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Program/G-code · Intermediate · 30-120 minutes
Siemens 14153 - Block unknown tool carrier type:
An invalid tool carrier type was specified in $TC_CARR23[]. Only the following are allowed: t, T, p, P, m, M Control reaction: Correction block is reorganized. Interpreter stop Interface signals are set. Alarm display.
14153
Siemens 14153 - Block unknown tool carrier type:
Block unknown tool carrier type
An invalid tool carrier type was specified in $TC_CARR23[]. Only the following are allowed: t, T, p, P, m, M Control reaction: Correction block is reorganized. Interpreter stop Interface signals are set. Alarm display.
Safety
- Only qualified personnel should diagnose and clear control alarms; follow the machine builder's safety procedures and lockout/tagout where hardware work is required.
Common Causes
- An invalid tool carrier type was specified in $TC_CARR23[].
- Only the following are allowed: t, T, p, P, m, M
Troubleshooting Steps
- 1Change the tool carrier data.
- 2Clear alarm with NC START or RESET key and continue the program
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