F00F

Overflow; histogram overflow

Allen-Bradley · Logix 5000

What does F00F mean?

An overflow condition has occurred, specifically noted as a histogram overflow. For PLC-3 systems, this indicates a histogram overflow that has exceeded its capacity.

Common Causes

  • Overflow
  • Histogram overflow
  • PLC-3 histogram overflow

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Verify controller major and minor fault details and diagnostic logs in Studio 5000 for specific information related to the F00F error, module, or tag involved.

  2. 2

    Identify application logic (e.g., routines, AOIs, programs) that implements data collection, trending, or statistical analysis functionality resembling a histogram within the Logix 5000 project.

  3. 3

    Inspect data array sizes, buffer limits, and data types configured within the identified application logic to ensure they can accommodate expected data volumes.

  4. 4

    Monitor Logix 5000 controller memory and processor utilization via Studio 5000 to determine if resource limitations are contributing to the overflow condition.

  5. 5

    Verify the execution frequency or triggering conditions of the data collection logic to ensure data is not being generated or processed faster than the system can handle.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026

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