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Siemens 300505 - Axis drive measuring circuit error of absolute track, code
This alarm indicates a hardware fault in the absolute encoder's measuring circuit, typically caused by encoder damage, wiring issues, or power supply problems. This is a hardware diagnostic alarm, not a programming error.
Siemens 300505 - Axis drive measuring circuit error of absolute track, code
Axis drive measuring circuit error of absolute track, code
- Incremental encoder (ERN 1387) - The absolute motor track (C/D track) is monitored for wire-breaks. - Absolute encoder (EQN 1325) - Monitoring of the encoder hardware and the EnDat interface - Accurate diagnostics via error code MD 1023 $MD_ENC_ABS_DIAGNOSIS_MOTOR (diagnostics for measuring system absolute track) on motor measuring systems or MD 1033 $MD_ENC_ABS_DIAGNOSIS_DIRECT (diagnostics for direct measuring system absolute track) for direct measuring systems: - Overview of bit nos., significance, note: - Bit 0 Lighting failed - Bit 1 Signal amplitude too small - Bit 2 Code connection error - Bit 3 Overvoltage - Bit 4 Undervoltage - Bit 5 Overcurrent - Bit 6 Battery change necessary - Bit 7 CRC error (evaluate bit 13) see below, SW 4.2 and higher, synchronous linear motor - Bit 8 Encoder cannot be used, Assignment of absolute track to incremental track not allowed, SW 4.2 and higher, synchronous linear motor - Bit 9 C/D track for ERN1387 encoder incorrect (see below) or EQN encoder connected - Bit 10 Log cannot be aborted - Bit 11 SSI level detected in data cable - Bit 12 TIMEOUT while reading measured value - Bit 13 CRC error - Bit 14 Wrong IPU submodule for direct measuring signal, only with 611D expansion - Bit 15 Encoder defective - CRC error bit 7 and bit 13: - Bit 7: 0, bit 13: 1 CRC error from SIDA-ASIC - Bit 7: 1, bit 13: 0 Control check byte error - Bit 7: 1, bit 13: 1 Error on correction of absolute track by incremental track - Bits 12 and 15: Zero level monitoring SSI - Bits 14 and 15: Idle level monitoring SSI - Note on bit 9: - Incorrect parameterization (e.g. not on EQN MD 1011: $MD_ACTUAL_VALUE_CONFIG (actual value sensing configuration IM) or MD 1030: $MD_ACTUAL_VALUE_CONFIG_DIRECT (actual value sensing configuration IM) - or old hardware (not suitable for EQN) - or no encoder connected - or incorrect encoder cable (for ERN instead of EQN) Control reaction: Mode group not ready. The NC switches to follow-up mode. Channel not ready. NC Start disable in this channel. Interface signals are set. Alarm display. NC Stop on alarm. Channel not ready.
Root Cause Summary
This alarm indicates a hardware fault in the absolute encoder's measuring circuit, typically caused by encoder damage, wiring issues, or power supply problems. This is a hardware diagnostic alarm, not a programming error.
Safety
Causes and Fixes
SAFETY: Lock out machine power
Follow LOTO procedures before any inspection. Ensure machine cannot be energized.
Visual inspection
Check encoder for physical damage, contamination, or loose connections.
Contact qualified technician
Encoder replacement requires proper calibration and safety verification.
Call a technician if:
Prevention
Common Mistakes
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