Siemens SINUMERIK codes
Siemens SINUMERIKSpindleIntermediate30-120 minutes

22400

Siemens 840D 22400 - Channel option 'contour handwheel' not set

Channel option 'contour handwheel' not set

Siemens SINUMERIK 840D alarm 22400: Channel option 'contour handwheel' not set. 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 22400 fires when the contour handwheel function is invoked via PLC or NC programming (FD parameter) without the corresponding software option being licensed and configured in the control. The SINUMERIK 840D lacks the necessary option enablement in machine data or the feature has not been properly activated during system commissioning.

Safety

  • Refer to Siemens documentation
  • Ensure qualified technician performs repairs

Causes and Fixes

  1. 1

    Access the SIEMENS control and navigate to Diagnostics > System Information > Software Options to verify if 'Contour Handwheel' option is listed and enabled.

    If the option does not appear, contact SIEMENS support with your control serial number for license activation.

  2. 2

    Confirm the commissioning file (*.com or *.ccf) includes the contour handwheel option activation. Review machine documentation from initial setup.

  3. 3

    If the option was recently purchased, reboot the control to ensure all license keys are reloaded by the NCK and PLC.

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