SME List of Error Messages
1038.6002.02 7B.3 E-11
Execution Error - Error in executing the command; sets bit 4 in the ESR register
Error code Error text in the case of queue poll
Error explanation
-168
Block data not allowed
The command contains valid block data at an impermissible position.
-178
Expression data not allowed
The command contains a mathematical expression at an impermissible position.
-203
Command protected
The desired command could not be executed as it was protected with a password. Use command
SYSTem:PROTect OFF, <password> to enable the command.
Example: The command CALibrate:PULSe:MEASure? is protected with a password.
-211
Trigger ignored
The trigger (GET, *TRG or trigger signal) was ignored due to device timing considerations.
-221
Settings conflict
There is a settings conflict between two parameters.
Example: FM1 and PM1 cannot be switched on at the same time.
-222
Data out of range
The parameter value is out of the range permitted by the instrument.
Example: Command *RCL only permits entries in the range of 0 to 50
-223
Too much data
The command contains too many data.
Example: The instrument does not have sufficient storage space.
-224
Illegal parameter value
The parameter value is invalid.
Example: An invalid text parameter is indicated, TRIGger:SWEep:SOURce TASTe
-225
Out of memory
The storage space available in the instrument is exhausted.
Example: An attempt is made to create more than 10 Memory Sequence lists.
-226
Lists not of same length
The parts of a list have different lengths. This error message is also displayed if only part of a list has
been transmitted via IEC bus. All parts of the list have to be transmitted always before it is executed.
Example: The POWer list content is longer than the FREQuency list content, or only the POWer content
is transmitted.
-230
Data corrupt or stale
The data are incomplete or invalid.
Example: The instrument has aborted a measurement.
-240
Hardware error
The command cannot be executed due to problems with the instrument hardware.
-241
Hardware missing
The command cannot be executed due to missing hardware.
Example: An option is not fitted.
-255
Directory full
The list management cannot accept any more lists as the maximum number of lists has already be
attained.
Example: Only 10 MEM SEQ lists can be created.