-151 Invalid string data
An invalid character string was received. Check to see if you have
enclosed the character string in single or double quotes and that the
string contains valid ASCII characters. Example: DISP:TEXT ’ON
(the ending quote is missing).
-158 String data not allowed
A character string was received but is not allowed for the command.
Check the list of parameters to verify that you have used a valid
parameter type. Example: CALC:STAT ’ON’
-160 to -168 Block data errors
The multimeter does not accept block data.
-170 to -178 Expression errors
The multimeter does not accept mathematical ex p ressions.
-211 Trigger ignored
A Group Execute Trigger (GET) or *TRG was received but the trigger
was ignored. Make sure the multimeter is in the “wait-for-trigger” state
before issuing a trigger, and make sure the correct trigger source is selected.
-213 Init ignored
An INITiate command was received but could not be executed because
a measurement was already in progress. Send a device clear to halt a
measurement in progress and place the multimeter in the “idle” state.
-214 Trigger deadlock
A trigger deadlock occurs when the trigger source is BUS and a READ?
command is received.
5
Chapter 5 Error Messages
Execution Errors
175