Code 700103: Minimum oil level of clamping hydraulics
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Chiron Siemens-Control CNC has triggered a critical Minimum oil level of clamping hydraulics 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 float switch "Oil level MIN. hydraulic unit" located on the hydraulic unit has responded (signal state =0). The hydraulic oil level is too low. PLC input signal "Oil level MIN., clamping hydraulics" is not registered. The error has the following effect as soon as the end of the machining program has been reached: Feed Stop No axis movements possible. "Spindle Stop" Tool spindle is stopped. Speed no longer possible. Hydraulic unit is switched off. For MT series: Channel-specific "Feed Stop" and "Spindle Stop" after tool change on this channel. The other channel, respectively, continues to run until the next rapid feed ( G0 ). Hydraulic unit is switched off. 1. Check hydraulic unit filling level. 2. Check the float switch and the PLC input signal "Oil level MIN., clamping hydraulics". 3. As soon as the malfunction has been remedied, press the [FEED START] key. Message is cleared.
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 700103 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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