What the SRVO-230 alarm means

The +24V side of the dual-channel emergency stop chain circuit is abnormal. The two safety channels no longer agree, so the controller cuts servo power. 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

  • One channel of an E-stop/door switch contact failed or is wired to only one channel
  • Wiring break or loose terminal in chain 1
  • E-stop board or panel board failure
  • Slow/bounced contacts exceeding the chain mismatch time
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. Do NOT bypass the safety circuit - find the real fault
  2. Check every device in the chain (E-stops, door switches, deadman, external inputs) with a multimeter, both channels
  3. Look for oxidized or loose connectors - vibration-prone installations fail here
  4. If wiring is clean, suspect the E-stop board in the controller
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 Safety Chain & E-Stop alarms

SRVO-105 — Door Open or E.Stop SRVO-201 — Panel E-Stop SRVO-202 — TP E-Stop SRVO-204 — External E-Stop (SVEMG Abnormal) SRVO-231 — Chain 2 (0V) Abnormal SRVO-232 — NTED Input Abnormal
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-230 alarm mean?

The +24V side of the dual-channel emergency stop chain circuit is abnormal. The two safety channels no longer agree, so the controller cuts servo power. In field practice it belongs to the safety chain & e-stop family of faults.

QCan I clear a FANUC SRVO-230 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.