Explanation of
Error Codes
Primary Code: 83
Primary Code: 84
Incorrect camera operation, incorrect data from the computer, or
malfunctions of the SlideWriter can result in errors and faults. If
there is an error or fault due to SlideWriter malfunctioning, note the
primary and secondary error codes and the values of all registers.
Then call your Matrix service representative.
The following explanation describes the problems which cause an
error message and the primary and secondary codes.
Problem: Illegal Command
Secondary Code: 00, 01
Reason for Error: While the SlideWriter was in the idle state, it
received an unrecognized command. The illegal command byte is
contained in register "H".
Secondary Code: 02
Reason for Error: The SlideWriter received a command with an illegal
parameter. The command byte is contained in register "H", and the
illegal parameter is contained in register "L".
Problem: Illegal Data Byte
Secondary Code: 01
Reason for Error: The SlideWriter received and illegal run-length
code (a length of zero). This code is contained in register "E", and
indicates a special function. The function code (INTENSITY) does not
correspond to any of the allowed codes. Function codes are
contained in register "C".
Secondary Codes: 02, 03, 04
• 02 indicates that the initial horizontal address was greater than
the allowed minimum.
• 03 indicates that the calculated end address was greater than
the allowed maximum.
• 04 indicates that the calculated end address was less than the
start address.
For all three errors
• H and L contain the horizontal start address,
• D and E contain the end address, and
• B and C contain the pixel count.
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