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38 Computer Interfacing
ADDRess?
Description USB address query.
Syntax ADDRess?
Remarks The ADDRess query returns the controller’s USB address.
Response Value Description
address 0 Reserved
1 to 99 Valid USB address range
See Also ADDRess
ERRors?
Description
Error query.
Syntax
ERRors ?
Remarks
The ERRors? query returns a list of commands and device errors which have occurred
since the last query. These errors are indicated by a number that corresponds to the type
of error which occurred.
Response Description
Error code Error code number, 0 if no errors
See Also
ERRSTR?
Error Messages
0 NO ERROR
No errors exist in the output buffer.
099 FIRMWARE NOT VALID
The previous firmware update was not completed successfully. Update the firmware again.
115 IDENTIFIER NOT VALID
The issued command does not exist. Check the command syntax.
200 REMOTE MODE
Instrument is presently in remote mode. As a result, the rotary knob and “RANGE”, “MODE” and “OUTPUT”
switches have been made inactive. Issue “LOCAL” command to make the knob and switches active.
201 VALUE OUT OF RANGE
The specified parameter is out of range. Refer to the description of issued command for valid parameter range.
501 INTERLOCK ERROR
The output has been turned OFF because interlock has been disconnected from rear panel (DB9 pins 1,2).