Siemens SINUMERIK codes
Siemens SINUMERIKProgram/G-codeIntermediate30-120 minutes

102012

Siemens 840D 102012 - RS232C transmission stopped

RS232C transmission stopped

Siemens SINUMERIK operator message 102012: RS232C transmission stopped. This is an informational message from the SINUMERIK control indicating a system status or operation result that may require operator action.

Root Cause Summary

Alarm 102012 indicates that an RS232C serial communication transmission has been interrupted or stopped on the SINUMERIK 840D control. This typically occurs when a DNC (Distributed Numerical Control) data transfer is manually cancelled by the operator, the communication link is lost, or the connected device stops responding during an active transmission.

Safety

  • Refer to Siemens documentation
  • Ensure qualified technician performs repairs

Causes and Fixes

  1. 1

    Press the RECALL alarm softkey to acknowledge and clear the message from the alarm display.

  2. 2

    Verify with the operator whether the transmission cancellation was intentional or accidental.

  3. 3

    If cancellation was accidental, restart the data transfer operation from the beginning using the Program Manager or DNC interface.

  4. 4

    Check the integrity of any partially transferred program files and delete incomplete programs if necessary.

    Incomplete programs may cause execution errors or crashes if run. Always verify program completeness before execution.

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