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*** CARD ERROR ***
File or folder could not be
deleted.
Unable to delete file or folder. If the SD memory card is locked, unlock it. If the file or
folder is set to read-only, change its attributes on a com-
puter and then delete it.
*** CARD ERROR ***
Maximum files reached. Addi-
tional files cannot be created.
The maximum number of files
that can be created during a
single recording period was
exceeded. The number of set-
tings files exceeded 102. The
number of measurement fold-
ers created on a single day
exceeded 100.
Change the event detection items and detection levels to
reduce the number of events that occur. Delete unnecessary
settings files. Delete unnecessary measurement folders.
See: "5.5 Changing Event Settings" (p.66),
"9.6 Saving and Deleting Settings Files (Settings
Data)" (p.145),
"9.4 Saving, Display and Deleting Measurement Data"
(p.141)
*** CARD ERROR ***
SD Card is not formatted for
this device.
The SD memory card has not
been formatted using the SD
format.
Format the card with the instrument.
See: "9.2 Formatting SD Memory Cards" (p.138)
*** SETTING ERROR ***
Folder cannot be moved.
Attempted to move to a folder
other than the [PW3198] folder.
When viewing folders other than the [PW3198] folder,
use the mass storage function or access the card
directly using a computer.
See: "12.1 Downloading Measurement Data Using the
USB Interface" (p.156)
*** OPERATION ERROR ***
This folder cannot be deleted.
Attempted to delete the
[PW3198], [SETTING], or
[HARDCOPY] folder.
These folders are required for the instrument to operate.
To delete them, use a computer.
*** CARD ERROR ***
SD-CARD ERROR.
An SD memory card error
other than those listed above
occurred.
Contact Hioki with information about the instrument’s
operational status at the time of the error.
*** PRINTER ERROR ***
Printer Communication Error
Unable to recognize printer pro-
tocol or unable to configure
printer. An RS-232C cable error
may have occurred, or a non-
recommended printer model
may be connected to the instru-
ment.
Check whether the printer and RS-232C cable are rec-
ommended models. Verify that the RS-232C cable is
securely connected to the instrument and printer.
*** OPERATION ERROR ***
Outside of settings range.
Attempted to set a voltage out-
side the valid range when
using a user-defined nominal
input voltage.
Use a nominal input voltage of 50 to 780 V.
*** OPERATION ERROR ***
Cannot modify settings while
recording is in progress.
Attempted to change a setting
that cannot be changed while
recording is in progress.
If you need to change the settings, stop recording oper-
ation with the START/STOP key and then reset the
measurement data with the DATA RESET key.
*** OPERATION ERROR ***
Cannot modify settings while
analyzing is in progress.
Attempted to change a setting
that cannot be changed while
analyzing data.
If you need to change the settings, reset the measure-
ment data with the DATA RESET key.
*** OPERATION ERROR ***
Cannot modify settings while
waiting is in progress.
Attempted to change a setting
that cannot be changed while
in the standby state.
If you need to change the settings, stop recording oper-
ation with the START/STOP key. If the instrument is in
the standby state during repeated recording (after
recording has paused and before recording starts
again), reset the measurement data with the DATA
RESET key after stopping recording operation with the
START/STOP key.
*** OPERATION ERROR ***
Operation not available while
recording is in progress.
A key such as the DATA
RESET key that cannot be
used during recording was
pressed.
If you need to change the settings, stop recording oper-
ation with the START/STOP key and then reset the
measurement data with the DATA RESET key.
*** OPERATION ERROR ***
Operation not available while
analyzing is in progress.
A key such as the START/
STOP key that cannot be used
during analysis was pressed.
If you need to change the settings, reset the measure-
ment data with the DATA RESET key.
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