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Siemens alarm

3000 Emergency Stop

The emergency stop request is active.

Stops the machineSiemens SINUMERIK 840D sl, 828D and 840D powerline

What it means

The emergency stop request is active. An E-stop button is pressed, or the PLC set the E-stop signal.

Common causes

  • E-stop button pressed
  • Safety door or guard circuit open
  • A PLC condition that triggers E-stop on your machine

What to check first

  1. Release every E-stop button and press reset
  2. Check guards and doors
  3. Look for other alarms that explain it

Lock out the machine before reaching into it. Never bypass a door switch or interlock to clear an alarm.

When to call a repair tech

If it won't clear with everything released, a tech should check the safety circuit and PLC.

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Quick answers

What does Siemens alarm 3000 mean?

The emergency stop request is active. An E-stop button is pressed, or the PLC set the E-stop signal.

What causes Siemens alarm 3000?

E-stop button pressed. Safety door or guard circuit open. A PLC condition that triggers E-stop on your machine.

How do I fix Siemens alarm 3000?

Release every E-stop button and press reset. Check guards and doors. Look for other alarms that explain it. If it won't clear with everything released, a tech should check the safety circuit and PLC.

Alarm numbers and text can differ by control model, software version and machine builder. This page is a starting point from people who have worked on these machines, not a replacement for your machine builder's manual.

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