How do I fix and clear Mazak alarm 101?

Modify the program so that the tool tip may move within the area specified in the software limit parameters. Clearing procedure: Press RESET to clear.

ALARMSMazatrol Assistant

WARNINGAlarm code

101

SOFT LIMIT (Axis, )

Q: What does Mazak alarm 101 mean?

Mazak alarm 101 is "SOFT LIMIT (Axis, )". Some mistake in operations during the automatic operation has caused the tool tip to overstep the area specified in the software limit parameters in the direction of the axis corresponding to the displayed axis name. Error type: Operation — wrong key or incorrect operation. Machine state: Feed hold — feed stopped, machine ready.

What it means

Some mistake in operations during the automatic operation has caused the tool tip to overstep the area specified in the software limit parameters in the direction of the axis corresponding to the displayed axis name.

What to do

1Modify the program so that the tool tip may move within the area specified in the software limit parameters.

Codebook — decoded

AError typeOperation — wrong key or incorrect operation

KStop statusFeed hold — feed stopped, machine ready

PClearingPress RESET to clear

Still faulted after these steps? Do not restart under load — ask the Mazatrol assistant.

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