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Haas Alarm 3 - Emergency Stop Active
Alarm 3 E-Stop occurs when the NGC controller detects an open condition in the 24VDC emergency stop safety circuit loop. This hardwired series circuit includes all E-stop buttons, door interlocks, light curtains, and safety relay contacts - any break in continuity immediately triggers this alarm and prevents all machine motion.
Haas Alarm 3 - Emergency Stop Active
E-Stop
This alarm indicates the emergency stop circuit has been opened, either by pressing an E-Stop button or by an interruption in the E-Stop safety chain wiring. The MOCON board monitors the E-Stop circuit continuity through the PSUP power supply board, and when interrupted it immediately kills power to all servo amps and spindle drive. The machine requires reset and homing after clearing this fault.
Root Cause Summary
Alarm 3 E-Stop occurs when the NGC controller detects an open condition in the 24VDC emergency stop safety circuit loop. This hardwired series circuit includes all E-stop buttons, door interlocks, light curtains, and safety relay contacts - any break in continuity immediately triggers this alarm and prevents all machine motion.
Safety
Causes and Fixes
Visual inspection of all E-stop buttons
Check main control panel E-stop, pendant E-stop, and any auxiliary E-stops for physical engagement or damage.
Never bypass or disable E-stop functionality for troubleshooting
Test E-stop button release mechanism
Rotate each E-stop button clockwise to ensure proper release. Check for mechanical binding or damaged spring return mechanism.
E-stop buttons should have audible click and visible pop-out when released properly
Verify E-stop contact continuity
With power off, use multimeter to check continuity across E-stop contacts when released. Should read 0 ohms resistance.
Disconnect 24VDC power before testing contacts
Check E-stop wiring connections
Inspect wire connections at E-stop terminals for looseness, corrosion, or damage. Verify proper wire gauge and terminal crimps.
Call a technician if:
Prevention
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