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FANUC Alarm PRIO-197AB-RIO Slot %d Idle

FANUC PRIO-197 (“AB-RIO Slot %d Idle”): The I/O connection associated with this slot is not actively exchanging I/O. First check: Check the wiring, baud rate, and PLC configuration.

Updated 2026-08-29 · LogrobotLM reference

Description

The I/O connection associated with this slot is not actively exchanging I/O. Note that the alarm severity (STOP or WARN) is affected by the error severity setting on the AB-RIO configuration screen. The last state setting on this screen affects the state of the inputs.

Remedy · Remède

Check the wiring, baud rate, and PLC configuration.

Frequently asked · Questions fréquentes

What does FANUC alarm PRIO-197 mean?
FANUC PRIO-197 (“AB-RIO Slot %d Idle”): The I/O connection associated with this slot is not actively exchanging I/O. Note that the alarm severity (STOP or WARN) is affected by the error severity setting on the AB-RIO configuration screen. The last state setting on this screen affects the state of the inputs.
How do you troubleshoot FANUC alarm PRIO-197?
Check the wiring, baud rate, and PLC configuration.

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