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Fanuc Alarm 1016 - EOB NOT FOUND
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.
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
Press the RESET button on the operator panel to clear alarm 1016.
Navigate to MDI mode on the mode selector switch and review the command displayed on the MDI input screen.
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;
Press INPUT or INSERT key followed by CYCLE START to execute the properly formatted command.
Call a technician if:
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