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Status Listings
SCPI-Defined Errors
SCPI-Defined Errors
These error messages and descriptions were copied from the SC PI 1997 Vol-
ume 2: Command reference. The sentences enclosed in brackets “[]” are
copied from the error descriptions in the SCPI reference. References are also
made to IEEE 488.2 sections for further clarification of events.
Not all the available SCPI error messages were utilized in the optica l spectr um
analyzer. Only those pertinent to the ins trument were implemented.
Note that some of the error messages do not contain descri ptions or help mes-
sages. These error numbers are reserved for fut ure ex pan sio n. Thi s do cu ment
is subject to further change and development.

Standards related information

Further information on the Standard Commands for Progra mmable Instru-
ments (SCPI) standard is available from the SCPI consortium.
Contact:
Fred Bode, Executive Director
SCPI Consortium
8380 Hercules Drive, Suite P3
La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: (619) 697-8790
FAX: (619) 697-5955
CompuServe Number: 76516,254
Fbode@vxinl.com
For more detailed information on the IEEE 488.2 Standard, order a reference
copy.