Siemens 6FC5253-6BX10-2AF0 – HMI_ADV
Siemens 6FC5253-6BX10-2AF0 – HMI_ADV from the SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D range. Status: discontinued by the manufacturer, no longer available new since February 2014; successor 6FC5253-6BX10-4AF0. Van Haelen supplies it refurbished, with a 24-month warranty.
Also written as: 6FC5 253-6BX10-2AF0, 6FC52536BX102AF0
The Siemens 6FC5253-6BX10-2AF0 is a frequency converter or servo drive from the SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D range. Manufacturer type designation: HMI_ADV. Status: discontinued by the manufacturer, no longer available new since February 2014; successor according to the manufacturer: 6FC5253-6BX10-4AF0. Key data: weight 0.01 kg, HS code 84717050. When replacing, keep the parameter set of the old unit; it makes setting up the replacement quick. Ask us about exchange, repair and a spare-parts pool for your installation.
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Product data
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
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| Part number | 6FC5253-6BX10-2AF0 |
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| Type designation | HMI_ADV |
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| Series | SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D |
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| Manufacturer status | discontinued by the manufacturer, no longer available new since February 2014 |
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| Successor | 6FC5253-6BX10-4AF0 |
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| HS code | 84717050 |
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| Weight | 0,01 kg |
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Documentation from the manufacturer
All products of the SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D series
Faults and fixes 6FC5253-6BX10-2AF0
Problems with 6FC5253-6BX10-2AF0: alarm 2100 or 2101, NCK battery
Alarm 2100 is the warning that the NCU buffer battery is nearly flat, 2101 the message that it is flat. Replace the battery with the control switched on, otherwise machine data, programs and the axis references are lost. Make a complete series start-up backup (NC, PLC, HMI) first.
6FC5253-6BX10-2AF0: operator panel dark, keys unresponsive or alarm 300xxx
A dark OP panel with the control running is usually the backlight or the panel's power supply; keys that do not respond are a worn membrane or a loose connection to the MCP/TCU. Alarms in the 300xxx range come from the drives (611D) and name the axis; look for those at the drive module, not at the panel.
What do I check when replacing a 6FC5253-6BX10-2AF0?
On SINUMERIK components the software version (NCK, HMI, MCP firmware) must match the machine; the version is shown in the diagnostics or on the rating plate. Restore the series start-up backup on a replacement NCU and check the licence (hardware-bound on 840D sl). Panels and MCPs with the same issue are interchangeable without further steps.
Fault not fixed: replace, exchange or repair the 6FC5253-6BX10-2AF0?
Replacing from stock is the fastest route when a machine is down. Van Haelen supplies the 6FC5253-6BX10-2AF0 refurbished: tested to this family's test protocol, with a test report per serial number, with a 24-month warranty. The current lead time is shown with the condition on this page. Prefer an exchange: you get a refurbished unit straight away and return the faulty one within 14 days. Repairing your own unit is also possible: diagnosis, then a fixed price.
What information should I send for a quick diagnosis?
A photo of the rating plate (order number, product version, firmware), the exact fault code or LED state, when the fault occurs (at power-up, on enable, under load) and what you have already tried. For PLCs an export of the diagnostic buffer, for drives the parameter set. With that we can usually say the same day whether replacing, exchanging or repairing is best.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 6FC5253-6BX10-2AF0 still available?
Not new from the manufacturer any more: the 6FC5253-6BX10-2AF0 was discontinued since February 2014. Van Haelen supplies it refurbished and tested.
What is the successor of the 6FC5253-6BX10-2AF0?
According to the manufacturer it is the 6FC5253-6BX10-4AF0. A successor does not always fit an existing installation without changes; replacing like for like is often the fastest route. If in doubt, ask us.
What does refurbished mean?
Cleaned, inspected, aged or critical components replaced and tested to our test protocol for this product family. You get a 24-month warranty, a test report and a serial number label.
What should I check when replacing a 6FC5253-6BX10-2AF0?
Keep the parameter set of the old unit; it makes setting up the replacement quick. Also check power rating, supply voltage and any option boards.
Can I exchange or repair my faulty unit?
Yes. With an exchange Van Haelen supplies a refurbished unit straight away and you return the faulty one. With a repair you first get a diagnosis and then a fixed price, with test report and warranty.