What causes Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 15187?

Syntax error or invalid command in the PROGEVENT file or its called subroutines. Missing or corrupted PROGEVENT file in the configured directory. File path or naming convention incorrect for PROGEVENT assignment. Runtime error in subroutine called by PROGEVENT during program execution. Insufficient memory or file system issues preventing PROGEVENT execution.

How do I fix Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 15187?

1. Check the associated alarm message that appears with 15187 to identify the specific error cause, then address that root cause 2. Verify the PROGEVENT file exists in the correct directory and review its syntax for command errors or missing brackets 3. Confirm PROGEVENT is properly configured in the machine parameters and that the file path and naming convention match the system setup 4. Test the PROGEVENT file independently by executing it manually to isolate whether the error occurs during normal execution or only when triggered by channel events 5. Check all subroutines called from PROGEVENT for syntax errors, variable declarations, and ensure they complete without runtime errors

Siemens SINUMERIK codes

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Alarm 15187

Siemens 840D 15187 - Channel error during execution of PROGEVENT file.

An error has occurred on executing PROGEVENT. With alarm 15187, the name of the program that was started as PROGEVENT is displayed. Alarm 15187 is displayed together with the alarm that describes the error cause. Alarm 15187 is also output when the alarm occurs in a subroutine started from PROGEVENT

Siemens SINUMERIKServo/AxisIntermediate30-60 minutes

15187

Siemens 840D 15187 - Channel error during execution of PROGEVENT file.

Channel error during execution of PROGEVENT file.

Safety

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Common Causes

Syntax error or invalid command in the PROGEVENT file or its called subroutines
Missing or corrupted PROGEVENT file in the configured directory
File path or naming convention incorrect for PROGEVENT assignment
Runtime error in subroutine called by PROGEVENT during program execution
Insufficient memory or file system issues preventing PROGEVENT execution

Troubleshooting Steps

1Check the associated alarm message that appears with 15187 to identify the specific error cause, then address that root cause
2Verify the PROGEVENT file exists in the correct directory and review its syntax for command errors or missing brackets
3Confirm PROGEVENT is properly configured in the machine parameters and that the file path and naming convention match the system setup
4Test the PROGEVENT file independently by executing it manually to isolate whether the error occurs during normal execution or only when triggered by channel events
5Check all subroutines called from PROGEVENT for syntax errors, variable declarations, and ensure they complete without runtime errors

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