Code 201913: <location>COMM INT: Monitoring time sign-of-life expired
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC has triggered a critical <location>COMM INT: Monitoring time sign-of-life expired 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: Drive object: All objects Reaction: A_INFEED: OFF1 (NONE, OFF2) SERVO: OFF1 (NONE, OFF2, OFF3) VECTOR: OFF1 (NONE, OFF2, OFF3) Acknowledge: IMMEDIATELY Cause: The monitoring time for the si gn-of-life counter has expired. The connection between the drive and the higher-lev el control (SIMOTION, SINUMERIK) has been interrupted for the following reasons: - the control was reset. - the data transfer to the control was interrupted. Remedy: - wait until the control has re-booted. - restore data transfer to the control.
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 201913 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.
Complete Alarm List: 4014 Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC codes.
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