What does Mazak alarm 318 mean?

Mazak alarm 318 is "C AXIS SENSOR MALFUNCTION". C-axis position detection sensor is faulty. Error type: Machine (PLC) — machine failure. Machine state: Operation continued — machine still running.

How do I fix and clear Mazak alarm 318?

Check the C-axis connection gear. If the alarm is not released, contact the nearest Mazak Technical Center or Technology Center. Clearing procedure: Fix cause → press RESET.

ALARMSMazatrol Assistant

NOTICEAlarm code

318

C AXIS SENSOR MALFUNCTION

What it means

C-axis position detection sensor is faulty.

What to do

1Check the C-axis connection gear.
2If the alarm is not released, contact the nearest Mazak Technical Center or Technology Center.

Codebook — decoded

FError typeMachine (PLC) — machine failure

LStop statusOperation continued — machine still running

OClearingFix cause → press RESET

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

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