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Fanuc alarm

SV0436 Soft Thermal (OVC)

The control calculated that the servo motor has carried too much current for too long, like a thermal overload.

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

What it means

The control calculated that the servo motor has carried too much current for too long, like a thermal overload. The axis is working too hard.

Common causes

  • Binding ways, tight gibs or a damaged ballscrew
  • Z-axis brake not releasing or a counterbalance problem
  • Heavy cutting or very fast acceleration
  • No way lube

What to check first

  1. Watch the load meter on that axis while jogging and at rest
  2. Check lube level and flow
  3. Listen for noise from the ballscrew or bearings
  4. Note if it only happens in one part of the travel

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

A tech should find what's loading the axis before the motor or ballscrew is damaged.

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Quick answers

What does Fanuc alarm SV0436 mean?

The control calculated that the servo motor has carried too much current for too long, like a thermal overload. The axis is working too hard.

What causes Fanuc alarm SV0436?

Binding ways, tight gibs or a damaged ballscrew. Z-axis brake not releasing or a counterbalance problem. Heavy cutting or very fast acceleration. No way lube.

How do I fix Fanuc alarm SV0436?

Watch the load meter on that axis while jogging and at rest. Check lube level and flow. Listen for noise from the ballscrew or bearings. Note if it only happens in one part of the travel. A tech should find what's loading the axis before the motor or ballscrew is damaged.

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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