Code 15910: [Channel %1: ] Block %2 touch probe not allowed
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC has triggered a critical [Channel %1: ] Block %2 touch probe not allowed 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: Measure without deletion of distance-to-go In the part program, an illegal probe has been pr ogrammed with the command MEAW (measure without distance-to-go). The probe numbers 0... no probe 1... probe 1 2... probe 2 are allowed, whether the probe is actually connected or not. Example: N10 MEAW=2 G01 X100 Y200 Z300 F1000 Probe 2 without deletion of distance-to-go Reaction: Correction block is reorganized. Interface signals are set. Alarm display. Remedy: Include a probe number within the limits given abov e in the keyword MEAW=... This must correspond to the hardware connection of the probe. 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.
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 15910 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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