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Siemens 4004 - Machine data axis defined repeatedly as geometry axis
An axis may only be defined once as a geometry axis 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.
4004
Siemens 4004 - Machine data axis defined repeatedly as geometry axis
Machine data axis defined repeatedly as geometry axis
An axis may only be defined once as a geometry axis 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.
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
- An axis may only be defined once as a geometry axis
Troubleshooting Steps
- 1Correct MD20050 $MC_AXCONF_GEOAX_ASSIGN_TAB.
- 2Switch control OFF - ON
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