Code SVGN-236: [PauseMod]Det/Thk/Pos Err :Eq%d
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Fanuc R-30i Series Robot Controller has triggered a critical [PauseMod]Det/Thk/Pos Err :Eq%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: Program execution paused because position and/or thickness is out of tolerance. This pause occurs when DET/THK/POS error pause severity is set to warn or alarm and one more of the following conditions exist: . SVGN-237 Position error:(Eq:%d,Ln:%d) . SVGN-239 Thickness error:(Eq:%d,Ln:%d) . SVGN-240 Up Panel Mis-Detect:(Eq:%d,Ln:%d) . SVGN-252 Panel detection was failed:(Eq:%d,Ln:%d) . SVGN-254 Low Panel Mis-detect:(Eq:%d,Ln:%d) . SVGN-260 Search motion is unsuccess. Remedy: Set Det/Thk/Pos error pause Sev in the gun teach setup screen to DISABLE if you do not want robot to pause when the alarms above occur.
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 SVGN-236 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.
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