Troubleshooting
2-12 March 2001
Densitometer Errors
Code Message Explanation
<01> BAD_COMMAND The densitometer does not recognize a command.
<02> PRM_RANGE_ERROR One or more data or address parameters is out of range. See the
command guide for parameter limits.
<03> DISPLAY_OVERFLOW_
ERROR An attempt was made to read or write beyond the end of the display. Valid
addresses for the display range from 0x00 to 0x20 (0 to 31 decimal).
<04> MEMORY_OVERFLOW_
ERROR An attempt was made to read or write beyond the end of the external
RAM within the densitometer. V alid addresses for t he external RAM range
from 0x0000 to 0x7fff (0 to 32767 decimal).
<05> INVALID_BAUD_RATE The parameter included with the BR command was invalid. Valid
parameters are 06 (1200), 0C (2400), 18 (4800), 30 (9600), and 60
(19200).
<06> INVALID_PHOTO_STRIP The specified photographic control strip does not exist.
<07> TIMEOUT The time interval between characters has exceeded 5 seconds.
<08> PRM_SYNTAX_ERROR. An invalid character was found in the command string.
<09> INVALID_PASS The requested pass does not exist for the currently stored strip (e.g.,
specifying pass 5 for a 4-pass strip).
<0a> INVALID_STEP The requested step does not exist for a given pass in the currently stored
strip (e.g., specifying step 25 or step 0 on a 21-step pass).
<0b> NO_DATA_AVAILABLE Data was requested but no data is stored in memory.
<0c> MISSING _PARAMETER One or more required paramet ers was omitted.
<10> LAMP_MARGINAL The lamp output is at approximately 50% of its original brightness. Strip
readings can still take place, but to maintain proper accuracy and
repeatability, replace the lamp as soon as possible.