What causes Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 61180?

Multiple swivel data blocks exist without unique identifier names in the part program. CYCLE800 invoked without properly named swivel data block references. Swivel data blocks copied or duplicated without renaming in the NC program. Missing or incomplete swivel data block declarations prior to CYCLE800 call.

How do I fix Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 61180?

1. Review the part program source code for all swivel data block definitions and verify each has a unique name assignment 2. Check CYCLE800 invocation parameters to confirm the swivel data block name reference matches exactly with a declared block 3. Compare swivel data block syntax against Siemens 840D programming documentation to ensure proper naming conventions are followed 4. Regenerate or re-import swivel data blocks from the CAM post-processor to ensure unique names are created during translation 5. Clear the alarm by pressing Reset, then verify the corrected program runs without re-triggering the error at the same block number

Siemens SINUMERIK codes

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Servo/Axis · Intermediate · 20-45 minutes

Alarm 61180

Siemens 840D 61180 - Channel block: no name assigned to swivel data block, although

Although there are several swivel data blocks, no unique names have been assigned. Alarm triggered by following cycles: CYCLE800. Remedy: Assign unique names for swivel data blocks.

Siemens SINUMERIKServo/AxisIntermediate20-45 minutes

61180

Siemens 840D 61180 - Channel block: no name assigned to swivel data block, although

Channel block: no name assigned to swivel data block, although

Although there are several swivel data blocks, no unique names have been assigned. Alarm triggered by following cycles: CYCLE800. Remedy: Assign unique names for swivel data blocks.

Safety

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Common Causes

Multiple swivel data blocks exist without unique identifier names in the part program
CYCLE800 invoked without properly named swivel data block references
Swivel data blocks copied or duplicated without renaming in the NC program
Missing or incomplete swivel data block declarations prior to CYCLE800 call

Troubleshooting Steps

1Review the part program source code for all swivel data block definitions and verify each has a unique name assignment
2Check CYCLE800 invocation parameters to confirm the swivel data block name reference matches exactly with a declared block
3Compare swivel data block syntax against Siemens 840D programming documentation to ensure proper naming conventions are followed
4Regenerate or re-import swivel data blocks from the CAM post-processor to ensure unique names are created during translation
5Clear the alarm by pressing Reset, then verify the corrected program runs without re-triggering the error at the same block number

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