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Probing · Intermediate · 20-40 minutes

Alarm 61309

Siemens 840D 61309 - Channel Block: Check probe type

Probe type: 3D probe inactive. This alarm is generated by all cycles except for CYCLE971, CYCLE972, CYCLE982. Remedy: The probe has to be of the "3D probe" type in the tool management. Tool type of the workpiece probe in the TO memory is impermissible. For CYCLE971: no permissible tool probe type en

Siemens SINUMERIKProbingIntermediate20-40 minutes

61309

Siemens 840D 61309 - Channel Block: Check probe type

Channel Block: Check probe type

Probe type: 3D probe inactive. This alarm is generated by all cycles except for CYCLE971, CYCLE972, CYCLE982. Remedy: The probe has to be of the "3D probe" type in the tool management. Tool type of the workpiece probe in the TO memory is impermissible. For CYCLE971: no permissible tool probe type en

Safety

  • Refer to Siemens documentation
  • Ensure qualified technician performs repairs

Common Causes

  • Tool management does not have probe configured as '3D probe' type
  • Wrong probe tool type selected in TO memory for current operation
  • Probe tool definition missing or corrupted in tool database
  • Active tool offset or tool call references incorrect probe type
  • Mismatch between probe type defined in tool management and probe type expected by active cycle

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. 1Access tool management (Utilities > Tool Management or via HMI panel) and verify the probe tool is defined with type '3D probe'
  2. 2Check the current tool call and tool offset memory (TO) to confirm correct probe tool number is referenced in the part program
  3. 3If using CYCLE971, CYCLE972, or CYCLE982, verify these cycles do not require 3D probe type and check for alternative probe type requirements
  4. 4Delete and recreate the probe tool definition in tool management, ensuring 'Probe Type' parameter is set to '3D probe'
  5. 5Clear the alarm, perform a tool change to the corrected probe, and restart the cycle

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