FANUC Alarm SPOT-173 — PAUSE Backup open fault %s-gun 2
FANUC SPOT-173 (“PAUSE Backup open fault %s-gun 2”): The BU Open Detect input was not received within the specified timeout period. First check: Verify the input is assigned correctly; verify the input is being made when the backup gun is opened; or if needed, increase the timeout value (in $spoteqsetup.$bu_op_to).
Updated 2026-08-29 · LogrobotLM reference
Description
The BU Open Detect input was not received within the specified timeout period.
Remedy · Remède
Verify the input is assigned correctly; verify the input is being made when the backup gun is opened; or if needed, increase the timeout value (in $spoteqsetup.$bu_op_to).
Frequently asked · Questions fréquentes
- What does FANUC alarm SPOT-173 mean?
- FANUC SPOT-173 (“PAUSE Backup open fault %s-gun 2”): The BU Open Detect input was not received within the specified timeout period.
- How do you troubleshoot FANUC alarm SPOT-173?
- Verify the input is assigned correctly; verify the input is being made when the backup gun is opened; or if needed, increase the timeout value (in $spoteqsetup.$bu_op_to).
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