What causes Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 61415?

Probe type parameter _TP[x,8] or _TPW[x,8] is not set or contains invalid value for active machining plane. Machining plane (G17/G18/G19) does not match probe configuration in CYCLE971. Probe offset or calibration data missing or corrupted for selected plane. Incorrect probe number referenced in cycle call versus configured probe parameters.

How do I fix Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 61415?

1. Verify machining plane setting (G17, G18, or G19) matches the probe type defined in _TP[x,8] or _TPW[x,8] parameters for the active channel 2. Check probe parameter configuration in the part program or machine parameter set; confirm probe is properly loaded and probe number matches cycle call 3. Review CYCLE971 syntax and confirm probe designation is permissible for selected machining plane; consult machine documentation for supported probe/plane combinations 4. If using wear offset probe (_TPW), verify probe calibration data exists and is valid; recalibrate probe if necessary using machine probe calibration routine 5. Reset alarm, verify G-code block %2 syntax is correct, and re-run program with confirmed probe/plane compatibility

Siemens SINUMERIK codes

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Servo/Axis · Intermediate · 30-45 minutes

Alarm 61415

Siemens 840D 61415 - Channel block: check probe / machining plane

The alarm is triggerd by the following cycles: CYCLE971 Remedy: Enter permissible probe (_TP[x,8], _TPW[x,8]) for machining plane or change machining plane.

Siemens SINUMERIKServo/AxisIntermediate30-45 minutes

61415

Siemens 840D 61415 - Channel block: check probe / machining plane

Channel block: check probe / machining plane

The alarm is triggerd by the following cycles: CYCLE971 Remedy: Enter permissible probe (_TP[x,8], _TPW[x,8]) for machining plane or change machining plane.

Safety

Refer to Siemens documentation
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Common Causes

Probe type parameter _TP[x,8] or _TPW[x,8] is not set or contains invalid value for active machining plane
Machining plane (G17/G18/G19) does not match probe configuration in CYCLE971
Probe offset or calibration data missing or corrupted for selected plane
Incorrect probe number referenced in cycle call versus configured probe parameters

Troubleshooting Steps

1Verify machining plane setting (G17, G18, or G19) matches the probe type defined in _TP[x,8] or _TPW[x,8] parameters for the active channel
2Check probe parameter configuration in the part program or machine parameter set; confirm probe is properly loaded and probe number matches cycle call
3Review CYCLE971 syntax and confirm probe designation is permissible for selected machining plane; consult machine documentation for supported probe/plane combinations
4If using wear offset probe (_TPW), verify probe calibration data exists and is valid; recalibrate probe if necessary using machine probe calibration routine
5Reset alarm, verify G-code block %2 syntax is correct, and re-run program with confirmed probe/plane compatibility

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