List of Error Messages R&S®SML / R&S®SMV03
1090.3123.12 E-6 9.4
Execution Error – error in the execution of a command; sets bit 4 in the ESR register
Error code Error text with queue poll
Explanation of error
-203
Command protected
The desired command could not be executed as it is protected by a password.
Use the command SYSTem:PROTect OFF, <password> to enable the desired command.
Example: The command CALibrate:PULSe:MEASure? is password-protected.
-211
Trigger ignored
The trigger (GET, *TRG or trigger signal) was ignored because of the instrument timing control.
Example: The instrument was not ready to answer.
-221
Settings conflict
The settings of two parameters are conflicting.
Example: FM and PM cannot be switched on at the same time.
-222
Data out of range
The parameter value is out of the permissible range of the instrument.
Example: The command *RCL only permits entries between 0 and 50.
-223
Too much data
The command contains too many data.
Example: The instrument does not have sufficient memory space.
-224
Illegal parameter value
The parameter value is invalid.
Example: An invalid text parameter is entered, eg TRIGger:SWEep:SOURce TASTe
-225
Out of memory
The available instrument memory space is exhausted.
Example: An attempt was made to create more than 10 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 the IEC/IEEE bus. All parts of a list have to be transmitted before the list is
executed.
Example: The POWer part of a list is longer than the FREQuency part, or only the POWer part has been
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 because of a hardware fault of the instrument.
-241
Hardware missing
The command cannot be executed because of hardware missing.
Example: An option is not fitted.
-255
Directory full
The list management cannot accept any more lists since the maximum number of lists has already been
attained.
Example: An attempt was made to create more than the allowed number of UCOR lists.