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2638A
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Table 7-1. Error Messages (cont.)
Error Code Error Message Causes and Solutions
Error -161 Invalid block data
Cause: A block data element was expected, but was invalid.
For example, an END message was received before the
length was satisfied.
Solution: Check the command and try again.
Error -151 Invalid string data
Cause: An invalid character string was received.
Solution: Check to see if the character string in is enclosed
in quotation marks and verify that the string contains valid
ASCII characters.
Error -144
Character data too
long
Cause: The character data element contains more than
250 characters.
Solution: Check the parameter value and try again.
Error -123 Exponent too large
Cause: A numeric parameter was found whose exponent was
too large for this command.
Solution: Check the parameter value and try again.
Error -113 Undefined header
Cause: A command was received that is not valid for this
instrument.
Solution: The command entered could be misspelled or not
a valid command. If the shortened form of a command is
used, remember that it can contain up to four letters. Also
check for duplicate colons.
Error -109 Missing parameter
Cause: Fewer parameters were received than expected for
this command.
Solution: One or more parameters that are required for this
command have been omitted. Check the parameter value
and try again.
Error -108
Parameter not
allowed
Cause: More parameters were received than expected for
this command.
Solution: An extra parameter could have been added to a
command that does not require a parameter. Check the
parameter value and try again.
Error -104 Data type error
Cause: Invalid data type was found in the command string.
Solution: Check the parameter value and try again.