User and Programming Manual - Rev H
California Instruments
May 2000
P Series
84
Appendix C: Error Messages
Table A-14: Error Messages
Error Number
Error Message String
Error Causes
0
"No error"
-100
"Command error"
Generally the result of sending a
command that uses incorrect
syntax.
-200
"Execution error"
Generally the result of sending a
value that is out of range, i.e., a
VOLT 200 command when the
unit is in the 136V (Low) range.
-300
"Device specific error"
Generally the result of an
overcurrent (current limit trip) or
over temperature condition.
-350
"Queue overflow"
Generally caused by too many
errors being generated without
reading error status, causing
error buffer to overflow.
-400
"Query error"
Generally caused by sending a
query followed by another
command without accepting the
query response first.
