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Program/G-code · Intermediate · 30-120 minutes
Siemens 26238 - Block : Protection area , referred to in $NP_ADD[ ], was not
The protection area to be added to the current protection area element was not found Control reaction: Correction block is reorganized. Interface signals are set. Alarm display.
26238
Siemens 26238 - Block : Protection area , referred to in $NP_ADD[ ], was not
Block: Protection area, referred to in $NP_ADD, was not
The protection area to be added to the current protection area element was not found Control reaction: Correction block is reorganized. Interface signals are set. 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 protection area to be added to the current protection area element was not found
Troubleshooting Steps
- 1Indicate in $NP_ADD[...] the name of an existing protection area element, define a protection area with the name indicated or delete entry.
- 2Clear alarm with NC START or RESET key and continue the program
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