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278 53220A/53230A User’s Guide
A 53220A/53230A Error Messages
-168 Block data not allowed
A block data element was encountered at an
instance where it is not allowed by the instrument.
-170 Expression error
An error was encountered in a parameter expres-
sion, but more specific information is not avail-
able.
-171 Invalid expression
The expression used to calculate a parameter
value is invalid.
-178 Expression data not allowed
An expression was encountered at an instance
where it is not allowed by the instrument.
Execution Errors
-203 Command Protected
A password-protected command or query could
not be executed because the command was dis-
abled.
-213 INIT ignored
INITiate:IMMediate was received while the
counter is currently initiated.
-221 Settings conflict
The statement appended to the ‘Settings conflict’
message describes the conflict and how it was
resolved.
-222 Data out of range
The parameter value received was outside the
range for the given command.
-223 Too much data
The block, element, or string parameter received
is valid, but memory limitations prevent command
execution.
-224 Illegal Parameter Value
An exact value from a list of choices was
expected.
-225
Out of memory;
measurement data overrun
Internal buffers are full as data is taken at a faster
rate than can be processed. Decreasing the read-
ing rate (gate time) can prevent this error.
-230 Data corrupt or stale
Attempting to retrieve data following a reset or
change to the counter configuration.
-240 Hardware error
Most hardware errors are detected at instrument
power-on. If a hardware error occurs, cycle power
again. If the error remains, contact Agilent.
-241 Hardware missing
The function specified requires optional channel
3. The channel is either missing or incorrectly
installed.