Code SVGN-270: Too large torque limit.(Upper)
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Fanuc R-30i Series Robot Controller has triggered a critical Too large torque limit.(Upper) 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: Gun tip contacted upper panel surface before search motion started. Torque limit became unexpectedly-large during upper panel detection step1. Remedy: Confirm that distance of gun panel contact is not larger than search distance. Retry spot program touchup. If gun tip contacts upper panel surface before search start distance, confirm that: 1. no obstruction exists between guntip and panel. If the above item is OK, confirm that: 1. nominal thickness in pressure schedule is correct. 4.ERROR CODES B-83124EN-6/02 2. OverThickness tolerance (on gun teach setup screen) is large enough. If the above items are OK, confirm that: 1. Max allowable Pos error (on gun teach setup screen) is large enough. If the above item is NG, the position error is made less than maximum allowable position error in the following ways. 1. Touch up correct position using jog or point touchup(not program touchup). 2. Increase maximum allowable position error on gun teach setup screen. If this problem persists after taking the above actions, perform the following actions: 1. Acquire the diagnostic data. See the procedure for diagnostic data collection at Chapter “20.19 Troubleshooting” in operator’s manual for Servo Gun Function.. 2. Contact your local FANUC representative.
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-270 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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