Siemens SINUMERIK codes
Siemens SINUMERIKOvertravel/LimitIntermediate30-120 minutes

26122

Siemens 26122 - Axis , $AA_ESR_ENABLE = 1, axis exchange not executed in this

Axis, $AA_ESR_ENABLE = 1, axis exchange not executed in this

With $AA_ESR_ENABLE[Achse] = 1 axis exchange not permitted Control reaction: Interpreter stop NC Start disable in this channel. Interface signals are set. Alarm display. NC Stop on alarm.

Root Cause Summary

Alarm 26122 fires when an axis replacement (ESR - Extended Software Replacement) is attempted while the Emergency Stop Replacement enable flag is active ($AA_ESR_ENABLE[Achse] = 1). This safety mechanism prevents inadvertent axis substitution during emergency conditions or when the control system prohibits dynamic axis reconfiguration.

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.

Causes and Fixes

  1. 1

    Access Diagnostics > Machine Data > Motor/Axis Parameters in the NCK menu. Locate $AA_ESR_ENABLE[axis_number] for the affected axis.

  2. 2

    Verify the current value: if = 1, axis replacement is disabled. Check the PLC program logic (typically OB1 or axis control logic) to confirm whether this flag was intentionally set by the safety system.

  3. 3

    If axis replacement is required, set $AA_ESR_ENABLE[axis_number] = 0 via HMI or part program only after confirming no emergency conditions exist and the machine is in a safe state.

    Changing this parameter during active motion or emergency stop conditions may cause machine safety violations.

  4. 4

    After parameter modification, perform an NC RESET and verify the axis is operational before resuming production.

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