Fanuc Starting System Software Please Wait 🔔

Every 3 months, perform a full SRAM backup using one of these methods:

The next time you see a FANUC robot spring into action, moving with fluid, hydraulic-like grace, remember the few seconds before the movement. Listen for the click of the contactors and the initialization sequence. fanuc starting system software please wait

Fanuc controller "Starting system software, please wait" messages typically indicate an initialization failure stemming from corrupted system files, hardware faults in the SRAM/CPU, or teach pendant communication issues. Troubleshooting involves checking for 7-segment display error codes and performing an "INIT Start" to clear the SRAM, or restoring a previous system image. For further troubleshooting, see the discussion at Every 3 months, perform a full SRAM backup

If possible, swap the Teach Pendant or its cable with a known working unit to see if the hang is localized to the display. see the discussion at If possible