Pico Communications PicoScope 2105, PicoScope 2104 manual Troubleshooting, Software error codes

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Troubleshooting

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Consult this section if you are a PicoScope or PicoLog user. If you are writing your own program, refer to the driver error codes section.

PicoLog reports error code 1.

This error is reported when you try to open more than 4 PicoScope PC Oscilloscopes on one machine. It is not possible to use more than 4 units with PicoLog.

PicoScope or PicoLog reports error code 2.

This error is reported when the driver cannot allocate enough of the computer's memory to operate the unit. Consult the system requirements section for more information.

PicoScope or PicoLog reports error code 3.

This error indicates that a PicoScope 2000 Series PC Oscilloscope could not be found on your machine. Make sure the software is installed before the unit is plugged into the USB socket, and restart your computer.

Ensure that the Windows Device Manager mentions the PicoScope 2000 Series unit. If the unit is not mentioned there, contact Pico Technical Support for further advice.

PicoScope or PicoLog reports error code 4, 5 or 6.

These errors are reported when there is a problem with the unit itself. They could arise from configuration settings being corrupted, or a firmware or hardware error.

Unplug the unit, wait a few seconds, and reconnect it to the USB port. If the error is still reported, consult Pico Technical Support for further advice.

PicoScope or PicoLog reports error code 7.

This error is reported if the operating system is not recent enough to support the PicoScope 2000 Series PC Oscilloscope. Consult the system requirements section for more information.

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Contents PicoScope 2104 Table of Contents Introduction Safety symbolsOverview IntroductionFCC notice Safety warningLicence conditions CE noticeTrademarks WarrantyCompany details AddressMinimum system requirements Product informationChecking the installation Installation instructionsInput connector Connectors and controlsSpecifications Driver Driver error codesTechnical reference 2 ps2000flashled Functions1 ps2000closeunit 3 ps2000gettimebase 4 ps2000gettimesandvalues Information returned Example 5 ps2000getunitinfo7 ps2000lastbuttonpress 6 ps2000getvalues9 ps2000ready 8 ps2000openunitPs2000runblock 11 ps2000runstreaming Code Enumeration Range Ps2000setchannel13 ps2000setets 15 ps2000stop Ps2000settriggerSampling modes Advanced featuresMore on block mode Triggering More on streaming modeETS Equivalent Time Sampling Voltage rangesOversampling 7 AC/DC operationScaling Reading VoltageCombining oscilloscopes Using block mode Using different modesUsing streaming mode Using ETS mode1 C ProgrammingGUI example Console exampleDelphi Visual BasicExcel Agilent VEESoftware error codes TroubleshootingGlossary Streaming mode Real-time continuous modeGlossary PicoScope software TimebaseETS IndexUSB IndexInterworld Electronics & Computers Inc