A 53220A/53230A Error Messages
288 Keysight 53220A/53230A User’s Guide
-178 Expression data not allowed
An expression was encountered at an instance where it is not allowed by
the instrument.
Execution errors
-203 Command Protected
A password-protected command or query could not be executed
because the command was disabled.
-213 INIT ignored
INITiate:IMMediate was received while the counter is currently
initiated.
-221 Settings conflict
The statement appended to the ‘Settings conflict’ message describes
the conflict and how it was resolved.
-222 Data out of range
The parameter value received was outside the range for the given
command.
-223 Too much data
The block, element, or string parameter received is valid, but memory
limitations prevent command execution.
-224 Illegal Parameter Value An exact value from a list of choices was expected.
-225
Out of memory;
measurement data overrun
Internal buffers are full as data is taken at a faster rate than can be
processed. Decreasing the reading rate (gate time) can prevent this
error.
-230 Data corrupt or stale
Attempting to retrieve data following a reset or change to the counter
configuration.
-240 Hardware error
Most hardware errors are detected at instrument power-on. If a
hardware error occurs, cycle power again. If the error remains, contact
Keysight.
-241 Hardware missing
The function specified requires optional channel 3. The channel is either
missing or incorrectly installed.
-250
Mass storage error:
file read/write error
An error occurred reading from, or writing to a file in internal flash
memory or on a USB memory device. File space may have been
exceeded or the USB device removed before the operation was
complete.
-252 Missing Media
Internal flash memory or the USB device was not found during a file
operation.
-254 Media full
Internal flash memory or the USB device has no memory space
available to create the folder or file, or to perform the file operation.
-256 File or folder name not found The folder or file name specified in command does not exist.
Table A-1 53220A/53230A error message descriptions. (continued)
Code Message Description