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Fanuc 478 - Fssb axis count error
Alarm 478 indicates a mismatch between the number of FSSB axes configured in the CNC parameters and the actual number of servo amplifiers detected on the serial servo bus during system initialization or communication check. This typically occurs after amplifier replacement, parameter changes, or communication failures preventing proper axis detection.
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Fanuc 478 - Fssb axis count error
FSSB AXIS COUNT ERROR
An FSSB (Fanuc Serial Servo Bus) error has been detected related to fssb axis count error. The serial bus communication between the CNC and servo amplifiers is affected.
Root Cause Summary
Alarm 478 indicates a mismatch between the number of FSSB axes configured in the CNC parameters and the actual number of servo amplifiers detected on the serial servo bus during system initialization or communication check. This typically occurs after amplifier replacement, parameter changes, or communication failures preventing proper axis detection.
Safety
- Verify corrected program or parameters before resuming machining
Causes and Fixes
- 1
Power off the machine and visually verify the number of physical servo amplifiers connected to each FSSB channel on the servo interface (JD1A/JD1B connectors).
- 2
Access parameter 8130 to check the total number of controlled axes, and parameters 8131-8138 to verify individual axis assignments and FSSB channel configuration match the physical setup.
- 3
Check parameters 8240-8243 (FSSB channel axis assignment) to ensure each channel's axis count matches the amplifiers on that channel. Compare with amplifier rotary switch settings for axis numbers.
Incorrect parameter changes can cause unexpected axis movement or machine damage upon restart
- 4
Correct any parameter mismatches to reflect actual hardware configuration, perform parameter backup, cycle power completely, and verify alarm clears during startup sequence.
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