FANUC codes
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1016

Fanuc Alarm 1016 - EOB NOT FOUND

SYSTEM ALARM

Fanuc alarm 1016: SYSTEM ALARM. This alarm indicates a fault condition detected by the Fanuc control. Refer to the alarm number and name to identify the specific system or function involved.

Root Cause Summary

Fanuc Alarm 1016 occurs when the CNC control detects a missing End of Block (EOB) character, typically a semicolon (;), at the end of a program block entered via MDI (Manual Data Input) mode. This alarm is specific to MDI operation and indicates improper formatting of the manually entered NC code block, preventing the control from processing the command.

Causes and Fixes

  1. 1

    Press the RESET button on the operator panel to clear alarm 1016.

  2. 2

    Navigate to MDI mode on the mode selector switch and review the command displayed on the MDI input screen.

  3. 3

    Re-enter the MDI command ensuring a semicolon (;) is placed at the end of the block. Example: G00 X100.0 Z50.0; or M03 S1000;

  4. 4

    Press INPUT or INSERT key followed by CYCLE START to execute the properly formatted command.

DIY Feasiblehigh confidence

Call a technician if:

  • ·Parameter 3202 corruption requiring system restore
  • ·Persistent alarm after all troubleshooting steps
  • ·Hardware failure in program memory

Prevention

  • Always terminate MDI commands with semicolon
  • Verify program integrity after DNC transfers
  • Regular backup of parameter settings
  • Use program check function before execution

Common Mistakes

  • Forgetting semicolon in MDI input
  • Mixing different EOB character types
  • Editing programs without proper EOB formatting
  • Ignoring parameter 3201/3202 settings during setup

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