Code 201420: <location>Topology: Comparison a component is different
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC has triggered a critical <location>Topology: Comparison a component is different 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
Message value: Component number: %1, component class target: %2, component class actual: %3, fault cause: %4 Drive object: All objects Reaction: NONE Acknowledge: NONE Cause: The topology comparison has detected differences in the actual and target topologies in relation to one component. There are differences in the electronic rating plate. Alarm value (r2124, interpret hexadecimal): ddccbbaa hex: aa = component number of the component, bb = component class of the target tolopology, cc = component class of the actual topology, dd = fault cause dd = 01 hex = 1 dec: Different component type. dd = 02 hex = 2 dec: Different Order No. dd = 03 hex = 3 dec: Different manufacturer. dd = 04 hex = 4 dec: Connection changed over for a multi-component slav e (e.g. Double Motor Module) or defective EEPROM data in the electronic rating plate. dd = 05 hex = 5 dec: A CX32 was replaced by an NX10 or NX15. dd = 06 hex = 6 dec: An NX10 or NX15 was replaced by a CX32. Note: Component class and component type are described in F01375. The drive system is no longer booted. In this stat e, the drive control (closed-loop) cannot be enabled. SINAMICS-Alarms Remedy: Adapting the topologies: - check the component soft-wired connections against t he hardware configuration of the drive unit in the commissioning software and correct differences. - parameterize the topology comparison of all components (p9906). - parameterize the topology comparison of one components (p9907, p9908). Note: Under "Topology --> Topology view" the commissi oning software offers improved diagnostics capability (e.g. setpoint/actual value comparison).
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 201420 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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