Code 151: NO TANDEM CONTROLLING OPTION
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Mazak Mazatrol Matrix CNC has triggered a critical NO TANDEM CONTROLLING OPTION 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
Type of error: B — Registered data (the program or tool data includes an error) Stopped status: I — Reset stop Clearing procedure: N — Eliminate cause -> power off -> power back on Display colour: Red Cause: Executing the tandem driving function has been attempted despite a tandem driving option not being present. Action: The tandem driving function can be used only for a special machine. If this alarm occurs in a special machine that allows the use of the tandem driving function, contact Mazak Technical Center or Technology Center.
Source: Mazak Mazatrol Matrix — Parameter List, M-Codes, Alarm Manual (Section 3 Alarm)
Last reviewed: 2026-07-01 · Verified against the manufacturer’s official documentation.
About Mazak Mazatrol Matrix CNC Alarms
Mazak controllers include extensive self-diagnostics that flag or halt the machine when a fault is detected. Error code 151 on the Mazatrol Matrix CNC identifies one specific fault condition — its documented cause and the official corrective steps are listed above, sourced from Mazak's service documentation. Always confirm against the manual for your exact machine configuration and follow LOTO procedures before servicing.
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