Sinumerik Alarm 18001 Channel %1 block %2 channel-specific protection zone %3 incorrect. Error code %4
Parameters:
%1 = Channel number
%2 = Block number, label
%3 = Number of the channel-specific protection zone
%4 = Error specification
Definitions:
There is an error in the definition of the protection zone. The error number gives the specific reason for the alarm. The following meanings apply:
1: Incomplete or conflicting contour definition.
2: Contour encompasses more than one surface area.
3: Tool-related protection zone is not convex.
4: If both boundaries are active in the 3rd dimension of the protection zone and both limits have the same value.
5: The number of the protection zone does not exist (negative number, zero or greater than the maximum number of protection zones).
6: Protection zone definition consists of more than 10 contour elements.
7: Tool-related protection zone is defined as inside protection zone.
8: Incorrect parameter used. 9: Protection zone to be activated is not defined.
10: Incorrect modal G code used for protection zone definition.
11: Contour definition incorrect or frame activated.
12: Other errors not specified further.
Reactions:
– Alarm display.
– Interface signals are set.
– Correction block is reorganized.
Remedy:
Please inform the authorized personnel/service department. Modify definition of the protection zone and check MD.
Program Continuation:
Clear alarm with NC START or RESET key and continue the program.
References
- Siemens Diagnostics Guide by Siemens