Keysight E4980A/AL User’s Guide-427
Keysight E4980A/AL
Precision LCR Meter
User’s Guide
B Error Messages
The Keysight E4980A/AL provides error messages to indicate its operating 
status. This appendix describes the error messages of the E4980A/AL in 
alphabetical order.
Error Messages
An error message is displayed in the instrument status display area in the 
lower-left part of the screen. Pressing any of the front keys other than the 
[Local/Lock] key or executing the :DISP:CCL command clears the error 
message. Moreover, when a sweep is started again, the display of a particular 
error message may disappear. Errors caused by operation of a front panel key 
simply appear on the display; with a few exceptions, these are not stored in the 
error queue.
In the log of an error message, a maximum 100 pieces are recorded, and it is 
possible to go back and check from the oldest error. Executing the :SYST:ERR? 
command checks error logs. This operation can be performed only by the 
“SCPI” command. It cannot be operated from the front panel.
An error with a positive error number is one uniquely defined for this 
instrument. On the other hand, an error with a negative error number is 
basically one defined for common GPIB devices in IEEE488.2.
When the error code is displayed on the screen of the instrument, there will be 
a letter “E” with error code and error description are displayed. 
E1103 A1 EEPROM write error
A
1103 A1 EEPROM write error
An error is generated while writing data to A1 EEPROM. When this error occurs, 
contact Keysight Technology’s Sales and Service Office or the company from 
which you bought the device.
B
62 Bias off, Turn bias on
DC bias sweep is performed with the DC BIAS function OFF.
-160 Block data error