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Fanuc 293 - Illegal command in figure copy
Alarm 293 occurs when the Fanuc control encounters an invalid G-code, M-code, or command format within a figure copy (shape repetition) cycle. This typically happens when commands that cannot be executed within a figure copy block are programmed, or when the figure definition contains incompatible move types or improperly nested commands.
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Fanuc 293 - Illegal command in figure copy
ILLEGAL COMMAND IN FIGURE COPY
Fanuc PS program alarm 293: ILLEGAL COMMAND IN FIGURE COPY. 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 293 occurs when the Fanuc control encounters an invalid G-code, M-code, or command format within a figure copy (shape repetition) cycle. This typically happens when commands that cannot be executed within a figure copy block are programmed, or when the figure definition contains incompatible move types or improperly nested commands.
Safety
- Verify corrected program or parameters before resuming machining
Causes and Fixes
- 1
Locate the figure copy block in your program (typically between shape definition start and figure copy execution commands).
- 2
Review all G-codes and M-codes within the figure definition for prohibited commands such as M06, M98, M99, G54-G59, G68, or G65.
- 3
Remove or relocate any prohibited commands outside the figure copy block.
- 4
Re-validate program syntax and test in single block mode to confirm alarm is cleared.
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