What causes Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 101600?

Part program contains an illegal or unsupported command for the current machine configuration. Parameter or machine data setting incompatible with the commanded operation. Required option or function not enabled on this SINUMERIK control. Incorrect axis assignment or configuration for the commanded function. Software version or compile cycle version mismatch.

How do I fix Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 101600?

1. Note the full alarm message including any parameter values shown (e.g., axis number, block number, channel). 2. Identify the program block or operation that triggered the alarm. 3. Review the SINUMERIK alarm manual for alarm 101600 to identify the specific cause and remedy. 4. Check the relevant machine data parameters referenced in the alarm. 5. If the alarm persists after correcting the program, contact Siemens technical support with the full alarm text and machine data backup.

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Alarm 101600

Siemens 840D 101600 - Unknown error code

Alarm 101600 indicates the control system has encountered an internal error code that is not defined in the standard alarm catalog. This is typically caused by corrupted system files, software version mismatches between control components, or internal diagnostic functions detecting an undefined condition that cannot be properly categorized.

Siemens SINUMERIKProgram/G-codeIntermediate30-120 minutes

101600

Siemens 840D 101600 - Unknown error code

Unknown error code

Root Cause Summary

Alarm 101600 indicates the control system has encountered an internal error code that is not defined in the standard alarm catalog. This is typically caused by corrupted system files, software version mismatches between control components, or internal diagnostic functions detecting an undefined condition that cannot be properly categorized.

Safety

Refer to Siemens documentation
Ensure qualified technician performs repairs

Causes and Fixes

1
Document the exact value shown in parameter %1 from the alarm display - this is the unknown error code that will help identify the source.
2
Check software version consistency: navigate to HMI → Commissioning → System Data → Version and verify NCK, HMI-Advanced, and PLC versions are compatible according to Siemens documentation.
3
Perform a system file check by booting into 'Boot System' mode and selecting 'Check and Repair File System' option.
This operation may take 15-30 minutes. Ensure no production parts are in the machine.
4
If file corruption is detected, restore system files from a known-good backup or perform a controlled software re-installation using the Siemens commissioning tools.
Always backup current machine data and parameters before re-installation.

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