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Contents iii Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Error Message Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Error M...
Page 3 - ESG Family Signal Generators; Introduction; NOTE; ERR
1 ESG Family Signal Generators Introduction If an error condition occurs in the signal generator, it is reported to both the front paneldisplay error queue and the SCPI (remote interface) error queue. These two queues areviewed and managed separately. NOTE When there is an unviewed message in the fr...
Page 4 - Error Message Format; Error messages appear in the lower-left corner of the display.
2 Error Messages Error Message Format ESG Family Signal Generators Error Message Format The system-defined error numbers are chosen on an enumerated (“1 of N”) basis. TheSCPI-defined error numbers and the <error_description> portions of the error queryresponse are displayed on the instrument. ...
Page 5 - Error Message Types; either present or pending, or
Error Messages 3 ESG Family Signal Generators Error Message Types Error Message Types Events do not generate more than one type of error. For example, an event that generates aquery error will not generate a device-specific, execution, or command error. Query Errors ( –499 to –400 ) indicate that th...
Page 6 - softkey or
4 Error Messages 0: No Error ESG Family Signal Generators 0: No Error 0 No error, No Error Message(s) in Queue The queue is empty. Every error in the queue has been read, or the queuewas purposely cleared using either the Clear Error Queue(s) softkey or *CLS .
Page 7 - before a response was completely sent.
Error Messages 5 ESG Family Signal Generators -499 to -400: Query Errors -499 to -400: Query Errors The instrument’s output queue control has detected a problem with the message exchangeprotocol described in IEEE 4888.2, Chapter 6. Errors in this class set the query error bit(bit 2) in the event sta...
Page 8 - Framing error in program message
6 Error Messages -399 to -300: Device-Specific Errors ESG Family Signal Generators -399 to -300: Device-Specific Errors Some device operations did not properly complete, possibly due to an abnormal hardwareor firmware condition. These codes are also used for self-test response errors. Errors in this...
Page 9 - error was also seen, this result is not
Error Messages 7 ESG Family Signal Generators -399 to -300: Device-Specific Errors Self-test failed; Burst Generator Memory Test @ 0x____ The burst generator memory failed. Modulation data produced by theburst generator may not be correct. However, if an Unable to check Burst Generator Memory error ...
Page 10 - Out of memory
8 Error Messages -399 to -300: Device-Specific Errors ESG Family Signal Generators Out of memory There was insufficient working memory during data generation patterncalculations. Reduce the size of any sweep lists and try again. Out of memory If this occurs during a memory catalog display, it means ...
Page 18 - The type or structure of a memory item is inadequate.
16 Error Messages -299 to -200: Execution Errors ESG Family Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors An error has been detected by the instrument’s execution control block. Errors in this classset the execution error bit (bit 4) in the event status register (IEEE 488.2, section 11.5.1).In th...
Page 20 - The macro label defined in the
18 Error Messages -299 to -200: Execution Errors ESG Family Signal Generators -276 Macro recursion error A syntactically legal macro program data sequence could not be executedbecause the device found it to be recursive (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.4). -275 Macro definition too long A syntactically legal...
Page 22 - File name error Illegal filename character
20 Error Messages -299 to -200: Execution Errors ESG Family Signal Generators File name error; Illegal filename character An illegal character was used within a filename. \ , : , @ and all non-printable ASCII characters are illegal in filenames. File name error; Only one “:” is allowed. Indicates th...
Page 23 - File name not found The internal list file was not found.
Error Messages 21 ESG Family Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors File name not found; The internal list file was not found. There is no list data to return The DWEL_FILE , FREQ_FILE , or POW_FILE has been lost, so a new one will have to be created. These files are the persistent informa...
Page 26 - parameter for an
24 Error Messages -299 to -200: Execution Errors ESG Family Signal Generators Hardware missing; no such SIO address The expected board is not installed. Report this error to the nearestAgilent Technologies sales or service office. -240 Hardware error A legal program command or query could not be exe...
Page 27 - The sequence file that you are attempting to run is the wrong size.
Error Messages 25 ESG Family Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors Data corrupt or stale; <filename>. The sequence file that you are attempting to run is the wrong size. Data corrupt or stale; <NAME> differs offset 0x<VALUE>: NVRAM 0x<VALUE>, EEPROM 0x<VALUE>...
Page 28 - Used where exact value, from a list of possibilities, was expected.
26 Error Messages -299 to -200: Execution Errors ESG Family Signal Generators Data corrupt or stale; License file is obsolete, missing entries defaulted . This error can only occur during the instrument’s first power up afterhaving downloaded new firmware. It indicates that the software licensefile ...
Page 35 - All digital modulation multicarriers must be the same format.
Error Messages 33 ESG Family Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors Settings conflict; Cannot have more than 4 EDGE multiframe timeslots on simultaneously. The selected timeslot has been turned off. An unsupported timeslot type was encountered. EDGE does not supportthe simultaneous activat...
Page 39 - Single is not a valid repeat setting for an external data source.
Error Messages 37 ESG Family Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors Settings conflict; FM2/PM2 value set greater than FM1/PM1 value. FM1/PM1 changed to match FM2/PM2 value. FM2/PM2 deviation must be FM1/PM1 deviation. This error is reportedwhen both FM1/PM1 and FM2/PM2 are enabled and an a...
Page 40 - query. No measurement
38 Error Messages -299 to -200: Execution Errors ESG Family Signal Generators Settings conflict; Frequency list and power list are of unequal size. Turn one list off, set one to size one, or make their sizes equal. The frequency list has more than one element and the power list has morethan one elem...
Page 49 - , or triggering signal was received and recognized by the
Error Messages 47 ESG Family Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors Init ignored; Unable to sweep due to sweep being in an error state. The sweep error should be fixed. The number of list, power, and/or dwell points are in conflict, or a serioussystem error has occurred in list/sweep. A pr...
Page 50 - Execution Error Cannot update FlexDG with Even Second Delay.
48 Error Messages -299 to -200: Execution Errors ESG Family Signal Generators Execution Error; Cannot update FlexDG with Even Second Delay. There is an error with the cdma2000 hardware. Try turning CDMA2000mode off and on again to reset the card. If the problem persists, report thiserror to the near...
Page 51 - and incorrect or unimplemented IEEE 488.2 common commands.
Error Messages 49 ESG Family Signal Generators -199 to -100: Command Errors -199 to -100: Command Errors The instrument’s parser detected an IEEE 488.2 syntax error. Errors in this class set thecommand error bit (bit 5) in the event status register (IEEE 488.2, section 11.5.1). In thiscase: • Either...
Page 52 - message was received before the end length
50 Error Messages -199 to -100: Command Errors ESG Family Signal Generators -170 Expression data error This error, as well as errors -171 through -179, are generated whenparsing an expression data element. This particular error message is usedif the device cannot detect a more specific error. -168 B...
Page 54 - is not defined for any device.
52 Error Messages -199 to -100: Command Errors ESG Family Signal Generators -128 Numeric data not allowed A legal numeric data element was received, but the device does not acceptone in this position for the header. -124 Too many digits The mantissa of a decimal-numeric data element contained more t...
Page 55 - common command requires one parameter, so receiving
Error Messages 53 ESG Family Signal Generators -199 to -100: Command Errors -110 Command header error An error was detected in the header. This message is used when the devicecannot detect the more specific errors described for errors -111 through-119. -109 Missing parameter Fewer parameters were re...
Page 57 - Bad file number Unable to check Data Generator memory.
Error Messages 55 ESG Family Signal Generators 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors Some device operations did not properly complete, possibly due to an abnormal hardwareor firmware condition. These codes are also used for self-test response errors. Errors in thiscla...
Page 58 - file could not be saved due to insufficient space, file corruption,
56 Error Messages 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors ESG Family Signal Generators A STATe: file could not be saved due to insufficient space, file corruption, or another related problem. I/O error; Trailing zero found in <filename>. Fixing... A compressed state file has a zero at its end. This...
Page 59 - The synthesizer is unlocked. Service may be needed.
Error Messages 57 ESG Family Signal Generators 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors The firmware has changed the attenuator setting because, while inattenuator hold mode, a change in frequency setting has forced the ALCbeyond its range. Attenuator hold setting over range; Power set to lower limit. The...
Page 60 - key on the front panel was pressed.
58 Error Messages 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors ESG Family Signal Generators 513 1 GHz Oscillator unlocked The 1 GHz reference oscillator is unlocked. If an external reference isconnected, check the frequency. If this error reoccurs when no externalreference is connected, the instrument may req...
Page 61 - Calibration failure DCFM DC overrange; ARB Reference; key is set to; Ext; and there is no
Error Messages 59 ESG Family Signal Generators 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors Calibration failure; DCFM DC overrange The instrument was unable to perform a DCFM or DC Φ M calibration due to the input signal being outside of the offset range that can be calibratedfor. Calibration failure; I/Q cal...
Page 62 - Repeated RPP tripping may damage the instrument!
60 Error Messages 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors ESG Family Signal Generators Uncalibrated signal; Quadrature Skew Not Calibrated A calibration is required to use the quadrature skew feature. Thequadrature skew may be functional, but is not guaranteed to meetspecifications until the I/Q impairme...
Page 63 - DSP FW download failed.
Error Messages 61 ESG Family Signal Generators 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors 605 DSP FW download failed. The instrument’s firmware was unable to successfully initialize theinternal digital signal processor (DSP) on the A14 CPU/Motherboard.Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sa...
Page 64 - DSP times out Demodulator communication failed
62 Error Messages 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors ESG Family Signal Generators DSP times out; Demodulator communication failed The digital signal processor (DSP) on the Demodulator board (Option 300)failed to respond within the appropriate amount of time. If cycling powerdoes not correct the prob...
Page 65 - DSP returns error Option 300 BERT capability
Error Messages 63 ESG Family Signal Generators 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors DSP returns error; ARB data line error (code) The dual arbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) digital signalprocessor (DSP) detected an internal error when processing a command.The DSP specific error code is display...
Page 66 - An invalid Demodulator board is installed.
64 Error Messages 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors ESG Family Signal Generators 616 Configuration Error; Attenuator configuration does not match actual installed attenuator type. A mismatch was found between the configured and detected attenuatortypes. The instrument may not be fully functional. R...
Page 68 - error message has already been
66 Error Messages 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors ESG Family Signal Generators Configuration error; Old bootrom detected. File system and instrument state re-initialized due to firmware upgrade. Replace bootrom to avoid this in the future. The firmware has detected that the instrument contains an...
Page 69 - The demodulator board has an invalid revision of DSP boot code.
Error Messages 67 ESG Family Signal Generators 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors DSP code is invalid; Flex DG DSP code is invalid. The version number of the DSP firmware in the FlexDG data generator isnot the version expected by the instrument firmware. The instrumentmust be upgraded to a matching ...
Page 70 - Out of Lock Demodulator VCO
68 Error Messages 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors ESG Family Signal Generators 621 FPGA download failed; Demodulator board. The download of the field programmable gate array code to theDemodulator board failed. FPGA download failed; Opt UN7. The download of the field programmable gate array code ...
Page 71 - A filter must have at least one coefficient specified.
Error Messages 69 ESG Family Signal Generators 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors State Save Recall Error; Recall data different from FW revision. No instrument state change. An attempt was made to recall a state that was saved with anincompatible version of the instrument firmware. This typically o...
Page 72 - Load/Store Error Cannot create a shape with less than 2
70 Error Messages 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors ESG Family Signal Generators Load/Store Error; Cannot create a shape with less than 2 points. Burst shape files must have two or more points for both the rise and thefall shape specification. Load/Store Error; Invalid modulation file. The user mod...
