Code 207556: <location>Measuring gear: Positi on tracking, maximum actual value exceeded
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC has triggered a critical <location>Measuring gear: Positi on tracking, maximum actual value exceeded 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, encoder data set: %2 Drive object: SERVO, VECTOR Reaction: NONE Acknowledge: IMMEDIATELY Cause: When the position tracking of the measuring gear is configured, the drive/enc oder identifies a maximum possible absolute position actual value (r 0483) that cannot be represented within 32 bits. Maximum value: p0408 * p0412 * 2^p0419 Fault value (r0949, interpret decimal): Low word low byte: Encoder data set number Low word high byte: Component number See also: p0408, p0412, p0419 Remedy: - reduce the fine resolution (p0419). - reduce the multiturn resolution (p0412). See also: p0412 (Measuring gear, rotary absolute gear box, revolutions, virtual), p0419 (Fine resolution absolute value Gx_XIST2 (in bits)) SINAMICS-Alarms
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 207556 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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