FANUC codes
FANUCProgram/G-codeIntermediate5-30 minutes

212

Fanuc 212 - Illegal command in composite control

ILLEGAL COMMAND IN COMPOSITE CONTROL

Fanuc PS program alarm 212: ILLEGAL COMMAND IN COMPOSITE CONTROL. This alarm is triggered by an illegal or incorrectly formatted command in the part program, or a programming condition that the Fanuc control cannot execute.

Root Cause Summary

Alarm 212 occurs when the CNC control detects an invalid G-code command or improper command combination within a composite control block (typically G10.6 or tandem/gantry axis control). This is usually caused by using prohibited commands during composite axis mode, mixing incompatible G-codes, or attempting axis movements not allowed in the current composite control state.

Safety

  • Verify corrected program or parameters before resuming machining

Causes and Fixes

  1. 1

    Review the program block where alarm occurred and identify which composite control mode is active (check for G10.6 or parameter settings for gantry/tandem control).

  2. 2

    Cross-reference the command in the alarm block with Fanuc programming manual section on composite control to verify if the command is prohibited during this mode.

  3. 3

    Remove or relocate the prohibited command outside the composite control block, or cancel composite mode (G11.6) before executing the command.

  4. 4

    Test the modified program in single block mode to confirm the alarm is cleared and composite control operates correctly.

    Ensure machine axes are properly synchronized before testing composite control movements

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