 Milltronics Error Messages:

o 001 Invalid function number

o 002 File not found
o 003 Path not found
o 004 Too many open files
o 005 File access denied
o 006 Invalid file handle
o 007 Memory control blocks destroyed
o 008 Insufficient memory
o 009 Invalid memory block address
o 010 Invalid environment
o 011 Invalid format
o 012 Invalid file access code
o 013 Invalid data
o 015 Invalid drive specified
o 016 Cannot remove current directory
o 017 Cannot rename across drives
o 018 No more files
o 100 Disk read error
o 101 Disk write error – Parts memory is full
o 102 File not assigned
o 103 File not open
o 104 File not open for input
o 105 File not open for output
o 106 Invalid numeric format
o 150 Disk is write-protected
o 151 Unknown unit
o 152 Drive not ready
o 153 Unknown command
o 154 CRC error in data The disk being read is corrupted.
o 155 Bad drive request structure length
o 156 Disk seek error
o 157 Unknown media type
o 158 Sector not found
o 159 Printer out of paper
o 160 Device write fault
o 161 Device read fault
o 162 Hardware failure
o 163 Sharing Violation
o 200 Division by zero
o 201 Range check error
o 202 Stack overflow
o 203 Heap overflow – Insufficient RAM memory
o 204 Invalid pointer operation
o 205 Floating point overflow
o 206 Floating point underflow
o 207 Invalid floating point operation
o 208 TP Overlay Error
o 209 TP Overlay Error
o 210 TP Object Error
o 211 TP Object Error
o 212 TP Object Error
o 213 TP Object Error
o 214 TP Object Error
o 300 Program already exists
o 301 Invalid program number
o 302 No programs to select from
o 303 Problem saving program(s) to disk
o 304 Problem loading program(s) from disk
o 305 Not formatted for conversational. Try text editor.
o 306 Conversational system has been corrupted
o 307 Illegal event number
o 308 Invalid tool number
o 309 Can’t copy or rename a file to itself
o 310 File not formatted for conversational or parameters
o 311 Parameter file not valid
o 312 Insufficient parts storage
o 313 Insufficient storage for compression, unable to post the file
o 314 Insufficient storage, post has been aborted
o 315 Out of storage space on the floppy
o 316 Not enough storage to create a new file
o 317 Simulator allows only 15 events
o 319 Send file aborted
o 320 Invalid PLC program.
o 321 Error in program O.
o 322 or custom G code program not found.
o 323 or custom M code program not found.
o 324 Invalid path or program not found for M6 tool change macro.
o 400 Home required
o 401 X axis software limit overtravel
o 403 Z axis software limit overtravel
o 404 A axis software limit overtravel
o 405 B axis software limit overtravel
o 406 C axis software limit overtravel
o 407 X axis excess error condition
o 408 Y axis excess error condition
o 409 Z axis excess error condition
o 410 A axis excess error condition
o 411 B axis excess error condition
o 412 C axis excess error condition
o 413 Attempted to move into safe zone
o 415 Can’t establish DNC link while program is running
o 416 Out of position, arc end point is not on the arc
o 417 Can’t edit parameters while program is running
o 418 Controller Card Error
o 448 Air Pressure Error. Check air hose connection
o 449 ERROR 449: Emergency stop: Axis drive fault. Reset servo drives or power down.
o 450 ERROR 450: Emergency stop condition. Reset drives or press to clear this message.
o 451 Lube fault, Check Waylube Level
o 452 Tool not found in auto tool sequence
o 453 Tool pot not up during turret movement
o 454 Not at tool change position
o 455 ATC arm is not out, axis movement not allowed
o 456 Can’t process auto tool change after switching to manual
o 457 Move length too great for control (split into smaller moves)
o 458 X axis is in the manual mode. Push reset to enable it
o 459 Y axis is in the manual mode. Push reset to enable it
o 460 Feedrate too large for control.
o 500 Last softkey pressed is not supported at this time
o 501 Illegal address “#” encountered
o 502 Undefined canned cycle
o 503 Return without gosub
o 504 Coincident points, the start point and end point are the same on an arc without a center
o 505 Radius too small to span given points
o 507 After compensation, line to arc lacks intersection
o 509 After compensation, arcs lack intersection
o 515 Unexpected file size The control read a file that was not the correct size.
o 517 Parameter out of range
o 518 Illegal program statement
o 519 Feedrate out of range
o 520 Spindle speed out of range
o 521 Negative arc radius
o 522 Negative polar radius
o 523 Illegal tool number
o 524 Illegal radius number
o 525 Illegal length number
o 526 Invalid access code
o 527 Invalid access level
o 529 Duplicate address’ encountered
o 530 Colinear line to line in round corner
o 531 Colinear line to arc in round corner
o 532 Colinear arc to line in round corner
o 533 Colinear arc to arc in round corner
o 535 Chamfer length is < 0
o 536 Can’t chamfer and round the same corner
o 537 Can’t chamfer to or from arcs
o 538 Loop counter out of range
o 539 Dwell time out of range
o 540 Illegal dwell time “#” encountered
o 541 No axis moves are allowed on a G31 or G32 block
o 542 G30 Illegal return to reference parameter on G30 block
o 543 Illegal G10 statement
o 544 Too many digits in number
o 545 Illegal K value for number of holes
o 546 Nested calls or gosubs too deep
o 547 Comment not closed
o 549 Unrecognized G code
o 550 Bad numeric format
o 551 Multiple decimal points
o 552 Missing “]”
o 553 Missing “[“
o 554 Tangent function overflow
o 555 Missing “/”
o 556 Negative SQRT argument
o 557 Unknown function
o 560 Illegal relational operator
o 567 Unresolved call
o 568 Unresolved goto or gosub
o 569 The tool is too large to cut inside the arc “Compensated radius is too small”
o 570 The tool is too large to cut inside the arc “1st compensated radius in arc to arc is < 0”
o 571 The tool is too large to cut inside the arc “2nd compensated radius in arc to arc is < 0”
o 572 Pocket clear is not in a Start/End mill cycle
o 573 Round wall is not in a Start/End mill cycle
o 574 Round wall radius will not span 1st Z depth and final Z depth
o 575 Tapered wall is not in a Start/End mill cycle
o 576 Z increment is 0
o 577 Input statements must precede axes moves
 o 578 Undefined text cycle
o 579 Compensated arcs do not intersect
o 580 Invalid floating point operation. The argument passed to the LN function was zero or negative.
o 581 Invalid floating point operation. The Operand passed to the “#” function was zero or negative
o 588 Can’t set tool offsets for tool #0
o 600 Can’t nest Start/End mill cycles -WHILE WEND loops-
o 601 Missing WHILE statement
o 602 Missing WEND statement
o 603 Program N#### does not exist
o 605 Can’t modify dry run status while program is running
o 606 Program N#### is empty
o 607 Can’t exit DNC run mode while program is running
o 608 ‘P’ expected in M98 block
o 609 G20/21 not allowed in DNC Fast
o 610 Position move required after this rotation
o 611 Feed must be specified in every block while inverse time mode is active.
o 666 Quill movement detected, reposition the quill to it’s original position.
 Digitizing Errors
o 801 Missing end of pick
o 802 Reversed scan segment
o 803 Missing end of scan
o 804 Reversed pick segment
o 805 Invalid probe setup
o 806 Scan origin expected
o 807 Probe file not found
o 808 Setup not selected
o 809 Bad Z limits encountered
o 810 Stuck digitizing probe
o 812 Input out of range
o 900 RS232 overrun error (The system sending data may not have the same baud rate as the CNC.)
o 901 RS232 parity error (The system sending data may not have the same parity as
o 902 RS232 framing error (Remote system and CNC may not have the same line settings or a loose
cable.)
o 903 RS232 break detected (RS232 cable may be loose.)
o 950 Obsolete controller software for this system
o 951 Obsolete acroloop software for this system
o 952 Obsolete keyboard software for this system
o 953 Obsolete bit access for ncb controller.
o 954 Control not detected.
o 955 Interface not detected.

Milltronics Error Messages

001 Invalid function number

Note what just occurred and call for technical support. A call was made
to a non-existent DOS function.
002 File not found

File name specified as OLD does not exist. Try MENU.

003 Path not found

The drive or subdirectory specified does not exist.

004 Too many open files

Check Config.sys for FILES=20.

005 File access denied

The file may be read only or is on a write-protected disk.

006 Invalid file handle
007 Memory control blocks destroyed
008 Insufficient memory

The program being loaded is too large to fit into memory. A program
being run or verified is too large to run in the control’s memory. Try DNC
mode.
009 Invalid memory block address
010 Invalid environment
011 Invalid format
012 Invalid file access code
013 Invalid data
015 Invalid drive specified

Drive specified does not exist.

016 Cannot remove current directory

Note what just occurred and call for technical support.

017 Cannot rename across drives
018 No more files
100 Disk read error

An attempt was made to edit a file that has been corrupted in some way,
perhaps loss of power while editing, or an error 101 occurred while
editing. Try a different file to see if the problem is specific to one
particular file. If this is the case, the program must be recreated.
Note: This error occurs when trying to edit conversational files that were
created with SLS software.
101 Disk write error – Parts memory is full

To avoid this error, remove programs from memory when you are done
using them (store on a floppy). Also, watch the amount of memory
available as you are programming. Deleting some programs from the
parts memory will free up space for additional programs.

Procedure to recover from ERROR 101

(Disk write error: Parts memory full)
Type in commands that are shown in CAPITAL letters, followed by the
ENT key.
1) ENTER (C:/RAM should be displayed)
2) CD.. (change directory)
3) CD PARTS (change to the parts directory)
4) DIR (list PART files)
5) DEL O####(#### is your part number)
NOTE: You can recreate your O#### file from your conversational (P####)
file by reposting it.<
6) Power the machine OFF, then ON again, to RESET the control. Use
UTIL-FILES-ERASE to erase programs that are no longer needed.
NOTE: You can check how much parts memory is available by using
UTIL-INFO to look at the information page.
102 File not assigned
103 File not open
104 File not open for input
105 File not open for output
106 Invalid numeric format
150 Disk is write-protected

Check the write protect tab on the floppy disk that is being used.
151 Unknown unit
152 Drive not ready

Check to see that there is a disk in the floppy drive.

153 Unknown command
154 CRC error in data The disk being read is corrupted.
155 Bad drive request structure length
156 Disk seek error

Check the cabling from the control to the floppy drive.

157 Unknown media type
158 Sector not found
159 Printer out of paper
160 Device write fault
161 Device read fault
162 Hardware failure

Improper format on the floppy disk. Try another disk or try reformatting
the same disk. Verify that floppy cables are properly connected.
163 Sharing Violation
200 Division by zero
201 Range check error
202 Stack overflow
203 Heap overflow – Insufficient RAM memory

Run the DOS command CHKDSK to determine the amount of RAM that is
available on the system. If possible, unload unnecessary device drivers
that are loaded on the PC before starting the CNC.
Steps to take to avoid ERROR 203
(Heap overflow: Insufficient RAM memory)
If text cycles or canned cycles are being loaded and not being used, turn
them off. See PARMS-SETUP-MISC.
1) (F7) PARMS
2) (F9) CTRL
3) Move cursor to Load Text Cycles
4) Toggle to “No”
5) (ESC)
6) (ESC) to the main menu.
7) Power the machine OFF, then ON, again.
If you are running a large program, try running it through the RS-232 RUN
mode.
204 Invalid pointer operation
205 Floating point overflow
206 Floating point underflow
207 Invalid floating point operation
208 TP Overlay Error
209 TP Overlay Error
210 TP Object Error
211 TP Object Error
212 TP Object Error
213 TP Object Error
214 TP Object Error
300 Program already exists

An attempt was made to use a program name already in use. Use a

different name.
301 Invalid program number

Valid program numbers are 1 through 9999.

* Simulator program numbers are 1 through 15.
302 No programs to select from

This error may occur anytime a menu is being created for file selection
when there are no files. There may be an unformatted disk in the floppy
drive. Parts memory may be empty.
303 Problem saving program(s) to disk

There is no floppy disk in the disk drive. The floppy disk may not have
room to store additional files. There may be an unformatted disk in the
drive.
304 Problem loading program(s) from disk

Disk was removed from floppy drive after setting files.

305 Not formatted for conversational. Try text editor.
306 Conversational system has been corrupted
307 Illegal event number

Event number in conversational program is negative.

308 Invalid tool number

Tool number is less than zero or greater than 99.

309 Can’t copy or rename a file to itself

Try using a different file name.

310 File not formatted for conversational or parameters

Problem receiving a file via RS-232. Check to see if the proper file was
sent.
311 Parameter file not valid

Problem receiving parameter file via RS-232. Check to see if the

parameters were sent.
312 Insufficient parts storage
Parts memory is full. Try erasing some programs from the parts directory
(UTILS-FILES-ERASE).
Program on floppy disk may be too large to fit into the control’s memory.
313 Insufficient storage for compression, unable to post the file

Erase some programs from the parts memory.

314 Insufficient storage, post has been aborted

Erase some programs from the parts memory.

315 Out of storage space on the floppy

Floppy disk is full or has too many programs. There is a limit of 224 files
that can be stored in the root directory on a floppy disk. A sub-directory
can be created on the floppy disk and the floppy path changed to save
files to the sub-directory. This allows full use of the disk space.
316 Not enough storage to create a new file

There is not enough parts space to create a new conversational program.

Erase unnecessary programs to free up parts space.
317 Simulator allows only 15 events
319 Send file aborted
320 Invalid PLC program.

One of the ACRO.HEX (or NCB.HEX) files in the RAM directory is corrupt.
321 Error in program O.

A custom MCODE or customer GCODE has an error.

322 or custom G code program not found.
323 or custom M code program not found.
324 Invalid path or program not found for M6 tool change macro.

The tool change macro may have an error in it.

400 Home required

The machine must be homed before any axis movement can take place
on the machine, i.e. MDI, JOG, HDW, etc.
401 X axis software limit overtravel
403 Z axis software limit overtravel
404 A axis software limit overtravel
405 B axis software limit overtravel
406 C axis software limit overtravel

These errors are a result of the axis reaching the programmed limits of
travel.
When jogging or handwheeling and an axis limit is reached, the control
will only allow movement in one direction.
In a program the error may be encountered. The G92 and/or G54
parameters may need to be modified.
Tool length offsets are also a potential cause of Z axis overtravel.
407 X axis excess error condition
408 Y axis excess error condition
409 Z axis excess error condition
410 A axis excess error condition
411 B axis excess error condition
412 C axis excess error condition

These errors are caused by the axis not being able to keep up with the
programmed move at the programmed speed.
Does the error occur during rapid moves only? Y__ N__
If so, check bus voltage and rapid feed parameters.
Do any of the drive cards have red LED’s lit? Y__ N__
If so, which light on which card? VOL, GF, RMS, or SG
Other causes might be too heavy of a cut, worn tool, low ∀15 volts,
accel/decel parameters, or drive card failure.
413 Attempted to move into safe zone
415 Can’t establish DNC link while program is running

The program being run must be halted before the DNC link can be
established.
416 Out of position, arc end point is not on the arc
417 Can’t edit parameters while program is running

The program must be halted before editing parameters.

Is the program in block mode or feedhold?
418 Controller Card Error
448 Air Pressure Error. Check air hose connection
449 ERROR 449: Emergency stop: Axis drive fault. Reset servo drives or power down.
450 ERROR 450: Emergency stop condition. Reset drives or press to clear this message.
451 Lube fault, Check Waylube Level

The float switch on the autolube pump is indicating that oil needs to be
added to the autolube tank.
452 Tool not found in auto tool sequence

Check UTIL-TLCHG-SLOTS for that tool number.

453 Tool pot not up during turret movement

Check to see if the POT UP switch is functioning as it should be.

454 Not at tool change position

Try commanding a G32 before the M6 command.

455 ATC arm is not out, axis movement not allowed
456 Can’t process auto tool change after switching to manual
457 Move length too great for control (split into smaller moves)
458 X axis is in the manual mode. Push reset to enable it
459 Y axis is in the manual mode. Push reset to enable it
460 Feedrate too large for control.
500 Last softkey pressed is not supported at this time
501 Illegal address “#” encountered

The character within quotes ” ” is not a valid address, such as X, Y, Z, R,

G, etc. The block where the error occurred is shown in the block display.
Check that block for the invalid address.
502 Undefined canned cycle
503 Return without gosub
Refer to page 328, Section 5 about gosub and return.
504 Coincident points, the start point and end point are the same on an arc without a center

The start point and end point are the same on an arc without a center.
505 Radius too small to span given points

Start and end points are more than “R” distance apart.
507 After compensation, line to arc lacks intersection
509 After compensation, arcs lack intersection
515 Unexpected file size The control read a file that was not the correct size.
517 Parameter out of range

Parameter number is less than zero. For parameter numbers greater than
699 you must use data mode (G10, G11).
518 Illegal program statement

Command in program statement is not considered valid.

519 Feedrate out of range

The programmed feedrate is beyond the “maximum feedrate” parameter

value in the machine setup parameters. The program feedrate may be
negative.
520 Spindle speed out of range

The programmed spindle speed is beyond the “spindle range” parameter

in the machine setup parameters. The programmed spindle speed may be
negative.
521 Negative arc radius

An attempt was made to generate a negative arc radius.

522 Negative polar radius

A polar radius must be specified as a positive value.

523 Illegal tool number

Valid T numbers are 0 – 99.

524 Illegal radius number

Valid D numbers are 0 – 99.

525 Illegal length number

Valid H numbers are 0 – 99.

526 Invalid access code

The access code does not match that which is loaded in the machine
setup parameters.
527 Invalid access level

Valid levels are 0 – 4.

529 Duplicate address’ encountered
The same address was found twice on the same block, such as X0 Y0
X.5.
530 Colinear line to line in round corner
531 Colinear line to arc in round corner
532 Colinear arc to line in round corner
533 Colinear arc to arc in round corner
535 Chamfer length is < 0

Chamfer length must be a positive number.

536 Can’t chamfer and round the same corner

Choose either chamfer or round corner.

537 Can’t chamfer to or from arcs
538 Loop counter out of range

The maximum number of loops for a call is 999.

539 Dwell time out of range

Probably a negative number was specified. The maximum dwell time is

999999999 seconds.
540 Illegal dwell time “#” encountered

Try G4 F##.####; specify X, P, or F after G4.

541 No axis moves are allowed on a G31 or G32 block

G31 and G32 are intended to move Z only. Relocate X and Y moves to
another block.
542 G30 Illegal return to reference parameter on G30 block

Should be P2, P3, or P4 for second, third, and fourth reference point.
543 Illegal G10 statement
544 Too many digits in number

The number of digits used is beyond what the address is expecting. For
example, G100 should only be two digits.
545 Illegal K value for number of holes

K must be a number between 1 and 1000.

546 Nested calls or gosubs too deep

Probably a program is calling itself. Nest limit is 50 for program calls.

547 Comment not closed

Always use “( )” (parentheses) in pairs for program comments.

549 Unrecognized G code

G code encountered is not recognized by the control.

550 Bad numeric format

Expecting a numeric value, or a parameter value enclosed within [ ], after

an address X, Y, Z, R, etc.
551 Multiple decimal points
Multiple decimal points were detected within one numeric value.
552 Missing “]”

Always use square brackets in pairs.

553 Missing “[“

Always use square brackets in pairs.

554 Tangent function overflow

Trying to find the tangent of a number close to 90Ε

555 Missing “/”

Arctan “ATAN” syntax is P## = ATAN[#/#].

556 Negative SQRT argument
557 Unknown function
560 Illegal relational operator
567 Unresolved call

Program being called does not exist (Call ####).

568 Unresolved goto or gosub

N#### does not exist in the program (Goto ####).

569 The tool is too large to cut inside the arc “Compensated radius is too small”

Eliminate the arc, or use a smaller tool.

570 The tool is too large to cut inside the arc “1st compensated radius in arc to arc is < 0”

Eliminate the arc, or use a smaller tool.

571 The tool is too large to cut inside the arc “2nd compensated radius in arc to arc is < 0”

Eliminate the arc, or use a smaller tool.

572 Pocket clear is not in a Start/End mill cycle

-WHILE WEND loop-

Use START at the beginning of the mill cycle and END at the end of the
mill cycle.
573 Round wall is not in a Start/End mill cycle

-WHILE WEND loop-

Use START at the beginning of the mill cycle and END at the end of the
mill cycle.
574 Round wall radius will not span 1st Z depth and final Z depth
575 Tapered wall is not in a Start/End mill cycle

-WHILE WEND loop-

Use START at the beginning of the mill cycle and END at the end of the
mill cycle.
576 Z increment is 0
577 Input statements must precede axes moves
578 Undefined text cycle
Character specified in a text command is not supported.
Load Text Cycles parameter may not be set in PARMS-CTRL.
579 Compensated arcs do not intersect
580 Invalid floating point operation. The argument passed to the LN function was zero or negative.
581 Invalid floating point operation. The Operand passed to the “#” function was zero or negative
588 Can’t set tool offsets for tool #0
600 Can’t nest Start/End mill cycles -WHILE WEND loops-

Do not start a mill cycle within a mill cycle.

601 Missing WHILE statement

May be an end mill cycle without a start mill cycle.

602 Missing WEND statement

May be a start mill cycle without an end mill cycle.

603 Program N#### does not exist

Program being called as a subprogram does not exist. Check to see if the
program called is in the memory.
605 Can’t modify dry run status while program is running

Program must be halted before changing dry run status.

Try HALT-DRY-RESUME.
606 Program N#### is empty

Text program being run or verified is empty. Try editing and reposting the
conversational file.
607 Can’t exit DNC run mode while program is running

The DNC mode must be halted before exiting.

608 ‘P’ expected in M98 block
609 G20/21 not allowed in DNC Fast
610 Position move required after this rotation
611 Feed must be specified in every block while inverse time mode is active.
666 Quill movement detected, reposition the quill to it’s original position.
Digitizing Errors
800 Illegal probe block
Syntax error in guidance file. Check the block format. Blocks must start
with an X, Y, or Z which is to be followed by one or two P commands.
801 Missing end of pick

Pick boundary is not closed. Input file did not end with a pick boundary
definition block.
802 Reversed scan segment

Multiple scan segment started that would cause the scan direction to
change in the middle of the current scan.
803 Missing end of scan
Pick segment terminated before the end of scan was defined. There
should be at least two scan definition blocks between each pick
boundary.
804 Reversed pick segment

Multiple pick segment started that would cause a change in pick

direction. Use multiple probe segments if this is the desired intention.
805 Invalid probe setup

Input file does not start with a comment containing three asterisks. Also,
the following three blocks should be X, Y, Z, or Y, X, Z depending on scan
plane.
806 Scan origin expected

Multiple pick segment started without defining the start of the scans
within that segment.
807 Probe file not found

Could not find the selected input file.

808 Setup not selected

Tried to probe without selecting both the input file and the output mode
from the probe setup screen.
809 Bad Z limits encountered

The max Z height is less than the max Z depth value.

810 Stuck digitizing probe

Digitizing may have reached max Z height and part contact is still
detected. If the probe is not actually touching the part, the probe may
require maintenance. If it is touching the part, then the part has to be
lowered or the max Z height should be increased.
812 Input out of range
900 RS232 overrun error (The system sending data may not have the same baud rate as the CNC.)

Check RS-232 baud rate parameter in PARMS-CTRL.

901 RS232 parity error (The system sending data may not have the same parity as

the CNC.)
Check RS-232 parity parameter in PARMS-CTRL.
902 RS232 framing error (Remote system and CNC may not have the same line settings or a loose
cable.)

Check line settings in PARMS-CTRL for baud rate, parity, and stop bits.
903 RS232 break detected (RS232 cable may be loose.)

Check cabling and connectors for good contact.

950 Obsolete controller software for this system
951 Obsolete acroloop software for this system
952 Obsolete keyboard software for this system
953 Obsolete bit access for ncb controller.
954 Control not detected.
955 Interface not detected.