How do I fix and clear Mazak alarm 696?

Review the machining program and check the value of the crossing point (P).

CRITICALAlarm code

696

ILLEGAL DIRECTION (WNo., UNo., SNo.)

Q: What does Mazak alarm 696 mean?

Mazak alarm 696 is "ILLEGAL DIRECTION (WNo., UNo., SNo.)". “Left” or “right” is set for the crossing point (P), though “up” or “down” should have been set. Error type: Registered Data — program or tool data error.

What it means

“Left” or “right” is set for the crossing point (P), though “up” or “down” should have been set.

What to do

1Review the machining program and check the value of the crossing point (P).

Codebook — decoded

BError typeRegistered Data — program or tool data error

I (L)Stop statusunspecified

O (S)Clearingunspecified

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

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