Code 700228: Error temperature compensation ball screw
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Chiron Siemens-Control CNC has triggered a critical Error temperature compensation ball screw 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
An error occurs during calculation of thermodrive compensation. a) Measured effective speed has exceeded the limit. b) The factors entered in the menu are not correct or are possibly written over (R770-R799). Feed Stop 1. a) Check the limit input. (value = approx. 300) b) Check thermodrive factors in relation to the machine table. 2. Switch to manual mode. 3. Press [RESET] key. Message is cleared. The menu for entering the factors can be found under: CHIRON Ball-compens.
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 700228 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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