Siemens SINUMERIK codes
Siemens SINUMERIKSpindleIntermediate30-120 minutes

61280

Siemens 61280 - Block : - Mirroring missing in work offset for counterspindle

Block: - Mirroring missing in work offset for counterspindle

The work offset for counterspindle machining does not have Z mirroring Control reaction: Interpreter stop NC Start disable in this channel. Interface signals are set. Alarm display.

Root Cause Summary

Alarm 61280 fires when a counterspindle movement is initiated without a corresponding work offset (WO) that includes mirroring parameters. The F_SUB_SP cycle requires mirroring to be active in the selected work offset to properly manage counterspindle geometry compensation and coordinate system transformation.

Safety

  • Spindle hazard: ensure the spindle is at standstill before working near it; follow lockout/tagout procedures.

Causes and Fixes

  1. 1

    Navigate to Diagnosis > Machine Data (MD) > 20080 (Mirror axes in work offset). Verify mirroring is enabled for the active work offset number referenced in alarm block %4.

  2. 2

    Check the work offset table (Offset > Geometry) in the control to confirm the offset WO %4 has mirroring axes defined (typically X-axis for counterspindle applications). Verify bits are set correctly in MD 20080.

    Mirroring must match machine kinematic configuration for counterspindle.

  3. 3

    If mirroring is not configured, enable it via Machine Data > 20080 and specify axes to mirror. Save and restart the NCK to apply changes.

  4. 4

    Re-run the program block %2 to verify the F_SUB_SP cycle executes without alarm 61280.

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