6-15
Error Messages
Execution Error
-224 Illegal parameter value
Used where exact value, from a list of possibilities, was expected.
-225
Out of memory
The device has insufficient memory to perform the requested operation.
-226
Lists not same length
Attempted to use LIST structure having individual LISTs of unequal length.
-230
Data corrupt or stale
Possibly invalid data. A new reading was started but not completed since last access.
-231
Data questionable
Indicates that the measurement accuracy is questionable.
-232
Invalid format
Indicates that a legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed
because the data format or structure is inappropriate. For example, when loading
memory tables or when sending a
SYSTem:SET parameter for an unknown instrument.
-233
Invalid version
Indicates that a legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed
because the version of the data is incorrect to the device. This particular error is used
when file or block data elements are recognized by the instrument, but cannot be
executed for reasons of version incompatibility. For example, a non- supported file
version or a non- supported instrument version.
-240
Hardware error
Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because of a
hardware problem in the device. The definition of what constitutes a hardware problem
is completely device-specific. This error is used when the device cannot detect the more
specific errors described for errors
241 through 249.
-241
Hardware missing
Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because of
miss
ing device hardware. For example, an option was not installed.
-250
Mass storage error
Indicates that a mass storage error has occurred. This message is used when a device
cannot detect the more specific errors described for errors
251 through 259.