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Fanuc alarm

SP9002 Spindle Excessive Speed Deviation

The spindle motor can't reach or hold the speed it was told to run.

Stops the machineFanuc 0i, 16i/18i/21i and 30i/31i/32i controls

What it means

The spindle motor can't reach or hold the speed it was told to run. Spindle amplifier alarm 02.

Common causes

  • Overload from a heavy cut or dull tool
  • Slipping or broken drive belts
  • Spindle bearing drag
  • Spindle amplifier or motor feedback fault

What to check first

  1. Check belt condition and tension (power off)
  2. Try running the spindle with no cut and watch the load meter
  3. Check the tool and the cut

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

If it happens without a heavy cut, have a tech check the spindle drive, motor and feedback.

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Quick answers

What does Fanuc alarm SP9002 mean?

The spindle motor can't reach or hold the speed it was told to run. Spindle amplifier alarm 02.

What causes Fanuc alarm SP9002?

Overload from a heavy cut or dull tool. Slipping or broken drive belts. Spindle bearing drag. Spindle amplifier or motor feedback fault.

How do I fix Fanuc alarm SP9002?

Check belt condition and tension (power off). Try running the spindle with no cut and watch the load meter. Check the tool and the cut. If it happens without a heavy cut, have a tech check the spindle drive, motor and feedback.

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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