User Manual
AMETEK Programmable Power
BPS Series
148
Number
Message String
Cause
Remedy
downloading waveform again.
Successful download may clear this
error condition.
Alternatively, use
TRAC:DEL:ALL command to
clear waveform memory.
-314
"Save/recall memory
lost"
User setup register contents
lost
Store setup in same register again.
-315
"Configuration memory
lost"
Hardware configuration
settings lost.
Contact CI service department at
to
obtain instructions on restoring
configuration data.
-330
"Self-test failed"
Internal error
Contact CI service department at
-350
"Queue overflow"
Message queue full.
Too many messages. Read status
using SYST:ERR query until 0,
"No Error" is received indicating
queue empty.
-400
"Query error"
Unable to complete query.
Check programming manual for
correct query format and
parameters
-410
"Query
INTERRUPTED"
Query issued but response not
read.
Check application program for
correct flow. Response must be
read after each query to avoid this
error.
-420
"Query
UNTERMINATED"
Query incomplete.
Check for terminator after query
command.
-430
"Query
DEADLOCKED"
Query cannot be completed
Check application program for
multiple queries
-440
"Query
UNTERMINATED"
Query incomplete.
Check for terminator after query
command.
1
"Output volt fault"
Output voltage does not
match programmed value.
Load exceeds current limit and unit
is in Constant Voltage (CV) mode
of operation. Reduce load or
increase CL setting.
Output voltage is driven above
programmed voltage by external
influence (Load, voltage kickback,
etc.)
2
"Current limit fault"
Current limit exceeded.
Load exceeds current limit and unit
is in Constant Voltage (CV) mode
of operation. Reduce load or
increase CL setting
3 "Temperature
fault"
Temperature of heat sink too
high.
Reduce load. Ensure proper airflow
and exhaust clearance. Check
fan(s) for operation.
4
"External sync. error"
Could not sync to external
sync signal.
External sync signal missing,
disconnected or out of range.
5
"Initial memory lost"
Power on settings could not
be recalled.
Save power on settings again to
overwrite old content.
6
"Limit memory lost"
Hardware configuration
settings lost.
Contact CI service department at
to
obtain instructions on restoring
