Fluke 1586A - Error Messages

Error Messages and Troubleshooting
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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.