Código 700240: Tool not engaged in spindle (1)
Descripción del problema y advertencia de seguridad
El Chiron Siemens-Control CNC ha desencadenado una alarma crítica Tool not engaged in spindle (1). Se requiere la atención inmediata de un operador calificado o técnico de mantenimiento para evitar daños secundarios al equipo o piezas estropeadas durante el ciclo de fabricación. Asegúrese siempre de seguir los procedimientos de seguridad estándar y LOTO antes de acceder a los armarios eléctricos.
Pasos oficiales de solución de problemas
During the tool clamping operation, the "Tool engaged" sensor does not signal. Feed Stop Read disable If the signals are OK again within a certain monitoring time, the machine continues to run again immediately. After the monitoring time has elapsed, the machine stops and the error has to be acknowledged. Error messages Tool change Tool not engaged in spindle (1) Strategy procedure: The coupling speed is stopped briefly if the tool is not engaged after the tool changer has been moved down. Now it is attempted to engage with "stop & go". If engagement takes place during this time the machine continues operating. If, after this attempt, engagement is still unsuccessful, the machine stops with "Read-in disable". The protective equipment can now be unlocked by pressing the [Door Bypass button]. The door can be opened and the tool turned until it is engaged. Observe safety precautions. As soon as the tool is engaged now, the door must be closed and the machining program can be continued with the [CYCLE START] key. 1. Check the sensor and the PLC input signal "Tool engaged". 2. As soon as the malfunction is remedied, press one of the following keys: [FEED START] [CYCLE START] Message is cleared and the machining program can be continued. The diagnosis overview of the signals can be found under: Chapter 2.2 ‘Tool changer diagnostics menu’ on page 11
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.
Acerca de las alarmas de Chiron Siemens-Control CNC
Los controladores industriales construidos por Chiron están diseñados con amplios sistemas de diagnóstico para proteger los circuitos internos y los enlaces mecánicos. Cuando un Siemens-Control CNC arroja un código de error como 700240, generalmente indica un desajuste entre los valores ordenados y la retroalimentación real del sensor.
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