FANUC codes
FANUCProgram/G-codeIntermediate5-30 minutes

292

Fanuc 292 - Mirror image data error

MIRROR IMAGE DATA ERROR

Fanuc PS program alarm 292: MIRROR IMAGE DATA 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 292 occurs when the mirror image function (G50.1/G51.1) is programmed with invalid axis specifications or incorrect syntax. This is typically caused by attempting to mirror an axis that is not allowed, using improper axis designation format, or conflicting mirror image commands in the active program.

Safety

  • Verify corrected program or parameters before resuming machining

Causes and Fixes

  1. 1

    Locate the line number where alarm 292 occurred and examine the G51.1 (mirror image ON) command syntax.

  2. 2

    Verify axis letters are correctly specified (e.g., G51.1 X1 Y1) and that only linear axes are designated, not rotary axes unless specifically enabled.

  3. 3

    Check parameter 1006 (mirror image axis designation) to confirm which axes are permitted for mirror imaging on this control.

    Parameter changes require appropriate authorization and should be documented.

  4. 4

    Correct the G51.1 command to include only valid axes, or remove unauthorized axis designations, then reset alarm and restart program.

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