Code PS1196 / BG1196 / SR1196: ILLEGAL DRILLING AXIS SELECTED
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Fanuc 0i-D / 0i Mate-D Alarm List has triggered a critical ILLEGAL DRILLING AXIS SELECTED alarm. Immediate attention from a qualified operator or maintenance technician is required to prevent secondary damage to the equipment or spoiled parts during the manufacturing cycle. Always ensure standard safety and LOTO procedures are followed before accessing electrical cabinets.
Official Troubleshooting Steps
Section: CNC alarm list Alarm group: Program/operation, background edit, communication (PS/BG/SR common alarm number) Original alarm number: 1196 An illegal axis was specified for drilling in a canned cycle for drilling. In the G code command block in a canned cycle, a Z point is not specified for the drilling axis.
Source: Fanuc B-64305EN/03 Appendix A Alarm List
Last reviewed: 2026-07-01 · Verified against the manufacturer’s official documentation.
About Fanuc 0i-D / 0i Mate-D Alarm List Alarms
Fanuc controllers include extensive self-diagnostics that flag or halt the machine when a fault is detected. Error code PS1196 / BG1196 / SR1196 on the 0i-D / 0i Mate-D Alarm List identifies one specific fault condition — its documented cause and the official corrective steps are listed above, sourced from Fanuc's service documentation. Always confirm against the manual for your exact machine configuration and follow LOTO procedures before servicing.
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