FANUC codes
FANUCProgram/G-codeIntermediate5-30 minutes

225

Fanuc 225 - Illegal torque control command

ILLEGAL TORQUE CONTROL COMMAND

Fanuc PS program alarm 225: ILLEGAL TORQUE CONTROL COMMAND. 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 225 occurs when the CNC receives an improperly formatted torque control command (G336/G337) or when torque control mode is invoked without proper setup. This typically results from incorrect G-code syntax, missing parameters, attempting torque control without the required software option, or conflicting modal commands in the part program.

Safety

  • Verify corrected program or parameters before resuming machining

Causes and Fixes

  1. 1

    Review the program line triggering the alarm and verify G336/G337 command syntax matches your parameter manual exactly (typically G336 X__ Y__ Z__ with torque values in %).

  2. 2

    Confirm torque limit values are within allowable range (typically 0-100% or 0-255 depending on parameter settings). Check parameters 7700-7799 series for torque control limits.

  3. 3

    Verify axis letters specified in the torque command are valid and controlled axes on your machine configuration.

  4. 4

    Ensure G336 and G337 commands are properly paired and not nested incorrectly. Each G336 must have a corresponding G337 to exit torque mode.

Service Recommended confidence

Seeing Multiple Alarms?

Seeing another alarm with this one? Enter the code.

Get machine-aware diagnosis

AxisMD logs alarms against your actual machines, tracks patterns, and gives AI context your manual doesn't have.

Start free

Was this guide helpful?

Always verify with your machine manual or a certified technician before performing service procedures.