SCPI Error Messages
The error messages below are in the following format, with a numeric error code and a quoted error string
separated by a comma:
-222,"Data out of range"
The error/event queue is empty and returns 0,"No error" when the *CLS common command is sent, the last item in
the error queue is read, or the instrument cycles power.
Error Code
Range
Category
Meaning
Bit in Event
Status Register
-100 to -199
Command
errors
An IEEE 488 syntax error has been detected by the instrument's parser.
(n/a)
-200 to -299
Execution
errors
An error has been detected by the instrument's execution control block.
(n/a)
-300 to -399
Device-spe-
cific errors
A device-specific error has been detected, possibly related to a hardware failure.
(n/a)
-400 to -499
Query errors The instrument's output queue control has detected a problem with the message exchange
protocol.
(n/a)
100 to 399
Specific
SCPI Errors
An error in the instrument's operation has occurred, such as a settings conflict or an attempt
to execute a command when the instrument is in an incorrect mode.
(n/a)
900 and above Self-test
errors
A self-test error has occurred.
2
Error Code Error Text
-101
Invalid character
-102
Syntax error
-103
Invalid separator
-108
Parameter not allowed
-109
Missing parameter
-110
Command header error
-112
Program mnemonic too long
-113
Undefined header
-114
Header suffix out of range
-115
Unexpected number of parameters
-120
Numeric data error
-128
Numeric data not allowed
-131
Invalid suffix
-138
Suffix not allowed
-140
Character data error
158
Keysight AC6800 Series Operating and Service Guide
