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Fanuc Alarm 126 - Invalid Function Argument
Fanuc Alarm 126 occurs when a custom macro program contains DO-END loop structures with loop numbers that are either mismatched, duplicated, or outside the valid range of 1 to 3. This alarm is specific to macro B programming and indicates the CNC control has detected an illegal loop identifier during program execution or verification.
Fanuc Alarm 126 - Invalid Function Argument
Illegal Argument
Fanuc program alarm 126: Illegal Argument. The part program contains an error or illegal condition that the Fanuc control cannot execute. Correct the program to clear this alarm.
Root Cause Summary
Fanuc Alarm 126 occurs when a custom macro program contains DO-END loop structures with loop numbers that are either mismatched, duplicated, or outside the valid range of 1 to 3. This alarm is specific to macro B programming and indicates the CNC control has detected an illegal loop identifier during program execution or verification.
Safety
Causes and Fixes
Enter EDIT mode and search the active program for all DO statements. Look for DO4, DO5, or higher numbered loops (e.g., DO4, END4).
Verify each DO statement has a corresponding END statement with the same loop number. Valid syntax: DO1...END1, DO2...END2, DO3...END3 only.
Correct any loop numbers exceeding 3 by restructuring the macro logic or consolidating nested loops to stay within the three-level limit.
Reset the alarm using the RESET key and run the program in single block mode to verify proper loop structure execution.
Call a technician if:
Prevention
Common Mistakes
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