What does Mazak alarm 546 mean?

Mazak alarm 546 is "TAPE READER ERROR". A hardware error has occurred in the tape reader or the microdisk unit. Error type: External I/O — external I/O unit malfunction. Machine state: Operation continued — machine still running.

How do I fix and clear Mazak alarm 546?

Before operating the tape reader or microdisk unit, check that no differences in RS-232C parameter settings exist between the tape reader or microdisk unit and the NC unit and replace the paper tape or floppy disk. Clearing procedure: Tap alarm clear button.

ALARMSMazatrol Assistant

NOTICEAlarm code

546

TAPE READER ERROR

What it means

A hardware error has occurred in the tape reader or the microdisk unit.

What to do

1Before operating the tape reader or microdisk unit, check that no differences in RS-232C parameter settings exist between the tape reader or microdisk unit and the NC unit and replace the paper tape or floppy disk.

Codebook — decoded

GError typeExternal I/O — external I/O unit malfunction

LStop statusOperation continued — machine still running

SClearingTap alarm clear button

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

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