Error Messages - Agilent Technologies 3499A Quick Reference Manual

Error Messages

See Chapter 6 in the 3499A/B/C User's Manual for more information.
Execution Errors (SCPI Mode)
-101 Invalid character
-102 Syntax error
-103 Invalid separator
-105 GET not allowed
-108 Parameter not allowed
-109 Missing parameter
-112 Program mnemonic too long
-113 Undefined header
-121 Invalid character in number
-123 Exponent too large
-124 Too many digits
-128 Numeric data not allowed
-131 Invalid suffix
-134 Suffix too long
-138 Suffix not allowed
-148 Character data not allowed
-151 Invalid string data
-158 String data not allowed
-161 Invalid block data
-168 Block data not allowed
-178 Expression data not allowed
-222 Data out of range
-223 Too much data
-224 Illegal parameter value
-310 System error
-350 Queue overflow
-410 Query INTERRUPTED
-420 Query UNTERMINATED
-430 Query DEADLOCKED
-440 Query UNTERMINATED
after indefinite response
Self Test (SCPI 3488A Modes) /
+0 PASSED
+1 ROM test failed
+2 GPIB test failed
+3 RS-232 test failed
+4 Front panel test failed
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Instrument Errors (3488A Mode)
100 Number of SAV/RCL out of range
101 Unable to recall - scan is running
102 Unable to recall - memory is empty
103 Unable to recall - modules were changed
104 Unable to store - scan is running
110 Slot number out of range
111 Data out of range
112 Not able to perform requested operation
113 Block name not exist
114 Block name already exist
115 Two Blocks already exist
116 Channel number out of range
201 Scan list is empty
202 Scan initiated
203 Scan init ignored
204 Trig ignored
206 Too many channels
207 Card in use
208 N2282A execution error
300 Unable to execute this command
in local mode
501 RS232 data receiving error
502 Internal command error
503 RS232 only - unable to execute on GPIB
Error Conditions (3488A Mode)
In 3488A mode, you can query the error queue
when the ERROR annuciator is on. The value
returned is equal to the sum of the values of
the possible error conditions:
1 Syntax Error
2 Execution Error which include:
a Parameter out of range
b Module type mismatch
c Attempt to access a non-existent
stored state or scan list
4 Hardware Trigger too fast
8 Logical Failure
16 Power Supply Failure
Note: If the string "+00000" is returned by the
ERROR command, the error queue is empty.
If this is the case, "0000" is displayed on the
front panel.
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