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HEIDENHAIN 303-0001 - Referenced OPC UA namespace does not exist
HEIDENHAIN alarm 303-0001 occurs when OPC UA object or variable configurations reference a namespace that doesn't exist in the TNC's OPC UA server configuration. This typically happens after configuration changes, software updates, or incomplete OPC UA setup procedures.
HEIDENHAIN 303-0001 - Referenced OPC UA namespace does not exist
Referenced OPC UA namespace does not exist
The OPC UA configuration references a namespace that does not exist. This prevents creation of the specified nodes and their child elements.
Root Cause Summary
HEIDENHAIN alarm 303-0001 occurs when OPC UA object or variable configurations reference a namespace that doesn't exist in the TNC's OPC UA server configuration. This typically happens after configuration changes, software updates, or incomplete OPC UA setup procedures.
Safety
Causes and Fixes
Access OPC UA Configuration
Navigate to MOD function → System Parameters → Communication → OPC UA Server settings in the TNC control.
Use PLC programming mode for full access to OPC UA parameters
Verify Namespace Definitions
Check CfgOpcUaNamespace entries and ensure the namespace referenced in the alarm exists with correct URI and index values.
Document existing settings before making changes
Create Missing Namespace
Add the missing namespace configuration using the TNC's configuration editor, ensuring proper namespace URI and unique index assignment.
Restart OPC UA Service
Cycle the OPC UA server service through the TNC system menu to apply namespace changes.
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