User Manual    AMETEK Programmable Power 
RS Series    225 
Number  Message String  Cause  Remedy 
limit"  defined wave shape are 
too high and could damage 
amplifier. 
reduce fundamental frequency 
programmed. 
23  "ALC or Impedance 
must be off" 
Conflict between ALC and 
programmable impedance 
mode. 
Turn off ALC to use 
programmable impedance. Turn 
off programmable impedance to 
use ALC. 
24 
"Output relay must be 
open” 
Attempting to change 
voltage range while output 
relay is closed. 
Open output relay first, then 
change range. This ensures the 
load is physically disconnected 
during voltage range change. 
25  “Over voltage prot trip  Over voltage protection 
trip. 
Output voltage exceeds voltage 
range value. Check sense 
connections if external sense 
mode is used. 
26  “Peak curr prot trip”  Maximum available peak 
current capability of power 
source exceeded. 
Note: Firmware rev 4.52 or 
higher. 
This error will trip if 
PONS:CURR:PEAK:PROT 
status is set to 1 and the peak 
current drawn by the load 
exceeds the maximum specified 
peak current capability for more 
than 30 seconds.  To avoid this 
error, reduce the load on the 
power source or upgrade to a 
larger power configuration. 
27  “Frequency error”  Frequency is out of 
allowable range. 
Indicates a problem with 
programmable controller. 
28  “Phase error”  Incorrect phase   
29  “DC component 
exceeds limit” 
The waveform selected 
contains a DC offset that 
exceeds the AC mode 
capability. 
Select AC+DC mode. 
30  “Amplifier fault”  Amplifier fault.  Contact customer service. 
31  “Warning negative 
power near limit” 
Approaching limit on the 
amount of power that can 
be fed back into the supply 
by an active load. This is a 
warning only. 
Stop increasing power feedback 
into the power supply. Typically 
occurs when using AC inverters. 
If power increases further, an 
error 32 will be generated. 
32  “Negative power fault”  Too much power fed back. 
Power source output 
disconnected. 
Reduce the amount of power 
being fed back into the power 
source. 
Table 10-1: Error Messages