Okuma AL-001 / 2111 alarm: Axis servo alarm
The OSP detects axis/servo failure or abnormal drive condition.
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
- Okuma
- Machine
- Milling, Turning, Mill-turn
- Area
- Servo / ejes
- Severity
- Critical
Symptoms
- The axis does not enable.
- Alarm during movement.
- May require a re-zero.
Common causes
- Drive servo.
- Encoder/cable.
- Mechanical overload.
- Loss of zero.
First safe checks
- 01Identify axis and subcode.
- 02Revisar carga/atasco.
- 03Check whether it allows homing/re-zero.
What not to do
- Do not force the axis.
- Do not change OSP parameters without backup.
When to call maintenance:
If it reappears or there is an associated drive alarm.
Reset/rearm:
Reset/re-zero according to Okuma procedure after resolving condition.
Okuma OSP displays OEM codes and messages; use full number.
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 Okuma AL-001 / 2111 mean on Okuma?
The OSP detects axis/servo failure or abnormal drive condition. It is an alarm from the Servo / ejes area, and in the catalog it is listed as “Axis servo alarm”. On the machine you notice it like this: The axis does not enable, Alarm during movement, May require a re-zero.
Why does alarm Okuma AL-001 / 2111 come up?
On the shop floor it almost always comes from one of these causes: Drive servo, Encoder/cable, Mechanical overload, Loss of zero. Rule out the most likely one on your machine first, before touching parameters or swapping anything.
How do you clear alarm Okuma AL-001 / 2111?
Reset/re-zero according to Okuma procedure after resolving condition. Resetting without fixing the cause first only hides the problem: Okuma AL-001 / 2111 trips again and, in the meantime, you keep working with the machine in bad shape.
What should I check first with alarm Okuma AL-001 / 2111?
With the machine stopped and in a safe state, start with these checks: Identify axis and subcode, Revisar carga/atasco, Check whether it allows homing/re-zero. 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 Okuma AL-001 / 2111?
With Okuma AL-001 / 2111 active, avoid this: Do not force the axis, Do not change OSP parameters without backup. Skipping any of these points is what turns a minor stop into an expensive breakdown.
When do I have to call maintenance for alarm Okuma AL-001 / 2111?
If it reappears or there is an associated drive alarm. 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 Okuma AL-001 / 2111?
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. Okuma OSP displays OEM codes and messages; use full number.
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