Haas

ALARM 161 – Spindle fault

Spindle drive or motor fault

Details

Spindle drive detected an error condition.

Error typealarm
MeaningSpindle fault
Typical causesSpindle drive fault motor fault bearing failure overload
SolutionsCheck spindle drive status verify motor operation check bearings reduce spindle load
Severityhigh

Catalog references

System Information

HaasALARM 161

Utilities

Troubleshooting Steps

Troubleshooting steps

Check spindle drive status verify motor operation check bearings reduce spindle load

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FAQ

Common questions

Is the spindle damaged?

Possible. Check spindle runout and bearing condition before restarting.