Code 700220: Tool broken (attribut a=5)
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Chiron Siemens-Control CNC has triggered a critical Tool broken (attribut a=5) 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
It was determined during the checking of tool data that a tool has been declared „broken“. Attribute A of this tool is sitting at 5. Feed Stop Replace defective tool. (See sequence description for the tool exchange, page 54) The menu can be found under: Corresponding tool is shown in the line Error on tool [ * * ] If a sister tool is used, the error message can be cleared with key [FEED START] and the machining program can be continued. If there is then still a "correct" tool in the magazine, the machine continues running. Otherwise, the machine stops in the program with the error message 700222 0 0 "NO TOOL FOUND", page 59
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 700220 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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