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Spindle · Intermediate · 30-120 minutes
Siemens 840D 22060 - Channel position control expected for axis/spindle
Alarm 22060 indicates that a spindle coupling type (DV - electronic gearing, AV - electronic camming) or programmed function demands position control capability, but the axis/spindle is not configured for closed-loop position control. This occurs when MD32100 (SpindleType) or coupling parameters conflict with the actual control loop configuration in the NCK.
22060
Siemens 840D 22060 - Channel position control expected for axis/spindle
Channel position control expected for axis/spindle
Siemens SINUMERIK 840D alarm 22060: Channel position control expected for axis/spindle. This alarm indicates a spindle-related fault or programming error on the specified channel. The affected spindle function cannot be executed.
Root Cause Summary
Alarm 22060 indicates that a spindle coupling type (DV - electronic gearing, AV - electronic camming) or programmed function demands position control capability, but the axis/spindle is not configured for closed-loop position control. This occurs when MD32100 (SpindleType) or coupling parameters conflict with the actual control loop configuration in the NCK.
Safety
- Refer to Siemens documentation
- Ensure qualified technician performs repairs
Causes and Fixes
- 1
Navigate to Diagnostics > Parameters > Spindle [axis] and verify MD32110 (SpindleIsPositionControlled). Value must = 1 for DV/AV operations.
Changing this parameter requires spindle encoder hardware installed and configured in MD32120 (EncoderType).
- 2
Check Diagnostics > Axis > [Spindle] > Actual Values for encoder feedback pulses. If encoder position remains static or shows 0, the hardware is not wired or is failed.
- 3
Verify spindle encoder connector at drive module (SIMODRIVE 611D/611U) and test cable continuity per machine documentation. Re-seat connectors and perform drive RESET.
Power down machine before inspecting electrical connectors.
- 4
If encoder is functional, update MD32120 (EncoderType) to match hardware (e.g., 2 for incremental encoder with reference mark) and re-initialize the axis using OEM commissioning procedure.
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