Code 700115: Feed (-) direction disabled
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Chiron Siemens-Control CNC has triggered a critical Feed (-) direction disabled 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
Either an axis has been moved in the area of the centre guard or a movement command has been given to the centre guard area although the pre-conditions for a work area change have not been fulfilled. No movement of the axes in minus (-) direction is possible. Fulfill the conditions for a change in work area. Observe additionally pending error messages. If both error messages "Movement command (+) and (-) blocked" are shown, a release is only possible in "Step mode". (Key-operated switch "Input“ position [1]. and operating mode [INC 1], [INC 10], [INC 100]). Cause 3: Cause 1: Error messages General Feed (-) direction disabled The movable working area centre guard is swivelled to the right, the machine is standing in work area 2 (right) and a movement command X minus is output. No movement of the axes in minus (-) direction is possible. Take the movable working area centre guard to home position. If both error messages "Movement command (+) and (-) blocked" are shown, a release is only possible in "Step mode". (Key-operated switch "Input“ position [1]. and operating mode [INC 1], [INC 10], [INC 100]). On moving the axis away from the end position, an attempt was made to move in the wrong direction. No movement of the axes in minus (-) direction is possible. Move the corresponding axis away from the end position in plus (+) direction. If both error messages "Movement command (+) and (-) blocked" are shown, a release is only possible in "Step mode". (Key-operated switch "Input“ position [1]. and operating mode [INC 1], [INC 10], [INC 100]). Cause 2: Cause 3:
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 700115 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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