Code 601110: Swivel head not released
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Chiron Siemens-Control CNC has triggered a critical Swivel head not released alarm. Immediate attention from a qualified operator or maintenance technician is required to prevent secondary damage to the equipment or spoiled parts during the manufacturing cycle. Always ensure standard safety and LOTO procedures are followed before accessing electrical cabinets.
Official Troubleshooting Steps
Function "Unclamp swivel head clamping" was output, but the swivel head clamping is not yet unclamped, or signals that it is still clamped. PLC input signal "Swivel head clamping unclamped" is not registered or "Swivel head clamping clamped" is still registered. The error has the following effect: Feed Stop No axis movements possible. Read disable Control reads no further program blocks into memory. If the sensor signals are correct within a monitoring period, the program run is continued. After the monitoring time has elapsed, the machine stops. 1. Check PLC input signals "Swivel head clamping unclamped". 2. Check PLC input signals "Swivel head clamping clamped". 3. Check PLC input signals "Pressure sensors". 4. Check PLC output signals "Unclamp swivel head clamping". 5. Check PLC output signals "Clamp swivel head clamping". 6. Check PLC output signals "Valves". 7. As soon as the malfunction has been remedied, press [FEED START], [CYCLE START] or [RESET] key. Message is cleared. Error messages Swivel head Swivel head not released
Source: CHIRON Error Message Overview, all series (Siemens control, V2.0.6, 2012)
Last reviewed: 2026-07-01 · Verified against the manufacturer’s official documentation.
About Chiron Siemens-Control CNC Alarms
Chiron controllers include extensive self-diagnostics that flag or halt the machine when a fault is detected. Error code 601110 on the Siemens-Control CNC identifies one specific fault condition — its documented cause and the official corrective steps are listed above, sourced from Chiron's service documentation. Always confirm against the manual for your exact machine configuration and follow LOTO procedures before servicing.
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