385
SERIAL DATA ERROR(EXT)
Fanuc · Series 30i/31i/32i-MODEL B Plus
What does 385 mean?
This external alarm indicates an interruption in serial communication from the separate detector, potentially due to a disconnected cable, noise, or detector failure. Communication loss means the control unit cannot reliably monitor the detector's position.
Common Causes
- Communication interruption with the separate detector
- Cable disconnection for the separate detector
- Noise interfering with serial data transmission
- Separate detector failure
Repair Steps
- 1
Check whether the feedback cable is not disconnected and whether the connector is properly plugged.
- 2
Check CNC diagnosis information No.356 (Built-in detector) and No.357 (Separate detector) for incremented values, which indicate noise effects. The value is cleared when the CNC unit is powered off.
- 3
Replace the detector.
Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026
Source: Fanuc Series 30i/31i/32i-MODEL B Plus