What causes Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 61182?

Swivel data block name in CYCLE800 contains typo or spelling error. Swivel data block was deleted or not properly created in the machine database. Swivel data block name does not match the exact identifier stored in the control system. Program references swivel data block before it has been defined or loaded. Swivel data block name contains invalid characters or exceeds character limit.

How do I fix Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 61182?

1. Verify the swivel data block name specified in the CYCLE800 call matches exactly with the defined block name in the control's swivel data management (check case sensitivity and spacing) 2. Access the swivel data configuration menu and confirm the referenced swivel data block exists and is properly saved to the machine database 3. Review the program syntax around the CYCLE800 call - ensure the block name parameter is correctly formatted and enclosed in proper delimiters 4. Compare the swivel data block name against a known working program or template to identify naming discrepancies 5. Clear the alarm, reload or recompile the program, and verify the swivel data block is accessible before re-running the cycle

Siemens SINUMERIK codes

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Siemens SINUMERIK Controller

Servo/Axis · Intermediate · 15-30 minutes

Alarm 61182

Siemens 840D 61182 - Channel block: Name of swivel data record unknown

the specified name of the swivel data block is unknown. Alarm triggered by following cycles: CYCLE800. Remedy: Check the name of the swivel data block.

Siemens SINUMERIKServo/AxisIntermediate15-30 minutes

61182

Siemens 840D 61182 - Channel block: Name of swivel data record unknown

Channel block: Name of swivel data record unknown

the specified name of the swivel data block is unknown. Alarm triggered by following cycles: CYCLE800. Remedy: Check the name of the swivel data block.

Safety

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Common Causes

Swivel data block name in CYCLE800 contains typo or spelling error
Swivel data block was deleted or not properly created in the machine database
Swivel data block name does not match the exact identifier stored in the control system
Program references swivel data block before it has been defined or loaded
Swivel data block name contains invalid characters or exceeds character limit

Troubleshooting Steps

1Verify the swivel data block name specified in the CYCLE800 call matches exactly with the defined block name in the control's swivel data management (check case sensitivity and spacing)
2Access the swivel data configuration menu and confirm the referenced swivel data block exists and is properly saved to the machine database
3Review the program syntax around the CYCLE800 call - ensure the block name parameter is correctly formatted and enclosed in proper delimiters
4Compare the swivel data block name against a known working program or template to identify naming discrepancies
5Clear the alarm, reload or recompile the program, and verify the swivel data block is accessible before re-running the cycle

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