What the SRVO-043 alarm means

Regenerative energy from decelerating axes exceeded what the discharge circuit could absorb. The DC link voltage rose too high and the amplifier shut down to protect itself. This is one of the faults our repair team handles most often — the cause is usually identifiable within the first on-site inspection.

Most common causes

  • Frequent high-speed deceleration with heavy load (cycle too aggressive)
  • Discharge resistor failure or its fan stopped
  • Regenerative discharge unit fault
  • Input power voltage too high
Field note: the first item on this list is what we find most often on real machines. Check it before you go deeper.

Step-by-step field fix

  1. Reduce acceleration/deceleration or speed on the offending moves and see if the alarm stops
  2. Check the discharge resistor and its cooling fan on the amplifier
  3. Measure incoming 3-phase voltage (should be within spec)
  4. On systems with an external regenerative unit, check its alarm LEDs
Safety first: never bypass safety circuits or force contactors closed. If the alarm involves E-stop chains or servo power, and you are not a trained robot technician, contact a professional — wrong moves here can cost you a robot or an injury.

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Related Servo & Drive alarms

SRVO-021 — SRDY Off (Group / Axis) SRVO-023 — Stop Error Excess (Group / Axis) SRVO-024 — Move Error Excess (Group / Axis) SRVO-044 — HVAL Alarm - High Voltage SRVO-045 — HCAL Alarm - High Current SRVO-046 — OVC Alarm - Overcurrent (Average)
Other brands: see our KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa and Universal Robots field-fix libraries — or the full 10-brand hub.

Frequently asked questions

QWhat does the FANUC SRVO-043 alarm mean?

Regenerative energy from decelerating axes exceeded what the discharge circuit could absorb. The DC link voltage rose too high and the amplifier shut down to protect itself. In field practice it belongs to the servo & drive family of faults.

QCan I clear a FANUC SRVO-043 alarm myself?

Sometimes. Follow the step-by-step checks on this page — start with the first cause listed, which is what we find most often in the field. If the alarm returns after two attempts, or the fault involves power/safety circuits, stop and call a qualified robot service engineer.

QHow fast can a Henghuan engineer help?

On-site response in the Pearl River Delta within 30 minutes to 3 hours, across mainland China in 1–3 business days, and worldwide within 2–5 business days. Remote diagnosis by phone/WhatsApp/video is available immediately.

Written by the Henghuan Robotics repair team from field service experience. Alarm descriptions are our own summary for troubleshooting reference and may vary by controller version — when in doubt, check your FANUC documentation or contact us. Henghuan is an independent service provider, not affiliated with or endorsed by FANUC.