If a device enters the ``FAULT`` state, it means an error occurred that is fundamental to the operation of the software device. For example, the connection
If a device enters the ``FAULT`` state, it means an error occurred that is fundamental to the operation of the software device. For example, the connection
to the hardware was lost.
to the hardware was lost. TO see the error reason, use
:status(): The verbose status of the device, f.e. the reason why the device went to ``FAULT``.
Interaction with the device in the ``FAULT`` state is undefined, and attributes cannot be read or written. The device needs to be reinitialised, which
Interaction with the device in the ``FAULT`` state is undefined, and attributes cannot be read or written. The device needs to be reinitialised, which
typically involves the following sequence of commands::
typically involves the following sequence of commands::
