Code 702334: Clamping 4th axis not unclamped
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Chiron Siemens-Control CNC has triggered a critical Clamping 4th axis not unclamped 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
Function "Unclamp 4th axis clamping" was output, but the axis clamping is not yet unclamped or signals that it is still clamped PLC input signal "4th axis clamping unclamped" is not registered, or "4th axis clamping clamped" is still registered. Feed Stop Read disable If the signal is OK again within a certain monitoring time, the machine continues to run again immediately. After the monitoring time has elapsed, the machine stops. Error messages Axes (>Z) Clamping 4th axis not unclamped 1. Check the PLC input signals "4th axis clamping unclamped", "4th axis clamping clamped" and the pressure sensors. 2. Check the PLC output signals "Unclamp 4th axis clamping", "Clamp 4th axis clamping" and the valves. 3. As soon as the malfunction is remedied, press one of the following keys: [FEED START] [CYCLE START] [RESET] Message is cleared. Error messages 600509 and 600609 were allocated to 702333 and 702341 starting in 01/2006. In the case of old SW versions, however, these are still displayed.
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 702334 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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