Siemens PLC

6501 – Communication error

Ethernet communication error

Details

Communication fault detected on Ethernet interface.

Error typeerror
MeaningEthernet error
Typical causesNetwork cable disconnected IP address conflict switch failure
SolutionsCheck Ethernet cable verify IP address settings test network switch restart interface
Severityhigh

Catalog references

Vendor Information

Siemens6501

Utilities

Troubleshooting Steps

Troubleshooting steps

Check Ethernet cable verify IP address settings test network switch restart interface

Other codes

Other Siemens PLC Codes

FAQ

Common questions

How do I check IP settings?

Use programming software or web interface to verify IP address subnet mask and gateway settings.