2.6 Error Codes
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2.6
Error Codes
The SR470 contains an error bu
ff
er that stores up to 20 error codes
associated with errors encountered during power-on self tests, com-
mand parsing, or command execution. The ERR LED will be high-
lighted when a remote command fails for any reason. The errors in
the bu
ff
er may be read one by one by executing successive
LERR?
commands. The meaning of each of the error codes is described
below.
2.6.1
Execution Errors
Error Code
Meaning
0
No Error
No more errors left in the queue.
10
Illegal Value
A parameter was out of range.
11
Illegal Mode
The action is illegal in the current mode. This
might happen, for instance, if alignment mode
is enabled when a shutter is under external level
control.
12
No Shutter Response
A query was made to a shutter but it didnt re-
spond.
13
Bad Shutter Response
A query was made to a shutter but the response
was not in the expected format.
15
Not Allowed
The requested action is not allowed because the
instrument is locked by another interface.
SR470 Shutter Controller