What causes Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 104110?

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 104110?

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 104110 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 104110

Siemens 840D 104110 - PA: Error on reading tool

Alarm 104110 occurs when the control system cannot successfully read tool data during program execution. This typically happens when the requested tool number doesn't exist in the tool management system, the tool data is corrupted, or there's a communication error between the NC kernel and the tool data memory.

Siemens SINUMERIKProgram/G-codeIntermediate30-120 minutes

104110

Siemens 840D 104110 - PA: Error on reading tool

PA: Error on reading tool

Root Cause Summary

Alarm 104110 occurs when the control system cannot successfully read tool data during program execution. This typically happens when the requested tool number doesn't exist in the tool management system, the tool data is corrupted, or there's a communication error between the NC kernel and the tool data memory.

Safety

Refer to Siemens documentation
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Causes and Fixes

1
Identify the tool number referenced in the NC program at the line where the alarm occurred.
2
Access the tool list menu (HMI > Machine > Tool list or press OFFSET key and select tool data).
3
Verify if the tool number exists in the active tool data table. Check both the magazine tool list and the wear/geometry data.
4
If tool is missing, create the tool entry with proper geometry and offset data, or correct the NC program to reference an existing tool number.

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