What the SRVO-068 alarm means

Serial data communication between the servo amplifier and the pulse coder failed or is severely disturbed. 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

  • Encoder cable damaged or connector loose (most common)
  • Severe electrical noise (poor grounding, welding machines nearby)
  • Pulse coder internal failure
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. Reseat encoder connectors at both motor and controller ends
  2. Inspect the encoder cable along its full length, especially flex points
  3. Check grounding of the robot and controller
  4. If cable and grounding are good, replace the pulse coder (motor)
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 Amplifier & Hardware alarms

SRVO-057 — FSSB Disconnect SRVO-069 — CRCERR - CRC Error SRVO-071 — SPHAL - Soft Phase Alarm SRVO-072 — PMAL - Pulse Coder Phase Alarm SRVO-073 — CMAL - Pulse Coder Count Error SRVO-074 — LDAL - Pulse Coder LED Alarm
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-068 alarm mean?

Serial data communication between the servo amplifier and the pulse coder failed or is severely disturbed. In field practice it belongs to the amplifier & hardware family of faults.

QCan I clear a FANUC SRVO-068 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.