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Chapter 7
Error Messages and Troubleshooting
Introduction
This chapter supplies information on error messages and how to troubleshoot the product.
Error Messages
Error messages help the user diagnose problems with the Product. Error messages contain
a message along with an error code. If an error message shows on the display, use the
information in Table 7-1 to resolve the problem.
Table 7-1. Error Messages
Error Code Error Message Causes and Solutions
Error -350
Queue overflow
Cause: The error queue is full because more than 16 errors have
occurred.
Solution: The error queue is cleared by *CLS (clear status)
command or when power is cycled. The errors are also cleared
when the queue is read.
Error -224
Illegal parameter
value
Cause: A discrete parameter was received that was not a valid
choice for this command.
Solution: Invalid parameter value used. Check the parameter
values and try again.
Error -222 Data out of range
Cause: A numeric parameter value is outside the valid range for
this command.
Solution: Check the parameter value and try again.
Error -213 INIT ignored
Cause: An INITiate command was received but could not be
executed because a scan was already in progress.
Solution: Send an ABORt command to stop a scan in progress.
Error -211 Trigger ignored
Cause: More than one trigger was received while the instrument
was scanning.
Solution: Make sure the proper trigger type is selected. If the
problem persists, try to slow down the rate that the trigger occurs.
Error -171 Invalid expression
Cause: The expression data element was invalid. This could be
because of an unmatched parentheses or an illegal character.
Solution: Check the parameter value and try again.