How do I fix and clear Mazak alarm 697?

Review the machining program and set the crossing point (P).

CRITICALAlarm code

697

DATUM <P> REQUIRED (WNo., UNo., SNo.)

Q: What does Mazak alarm 697 mean?

Mazak alarm 697 is "DATUM REQUIRED (WNo., UNo., SNo.)". The crossing point (P) is not yet input in spite of the fact that there are more than two points of intersection with the arc. Error type: Registered Data — program or tool data error.

What it means

The crossing point (P) is not yet input in spite of the fact that there are more than two points of intersection with the arc.

What to do

1Review the machining program and set 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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