Siemens SINUMERIK codes
Siemens SINUMERIKServo/AxisIntermediate30-120 minutes

7500

Siemens 840D 7500 - Block invalid protection level for command (protection level act.

Block invalid protection level for command (protection level act.

Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 7500: Block invalid protection level for command (protection level act. This alarm indicates a fault or error condition on the SINUMERIK 840D control. Refer to the Siemens SINUMERIK alarm documentation for the complete description and remedy.

Root Cause Summary

Alarm 7500 fires when a REDEF command attempts to assign a protection level to a parts program command that violates the hierarchical protection level structure in SINUMERIK 840D. The newly defined protection level must be equal to or higher in security ranking (lower numerical value) than the current applicable protection level for that command.

Safety

  • Refer to Siemens documentation
  • Ensure qualified technician performs repairs

Causes and Fixes

  1. 1

    Check the NC program block %1 and identify the REDEF command syntax. Verify the protection level parameter value being assigned.

  2. 2

    Cross-reference the current protection level for command %2 by examining the part program header or consulting MD 28200 (ProtectionLevelGroup) and MD 28210 (ProtectionLevelCommand) to understand existing protection level assignments.

    Protection level values: PL1=1 (highest), PL2=2, PL3=3, PL4=4, PL5=5 (lowest security)

  3. 3

    Modify the REDEF command to assign a protection level with an equal or lower numerical value (equal or higher security rank) than the current level. If current level is PL3, only PL1 or PL2 are permitted.

  4. 4

    Verify the corrected REDEF syntax and re-execute the NC program. Monitor NCK diagnostics via HMI menu path: Diagnostics > NC > Protection Levels to confirm successful assignment.

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