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Haas alarm

147 Z Limit Switch

The Z axis hit its travel limit switch.

Stops the machineHaas Classic and NGC controls (mills and lathes)

What it means

The Z axis hit its travel limit switch.

Common causes

  • Lost zero
  • Damaged or dirty limit switch
  • Program or offset error

What to check first

  1. Note what was running
  2. Re-home the machine
  3. Look at the switch for chips or damage

Lock out the machine before reaching into it. Never bypass a door switch or interlock to clear an alarm.

When to call a repair tech

Call a tech if the switch is damaged or the alarm keeps coming back.

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Quick answers

What does Haas alarm 147 mean?

The Z axis hit its travel limit switch.

What causes Haas alarm 147?

Lost zero. Damaged or dirty limit switch. Program or offset error.

How do I fix Haas alarm 147?

Note what was running. Re-home the machine. Look at the switch for chips or damage. Call a tech if the switch is damaged or the alarm keeps coming back.

Alarm numbers and text can differ by control model, software version and machine builder. This page is a starting point from people who have worked on these machines, not a replacement for your machine builder's manual.

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