Code 700021: X-axis not in position
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Chiron Siemens-Control CNC has triggered a critical X-axis not in position 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
The command "Swivel workpiece changer" was output, but the X-axis is not in the changing position. For swivelling the workpiece changer, the axes must be at 0. A manual tool change function has been output, but the X-axis is not in the tool changer service position. The command for loading/unloading workpieces by the loader should be executed, but the X-axis is not in the right position. Cause 1: The error has the following effect: Feed Stop No axis movements possible. Read disable Control reads no further program blocks into memory. Desired function is not executed. 1. Check the current position of the X-axis. 2. Once the malfunction has been remedied, press [RESET] key Message is cleared. 3. If the message is not cleared, check the position switch of the axis. X-axis is in the area of the centre divider. (Both work area cams are active). Either a movement command for the Y / Z axes has been output, or the command for a tool change is active. In this position of the X-axis, no movement of the Y and Z-axis is possible. A tool change is not possible. 1. Switch to "Manual mode". 2. Move the X-axis out of the centre divider area into a work area. 3. Check the work area cams and their PLC input signals if the fault persists. Axes can be traversed in the operating mode "Incremental movement" with the keys [INC 1], [INC 10] and [INC 100]. Cause 2: Error messages Axes (X-Y-Z) X-axis not in position
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 700021 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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