Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl Error Code 21676

Siemens Sinumerik CNC Major NC Position Alarm

Model: 840D sl | Code: 21676

Applicable Systems
SINUMERIK 840D SINUMERIK 840D sl SINUMERIK 840Di SINUMERIK ONE

Symptoms

Position monitoring NC alarm. Alarm 21676 is displayed on the Sinumerik HMI.

Possible Causes

  • Position deviation exceeds tolerance
  • Position encoder signal loss
  • Following error too large
  • Axis standstill monitoring fault

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Step 1: Read the alarm text on the HMI for alarm 21676
    Full alarm description displayed with cause details
  2. Step 2: Check the Siemens Sinumerik diagnostic manual for the specific alarm number
    Alarm cause and remedy described in the manual
  3. Step 3: Investigate the affected subsystem (NC, drive, PLC, or cycle) per the diagnostic procedure
    Root cause identified through systematic diagnosis
  4. Step 4: Correct the fault and acknowledge the alarm with the RESET key
    Alarm clears after fault correction and acknowledgment

How to Reset

Correct the fault and press RESET on the HMI to acknowledge and clear the alarm. Refer to the Sinumerik 840D sl Alarm List (A5E40869531) for detailed remedies.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: What does Siemens Sinumerik alarm 21676 mean?

    This is a nc position alarm from the Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl/828D CNC system. Position monitoring NC alarm.

  • Q: How do I clear Siemens alarm 21676?

    Correct the underlying fault as described in the alarm message, then press the RESET key on the HMI to acknowledge and clear the alarm.

Related Siemens Sinumerik Fault Codes

Source: Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl/828D Alarm List (A5E40869531), Siemens AG

Category: CNC