Error Messages 5
Keysight 34420A User’s Guide 225
-141 Invalid character data
-144 Character data too long
-148 Character data not allowed
A discrete parameter was received but a character string or a
numeric parameter was expected. Check the list of parameters
to verify that you have used a valid parameter type. Example:
DISP:TEXT ON
-151 Invalid string data
An invalid character string was received. Check to see if you
have enclosed the character string in single or double quotes.
Example:
DISP:TEXT ‘ON (the ending quote is missing).
-158 String data not allowed
A character string was received but is not allowed for the
command. Check the list of parameters to verify that you have
used a valid parameter type. Example:
CALC:STAT ‘ON’
-160 to -168 Block data errors
The meter does not accept block data.
-170 to -178 Expression errors
An incorrect expression for the channel specifier was received.
The meter does not accept mathematical expressions.
-211 Trigger ignored
A Group Execute Trigger (GET) or
*TRG was received but the
trigger was ignored. Make sure the meter is in the
“wait-for-trigger” state before issuing a trigger, and make sure
the correct trigger source is selected.
-213 Init ignored
An
INITiate command was received but could not be executed
because a measurement was already in progress. Send a device
clear to halt a measurement in progress and place the meter in
the “idle” state.