Alarm: “INDEXING ONLY AT Z REFERENCE.”
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Effect: In Auto/MDI mode, Auto cycle will not run. In jog mode index table will not rotate
Cause:
• Index table command is given when Z axis not in reference position
Remedy:
• Before giving the index table command, ensure Z axis is in reference position.
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Alarm Number: 1058
Address: A7.2
Alarm: “INDEX TABLE CMD 0 NOT CORRECT.”
Cause:
• Index table ‘0’ command given
Remedy:
• Index table ‘0’ command is not possible. Give the correct command and then continue
the cycle.
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Alarm Number: 1059
Address: A7.3
Alarm: “INDEX TABLE PARITY ERROR.”
Cause:
• Index table position feedback parity comparison failed
Remedy:
• Reset the message and then check the correctness of index table position feedback signal
from the encoder as per check point1
Check point 1: Rotate index table in jog mode and check the correctness of feedback
signal for each position. If feedback is not correct Goto step1
Step 1: Check the encoder feedback signals are correct by indexing each position in jog mode.
YES: Then Go to step2.
NO: Check the electrical connection as per circuit. The elements in consideration is encoder
Step 2: Check the encoder strobe signal is set properly. Strobe signal should be at center for every
indexed position.
YES: Go to step3.
NO: Do the strobe setting
Step 3: Give index table reverse command in MDI for each position and if alarm repeats.
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YES: Encoder may be faulty.
NO: Continue the cycle

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Alarm Number: 1064
Address: A8.0
Alarm: “CLEAR LUB ALARM.CYCLE STOPED.”
Effect: auto cycle will stop and will not start
Cause:
• Lubrication fault has occurred
Remedy:
•Press LUB inch PB up to 4sec for lubrication motor on. If alarm gets cleared continue the
cycle .if alarm is not cleared, check any lubrication message appeared on the screen. Do
as per the message said to overcome this stage
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Alarm Number: 1096

Address: A12.0
Alarm: “PAL ON M/C DECLAMPED. FEED OFF”
Cause:
• Pallet not in clamped condition on Linear APC machine.
Remedy:
Reset the message and then clamp the pallet manually and then continue the operation. If
message repeats follow the below said check points
Check point 1: Check Pallet clamp/declamp in Jog mode using APC MOP.
Step 1: Clamp the pallet (Y19.0=1) and check the pallet clamp pressure switch signal X19.2=1 on the
PMC status screen
YES: Problems will not occur. Continue the operation
NO: 1. Ensure Pallet clamp solenoid is ON.
2. Ensure mechanical actuation of the clamp/declamp solenoid valve
3. Ensure the setting pressure of Pallet clamp pressure switch X19.2=1
Check the connections as per the electrical circuit diagram. The elements in consideration are
Relay board, pressure switch sensor and solenoid valve. Rectify the problem and then continue
the cycle.
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Alarm Number: 1099
Address: A12.3
Alarm: “WRONG PROGRAM SELECTED”
Cause:
• 1. When M89 is commanded and pallet-1 is not in the machine.
• 2. When M90 is commanded and pallet-2 is not in the machine.
Remedy:
Reset the message and check for correct pallet inside the machine and correct sub program for
respective pallet.
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Message Number: 2000

Address: A25.0
Message: “READY FOR NEXT CYCLE.”
Effect: Operator Information.
Cause:
• At the end of the machining cycle when M30 is executed this message will be displayed.
Remedy:
• Load the next component and continue the operation
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Address: A25.1
Message: “DNC PROGRAM RUNNING SELECTED. CONFIRM BY PRESSING FEED ON PB...”
Cause:
• DNC switch is “ON” in auto mode.
Remedy:
• If you want to continue the program running in DNC mode, then press FEED ON PB for the
conformation and follow the DNC operation procedure. Otherwise switch off the DNC selector
switch
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Address: A25.2
Message: “CYCLE WILL START ONLY IF BOTH DOUBLE HAND PUSH BUTTONS ARE PRESSED TOGETHER..”
Cause:
• Only one of the PB on double hand PB box is pressed for cycle start
• One of the double hand PB input is failed
Remedy:
• Reset the message and then Press both PB on double hand PB box at the same time. If message
repeats, check the proper connection as per electrical circuit diagram, loose connection etc.
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Address: A25.3
Message: “USE DOUBLE HAND PUSH BUTTONS/STRIKE SW TO CYCLE START.”
Cause:
• “CYCLE ON” PB on operator panel is pressed in place of double hand PB or strike switch for
cycle start in auto mode.
Remedy:
• Presses reset PB for reset the message OR continuethe cycle start with double hand PB or strike
switch.
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Address: A25.4
Message: “REF ALL THE AXES/SET REF POINT FOR ALL AXES FOR CY ST.”
Cause:
• Without axes reference, Cycle start initiated
Remedy:
• Reference all the axes, and then proceed. For axes referencing, follow the reference procedure
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Address: A25.5
Message: “CY STOP PRESSED.SPINDLE HAS STOPPED. PRESS CY START TO CONTINUE.”
Cause:
• While cycle running, cycle stop PB has pressed.
Remedy:
• Press cycle start PB to continue the operations.
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Address: A25.6
Message: “CNC MEMORY BATTERY LOW. REPLACE WITH NEW BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY. IF NOT
SYSTEM DATA CORRUPTION HAPPENS.”
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Effect: If battery is not replaced, CNC system data will be corrupted.
Cause:
• CNC system battery voltage low.
Remedy:
• Immediately replace the battery with new one.

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Address: A25.7
Message: “MACHINED PARTS = REQUIRED PARTS. RE-ENTER PARTS REQUIRED AND SET PART COUNT
TO ZERO.”
Effect: Auto cycle will not start
Cause:
• Machined parts = Required parts.
Remedy:
• Reset the message. Set machined parts =0.If required you can change the required parts value,
and then continue the operations.
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Address: A26.0
Message: “CYCLE STOPPED BY M00/M01 COMMAND. PRESS CY ST TO CONTINUE.”
Effect: Auto cycle will stop.
Cause:
• Optional stop command M00/M01 is executed in the program.
Remedy:
• If you want to continue the operation, then press cycle start.

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Address: A26.1
Message: “FIRST REFERENCE Z AND THEN OTHER AXES.”
Effect: Axes reference is not possible.
Cause:
• Without Z axis in reference position, you are trying to reference other axes..
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Remedy:
• Reset the message. Then first reference the Z axis, and then select the other axes for referencing.
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Address: A26.2
Message: “CNC OUTPUT IS SHORTED. CHECK IN DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN FOR X15/X31/X47/63 ADDRESS.
IF X15.0 IS HIGH Y0 BYTE IS SHORT, IF X15.1 IS HIGH Y1 BYTE IS SHORT, X31.0 IS HIGH Y16 BYTE IS
SHORT AND SO ON.”
Effect: Some of the Machine function may not work.
Cause:
• CNC output signal is shorted or overloaded.
Remedy:
• Check the diagnostic screen on CNC system and find out any bit in X15, X31, X47 & X63 byte
is high. If X15.0 is high then Y0 byte is short, X15.1 is high then Y1 byte is short and X31.0 is
high then Y16 byte is short and so on. If you are find out the output byte which one is shorted as
per above said method, then check the hardware connection of that byte as per the electrical
circuit diagram.
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Address: A26.3
Message: “PROGRAM RESET BECAUSE OF MODE CHANGE.”
Effect: Program interrupted.
Cause:
• While running the program in auto/MDI mode, you have changed the mode selector switch to
some other mode.
Remedy:
• Reset the message by pressing reset PB and then press cycle ON in auto mode, program will run
from the beginning.
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Address: A26.4
Message: “CABINET TEMPERATURE HIGH/ARM MOTOR OVERHEAT/MAG MOTOR OVERHEAT. PLEASE

CHECK.”
Effect: Auto cycle will not run
Cause:
• Temperature inside the cabinet has reached the high temperature limit.
• Magazine torque motor/ arm torque motor is overheated, thermal contact open.
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Remedy:
• Switch OFF the machine. Check for temperature of the cabinet and motor over heat.
Check point 1: Temperature inside the cabinet has reached the high temperature limit
Step 1: Check the cabinet temperature on the digital controller provided on the Air cooler. If alarm
indication is observed
YES: check the proper working of air cooler
NO: Go to check point 2
Check point 2: Magazine motor/ATC arm motor is provided with a thermistor which opens when
motor gets overheated. Go to Step 2
Step 2: check whether Magazine motor/ATC arm motor for over heat
YES: Check whether motor is getting overload due to duty cycle,tool is overweight or internal
problem in the magazine and arm.
NO: Check the electrical connection as per circuit. The elements in consideration are thermistor,
AC relay & Air cooler digital controller
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Address: A26.5
Message: “AXES DRIVE BATTERY USED FOR ABSOLUTE POSITION CODER IS LOW.”
Effect: warning message.
Cause:
• Notifies that the life of the absolute position detector battery is about to expire.
Remedy:
• The battery need to replace in the immediate future.
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Address: A26.6
Message: “PROGRAM RESTART ON.”
Effect: Operator information.
Cause:
• Programs restart function is activated.
Remedy:
• Continue the operation as per operation sequence procedure
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Address: A26.7
Message: “OVERRIDE SWITCH AT 0.”
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Cause:
• Override switch is kept at zero position during auto cycle running. As a result no Feed/Rapid
movement.
Remedy:
• If required release the switch from zero.
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Address: A27.0
Message: “HYD.OIL LEVEL LOW FEED OFF.”
Effect: Hydraulic motor will stop and axes movement will stop.
Cause:
• Hydraulic oil level in machine power pack is low.
Remedy:
• Fill the specified hydraulic oil in tank to required level. Reset message and then continue the
cycle.
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Address: A27.1
Message: “HYD.OIL TEMP HIGH.”
Effect: Hydraulic motor will stop and axes movement will stop.
Cause:
• Hydraulic oil temperature on machine power pack is more than the setting temperature.
Remedy:
• Check the oil temperature. If oil temperature is more than set temperature, check the reason for
oil temperature high and then wait until the oil temperature gets low.
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Address: A27.2
Message: “HYDRALIC OIL RETURN LINE FILTER CLOGGED.CLEAN THE FILTER.”
Cause:
• Hydraulic power pack return line filter clogged.
Remedy:
• Clean the filter before starting the next cycle of operation
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Address: A28.0
Message: “FEED OFF PRESSED. PRESS FEED ON.”
Effect: Axes will not move.
Cause:
• Feed off pushbutton pressed.
Remedy:
• Press feed on push button to continue.
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Address: A28.1
Message: “VERTICAL AXIS BRAKE OFF.FEED OFF.CHECK THE BRAKE ACTUATION AS PER THE CIRCUIT
DIAGRAM & RECTIFY THE FAULT.”
Cause:
• When servo is ready, Z axis break input X10.1=0
Remedy:
• Reset the message, if message get cleared continue the cycle. If the message is not cleared go to
check point1.
Check point 1:When machine is ready, check input X10.1=1
Step 1: Release the emergency conditions and check input x10.1=1 on PMC status screen.
YES: Alarm will not come and continue the cycle.
NO: Check the brake circuit as per electrical connection circuit. The elements in consideration
are AC relay, current sensing relay, DC relay and axis motor brake.
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Address: A29.0
Message: “LUB LEVEL LOW. FILL THE LUB TANK WITH THE SPECIFIED LUBRICANT.”
Effect: Lubrication output not on.
Cause:
• Lubricant level in the lubrication unit is low.
Remedy:
• Fill the tank with specified lubricant. If the message is not cleared go to check point1.
Check point 1: Fill the tank with specified lubricant, check input X4.0=1
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Step 1: Check input X4.0=1 on PMC status screen.
YES: Message will not come and continue the cycle.
NO: Check the lubrication float switch connection as per electrical circuit. The element in
consideration is float switch.
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Address: A29.1
Message: “LUB PRESSURE LOW.PRESS LUB INCH & CHECK LUB PRESSURE INDICATOR.CHECK AND
RECTIFY THE PROBLEM.”
Effect: Lubrication output is switched off.
Cause:
• Lubrication pressure switch not ON within the specified time after motor output is ON
Remedy:
• Check the lubrication pressure indicator by pressing lub inch PB. If message disappears continue
the cycle. If message repeats go to check point1
Check point 1: check lubrication pressure indicator.
Step 1: Check the required pressure is developed on lubrication pressure indicator while pressing lub
inch PB
YES: check the electrical connections as per circuit. The elements in consideration are pressure
switch (X4.1=1, while pressure is developed)
NO: Go to step 2
Step 2: Check whether the lubricant is Grease

YES: Go to step 4
NO: Go to step 3
Step 3: Check the lubrication motor rotating or not while pressing lub inch PB
YES: check the direction of motor will be same as arrow mark shown on motor. If direction is not
correct, change the phase sequence of motor.
NO: check the electrical connections as per circuit. The elements in consideration are
MCB/MPCB & contactor.
Step 4: Check the lubrication unit is functioning by pressing lub inch PB

YES: check the lubrication unit for proper delivery by observing the pressure indicator. If
pressure is not ok then check the grease level and if required fill with new one.
NO: check the electrical connections as per circuit. The elements in consideration are relay
board.

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Address: A29.2
Message: “LUB PR SW ON WHEN LUB MOTOR IS OFF.REPLACE THE PR SW OR CHK FOR SHORT OF
INPUT X4.1.”
Effect: Lubrication sequence not ON.
Cause:
• Lubrication pressure switch faulty or input is continuously high.
Remedy:
• Check pressure switch working and also check the connection as per electrical circuit diagram.
Rectify and then continue the cycle.
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Address: A29.3
Message: “LUB PR SW SIGNAL TOGGLING AFTER COMING ON DURING LUBRICATION CYCLE PLEASE
CHECK.”
Effect: Lubrication output is switched off.
Cause:
• Lubrication pressure reached and pressure switch signal is high. In the same condition with motor
output ON Lubrication pressure switch signal became low for the specified time period.
Remedy:
• Check pressure switch working and also fill the oil if level is getting low. Rectify and then
continue the cycle
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Address: A29.4
Message: “FRL LUBRICATION OIL LEVEL LOW, CYCLE INTERUPT. CHECK THE OIL LEVEL IN THE FRL UNIT
AND X5.2 (FLOAT SWITCH SIGNAL) SHOULD BE 1 .CHECK THE SAME AND PROCEED.”
Cause:
• FRL lubricant level is low.
Remedy:
• Fill the specified lubricant. Reset message and then continue the cycle.
• Check point 1:Fill the tank with specified lubricant, check input X5.2=1
YES: Message will not come and continue the cycle.
NO: Check the FRL lubrication float switch connection as per electrical circuit. The element in
consideration is FRL float switch.
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Address: A29.5
Message: “CHECK LUBRICATION OIL IN FRL UNIT, CYCLE WILL NOT STOP. PRESS FEED ON PB TO CLEAR
THE MESSAGE.”
Effect: operator information
Cause:
• Messages will be displayed once in 24hrs. It indicates to ensure the FRL lubricant level.
Remedy:
• Ensure oil in FRL unit, if oil level is ok then press feed ON PB to clear this message.
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Address: A29.6
Message: “KEEP LUB INCH PUSHBUTTON PRESSED FOR 4 SECONDS TO START LUBRICATION.”
Cause:
• Messages will be displayed when Lub inch PB pressed.
Remedy:
• Press the Lub inch PB 4 seconds continuously to start the lubrication motor.
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Address: A30.2
Message: “MAGAZINE NOT IN CORRECT POSITION FOR TOOL SELECTION. COMMAND T"--" AGAIN FOR
CORRECT TOOL SELECTION”
Cause:
• Magazine not in position while giving tool change command.
Remedy:
• Reset the message and again command the same. Magazine will reference first and then required
tool is selected.
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Address: A30.3
Message: “SWITCH OFF MANUAL ARM ROTATION SELECTOR SWITCH.”
Effect: cycle will not start
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Cause:
• Manual arm rotation selector switch is in ON condition.
Remedy:
• Switch off the arm rotation selector switch and then continue.
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Address: A30.6
Message: “TOOL CALLED IS IN SPINDLE. PRESS CY ST TO CONTINUE.”
Cause:
• Tool called is in Spindle
Remedy:
• If want to continue the operation, then press cycle start push button
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Address: A30.7
Message: “TOOL LIFE OF A GROUP OVER.CLEAR TOOL LIFE DATA FOR THE GROUP FOR WHICH LIFE IS
COMPLETED.”
Cause:
• Informs that the life of the last tool in a group has expired.
Remedy:
• Replace the group with the new tools, clear the tool life count data as per tool life management
operation procedure.
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Address: A31.2
Message: “PREWARNING: TOOL LIFE OF THIS GROUP IS GETTING OVER. PREPARE NEW TOOL.”
Cause:
• The message is issued when tool life count is equal to or less than the pre warning setting, in order to
inform in advance that the tool life will expire soon.
Remedy:
• Prepare new tools immediately. This message gets cleared when tool group is called with the tool
life count more than the pre warning count.
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Address: A31.3
Message: “CHANGE DRAWBAR SPRINGS.CYCLE STOPPED.PRESS CYCLE OFF, FEED ON AND RESET PUSH
BUTTONS TOGETHER TO RESET MESSAGE.”
Cause:
• Informs that the life of the spindle drawbar spring has expired
Remedy:
• Replace the spindle drawbar springs as early as possible. To clear this message press cycle OFF,
feed ON and Reset push buttons together.
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Address: A32.2
Message: “MAG NOT IN POS FOR POCKET UP/DOWN.”
Cause:
• Informs that magazine in position proximity switch not on for pocket UP or DOWN operation.
Remedy:
• Ensure pocket is at tool change position for Pocket UP/Down.Rectifyandthen continue the cycle.
Check point 1:Check for magazine in position proximity signal X4.4=1 at the change position
Step 1: Whether Pocket is at tool change position.

YES: Goto step2
NO: Index the magazine in jog mode and ensure pocket is at tool change position
Step 2: Check for input X4.4=1 on PMC status screen

YES: Pocket up / down can be executed
NO: Ensure the sensing distance of magazine is position proximity sensor. Check the magazine in
position proximity connection as per electrical circuit. The elements in consideration are
proximity sensor switch. Rectify the problem and then continue the cycle.
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Address: A33.0
Message: “MAG IN POS PXS ALWAYS 0. CHECK WHETHER MAG IS INDEXING IN MAN MODE. IF YES
CHECK PXS. IF NOT CHECK MOTOR SUPPLY AND MECH ASSLY.”

Cause:
• When Magazine is in rotation, Magazine in position proximity did not switch on within the
predefined time.
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Remedy:
• Reset the message and then follow the checkpoints.
Check point 1: Check for magazine in position proximity signal X4.4=1 at the change position
Step 1: Check whether motor is rotating by index PB in jog mode

YES: Go to step2
NO: Check motor power supply. The elements in consideration are motor, contactor and MPCB.
Also check mechanical assembly of motor. Rectify the problem and then continue the cycle.
Step 2: Check magazine in position proximity signal X4.4=1 on PMC status screen in magazine stop state
at the change position.
YES: Ensure the sensing distance of magazine is position proximity sensor
NO: Ensure the sensing distance of magazine is position proximity sensor. Check the magazine in
position proximity connection as per electrical circuit. The elements in consideration are
proximity sensor switch. Rectify the problem and then continue the cycle.
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Address: A33.1
Message: “MAG IN POS PXS ALWAYS 1. CHECK WHETHER MAG IS INDEXING IN MAN MODE. IF YES
CHECK PXS. IF NOT CHECK MOTOR SUPPLY AND MECHANICAL ASSLY.”
Cause:
• When Magazine is in rotation, Magazine in position proximity signal did not switch off within the
predefined time.
Remedy:
Check point 1: Check for magazine in position proximity signal X4.4=1 at the change position
Step 1: Check whether motor is rotating by index PB in jog mode

YES: Go to step2
NO: Check motor power supply. The elements in consideration are motor, contactor, and MPCB.
Step 2: Check magazine in position proximity X4.4=0 on PMC status screen during magazine rotation.
YES: Message will not appear. Continue the cycle.
NO: Check the magazine in position proximity connection as per electrical circuit. The elements
in consideration are proximity sensor switch. Rectify the problem and then continue the cycle.
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Address: A33.2
Message: “MAG IN POSITION PXS MALFUNCTIONING (X4.4). PRESS RESET PB. USE MAGAZINE INDEX
PB IN MANUAL MODE/ T COMMAND AND CHECK AGAIN.”
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Cause:
• Magazine in position signal malfunction. During magazine rotation, Magazine is position signal
change over from low to high happened within the predefined time
Remedy:
• Reset the message and continue the cycle. If message repeats goto Check point1.
Check point 1: Check whether the message repeats by indexing the magazine in jog mode or give
T command in Auto /MDI mode.
Step 1: Check the input power supply voltage and frequency, it should be as per the Machine name
plate provided
YES: Check the magazine in position proximity connection as per electrical circuit. The elements
in consideration are proximity sensor switch. Rectify the problem and then continue the cycle.
NO: Ensure correct power supply and frequency as per machine nameplate
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Address: A33.3
Message: “NO TOOL IS SELECTED OR NO TOOL NUMBER IS GIVEN WITH TOOL CHANGE COMMAND.”
Effect: operator information.
Cause:
• Without T command M06 is executed.
Remedy:
• Reset the message, then execute the cycle with T command followed by M06 in Auto /MDI
mode.
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Address: A33.4
Message: “POCKET UP PXS NOT ON OR POCKET IS NOT FULLY UP. PLEASE CHECK.”
Cause:
• When pocket up is executed, pocket up proximity switch signal is not ON within the preset time.
Remedy:
• Reset the message and check the pocket up/down in MDI mode. If message repeats follow the
below said check points.
Check point 1: Check pocket up/ down in MDI mode.
Step 1: Check whether pocket goes up with pocket up command in MDI mode
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YES: Ensure the machine air supply and sensing distance of pocket up proximity sensor. Check
the pocket up proximity connection as per electrical circuit. The elements in consideration are
pocket up proximity sensor. Rectify the problem and then continue the cycle.
NO: Ensure the machine air supply and then check mechanical assembly of pocket. Rectify the
problem and then continue the cycle.
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Address: A33.5
Message: “WITH POCKET UP COMMAND, POCKET DOWN PXS HAS NOT SWITCHED OFF. PLEASE
CHECK.”
Cause:
• When pocket up is executed, pocket down proximity switch signal is not OFF within the preset
time.
Remedy:
Check point 1: Check pocket up/ down in MDI mode.
Step 1: Check whether pocket goes up with pocket up command in MDI mode
YES: Check the pocket down proximity and its connection as per electrical circuit. The elements
in consideration are pocket down proximity sensor. Rectify the problem and then continue the
cycle.
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Address: A33.6
Message: “POCKET DOWN PXS NOT ON OR POCKET IS NOT FULLY DOWN. PLEASE CHECK.”
Cause:
• When pocket down is executed, pocket down proximity switch signal is not ON within the preset
time
Remedy:
Check point 1: Check the pocket up/ down in MDI mode.
Step 1: Check whether pocket goes down with pocket down command in MDI mode
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YES: Ensure the machine air supply and sensing distance of pocket down proximity sensor. Check
the pocket down proximity connection as per electrical circuit. The elements in consideration are
pocket down proximity sensor. Rectify the problem and then continue the cycle.
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Address: A33.7
Message: “WITH POCKET DOWN COMMAND, POCKET UP PXS HAS NOT SWITCHED OFF. PLEASE
CHECK.”
Cause:
• When pocket down is executed, pocket up proximity switch signal is not OFF within the preset
time.
.
Remedy:
Check point 1: Check the pocket up/ down in MDI mode.
Step 1: Check whether pocket goes down with pocket down command in MDI mode
YES: Check the pocket up proximity connection as per electrical circuit. The elements in
consideration are pocket up proximity sensor. Rectify the problem and then continue the cycle.
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Address: A34.0
Message: “COMMAND M10 IN MDI MODE AND THEN USE JOG MODE TO DECLAMP THE TOOL IN
SPINDLE.”
Cause:
• Informs that manual tool declamp in jog mode is possible only after executing M10 command in
MDI mode
Remedy:
• Reset the message and then command M10 in MDI mode, then use tool declamp push button in
jog mode.
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Address: A34.2
Message: “TOOL CHANGE ARM AT HOME PXS NOT ON OR TOOL CHANGE ARM NOT AT HOME.”
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Effect: Axes movement is not possible
Cause:
• ATC tool changer not at home position.
Remedy:
Check point 1: Check for arm home position signalsX5.1=1,X5.6=1& X5.7=1 at the change
position
Step 1: check whether arm at its initial position (home position)

YES: Go to step2
NO: Bring the arm to its home position as per operation sequence procedure.
Step 2: Check for arm home position signalsX5.1=1,X5.6=1& X5.7=1 at the change position.
YES: Alarm will not come. Continue the cycle.
NO: Check the arm home proximity signal inputs X5.1=1, X5.6=1, X5.7=1 on PMC status screen. If
any signal is missing, then ensure the sensing distance of arm home position proximity sensors.
Also check proximity connection as per electrical circuit. The elements in consideration are
proximity sensors. Rectify the problem and then continue the cycle.
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Address: A34.3
Message: “POCKET NOT UP OR POCKET UP PXS NOT ON.”
Effect: Operator information
Cause:
• Pocket in down condition.
Remedy:
• Reset the message and make pocket up in MDI/manual mode and then continue the cycle
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Address: A34.4
Message: “TOOL CLAMP PXS NOT ON FOR AXES MOVE/CYCLE START.”
Cause:
• Tool clamp signal is not ON while cycle is started or during axes movement.
Remedy:
• Reset the message then continue the cycle. If message repeats follow he checkpoints
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Check point 1: Check tool clamp/declamp in MDI mode
Step 1: Check whether tool clamp condition. Tool clamp solenoid Y6.5=1, Y6.4=0 on PMC status screen
YES: Ensure the sensing distance of tool clamp proximity sensor X7.4=1, declamp proximity
X4.5=0 on PMC status screen. Check the tool clamp and declamp proximity connection as per
electrical circuit. The elements in consideration are proximity sensor and solenoids. Rectify the
NO: Ensure the solenoids condition Y6.5=1, Y6.4=0.Rectify the problem and then continue the
cycle
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Address: A34.6
Message: “TOOL CHANGER SETTING MODE ON. ORIENTATION POSSIBLE IN MDI. AXES WILL MOVE IN
HANDLE MODE 1/10MICRON.PRESS RESET & FEED ON TO CLEAR TOOL CHANGE SETTING MODE.”
Cause:
• Tool changer setting mode selected by operator.
Remedy:
• After the usage of setting mode and restoring ATC arm to home as per the operation sequence,
press reset and feed ON push buttons together to reset the message.
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Address: A34.7
Message: “TOOL CHANGE NOT COMPLETED WITH IN REQUIRED TIME. TOOL CHANGER RESET HAS TO
BE DONE MANUALLY.”
Effect: Tool change will not complete.
Cause:
• Tool change not completed within the required time.
Remedy:
• Solve the problem as per operator messages. Then take the arm to home position by using atc
manual restoration procedure (optional) or use manual cranking method to take back the arm
home position.
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Address: A35.0
Message: “TOOL CHANGER RESET TO HOME POSITION. PLEASE CHECK THE TOOL DATA AND ENSURE
CORRECTNESS. CONFIRM BY PRESSING RESET & CY STOP PB AT THE SAME TIME.”
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Cause:
• Tool data may be corrupted after the ATC power fail restoration or after the usage of setting
mode.
Remedy:
• Tool in Spindle is same as tool has called and the tool on magazine was earlier spindle tool. This
can be checked in Macro screen. Once it is understood that both tools are correct, press the
RESET & CY STOP PB to reset the message.
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Address: A35.2
Message: “ORIENT SPINDLE FOR MANUAL TL CH OPERATION. PRESS SPI CW PB TO ORIENT OR STOP
ORIENTATION.”
Cause:
• ATC arm movement tried in setting mode without spindle orientation.
Remedy:
• Press spindle clockwise push button to orient the spindle and then continue the operation.
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Address: A35.3
Message: “POWER FAIL/RESET/E.STOP DURING TOOL CHANGE. PROGRAM M6 IN MDI MODE AND
START THE CYCLE. AXES WILL NOT MOVE DUE TO FEED OFF.”
Cause:
• Power failed, reset pressed by operator or emergency stop occurred during tool change cycle.
Remedy:
• Give M6 command to restore the ATC to home position.
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Address: A35.4
Message: “POCKET NOT DOWN.”
Cause:
• Without pocket down, ATC arm movement tried in setting mode
Remedy:
• Press pocket up/down push button to make pocket down and then continue the operation.
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Address: A36.2
Message: “TOOL DECLAMP PXS NOT ON OR TOOL NOT DECLAMPED.”
Effect: Tool change cycle will not work.
Cause:
• Tool declamp proximity signal not ON while tool declamp solenoid ON.
Remedy:
• Reset the message and then continue the cycle. If problem repeats follow the check points
Check point 1: Check tool clamp/declamp function in JOG mode
Step 1: Check whether tool is getting declamped in jog mode.

YES: Check the tool declamp proximity signal X4.5=1 on the PMC status screen. Ensure the
sensing distance of tool declamp proximity sensor.
NO: When tool declamp PB is pressed ensure the tool declamp solenoid Y6.4=1 on the PMC
status screen. The elements in consideration are tool clamp/declamp solenoid, relay board if
used in the circuit, mechanical actuation cylinder. Check the respective circuit and rectify the
problem.
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Address: A36.3
Message: “TOOL CLAMP PXS NOT ON OR TOOL NOT CLAMPED.”
Cause:
• Tool clamp proximity signal not ON while tool declamp solenoid is OFF and clamp solenoid ON.
Remedy:
• Reset the message and then continue the cycle. If problem repeats follow the check points
Check point 1: Check tool clamp/declamp in MDI mode
Step 1: Check whether tool clamp condition. Tool clamp proximity X7.4=1 at clamp solenoid on (Y6.5=1)
condition on PMC status screen
YES: Problems will not occur. Continue the operation
NO: Ensure mechanical actuation of the clamp/declamp cylinder and also ensure the sensing
distance of tool clamp proximity sensor X7.4=1, PMC status screen. Check the tool clamp and
clamp proximity connection as per electrical circuit. The elements in consideration are proximity
sensor and solenoids. Rectify the problem and then continue the cycle.
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Address: A36.4
Message: “BOTH TOOL CLAMP AND DECLAMP PXS ARE ON.”

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Cause:
• Both tool clamp proximity signal (X7.4=1)and tool declamp signal (X4.5=1)are switched ON.
Remedy:
• Ensure mechanical actuation of the clamp/declamp cylinder and also ensure the sensing
distance of tool clamp proximity sensor (X7.4) and declamp proximity sensor (X4.5). Check the
tool clamp and clamp proximity connection as per electrical circuit. The elements in
consideration are proximity sensors. Rectify the problem and then continue the cycle
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Address: A36.5
Message: “AXES POSITION SWITCH SIGNALS NOT ON OR VALUE NOT PROPERLY SET.”
Cause:
• Axis not moved to tool change position when tool change command is given or axes tool change
position switch has disturbed.
Remedy:
• Move axes to tool change position by G91G30X0Y0Z0 command and also check the position
switches F70.0=1, F70.1=1 and F70.2=1 on PMC status screen. If position switches has disturbed,
then set the position switches as per operation sequence procedure and then continue the cycle.
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Address: A36.6
Message: “Z AXES TOOL CHANGE POSITION LIMIT SWITCH NOT ON”
Effect: Tool change cycle will not work
Cause:
• Axis has not moved to tool change position when tool change command was given
• Z axis Tool change limit switch signal(X7.3=1) has not ON
Remedy:
• Reset the message and continue the cycle .if problem repeats follow the check points
Check point 1: Check for Limit switch plunger/dog setting.
Step 1: Confirm whether the axis is at tool change position (i.e.SignalF70.2=1 in status screen)
YES: Ensure the limit switch signal (X7.3=1) on PMC status screen. Ensure the limit switch
plunger is in pressed condition. Check the limit switch connection as per electrical circuit. The
elements in consideration are limit switch. Rectify the problem and then continue the cycle.
NO: Z axis tool change position disturbed. Set the position switches as per operation sequence
procedure.
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Address: A38.0
Message: “TL CH ARM PRX PS1 DID NOT SWITCH OFF WITH IN REQUIRED TIME”
Effect: Tool change cycle will stop
Cause:
• ATC tool change arm position monitoring by 3 proximity signal(PS1-X5.7,PS2-X5.6,PS3-
X5.1).During ATC arm rotation, Proximity PXS7 (PS1-X5.7) did not switch off within the required
time in the respective zone. Respective interrupted zone is specified by an additional message.
Proximity signal at different Displacement
Proximity signals
PS1 PS2 PS3 Angle Description Zone definition
STEP X5.7 X5.6 X5.1
1 1 1 1 343.0-13.0 Arm at home position Arm home
2 1 0 1 13.0-52.5 Arm home to spindle First zone
3 0 0 1 52.5-77.0 Arm at tool declamp position Second zone
4 0 0 0 77.0-130.0 Arm down from declamp position Third zone
5 1 0 0 130.0-207.0 Arm 180 degree rotation in down Fourth zone
6 1 1 0 207.0-278.5 Arm start to up position Fifth zone
7 0 1 0 278.5-303.0 Arm at tool clamp position Sixth zone
8 0 1 1 303.0-343.0 Arm from clamp position to home Seventh zone
1 1 1 1 343.0-13.0 Arm at home position Eighth zone
Remedy:
• Check the proximity signal as per the above table by manual cranking method of arm. Check
the proximity connection as per electrical circuit. The elements in consideration are proximity
switch. Rectify the problem and then continue the cycle.
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Address: A38.1
Message: “TL CH ARM PRX PS1 DID NOT SWITCH ON WITH IN REQUIRED TIME”
Cause:
X5.1).During ATC arm rotation, Proximity PXS7 (PS1-X5.7) did not switch ON within the
required time in the respective zone. Respective interrupted zone is specified by an additional
message.
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Proximity signals
STEP X5.7 X5.6 X5.1
Remedy:
Check the proximity signal as per the above table by manual cranking method of arm. Check the
proximity connection as per electrical circuit. Also check the sensing distance of proximity sensor. The
elements in consideration are proximity switch. Rectify the problem and then continue the cycle.
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Address: A38.2
Cause:
X5.1).During ATC arm rotation, Proximity PXS59 (PS2-X5.6) did not switch off within the
message.
Proximity signals
STEP X5.7 X5.6 X5.1
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Remedy:
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Address: A38.3
Cause:
X5.1).During ATC arm rotation, Proximity PXS59(PS2-X5.6) did not switch ON within the
message.
Proximity signals
STEP X5.7 X5.6 X5.1
Remedy:
the proximity connection as per electrical circuit. Also check the sensing distance of proximity
sensor. The elements in consideration are proximity switch. Rectify the problem and then
continue
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Address: A38.4
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Cause:
X5.1).During ATC arm rotation, Proximity PXS59 (PS2-X5.6) did not switch off within the
message.
Proximity signals
STEP X5.7 X5.6 X5.1
Remedy:
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Address: A38.5
Cause:
X5.1).During ATC arm rotation, Proximity PXS58(PS3-X5.7) did not switch ON within the
message.
Proximity signals
STEP X5.7 X5.6 X5.1
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Remedy:
the proximity connection as per electrical circuit. Also check the sensing distance of proximity
sensor. The elements in consideration are proximity switch. Rectify the problem and then
continue
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Address: A39.0
Message: “PROXIMITY SIGNAL IN FIRST ZONE.”
Cause:
• ATC ARM in First Zone(Arm home to spindle), either one of the below said messages appeared
on the screen.
Messges-A38.0 (M2104), A38.1 (M2105), A38.2 (M2106), A38.3 (M2107), A38.4 (M2108),
A38.5 (M2109)
Remedy:
• Solve the problem as per the description given for above messages. After solving the problem
this message will automatically disappear.
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Address: A39.1
Message: “PROXIMITY SIGNAL IN SECOND ZONE.”
Cause:
• ATC ARM in second Zone (Arm at tool declamp position), either one of the below said messages
appeared on the screen.
A38.5 (M2109)
Remedy:
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Address: A39.2
Message: “PROXIMITY SIGNAL IN THIRD ZONE.”
Cause:
• ATC ARM in third Zone (Arm down from declamp position), either one of the below said
messages appeared on the screen.
A38.5 (M2109)
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Remedy:
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Address: A39.3
Message: “PROXIMITY SIGNAL IN FOURTH ZONE.”
Cause:
• ATC ARM in fourth Zone (Arm 180 degree rotation in down), either one of the below said
A38.5 (M2109)
Remedy:
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Address: A39.4
Message: “PROXIMITY SIGNAL IN FIFTH ZONE.”
Cause:
• ATC ARM in fifth Zone (Arm start to up from down), either one of the below said messages
A38.5 (M2109)
Remedy:
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Address: A39.5
Message: “PROXIMITY SIGNAL IN SIXTHZONE.”
Cause:
• ATC ARM in sixth Zone (Arm at tool clamp position), either one of the below said messages
A38.5 (M2109)
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Remedy:
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Address: A39.6
Message: “PROXIMITY SIGNAL IN SEVENTHZONE.”
Cause:
• ATC ARM in seventh Zone (Arm from tool clamp position to home), either one of the below said
A38.5 (M2109)
Remedy:
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Address: A39.7
Message: “PROXIMITY SIGNAL IN EIGHTHZONE.”
Cause:
• ATC ARM in eighth Zone (Arm at home), either one of the below said messages appeared on the
screen.
A38.5 (M2109)
Remedy:
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Address: A40.0
Message: “RIGID TAPPING CYCLE INTERUPTED BY POWER FAIL/RESET/E.STOP. PRESS LUB INCH PUSH
BUTTON IN MDI MODE TO RETRACT THE TOOL..”
Cause:
• Power failed, reset pressed by operator or emergency stop occurred during rigid tapping cycle.
Remedy:
• Press LUB INCH push button in MDI mode to retract the tool
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Address: A40.2
Message: “SPINDLE OVER LOADED-FEED OFF. CHECK SPINDLE FOR MECHANICAL LOCK PHYSICALLY, IF
O.K.CHECK THE CUTTING PARAMETERS, CORRECT IF NECESSARY.CHK THE CUTTING TOOL FOR
WEAROUT, BLUNTNESS. CHG THE TOOL IF REQ.FIND THE CAUSE AND RECTIFY...”
Effect: Feed off, axes will not move.
Cause:
Spindle overloaded
Remedy:
• Reset the message and take corrective action as per the check points.
Check point 1:Check whether spindle is mechanically locked
Step 1: In emergency stop condition, rotate the spindle by hand and check whether it is free to rotate.
YES: Go to step2
NO: After confirming the spindle is hard to rotate, discuss with MMT/AMS and take corrective
action.
Step 2: Check whether tool is worn out or blunt.

YES: Put new inserts or new tool
NO: Check the cutting parameters used is within the characteristic data range of spindle motor
used.
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Address: A40.4
Message: “SPINDLE ORIENTATION NOT COMPLETED.CHECK FOR FAILURE OF SPI ORIENTATION

PROXIMITY (X4.2=1).IF ALL ARE O.K, CHK FOR LOOSE CONNECTION AND RECTIFY THE PROBLEM...”
Cause:
• Orientation not completed within required time.
Remedy:
• Reset the message and then give orientation command in MDI mode. If problem repeats, follow
the steps as explained below
Check point 1: Check the orientation proximity functioning in MDI mode

Step 1: Give M19 command in MDI mode and check X4.2=1 on the PMC status screen.
YES: Go to step2
NO: When orientation command is executed, ensure the orientation proximity X4.2=1 on the
PMC status screen. Ensure the sensing distance of proximity sensor. The element in
consideration is proximity switch. Check the respective circuit and rectify the problem.
Step 1: Give M19 command in MDI mode and check F45.7=1 on the PMC status screen.
YES: Continue the cycle
NO: Check and rectify
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Address: A40.6
Message: “SPINDLE AIR JET PRESSURE HIGH, CYCLE OFF. CHECK FOR THE AIR JET PRESSURE FOR LESS
THAN 3 BAR (X9.2= 0). AND IF AIR PURGE PRSW IS USED AIR PURGE PRESSURE SHOULD BE LESS THAN
1 BAR (X5.5=0).”
Effect: cycle will not start/cycle will stop.
Cause:
• Spindle air jet pressure is more than 3 bar or spindle air purge pressure is more than 1bar.
Remedy:
• Reset the message and then check the input pressure gauge for both air jet and air purge
Check point 1: check the spindle air jet pressure on pressure gauge
Step 1: Check spindle air jet pressure is less than 3baron pressure gauge
YES: Go to step 2.
NO: Reduce the pressure below 3bar and set the pressure at 2.5 bar.
Step 2: Check spindle air jet pressure switch X9.2=1 on PMC status screen
YES: The elements in consideration pressure switch. Check the respective circuit and rectify the
problem
NO: Go to step 3.
Step 3: Check spindle air purge pressure is less than 1bar on pressure gauge
YES: Go to step 4.
NO: Reduce the pressure below 1bar and set the pressure at 0.7bar.
Step 4: Check spindle air purge pressure switch X5.5=1 on PMC status screen
YES: The elements in consideration pressure switch. Check the respective circuit and rectify the
problem
NO: Problem will not occur. Reset the message and continue the cycle
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Address: A41.0
Message: “SPINDLE OFF PRESSED. PRESS SPINDLE ON.”
Cause:
• In AUTO/MDI mode spindle stop PB pressed by operator.
Remedy:
• Press spindle CW or CCW pushbutton to continue the operation.
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Address: A41.1
Message: “SPINDLE OVERLOAD DETECTED, CYCLE OFF.”

Effect: Cycle will stop.
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Cause:
• Spindle overload reached the set value.
Remedy:
• Reset the message and check the tool for any damage or check whether the tool has become
blunt. Take corrective action
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Address: A41.2
Message: “SPINDLE LOAD SET VALUE IS MORE THAN 100.”
Effect: Cycle will stop.
Cause:
• Spindle load value set is more than 100%.
Remedy:
• Set the cutting load and overload within 100%.
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Address: A41.3
Message: “SPINDLE CUTTING LOAD NOT REACHED.”
Effect: Cycle will stop after completing the cycle.
Cause:
• Spindle cutting load not reached the set value during auto cycle running.
Remedy:
• Reset the message and check the tool condition.
Check point 1: check the tool is broken

Step 1: If tool is broken
YES: Change the tool and continue from beginning of the cycle.
NO: Set the proper cutting load and start the cycle.
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Address: A47.0
Message: “COOLANT NOT ON PRESS COOLANT ON PB.”
Cause:
• Coolant off pressed while auto cycle running
Remedy:
• Press coolant ON PB.

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Address: A47.1
Message: “FEED/CYCLE OFF DUE TO COOLANT OFF.PRESS CYCLE ON TO CONTINUE.”
Cause:
• Coolant is switched off.
Remedy:
• Check whether any coolant related message is appearing on screen. If yes, rectify the messages
as per description and press cycle start to continue.
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Address: A47.2
Message: “CLOSE MACHINE DOORFOR COOLANT ON.”
Cause:
• Close the machine doors like front doors and side guard doors for coolant ON.
Remedy:
• Reset the message and close corresponding doors and then continue the operation.
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Address: A47.3
Message: “COOLANT LEVEL LOW, FEED OFF. FILL CLNT & PRESS FEED ON TO CONTINUE.”
Cause:
• Coolant level in coolant tank is low.
Remedy:
• Fill the tank with specified coolant. If the message is not cleared go to check point1.
Check point 1: Fill the tank with specified coolant, check input X10.5=0

YES: Message will not come. Press FEED ON PB and continue the cycle.
NO: Check the sensing setting of float switch. Also check coolant float switch connection as per
electrical circuit. The element in consideration is float switch.
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Address: A47.4
Message: “CLEAN COOLANT LEVEL LOW FEED OFF. CHECK FOR CLEAN CLNT LEVEL LOW FLOAT SW I/P,
PUMP CLNT FROM DIRTY TANK, CHK FOR DIRTY CLNT MTR NOT GETTING ON & RECTIFY THE SAME..”
Cause:
• Clean Coolant level in clean coolant tank is low.
Remedy:
Check point 1: Check input X35.0=0
Step 1: Check whether sufficient coolant is available in dirty coolant tank.

YES: Go to step 2
NO: Fill the specified coolant in dirty tank.
Step 2: Check whether Dumping coolant motor is working or not. Dumping coolant motor should get on
when CTS motor is ON, when dirty tank high signal or with clean tank low signal.
YES: Check the sensing setting of float switch. Also check coolant float switch connection as per
electrical circuit. The element in consideration is float switch.
NO: Check dumping coolant motor connection as per electrical circuit. The element in
consideration is motor, MPCB and contactor.
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Address: A47.5
Message: “COOLANT OFF DUE TO DOOR OPEN DURING/BEFORE AUTO CYCLE.”
Cause:
• Machine door opened during coolant ON.
Remedy:
• Close the machine door and then continue the cycle.
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Address: A47.6
Message: “CLOSE ATC DOOR FOR COOLANT ON.”
Cause:
• ATC door in open condition while coolant ON
Remedy:
• Close the ATC door and then continue the cycle.
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Address: A47.7
Message: “BOTH CLEAN CLNT TANK AND DIRTY CLNT TANK LEVEL HIGH.FEED OFF AND CLNT
OFF.REMOVE THE EXCESS COOLANT FROM TANK AND THEN PROCEED.”
Cause:
• Both clean coolant tank and dirty coolant tank level high.
Remedy:
• Remove the excess coolant from dirty tank and then reset the message to continue the cycle.
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Address: A48.7
Message: “COMMAND M49 TO USE CUSTOMISED FLUSH AND PUSH COOLANT SYSTEM. COMMAND
M48 TO USE STANDARD SYSTEM.”
Cause:
• In auto cycle, coolant customized M code(M180,M181 &M182) is used for coolant ON without
M49 command
Remedy:
• Command M49 in part program before using customized M code in part program
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Address: A49.0
Message: “HIGH PRESSURE COOLANT OPTION IS NOT AVAILABLE.”
Cause:
• High pressure coolant is optional feature is not available on machine. Without this option if you
are try to start the coolant, and then this message may appear.
Remedy:
• Reset the message and then continue the cycle.
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Address: A49.1
Message: “HIGH PRESSURE COOLANT FLOW NOT OK FEED OFF.CHECK HIGH PRS COOLANT FLOW SW
FOR LOOSE CONNECTION, FAULTY FLOW SW, FLOW SW SETTING. REFER ELECTRICAL WIRING
DIAGRAM FOR WIRING DETAILS.”
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Effect: Axes will not move and high pressure coolant motor will OFF.
Cause:
• High pressure coolant flow is less than set value (normally 2lpm is the factory set value)
Remedy:
Check point 1: Check proper coolant flow, check input X11.1=1

NO: Check the coolant flow. If coolant flow is sufficient, then check for the flow switch
connection as per electrical circuit. The element in consideration is float switch. If flow switch
and its connections are OK then go to step 2.
Step 2: Check for the flow switch setting.

NO: Set the coolant flow as per the procedure.
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Address: A49.2
Message: “HIGH PR COOLANT FILTER IS CLOGGED.CHANGE OVER TO OTHER FILTER BY CHANGING THE
HANDLE LOCATED ON FILTER TO OTHER POSITION.”
Cause:
• High pressure coolant filter is clogged
Remedy:
• Change over to the other filter
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Address: A53.0
Message: “SCREW CONV 1 O/L REVERSE IN STEP/HANDLE M0DE.-CHECK THE SCREW.”
Effect: Screw conveyor-1 will stop.
Cause:
• Screw conveyor-1 overload proximity is continuously high / continuously low because of Screw
conveyor is not rotating or it is intermittently rotating.
Remedy:
• Run the Screw conveyor reverse by using Screw conveyor selector switch in STEP/HANDLE
mode to clear the message. Then rotate the conveyor in forward and clear the chips. If conveyor
is unable to rotate in forward/reverse properly the follow the check points.
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• Check point 1:Run the Screw conveyor reverse by using Screw conveyor selector switch in
STEP/HANDLE mode.
Step 1: Check whether conveyor is rotating?

YES: Go to step2
Step 2: Check screw conveyor O/L proximity X9.0 on PMC status screen which should become high and
low alternatively during conveyor rotation. This should happen within the preset time.
YES: Message will not appear.
NO: Check the screw conveyor O/L proximity setting / connection as per electrical circuit. The
elements in consideration are proximity sensor switch. Rectify the problem and then continue the
cycle.
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Address: A53.1
Message: “SCREW CONV 2 O/L REVERSE IN STEP/HANDLE MODE.-CHECK THE SCREW.”
Effect: Screw conveyor-2 will stop.
Cause:
• Screw conveyor-2 overload proximity is continuously high / continuously low because of Screw
conveyor is not rotating or it is intermittently rotating.
Remedy:
• Run the Screw conveyor reverse by using Screw conveyor selector switch in STEP/HANDLE
mode to clear the message. Then rotate the conveyor in forward and clear the chips. If conveyor
is unable to rotate in forward/reverse properly the follow the check points.
• Check point 1: Run the Screw conveyor reverse by using Screw conveyor selector switch in
STEP/HANDLE mode.
Step 1: Check whether conveyor is rotating

YES: Go to step2
Step 2: Check screw conveyor O/L proximity X9.1 on PMC status screen which should become high and
low alternatively during conveyor rotation. This should happen within the preset time.
YES: Message will not appear.
NO: Check the screw conveyor O/L proximity setting / connection as per electrical circuit. The
elements in consideration are proximity sensor switch. Rectify the problem and then continue the
cycle.
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Address: A54.0
Message: “CLOSE M/C DOOR FOR CY ST/CY RUNNING.”
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Effect: cycle will not start/cycle will stop.
Cause:
• Front machine door is not closed.
Remedy:
• Close the front machine door and cycle start. If the message is not cleared go to check point1.
Check point 1:Check input X10.0=1 when door is closed condition.

Step 1: Check whether door is manually operated type.
YES: Close the machine door and ensure the input X10.0=1 on PMC status screen. Ensure the
limit switch sensing distance and mechanical actuation of limit switch. Check the limit switch
connection as per electrical circuit. The elements in consideration are limit switches. Rectify the
NO: Go to step 2
Step 2: Machine with auto door. Check whether door is in closed condition when message is occurred
YES: Ensure the input X10.0=1 on PMC status screen. Ensure the reed switch sensing distance
and setting. Check the reed switch connection as per electrical circuit. The elements in
consideration are reed switches. Rectify the problem and then continue the cycle.
NO: Ensure the air supply, mechanical actuation of door, cylinder movement and solenoid
actuation. The elements in consideration are cylinders and solenoids. Rectify the problem and
then continue the cycle.
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Address: A54.1
Message: “SWITCH ON THE AUTO DOOR INTERLOCK KEY SWITCH AND PROCEED WITH CYCLE START.”
Effect: Cycle will not start.
Cause:
• Auto door interlock key switch in OFF condition.
Remedy:
• Switch ON the auto door interlock key switch and press cycle start.
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Address: A54.2
Message: “SWITCH OFF THE AUTO DOOR INTERLOCK KEY SWITCH.”.
Effect: Auto door open or close is not possible in MDI/MANUAL mode.
Cause:
• Auto door open or close in MDI/manual mode is possible only when auto door interlock key is in
OFF condition.
Remedy:
• Switch OFF the key switch and then continue the operation in MDI or manual mode.
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Address: A54.3
Message: “IN SINGLE AUTO MODE / MDI MODE USE CYCLE ON PB”.
Effect: Operator information. Cycle will not start.
Cause:
• Striker switch / Double hand PB is pressed by operator in MDI / Single auto mode for cycle start.
In MDI or single block cycle start is allowed from Cycle ON PB at front MOP.
Remedy:
• Use cycle on PB on MOP for cycle start in MDI/Single block.
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Address: A54.4
Message: “WITH DOOR CLOSE SOL ON, DOOR CLOSE SIGNAL HAS NOT COME.”
Cause:
• When door close is executed, door close signal X10.0 is not ON within the preset time.
Remedy:
• Check the auto door open/close in MDI. If message repeats follow the below said check points.
Check point 1: Check auto door open/close in manual mode.

Step 1: Check whether auto door closed with auto door close command in MDI mode
YES: Ensure the machine air supply and door close sensor adjustment. Check the door close
sensor connection as per electrical circuit. The elements in consideration are limit switch/reed
NO: Ensure the machine air supply and then check mechanical assembly of auto door. Rectify
the problem and then continue the cycle.
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Address: A54.5
Message: “WITH DOOR OPEN SOL ON DOOR CLOSE SIGNAL HAS NOT SWITCHED OFF.”
Cause:
• When door open command is executed, door close signal X10.0 is not OFF within the preset time.
Remedy:
• Check the auto door open/close in MDI mode. If message repeats follow the below said check
points.
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Check point 1: Check auto door open/close in MDI mode.
Step 1: Check whether auto door opened with auto door open command in MDI mode
YES: Ensure the machine air supply and door close sensor operation. Check the door close sensor
connection as per electrical circuit. The elements in consideration are limit switch/reed switch.
Rectify the problem and then continue the cycle.
NO: Ensure the machine air supply and then check mechanical assembly of auto door. Rectify
the problem and then continue the cycle.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING

VERTICAL TWIN ARM ATC

Alarm Number: 1001

Alarm: “AIR PRESSURE LOW.”

Effect: Auto Cycle will not run.

Step 1: If Air pressure is above the required pressure.

If problem still persists contact AMS-Customer Support Group / MMT.

Alarm: “PRESS FEED ON TO START MACHINE.”

Effect: Machine under emergency condition

Check point 1: Check for Emergency stop Input (*ESP) X8.4=1.

Step 2: Check for any other Alarm on the Alarm Screen.

If problem still persists contact AMS-Customer Support Group / MMT.

Alarm: “M/C AT EMERGENCY. RELEASE E.STOP.”

Effect: Machine under emergency condition

Check point 1: Check for Emergency stop Input (*ESP) X8.4=1.

Step 2: Check for any other Alarm on the Alarm Screen.

If problem still persists contact AMS-Customer Support Group / MMT.

Alarm: “READ OPERATOR MESSAGE.”

Effect: Auto cycle will not start.

If problem still persists contact AMS-Customer Support Group / MMT.

Alarm: “M/C LOCK USED.M/C POWER OFF & ON.”

Effect: Auto cycle will not start.

If problem still persists contact AMS-Customer Support Group / MMT.

Alarm: “M/C IDLE.PRESS E.STOP & RELEASE.”

Effect: Auto cycle will not start.

If problem still persists contact AMS-Customer Support Group / MMT.

Alarm: “AXES REFERENCE DONE, POWER OFF.”

Effect: Auto cycle will not start.

If problem still persists contact AMS-Customer Support Group / MMT.

Alarm: “BRAKE CURRENT SENSING UNIT FAIL.”

Effect: Auto cycle will not start.

If problem still persists contact AMS-Customer Support Group / MMT.

Alarm: “TOOL NO GREATER THAN MAG SIZE.”

Effect: Auto cycle will not start.

If problem still persists contact AMS-Customer Support Group / MMT.

Alarm: “NO TOOL IN SPINDLE. CYCLE OFF.”

Effect: Auto cycle will not run.

Check point 1: Check for No tool in spindle proximity signal X4.6=0

Step 2: Check whether signal is continuously “1” even without sensing

Step 3: Proximity sensor or connector may be faulty.

If problem still persists contact AMS-Customer Support Group / MMT.

Alarm: “TOOL NOT LOADED TO MAGAZINE.”

Effect: Auto cycle will not run.

If problem still persists contact AMS-Customer Support Group / MMT.

Alarm Number: 1024

Alarm: “MAG REF PXS NOT ON DURING REF..”

Effect: Auto cycle will not run.

Step 3: Proximity sensor or connector may be faulty.

If problem still persists contact AMS-Customer Support Group / MMT.

Alarm: “MAG REF PXS FAIL.PLEASE CHECK.”

Effect: Auto cycle will not run.

If problem still persists contact AMS-Customer Support Group / MMT.

Alarm: “MAG REF PXS FAIL.PLEASE CHECK.”

Effect: Auto cycle will not run.

Alarm: “ATC MOTOR DRIVE ALARM.”

Effect: Auto cycle will not run.

If problem still persists contact AMS-Customer Support Group / MMT.

Alarm: “SPI NOT ON FOR FEED IN AUTO/MDI.”

Effect: Auto cycle will not run.