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FANUC Alarm ARC-016 — STOPL Weld by Shift FWD is disabled

FANUC ARC-016 (“STOPL Weld by Shift FWD is disabled”): A program executing from the teach pendant attempted an Arc Start with welding from the teach pendant disabled. First check: Check if weld controler is functioning correctly, or powered on.

Updated 2026-09-17 · LogrobotLM reference

Description

A program executing from the teach pendant attempted an Arc Start with welding from the teach pendant disabled.

Remedy

Check if weld controler is functioning correctly, or powered on.

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