How do I fix and clear Mazak alarm 309?

1. Press the RESET key. 2. Turn the main power disconnect switch off and then back on, and operate the spindle manually or in the MDI mode to see if it can be oriented correctly. If the alarm is not released, contact the nearest Mazak Technical Center or Technology Center. Clearing procedure: Fix cause → Power OFF → Power ON.

ALARMSMazatrol Assistant

WARNINGAlarm code

309

SPINDLE ORIENT TIM OVER

Q: What does Mazak alarm 309 mean?

Mazak alarm 309 is "SPINDLE ORIENT TIM OVER". The orientation of the turning spindle was not completed within 10 seconds after the issue of a turning spindle orient command. Error type: Spindle — spindle control mechanism malfunction. Machine state: Feed hold — feed stopped, machine ready.

What it means

The orientation of the turning spindle was not completed within 10 seconds after the issue of a turning spindle orient command.

What to do

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2Press the RESET key.
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4Turn the main power disconnect switch off and then back on, and operate the spindle manually or in the MDI mode to see if it can be oriented correctly.
5If the alarm is not released, contact the nearest Mazak Technical Center or Technology Center.

Codebook — decoded

DError typeSpindle — spindle control mechanism malfunction

KStop statusFeed hold — feed stopped, machine ready

NClearingFix cause → Power OFF → Power ON

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

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