Código 12161: [Channel %1: ] Block %2 Error on defining the limit %3
Descripción del problema y advertencia de seguridad
El Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC ha desencadenado una alarma crítica [Channel %1: ] Block %2 Error on defining the limit %3. 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
Parameters: %1 = Channel number %2 = Block number, label %3 = Impermissible limit value Definitions: The alarm may have the following causes. - During definition (DEF) or redefinition (REDEF ) of a variable's limits, a value was entered for the upper limit that is smaller than that for the lower limit. - A limit for a variable type was programm ed that is not of type CHAR, INT or REAL. - A limit value of type CHAR was programmed for a variable with the data type INT or REAL. - A string (more than one character) was programmed for one of the limits. Reaction: Correction block is reorganized. Interface signals are set. Alarm display. Remedy: If the alarm occurs in the part program (DEF instruction), press the NC Stop key and select the function "Compensation block" using PR OGRAM CORRECT softkey. The cursor is placed on the incorrect block. Adjust the limit values afterwards or completely remove the limit programming in the case of an incorrect data type. If the alarm occurs on compiling a GUD or ACCESS file, correct the GUD or ACCESS definition file (DEF file). Program Continuation: Clear alarm with NC ST ART or RESET key and continue the program.
Source: SINUMERIK 840D sl / 840Di sl / SINAMICS S120 Diagnostics Manual (DAsl, 03/2009)
Last reviewed: 2026-07-01 · Verified against the manufacturer’s official documentation.
Acerca de las alarmas de Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC
Los controladores industriales construidos por Siemens están diseñados con amplios sistemas de diagnóstico para proteger los circuitos internos y los enlaces mecánicos. Cuando un SINUMERIK 840D CNC arroja un código de error como 12161, generalmente indica un desajuste entre los valores ordenados y la retroalimentación real del sensor.
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