How do I fix Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 310610?

1. The counting direction for the actual position is correct on the drive side if: 1. 2. Pos. setpoint voltage (e.g. function generator) -> cylinder piston travels from A to B. 3. If not: Invert the actuation signal (change MD 5476 bit 0). 4. 2. 5. Cylinder piston travels from A to B -> v_act (MD 5707) > 0. 6. If not: Invert the actual value (change MD 5011 bit 0). 7. Clear alarm with the RESET key in all channels of this mode group. Restart part program

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Alarm 310610

Siemens 310610 - Axis drive wrong piston position

This alarm occurs when the drive's actual position is negative due to incorrect counting direction or piston zero alignment, requiring program or setup correction.

Siemens SINUMERIKServo/AxisIntermediate30-120 minutes

310610

Siemens 310610 - Axis drive wrong piston position

Axis drive wrong piston position

The error is triggered if the actual position of the drive is negative. Cause: - Incorrect counting direction of actual position on drive side. - Incorrect piston zero alignment. - If the drive is referenced and the offset between the piston zero (piston stop at A side) and the machine zero is entered in MD 5040, the piston position in MD 5741 can only indicate positive values (from zero to piston stroke length) 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 occurs when the drive's actual position is negative due to incorrect counting direction or piston zero alignment, requiring program or setup correction.

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
SAFETY: Power down and lockout
Turn off machine power, engage lockout/tagout procedures, and ensure all motion has stopped before accessing drive parameters.
2
Check drive configuration
Verify the counting direction setting in the drive parameters using appropriate diagnostic tools.
3
Adjust direction
Correct the counting direction if reversed in the drive setup. Document changes made.
4
Test and restart
Clear the alarm, perform manual jog test at reduced speed in safe area, then restart the program only after confirming proper operation.

Service Recommendedmedium confidence

Call a technician if:

·If the alarm persists after verifying direction and alignment
·If drive parameters cannot be accessed or modified
·If you are not trained in Siemens drive parameter modification
·If mechanical realignment is required

Prevention

Validate drive direction and zero alignment during setup
Simulate axis movements before running the program

Common Mistakes

Overlooking drive parameter settings
Assuming hardware fault without checking configuration

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