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Spindle · Intermediate · 30-120 minutes

Alarm 16100

Siemens 16100 - Block spindle not available in the channel

Incorrect programming: This channel does not recognize the spindle number. The alarm can occur together with a dwell or a spindle function Control reaction: Correction block is reorganized. Interface signals are set. Alarm display.

Siemens SINUMERIKSpindleIntermediate30-120 minutes

16100

Siemens 16100 - Block spindle not available in the channel

Block spindle not available in the channel

Incorrect programming: This channel does not recognize the spindle number. The alarm can occur together with a dwell or a spindle function Control reaction: Correction block is reorganized. Interface signals are set. Alarm display.

Safety

  • Spindle hazard: ensure the spindle is at standstill before working near it; follow lockout/tagout procedures.

Common Causes

  • Incorrect programming: This channel does not recognize the spindle number.
  • The alarm can occur together with a dwell or a spindle function

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. 1Please inform the authorized personnel/service department.
  2. 2Check the part program to determine whether the programmed spindle number is correct and whether the program is run in the correct channel.
  3. 3Check MD35000 $MA_SPIND_ASSIGN_TO_MACHAX for all machine axes to see whether one of them contains the programmed spindle number.
  4. 4This machine axis number must be entered in a channel axis of the machine data MD20070 $MC_AXCONF_MACHAX_USED.
  5. 5Clear alarm with NC START or RESET key and continue the program

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