Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl Error Code 70116

Siemens Sinumerik CNC Major Drive Alarm Extended

Model: 840D sl | Code: 70116

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

Symptoms

Extended drive alarm. Alarm 70116 is displayed on the Sinumerik HMI.

Possible Causes

  • Drive motor stalled
  • Drive encoder fault
  • Drive communication bus fault
  • Drive parameter set invalid

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Step 1: Read the alarm text on the HMI for alarm 70116
    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 70116 mean?

    This is a drive alarm extended from the Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl/828D CNC system. Extended drive alarm.

  • Q: How do I clear Siemens alarm 70116?

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

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

Category: CNC