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Siemens SINUMERIK Controller

Program/G-code · Intermediate · 30-120 minutes

Alarm 20053

Siemens 20053 - Axis DRF, FTOCON, external zero point offset not possible

The axis is traversed in a mode (e.g. referencing) that allows no additional overlaid interpolation Control reaction: Alarm display.

Siemens SINUMERIKProgram/G-codeIntermediate30-120 minutes

20053

Siemens 20053 - Axis DRF, FTOCON, external zero point offset not possible

Axis DRF, FTOCON, external zero point offset not possible

The axis is traversed in a mode (e.g. referencing) that allows no additional overlaid interpolation Control reaction: 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

  • The axis is traversed in a mode (e.g. referencing) that allows no additional overlaid interpolation

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. 1Wait until the axis has reached its reference position or terminate reference point approach with "Reset" and start DRF once again.
  2. 2Clear alarm with the Delete key or NC START. Continuation: Alarms

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