What causes Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 61013?

Machine parameters or tool offsets were modified after program generation, causing incompatibility with compiled cycle code. Active tool table, tool length compensation, or radius compensation settings differ from those used during program creation. Spindle speed, feed rate limits, or axis configuration parameters were changed in the control system. Program compiled with different machine kinematics or axis assignments than currently configured in the control. DIN/ISO dialect settings or G-code interpretation parameters were altered since program generation.

How do I fix Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 61013?

1. Verify current machine parameter settings match the configuration used when the program was originally created; check tool table assignments, compensation values, and spindle/feed parameters 2. Regenerate the program using the current machine configuration and basic settings by re-running the cycle generation in the CAM system or control software 3. Compare active tool offsets and machine kinematics against backup or known-good configuration files; restore if necessary 4. Clear the program from memory and reload from source, ensuring the correct basic settings profile is selected before compilation 5. Check control system logs and parameter history to identify when basic settings were last modified; revert changes if they were unintentional

Siemens SINUMERIK codes

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Servo/Axis · Intermediate · 30-60 minutes

Alarm 61013

Siemens 840D 61013 - Channel Block: Basic settings were changed, program cannot be

The basic settings are not compatible with the generated program. Alarm triggered by following cycles: E_CP_CE, E_CP_CO, E_CP_DR, F_CP_CE, F_CP_CO, F_CP_DR.

Siemens SINUMERIKServo/AxisIntermediate30-60 minutes

61013

Siemens 840D 61013 - Channel Block: Basic settings were changed, program cannot be

Channel Block: Basic settings were changed, program cannot be

The basic settings are not compatible with the generated program. Alarm triggered by following cycles: E_CP_CE, E_CP_CO, E_CP_DR, F_CP_CE, F_CP_CO, F_CP_DR.

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Common Causes

Machine parameters or tool offsets were modified after program generation, causing incompatibility with compiled cycle code
Active tool table, tool length compensation, or radius compensation settings differ from those used during program creation
Spindle speed, feed rate limits, or axis configuration parameters were changed in the control system
Program compiled with different machine kinematics or axis assignments than currently configured in the control
DIN/ISO dialect settings or G-code interpretation parameters were altered since program generation

Troubleshooting Steps

1Verify current machine parameter settings match the configuration used when the program was originally created; check tool table assignments, compensation values, and spindle/feed parameters
2Regenerate the program using the current machine configuration and basic settings by re-running the cycle generation in the CAM system or control software
3Compare active tool offsets and machine kinematics against backup or known-good configuration files; restore if necessary
4Clear the program from memory and reload from source, ensuring the correct basic settings profile is selected before compilation
5Check control system logs and parameter history to identify when basic settings were last modified; revert changes if they were unintentional

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