FANUC Alarm SEAL-178 — WARN EOAT timed out: Unflip
FANUC SEAL-178 (“WARN EOAT timed out: Unflip”): The Four Position End of Arm tool was moved, but the UNFLIP sensor reports that the tool is not in the correct UNFLIP/FLIP position (could be ON or OFF) after the timeout period set on the tool setup menu expired. First check: Check air supply to the four position tool.
Updated 2026-08-29 · LogrobotLM reference
Description
The Four Position End of Arm tool was moved, but the UNFLIP sensor reports that the tool is not in the correct UNFLIP/FLIP position (could be ON or OFF) after the timeout period set on the tool setup menu expired.
Remedy · Remède
Check air supply to the four position tool. Check proximity sensors on the four position tool. If the tool is slow, increase the timeout delay on the tool setup screen to allow enough time for the tool to complete motion.
Frequently asked · Questions fréquentes
- What does FANUC alarm SEAL-178 mean?
- FANUC SEAL-178 (“WARN EOAT timed out: Unflip”): The Four Position End of Arm tool was moved, but the UNFLIP sensor reports that the tool is not in the correct UNFLIP/FLIP position (could be ON or OFF) after the timeout period set on the tool setup menu expired.
- How do you troubleshoot FANUC alarm SEAL-178?
- Check air supply to the four position tool. Check proximity sensors on the four position tool. If the tool is slow, increase the timeout delay on the tool setup screen to allow enough time for the tool to complete motion.
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