Code 4070: Normalizing machine data has been changed
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC has triggered a critical Normalizing machine data has been changed 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
Definitions: The control uses internal physical units (mm, degrees, s, for paths, velocities, acceleration, etc.). During programming or data storage, some of these va lues are input and output using different units (rev./min, m/s2, etc.). The conversion is carried out with the scaling factor s that can be entered (system-spefic MD array MD10230 $MN_SCALING_FACTORS_USER_DEF USER_DEF[n] (n... index number 0 - 10), when the corresponding masking bit is set to "1". If the masking bit is set to "0" then scaling takes place with the internal standard factors. The following machine data influence the scaling of other MDs: MD10220: $MN_SCALING_USER_DEF_MASK MD10230: $MN_SCALING_FACTORS_USER_DEF MD10240: $MN_SCALING_SYSTEM_IS_METRIC MD10250: $MN_SCALING_VALUE_INCH MD30300: $MA_IS_ROT_AX If these data are modified, the NCK must be power ed up again. Only then will the input of dependent data be performed correctly. Reaction: Alarm display. Remedy: Please inform the authorized personnel/service department. If the alarm has been displayed after downloading an MD file which is consistent within itself, then the download operation must be repeated with a new NC power-up. (The file contains scaling-dependent machine data in front of the scaling factors). Program Continuation: Clear alarm with the Delete key or NC START.
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 4070 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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