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Siemens 26270 - Block : Invaid activation parameter during the PROTA function call
The activation parameter of the PROTA function contains an invalid value. Only the following values are permitted: "A" or "a" (= activated) "I" or "i" (= inactivated) "P" or "p" (= preactivated) "R" or "r" (= take over activation state from protection area definitions) Control reaction: Correction block is reorganized. Alarm display. NC Stop on alarm.
26270
Siemens 26270 - Block : Invaid activation parameter during the PROTA function call
Block: Invaid activation parameter during the PROTA function call
The activation parameter of the PROTA function contains an invalid value. Only the following values are permitted: "A" or "a" (= activated) "I" or "i" (= inactivated) "P" or "p" (= preactivated) "R" or "r" (= take over activation state from protection area definitions) Control reaction: Correction block is reorganized. Alarm display. NC Stop on alarm.
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 activation parameter of the PROTA function contains an invalid value.
- Only the following values are permitted: "A" or "a" (= activated) "I" or "i" (= inactivated) "P" or "p" (= preactivated) "R" or "r" (= take over activation state from protection area definitions)
Troubleshooting Steps
- 1Indicate a valid activation parameter ("A", "a", "I", "i", "P", "p" , "R", "r").
- 2Clear alarm with NC START or RESET key and continue the program. Continuation: Alarms
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