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

104132

Siemens 840D 104132 - PA: Error on reading number of user frames

PA: Error on reading number of user frames

Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 104132: PA: Error on reading number of user frames. This alarm indicates an error condition in the NC program or control configuration that must be resolved before the operation can continue.

Root Cause Summary

Alarm 104132 occurs when the control system cannot properly read or access the number of user-defined frames (coordinate systems) configured in the NC program or system configuration. This typically results from corrupted frame data in machine data, incorrect syntax in frame definitions, or memory/file system issues preventing proper access to frame parameters.

Safety

  • Refer to Siemens documentation
  • Ensure qualified technician performs repairs

Causes and Fixes

  1. 1

    Access Service mode and navigate to machine data MD18600 MM_NUM_USER_FRAMES to verify the configured number of user frames is valid and within system limits (typically 0-99 or as per your license).

  2. 2

    Check related frame machine data MD28082 MM_NUM_USER_FRAMES_CHAN for channel-specific settings and verify consistency with global settings.

  3. 3

    If values appear corrupted, restore machine data from a known good backup or reset to default values and reconfigure frame parameters.

    Restoring machine data will affect all frame definitions. Document current settings before proceeding.

  4. 4

    Perform a Power On Reset (POR) after correcting machine data to reinitialize the frame system.

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