Molecular Devices SpectraMax 190, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 4
4-8 SPECTRAmax
190 Microplate Spectrophotometer Operator’s Manual
Table 4.1. Error Codes, Messages, and Notes about the Errors
ERROR
CODE
ERROR MESSAGE NOTES
100-199: Unrecognized Command Errors Sent from the Computer
100 command not found Command string not recognized.
101 invalid argument Command Argument not recognized.
102 too many arguments Too many arguments after command.
103 not enough arguments Missing arguments.
104 input line too long Too many characters in the input line.
105 command invalid, sys-
tem busy Instrument could not perform the give command because it was
busy doing another task. Example: Request a wavelength while
the monochromator is in motion.
106 command invalid, mea-
surement in progress Instrument could not perform command because a measurement
was in progress
107 no data to transfer Inputting transfer when there’s no data in the buffer
108 data buffer full To many data sets in the buffer. Can be caused by setting up a
long kinetic and disconnecting computer, or if SOFTmax PRO is
preempted by another application.
109 error buffer overflow More than 65 errors in the buffer, clear the buffer.
110 stray light
111 invalid read settings
200-299: Firmware Errors
200 assert failed Firmware error.
201 bad error number Firmware error.
202 receive queue overflow Caused by external device sending too much data over serial port
and ignoring flow control.
203 serial port parity error Parity bit error detected with incoming serial data.
204 serial port overrun error Caused by host computer sending too much data and ignoring
the flow control signal.
205 serial port framing error
206 cmd generated too
much output Firmware error.