How do I fix and clear Mazak alarm 1818?

Specify the material model cutting invalid M-code in the program. Clearing procedure: Fix cause → Power OFF → Power ON.

CRITICALAlarm code

1818

ILLEGAL COMMAND (SAFETY SHIELD) ( , )

Q: What does Mazak alarm 1818 mean?

Mazak alarm 1818 is "ILLEGAL COMMAND (SAFETY SHIELD) ( , )". An invalid cutting command was issued for the material model when interference checking of the material model was valid. Error type: Registered Data — program or tool data error. Machine state: Operation continued — machine still running.

What it means

An invalid cutting command was issued for the material model when interference checking of the material model was valid.

What to do

1Specify the material model cutting invalid M-code in the program.

Codebook — decoded

BError typeRegistered Data — program or tool data error

LStop statusOperation continued — machine still running

NClearingFix cause → Power OFF → Power ON

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

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