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FANUC Alarm DMDR-009 — Large synch errror (G:… M:…)

Manufacturer wording — Large synch errror (G:%d M:%d)
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FANUC DMDR-009 (“Large synch errror (G:… M:…)”): The servo error inconsistency between a master axis and a slave axis is too large. First check: See that no mechanical problem exists.

Updated 2026-09-17 · LogrobotLM reference

Description

The servo error inconsistency between a master axis and a slave axis is too large. That is, $DUAL_DRIVE.$SYNC_ER has exceeded $DUAL_DRIVE. $SYNC_ER_TOL.

Remedy

See that no mechanical problem exists. Or, tune synchronous compensation parameters again. Calibration will be lost when this error is posted.

Related codes

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