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Siemens 840D 104210 - Tool not available
Alarm 104210 occurs when the NC program calls for a tool (via T command) that is not defined in the active tool management system or magazine. This indicates a mismatch between the programmed tool number and the tools currently available in the tool list, offset memory, or magazine configuration.
Siemens 840D 104210 - Tool not available
Tool not available
Siemens SINUMERIK operator message 104210: Tool not available. 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 104210 occurs when the NC program calls for a tool (via T command) that is not defined in the active tool management system or magazine. This indicates a mismatch between the programmed tool number and the tools currently available in the tool list, offset memory, or magazine configuration.
Safety
Causes and Fixes
Note the tool number (T value) referenced in the NC program at the alarm position.
Access the tool management menu (Offset/Tool menu) and verify if the tool number exists in the tool list.
If tool is missing, create a new tool entry with proper geometry and offset data, or modify the NC program to use an existing tool number.
Ensure tool geometry values are accurate before running production to prevent collisions.
Reset the alarm and restart the program from a safe position to verify the correction.
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