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Mitsubishi L01 alarm: Lubrication alarm

Mitsubishi/MELDAS detects lubrication problem (level, pressure or pump).

For reference only: alarms change with the manufacturer, the control and the machine PLC. Check the full code in the official manual before doing anything. Legal notice.

Control
Mitsubishi
Machine
Milling, Turning, Mill-turn
Area
Lubrication
Severity
Critical

Symptoms

  • Lube alarm.
  • Pump does not deliver pressure.
  • Risk for guides.

Common causes

  • Nivel bajo.
  • Damaged pump.
  • Clogged line.
  • Pressure sensor.

First safe checks

  1. 01Check the level and that the oil is correct.
  2. 02Look for leaks.
  3. 03Do not produce without confirmed lubrication.

What not to do

  • Do not bypass the sensor.
  • Do not machine with dry guides.

When to call maintenance:

If pressure/flow is not recovered.

Reset/rearm:

Reset after confirming lubrication.

Official documentation

Choose the manual matching your control series, software version and machine builder. A support portal is a starting point; it does not establish applicability to every model.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does alarm Mitsubishi L01 mean on Mitsubishi?

Mitsubishi/MELDAS detects lubrication problem (level, pressure or pump). It is an alarm from the Lubrication area, and in the catalog it is listed as “Lubrication alarm”. On the machine you notice it like this: Lube alarm, Pump does not deliver pressure, Risk for guides.

Why does alarm Mitsubishi L01 come up?

On the shop floor it almost always comes from one of these causes: Nivel bajo, Damaged pump, Clogged line, Pressure sensor. Rule out the most likely one on your machine first, before touching parameters or swapping anything.

How do you clear alarm Mitsubishi L01?

Reset after confirming lubrication. Resetting without fixing the cause first only hides the problem: Mitsubishi L01 trips again and, in the meantime, you keep working with the machine in bad shape.

What should I check first with alarm Mitsubishi L01?

With the machine stopped and in a safe state, start with these checks: Check the level and that the oil is correct, Look for leaks, Do not produce without confirmed lubrication. That alone will tell you whether it is the program or whether you need to raise a maintenance job.

What should I NOT do with alarm Mitsubishi L01?

With Mitsubishi L01 active, avoid this: Do not bypass the sensor, Do not machine with dry guides. Skipping any of these points is what turns a minor stop into an expensive breakdown.

When do I have to call maintenance for alarm Mitsubishi L01?

If pressure/flow is not recovered. If you are not sure how far it goes, stop the machine and report it: a repeat alarm always works out cheaper than a crash.

How serious is alarm Mitsubishi L01?

It is critical: there is a real risk of damage to the machine, the tool or a person. Leave the machine stopped, do not keep resetting it to see if it goes away, and call maintenance before producing again. Guidance reference. Always confirm the full text in the exact machine/control manual.

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