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700000 Machine Builder (PLC) Alarms, 700000 and Up

Alarms in the 700000 range are written by your machine builder in the PLC.

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What it means

Alarms in the 700000 range are written by your machine builder in the PLC. The same number means different things on different machines. Common ones are low air, lube, coolant, doors and tool changer positions.

Common causes

  • Low air or lube
  • Door or guard open
  • Tool changer or pallet sensor
  • Motor overload on pumps or conveyors

What to check first

  1. Read the full message text
  2. Look up the number in your machine builder's manual
  3. Check air, lube, coolant and doors

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

A tech who knows your machine builder's PLC can trace sensor and tool changer alarms fast.

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Quick answers

What does Siemens alarm 700000 mean?

Alarms in the 700000 range are written by your machine builder in the PLC. The same number means different things on different machines. Common ones are low air, lube, coolant, doors and tool changer positions.

What causes Siemens alarm 700000?

Low air or lube. Door or guard open. Tool changer or pallet sensor. Motor overload on pumps or conveyors.

How do I fix Siemens alarm 700000?

Read the full message text. Look up the number in your machine builder's manual. Check air, lube, coolant and doors. A tech who knows your machine builder's PLC can trace sensor and tool changer alarms fast.

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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