36
1
unused
- - - - - - - - -
2
Query Error
Set on output buffer overflow (answer not
being read by host computer).
3
Memory Error
Set on power-up when the battery backed up
memory is corrupt.
4
Execution Error Set by an out of range parameter, or non-
completion of a command due to some
reason like being locked.
5
Command
Error Set by a command syntax error, or
unrecognized command.
6
URQ
Set by any key press.
7
PON
Set on power on.
This status byte is defined by IEEE-488.2 (1987) and is used to report
errors in commands. The bits in this register stay set until the register is
read or the *CLS command is received.
LORAN Status Byte
bit
Name
Usage
0
Search Error
Set if an error occurs during station search,
such as no stations found, desired station
not found, etc.
1
Time Out
Set if the duration of a signal error (low rf,
blink, etc.) exceeds 20 minutes.
2
Low Sn
Set if the signal-to-noise ratio of the station
being tracked is worse than - 20 dB.
3
Blink
Set if blink is detected on the station being
tracked.
4
Low rf
Set if the signal level of the station being
tracked drops by more than 10 dB.
5
Antenna Error
Set if an antenna fault is detected.
6
Osc Error
Set if the oscillator is at the end of its tuning
range.
7
Osc Adj
Set each time the oscillator frequency is
adjusted.
These bits stay set until cleared by reading or by the *CLS command.
