What causes Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 104010?

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 104010?

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 104010 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 104010

Siemens 840D 104010 - Error while writing tool position

Alarm 104010 occurs when the control system cannot write or update tool position data to the tool management system or tool offset memory. This typically happens due to memory access issues, incorrect tool number references, protected memory areas, or corrupted tool management data structures.

Siemens SINUMERIKProgram/G-codeIntermediate30-120 minutes

104010

Siemens 840D 104010 - Error while writing tool position

Error while writing tool position

Root Cause Summary

Alarm 104010 occurs when the control system cannot write or update tool position data to the tool management system or tool offset memory. This typically happens due to memory access issues, incorrect tool number references, protected memory areas, or corrupted tool management data structures.

Safety

Refer to Siemens documentation
Ensure qualified technician performs repairs

Causes and Fixes

1
Check the NC program line that triggered the alarm and identify the tool number (T-word) being referenced.
2
Access tool management (HMI: Tool List or offset tables) and verify the tool number exists and is properly configured.
3
Review machine data MD18110 $MN_MM_NUM_TOOL to confirm maximum number of tools allowed and ensure referenced tool is within range.
Changing machine data requires a control restart and may affect existing tool data
4
If tool number is invalid, correct the NC program or create the tool entry in tool management with proper parameters.

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