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301712

Siemens 301712 - Axis drive multiturn SSI motor measuring system invalid

Axis drive multiturn SSI motor measuring system invalid

The configuration of a linear SSI motor measuring system is incorrect: A linear measuring system cannot have any multiturn information Control reaction: Mode group not ready. Channel not ready. NC Start disable in this channel. Interface signals are set. Alarm display. NC Stop on alarm.

Root Cause Summary

Alarm 301712 occurs when a linear SSI (Synchronous Serial Interface) motor measuring system is configured with multiturn capability, which is physically and logically incompatible with linear motion axes. The NCK detects this configuration mismatch during axis initialization and safety validation, triggering this category safety alarm.

Safety

  • Drive/power/encoder circuit: hazardous voltages may remain in the DC link after power-off. Lock out / tag out, wait for discharge per the drive documentation, and use qualified personnel only.

Causes and Fixes

  1. 1

    Navigate to Siemens HMI > Diagnosis > Parameter > Machine Data (MD) and locate MD10200 for the faulted axis. Verify the value matches linear SSI specification (consult machine builder documentation for correct type designation).

    Do not modify parameters while axis is in motion or under active control.

  2. 2

    Cross-reference the encoder hardware specifications against the configured type. Linear SSI encoders output only single-turn absolute position; multiturn types expect revolution counters.

  3. 3

    Correct MD10200 to the appropriate linear SSI type and save to non-volatile memory via Parameter > Save/Backup. Power-cycle the control to force NCK re-initialization.

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