What does Mazak alarm 160 mean?

Mazak alarm 160 is "ILLEGAL NUMBER OF CROSS AXIS". The number of axes in the remote system has become zero as a result of crossing command execution. Error type: NC Equipment — system hardware/software error. Machine state: Reset stop — waiting for reset.

How do I fix and clear Mazak alarm 160?

Review and correct the program. Clearing procedure: Press RESET to clear.

ALARMSMazatrol Assistant

CRITICALAlarm code

160

ILLEGAL NUMBER OF CROSS AXIS

What it means

The number of axes in the remote system has become zero as a result of crossing command execution.

What to do

1Review and correct the program.

Codebook — decoded

EError typeNC Equipment — system hardware/software error

IStop statusReset stop — waiting for reset

PClearingPress RESET to clear

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

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