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Servo/Axis · Intermediate · 20-40 minutes

Alarm 61320

Siemens 840D 61320 - Channel Block: Check tool number

With active tool management, parameter _TNUM=0 and parameter _TNAME is not set or the specified tool name of tool management is unknown. The alarm can be triggered by the following measuring cycles: all measuring cycles. Remedy: Check parameter _TNUM, _TNAME.

Siemens SINUMERIKServo/AxisIntermediate20-40 minutes

61320

Siemens 840D 61320 - Channel Block: Check tool number

Channel Block: Check tool number

With active tool management, parameter _TNUM=0 and parameter _TNAME is not set or the specified tool name of tool management is unknown. The alarm can be triggered by the following measuring cycles: all measuring cycles. Remedy: Check parameter _TNUM, _TNAME.

Safety

  • Refer to Siemens documentation
  • Ensure qualified technician performs repairs

Common Causes

  • Parameter _TNUM set to 0 with no valid _TNAME parameter defined in active tool management
  • Tool name specified in _TNAME does not exist in the tool management database
  • Tool management system active but tool offset or tool data not properly configured
  • Measuring cycle called without valid tool selection or tool number assignment
  • Tool management parameters not synchronized with active tool offset memory

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. 1Verify parameter _TNUM is not set to 0; assign a valid tool number greater than 0 if tool management is active
  2. 2Check parameter _TNAME and confirm the specified tool name exists in the tool management database; cross-reference tool catalog
  3. 3Review the measuring cycle call sequence to ensure tool selection occurs before cycle execution
  4. 4Inspect tool management configuration in machine parameters to confirm it is properly enabled and linked to active tool offset memory
  5. 5Clear any cached tool data and perform a tool management database reload; verify tool offset table contents match defined tools

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