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Alarm 25100 Axis %1 measuring system switchover not possible

Parameters:
%1 = Axis name, spindle number

Definitions:
The prerequisites are not satisfied for the required encoder switchover: 1. The newly selected encoder
must be in the active state (DB 31 48, DBX 1.5 or 1.6 = 1 Position measuring system 1/2) 2. The
actual value difference between the two encoders is greater than the value in the axis-specific MD 36500
ENC_CHANGE_TOL (Maximum tolerance for position actual value switchover). Activation of the
measuring system concerned takes place in accordance with the inter- face signals: Position measuring
system 1 (DB 31 48, DBX 1.5) and Position measuring system 2 (DB 31 48, DBX 1.6), i.e. the
position control is now operated with this measuring system. The other measuring system is switched
over to follow-up mode. If both interface signals are set to 1, then only the 1st measuring system is
active; if both interface signals are set to 0, the axis is parked. Changeover takes place as soon as the
interface signals have changed, even if the axis is in motion!

Reactions:
If the axis is a single axis when this alarm is triggered, the alarm is only effective for this axis (not
effective for e.g. the channel or mode group)
NC Stop on alarm.
NC Start disable in this channel.
Alarm display.
Interface signals are set.

Remedy:
Please inform the authorized personnel/service department. When referencing the active position actual
value encoder, the actual value system of the inactive encoder is set to the same reference point value as
soon as phase 3 has been concluded. A later positional difference between the 2 actual value systems can
have occurred only as the result of an encoded defect or a mechanical displacement between the encoders.
Check the encoder signals, actual value cable, connectors.

 Check the mechanical fastenings (displacement of the measuring head, mechanical twisting possible).
Increase the axis-specific MD 36500 ENC_CHANGE_TOL.Program continuation is not possible. The
program must be aborted with Reset, then program execution can be reinitiated with NC Start, if
necessary at the interruption point after Block search with/without calculation.

Program Continuation:
Clear alarm with the RESET key. Restart part program

References

Siemens Diagnostics Guide by Siemens