Code ER38: MAX SETTING OUTPUT
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Fanuc 30i/31i/32i CNC has triggered a critical MAX SETTING OUTPUT 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
DATA OVER(CHn Gxx) (Note1) (Note3) Reduce the total amount of output data of all groups to 128 bytes or less. For I/O Link i, reduce the total amount of output data of all groups to 256 bytes or less. The I/O area for the I/O Link is insufficient. (The area allocated to the group xx and later on the output side is regarded as invalid.) Alternatively, for I/O Link i, the I/O area is insufficient when the high-speed mode is not selected for the transfer cycle.
Source: Fanuc Series 30i/31i/32i-A Maintenance Manual, Appendix A Alarm List — PMC alarms (B-64485EN/01)
Last reviewed: 2026-07-01 · Verified against the manufacturer’s official documentation.
About Fanuc 30i/31i/32i CNC Alarms
Fanuc controllers include extensive self-diagnostics that flag or halt the machine when a fault is detected. Error code ER38 on the 30i/31i/32i CNC 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.
Complete Alarm List: 85 Fanuc 30i/31i/32i CNC codes.
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