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Code 14821: [Channel %1: ] Block %2 error in selection or deselection of GWPS

Issue Description & Safety Warning

The Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC has triggered a critical [Channel %1: ] Block %2 error in selection or deselection of GWPS 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

Parameters: %1 = Channel number %2 = Block number, label Definitions: On selecting GWPS programming (constant grinding wheel surface speed) with GWPSON, one of the following errors occurred: - An attempt has been made to select the GWPS programming for a spindle that has already been assigned to another tool by TMON, GWPSON, CLGON or activation of the tool length compensation. - An attempt has been made to select a tool which has not been defined. - An attempt has been made to select an edge (impli citely) which has not been defined (implicit selection: D1 of a tool, if no tool has been specified.) - Selection does not refer to a grinding-specific tool (400-499). - An attempt has been made to select GWPS for the active tool, although the TLC is not switched on. - Selection refers to an invalid spindle number. - A grinding wheel radius equal to zero has been specified. On deselecting GWPS programming with GWPSOFF, one of the following errors occurred: - Deselection does not refer to a grinding-specific tool (400-499). - An attempt has been made to deselect GWPS for th e active tool, although the tool length compensation has not been activated. - Deselection refers to an invalid spindle number. Reaction: Correction block is reorganized. Interface signals are set. Alarm display. Remedy: - Check GWPSON and GWPSOF command. - Check tool compensation data: $TC_DP1: 400 - 499; $TC_TGP1: Spindle number. Program Continuation: Clear alarm with NC ST ART or RESET key and continue the program. Diagnostics Manual (DAsl), 03/2009

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.

About Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC Alarms

Siemens controllers include extensive self-diagnostics that flag or halt the machine when a fault is detected. Error code 14821 on the SINUMERIK 840D CNC identifies one specific fault condition — its documented cause and the official corrective steps are listed above, sourced from Siemens's service documentation. Always confirm against the manual for your exact machine configuration and follow LOTO procedures before servicing.

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