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239

Fanuc 239 - Gentle start parameter error

GENTLE START PARAMETER ERROR

Fanuc PS program alarm 239: GENTLE START PARAMETER ERROR. 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 239 occurs when the Gentle Start function (G200/G201) is commanded with invalid parameters or when the parameters exceed allowable ranges. This typically happens when acceleration/deceleration time values are incorrectly specified, missing, or incompatible with the machine configuration. The alarm protects against motion commands that could cause mechanical stress or unpredictable servo behavior.

Safety

  • Verify corrected program or parameters before resuming machining

Causes and Fixes

  1. 1

    Locate the G200 command in the program where the alarm occurred and examine the T parameter (time constant in milliseconds).

  2. 2

    Verify the time constant is within the valid range specified in your machine builder's programming manual, typically T1 to T10000.

  3. 3

    Check that the parameter format follows the correct syntax: G200 T____ (example: G200 T500 for 500ms gentle start).

  4. 4

    Correct the parameter value to be within range or remove the gentle start command if not needed, then reset the alarm and restart the program.

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