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5.2.8 Status Byte
5-17
(6) Error Register
Table 5-4 shows the functions assigned to the Error Register.
Common conditions on which the Error Register is cleared
• Everything is cleared when the power is turned OFF and ON
• *CLS clears everything M
Not cleared even if read out by ERR?
Table 5-4 Error Register
bit Function definition Description
15 Unknown Command ON: When receiving an unknown remote command, bit 15 is set to 1.
14 Syntax Error ON: When a remote command syntax error occurs, bit 14 is set to 1.
13 Execution Error ON: When a remote command execution error occurs, bit 13 is set to 1.
12 Parameter Error ON: When a remote command argument error occurs, bit12is set to 1.
11 Always set to 0.
10 Always set to 0.
9 Sweep Parameter Error ON: When a sweep parameter error occurs during operation, bit 9 is set to 1.
8 Calibration Error ON: When external calibration is not completed correctly, bit 8 is set to 1.
7 Always set to 0.
6 Source Unit Error ON: When a source unit abnormality is detected, bit 6 is set to 1.
5 Over Heat ON: When overheating is detected, bit 5 is set to 1.
After the overheating status is cleared, this bit is not set to 0.
4 Fan Stop ON: When program detects that the fan has stopped, bit 4 is set to 1.
After the status in which the fan has stopped is cleared, bit 4 does not
reset to 0.
3 Always set to 0.
2 Always set to 0.
1 Self Test Error ON: When a self test error occurs, bit 1 is set to 1.
0 Power ON Test Error ON: When the power is turned ON and a self test error occurs, bit 0 is set to
1.