What causes Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 61322?

Invalid tool offset number in _KNUM parameter exceeds machine tool table range. Corrupted or incomplete tool offset data in _MVAR variable assignment. Tool offset number contains non-numeric or out-of-range values in 4th position. Macro variable _MVAR references undefined or deleted tool offset. Cycle subroutine parameter passing error between CYCLE974/977/978/979/994/998/114.

How do I fix Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 61322?

1. Verify _KNUM parameter value and confirm 4th digit corresponds to valid tool offset number within machine configuration limits 2. Access machine diagnostics to inspect _MVAR variable contents and validate all referenced tool offset indices exist in tool table 3. Review active cycle subroutine (CYCLE974, CYCLE977, CYCLE978, CYCLE979, CYCLE994, CYCLE998, or CYCLE114) parameter declarations and correct any invalid offset assignments 4. Clear any pending macro variable assignments and reload tool offset table from backup or reset to factory defaults if data corruption is suspected 5. Execute manual tool offset entry test to isolate whether issue is parameter definition or cycle execution logic

Siemens SINUMERIK codes

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Servo/Axis · Intermediate · 30-60 minutes

Alarm 61322

Siemens 840D 61322 - Channel Block: Check 4th number of _KNUM

The specified position of _KNUM includes invalid values. Also check _MVAR. Alarm is triggered: CYCLE974, CYCLE977, CYCLE978, CYCLE979, CYCLE994, CYCLE998, CYCLE114. Remedy: Check parameter _KNUM, _MVAR.

Siemens SINUMERIKServo/AxisIntermediate30-60 minutes

61322

Siemens 840D 61322 - Channel Block: Check 4th number of _KNUM

Channel Block: Check 4th number of _KNUM

Safety

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Common Causes

Invalid tool offset number in _KNUM parameter exceeds machine tool table range
Corrupted or incomplete tool offset data in _MVAR variable assignment
Tool offset number contains non-numeric or out-of-range values in 4th position
Macro variable _MVAR references undefined or deleted tool offset
Cycle subroutine parameter passing error between CYCLE974/977/978/979/994/998/114

Troubleshooting Steps

1Verify _KNUM parameter value and confirm 4th digit corresponds to valid tool offset number within machine configuration limits
2Access machine diagnostics to inspect _MVAR variable contents and validate all referenced tool offset indices exist in tool table
3Review active cycle subroutine (CYCLE974, CYCLE977, CYCLE978, CYCLE979, CYCLE994, CYCLE998, or CYCLE114) parameter declarations and correct any invalid offset assignments
4Clear any pending macro variable assignments and reload tool offset table from backup or reset to factory defaults if data corruption is suspected
5Execute manual tool offset entry test to isolate whether issue is parameter definition or cycle execution logic

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