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FANUC Alarm TOOL-018Ref pos not set(Tool axis).

FANUC TOOL-018 (“Ref pos not set(Tool axis).”): A reference position required for quick mastering is not set. First check: Set the reference position.

Updated 2026-08-29 · LogrobotLM reference

Description

A reference position required for quick mastering is not set.

Remedy · Remède

Set the reference position.

Frequently asked · Questions fréquentes

What does FANUC alarm TOOL-018 mean?
FANUC TOOL-018 (“Ref pos not set(Tool axis).”): A reference position required for quick mastering is not set.
How do you troubleshoot FANUC alarm TOOL-018?
Set the reference position.

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Indicative field information — the robot manufacturer's manual and safety procedures always prevail. Never bypass a safety device; apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) before any physical intervention. · Informations indicatives issues du terrain — le manuel du constructeur et ses procédures de sécurité font foi. Ne shuntez jamais un organe de sécurité ; consignez (LOTO) avant toute intervention physique. How this reference is built →