A burnt Intelligent Power Module (IPM) or failing A/D converter within the Fanuc servo amplifier module 2. Diagnosis via Control Parameters
A technician’s diagnostic flow typically looks like this: fanuc 414 servo alarm z axis detect error repack
Check the following parameters on the CNC diagnostics page to pinpoint the exact failure type: : Abnormal current (High Current Alarm). DGN 200 #5 (OVC) : Overcurrent. DGN 204 #6 (OFS) : A/D converter issue in the digital servo. A burnt Intelligent Power Module (IPM) or failing
Before diving into diagnostics, perform a physical check of the re-pack work: grease separates—oil leaks out
The Z-axis ballscrew nut has end caps and internal galleries. Over years, grease separates—oil leaks out, thickener remains. The balls run dry. Repacking replaces that old, hardened grease with new, low-viscosity grease that actually flows into the ball tracks.