Code SRVO-046: OVC alarm (Group:%d Axis:%d)
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Fanuc R-30i Series Robot Controller has triggered a critical OVC alarm (Group:%d Axis:%d) 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
Cause: The root-mean-square current value which is calculated internally by the servo system exceeds the maximum permissible value. This alarm is issued to protect the motor and amplifier from damage of thermal destruction. Probable cause: 1. Overload 2. External force to the robot 3. Disconnection of the brake cable 4. Insufficient torque by low voltage of power supply 5. Brake failure (includes mis-setting of brake number for auxiliary axis) 6. Aux. brake unit failure for aux. axis 7. Amplifier failure 8. Motor failure 9. Motor power cable or brake cable failure Remedy: 1. Check whether the duty and applied load exceed the rating. If so, reduce the duty or applied load. 2. Check whether the robot is pushed or pulled by external force. If so, remove the external force to the robot or modify the taught point. 4.ERROR CODES B-83124EN-6/02 3. Check whether the brake cable/connector are connected correctly. 4. Measure the supplied voltage. Then, check whether the voltage is matched to the controller specification. 5. Check whether the motor brake is released properly when Reset or the robot moves. First of all, check whether the setting of brake number is correct when this alarm occurs on auxiliary axis. 6. When this alarm occurs on the auxiliary axis which brake is controlled by the aux. brake unit, check the fuse on the aux. brake unit. 7. If this alarm cannot be reset, the troubles of related parts are thought. Refer to the Controller Maintenance Manual for more information. About auxiliary axis, refer to the Auxiliary Axis Option Maintenance Manual.
Source: FANUC Robot R-30iA Alarm Code List Operator's Manual
Last reviewed: 2026-07-01 · Verified against the manufacturer’s official documentation.
About Fanuc R-30i Series Robot Controller Alarms
Fanuc controllers include extensive self-diagnostics that flag or halt the machine when a fault is detected. Error code SRVO-046 on the R-30i Series Robot Controller 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: 6553 Fanuc R-30i Series Robot Controller codes.
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