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Alarm 61342

Siemens 840D 61342 - Channel Block: Invalid software version or wrong format entered

Alarm can be triggered by following measuring cycles: all measuring cycles. Remedy: Lower than measuring cycle software 6.2:_SI[1] in GUD6 has no value or a value < 3 Higher than measuring cycle software 6.3: Upgrade NCK software version.

Siemens SINUMERIKServo/AxisIntermediate30-60 minutes

61342

Siemens 840D 61342 - Channel Block: Invalid software version or wrong format entered

Channel Block: Invalid software version or wrong format entered

Alarm can be triggered by following measuring cycles: all measuring cycles. Remedy: Lower than measuring cycle software 6.2:_SI[1] in GUD6 has no value or a value < 3 Higher than measuring cycle software 6.3: Upgrade NCK software version.

Safety

  • Refer to Siemens documentation
  • Ensure qualified technician performs repairs

Common Causes

  • Measuring cycle software version is lower than 6.2 and SI[1] in GUD6 contains no value or a value less than 3
  • NCK software version is outdated and does not match the measuring cycle software version 6.3 or higher
  • Measuring cycle file has been edited or corrupted, resulting in invalid format
  • Mismatch between installed measuring cycle software and active NCK kernel version

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. 1Verify current NCK software version and measuring cycle software version; check if versions are compatible (measuring cycle 6.2 requires SI[1] value of 3 or higher in GUD6)
  2. 2If measuring cycle software is lower than 6.2, inspect GUD6 parameter SI[1] and set value to 3 or higher if missing or insufficient
  3. 3If measuring cycle software is version 6.3 or higher, upgrade NCK software to compatible version
  4. 4Reload or reinitialize the measuring cycle file from backup or original source to correct potential file corruption
  5. 5After making changes, perform a full system restart and re-execute the measuring cycle to confirm alarm clears

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