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Inspect Ethernet Cable and Connections

Check the Ethernet cable connected to X26 (TNC 320/530/620/640) or X116 (iTNC 530) port. Verify both RJ45 connectors are fully seated and locking tabs are intact. Examine cable for visible damage, pinching, or sharp bends near connectors.

Use a known-good Cat5e or Cat6 cable for testing. Cheap or damaged cables can cause intermittent packet loss that manifests as LSV2 transmission errors.

Verify Network Switch Port Status

Check the network switch port LEDs where the TNC is connected. Both Link LED (solid green) and Activity LED (blinking amber/green) should be active. If link is down, test with a different switch port or directly connect PC to control.

Do not hot-swap Ethernet cables while LSV2 sessions are active during production—this will trigger this alarm and may corrupt file transfers.

Test Network from Control

Access MOD key → select 'Diagnose' → 'Network' → 'PING'. Enter the IP address of the PC or server running LSV2 client. Successful ping confirms physical layer is operational. Packet loss >0% indicates network issues.

Document baseline ping response times (typically <5ms on local network). Higher latency suggests network congestion or switch issues.

Check LSV2 Client Application Status

On the external PC, verify TNCremo (or other LSV2 software) is running. Check Windows Task Manager for crashed instances or 'Not Responding' status. Close all instances and restart the application cleanly.

TNCremo versions older than 5.x have known stability issues with newer TNC firmware. Always use the latest TNCremo version available from Heidenhain technical documentation portal.

Review Windows Event Logs

Open Windows Event Viewer → Application logs. Look for error entries related to TNCremo.exe or LSV2 communication around the time of the alarm. Common errors include .NET framework exceptions or access violations.

Antivirus software can interfere with LSV2 socket communication. Add TNCremo installation directory and TCP port 19000 to antivirus exclusion list.

Verify LSV2 Service on Control

Press MOD key → 'System Configuration' → 'Network Settings' → 'LSV2' parameter. Confirm it is set to 'Enabled'. If disabled, enable it and restart the control. Check 'Max LSV2 Connections' parameter (typically 4-8 connections).

Changing LSV2 settings requires control restart. Coordinate with machine operator to avoid interrupting production.

Clear Stale LSV2 Sessions

Access PLC programming (if available) to view active LSV2 connections. Stale sessions from improperly closed connections may prevent new sessions. Control restart clears all LSV2 session tables.

Always close TNCremo properly using File → Exit rather than killing the process. Improper termination leaves socket connections in TIME_WAIT state.

Verify TCP Port 19000 Accessibility

From the external PC, use command prompt: 'telnet [TNC_IP_ADDRESS] 19000'. If connection refused or timeout, port is blocked. Alternatively use 'Test-NetConnection -ComputerName [TNC_IP] -Port 19000' in PowerShell.

Enable Telnet Client in Windows Features if telnet command is not recognized. For modern Windows, use PowerShell Test-NetConnection for more reliable testing.

Configure Windows Firewall Exception

Open Windows Defender Firewall → Advanced Settings → Inbound Rules → New Rule → Port → TCP 19000 → Allow Connection. Name it 'Heidenhain LSV2'. Apply to Domain, Private, and Public profiles as appropriate for your network.

Coordinate with IT department before modifying firewall rules on corporate networks. Document changes for compliance and security audits.