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ESG Family Signal Generators
In tr od u ction
If an error condition occurs in the signal generator, it is reported to both the front panel
display error queue and the SCPI (remote interface) error queue. These two queues are
viewed and managed separately.
NOTE
When there is an unviewed message in the front panel error queue, the ERR
annunciator appears on the signal generator’s display.
Characteristic
Front Panel Display
Error Queue
SCPI Remote Interface
Error Queue
Capacity (#errors)
Overflow Handling
30
30
Circular (rotating).
Linear, first-in/first-out.
Replaces newest error
with: -350, Queue
overflow
Drops oldest error as new error comes in.
Use SCPI query
SYSTem:ERRor?or
STATus:QUEue?
Press: Utility > Error Info > View Next
(or Previous) Error Message
Viewing Entries
Power up
Clearing the Queue
Press: Utility > Error Info > Clear Error Queue(s) Send a *CLScommand
Read last item in the queue
Permanent Errors
(errors that must be resolved.
For example: unlock,
avalanched, and hi/lo)
Re-reported after queue is
Re-reported after queue is cleared.
cleared.
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Error Message Format
ESG Family Signal Generators
Er r or Messa ge For m a t
The system-defined error numbers are chosen on an enumerated (“1 of N”) basis. The
SCPI-defined error numbers and the <error_description> portions of the error query
response are displayed on the instrument.
In this chapter, an explanation is included with each error to further clarify its meaning.
The first error described in each class (for example, -400, -300, -200, -100) is a “generic”
error. In selecting the proper error number to report, more specific error codes are
preferred.
Error messages appear in the lower-left corner of the display.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
Error Message Types
Er r or Messa ge Typ es
Events do not generate more than one type of error. For example, an event that generates a
query error will not generate a device-specific, execution, or command error.
Qu er y Er r or s (–499 to –400) indicate that the instrument’s output queue control has
detected a problem with the message exchange protocol described in IEEE 4888.2,
Chapter 6. Errors in this class set the query error bit (bit 2) in the event status register
(IEEE 488.2, section 11.5.1). These errors correspond to message exchange protocol errors
described in IEEE 488.2, 6.5. In this case:
•
Either an attempt is being made to read data from the output queue when no output is
either present or pending, or
•
data in the output queue has been lost.
did not properly complete, possibly due to an abnormal hardware or firmware condition.
These codes are also used for self-test response errors. Errors in this class set the
device-specific error bit (bit 3) in the event status register (IEEE 488.2, section 11.5.1).
The <error_message> string for a positive error is not defined by SCPI. A positive error
indicates that the instrument detected an error within the GPIB system, within the
instrument’s firmware or hardware, during the transfer of block data, or during
calibration.
Execu tion Er r or s (–299 to –200) indicate that an error has been detected by the
instrument’s execution control block. Errors in this class set the execution error bit (bit 4)
in the event status register (IEEE 488.2, section 11.5.1). In this case:
•
Either a <PROGRAM DATA> element following a header was evaluated by the device
as outside of its legal input range or is otherwise inconsistent with the device’s
capabilities, or
•
a valid program message could not be properly executed due to some device condition.
Execution errors are reported after rounding and expression evaluation operations are
completed. Rounding a numeric data element, for example, is not reported as an execution
error.
Com m a n d Er r or s (–199 to –100) indicate that the instrument’s parser detected an
IEEE 488.2 syntax error. Errors in this class set the command error bit (bit 5) in the event
status register (IEEE 488.2, section 11.5.1). In this case:
•
Either an IEEE 488.2 syntax error has been detected by the parser (a control-to-device
message was received that is in violation of the IEEE 488.2 standard. Possible
violations include a data element that violates device listening formats or whose type is
unacceptable to the device.), or
•
an unrecognized header was received. These include incorrect device-specific headers
and incorrect or unimplemented IEEE 488.2 common commands.
Error Messages
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0: No Error
ESG Family Signal Generators
0: No Er r or
0
No error, No Error Message(s) in Queue
The queue is empty. Every error in the queue has been read, or the queue
was purposely cleared using either the Clear Error Queue(s) softkey or *CLS.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-499 to -400: Query Errors
-499 to -400: Qu er y Er r or s
The instrument’s output queue control has detected a problem with the message exchange
protocol described in IEEE 4888.2, Chapter 6. Errors in this class set the query error bit
(bit 2) in the event status register (IEEE 488.2, section 11.5.1). These errors correspond to
message exchange protocol errors described in IEEE 488.2, 6.5.
In this case, either an attempt is being made to read data from the output queue when no
output is either present or pending, or data in the output queue has been lost.
-440
-430
Query UNTERMINATED after indefinite response
A query was received in the same program message in which a query
requesting an indefinite response was executed (see IEEE 488.2, 6.3.7.5).
Query DEADLOCKED
A condition causing a DEADLOCKED query error occurred (see
IEEE 488.2, 6.3.1.7). For example, both the input buffer and the output
buffer are full and the device cannot continue.
Query DEADLOCKED
A SCPI output queue has filled, preventing further SCPI command
execution, and there is no more room left in the corresponding SCPI input
queue to accept a query to read from the output queue. The system
automatically discards output to correct the deadlock.
-420
-410
-400
Query UNTERMINATED
A condition causing an UNTERMINATED query error occurred (see
IEEE 488.2, 6.3.2.2). For example, the device was addressed to talk and an
incomplete program message was received.
Query INTERRUPTED
A condition causing an INTERRUPTED query error occurred (see
IEEE 488.2, 6.3.2.7). For example, a query was followed by DAB or GET
before a response was completely sent.
Query Error
This is a generic query error for devices that cannot detect more specific
errors. The code indicates only that a query error as defined in IEE 488.2,
11.5.1.1.7 and 6.3 has occurred.
Error Messages
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-399 to -300: Device-Specific Errors
ESG Family Signal Generators
-399 to -300: Device-Sp ecific Er r or s
Some device operations did not properly complete, possibly due to an abnormal hardware
or firmware condition. These codes are also used for self-test response errors. Errors in this
class set the device-specific error bit (bit 3) in the event status register (IEEE 488.2,
section 11.5.1).
-362
-361
-360
-350
Framing error in program message
A stop bit was not detected when data was received (for example, a baud
rate mismatch).
Parity error in program message
The parity bit was not correct when data was received (for example, an
incorrect parity bit on a serial port).
Communication error
This is the generic communication error for devices that cannot detect the
more specific errors described for errors -361 and -362.
Queue overflow
This is a specific code entered into the queue in lieu of the code that caused
the error. This message indicates that there is no more room in the queue
and an error occurred but was not recorded.
-340
-330
Calibration failed
The device has detected a failure during its calibration procedure.
Self-test failed
The device has detected a failure during its self-test procedure.
Self-test failed; Bad address position @ 0x____
The data generator memory failed. Modulation data produced by the data
generator may not be correct. An address that appeared to have a failed
address line was reported. Report this error to the nearest
Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
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ErrorMessages
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 the
burst generator may not be correct. However, if an Unable to check
Burst Generator Memoryerror was also seen, this result is not
conclusive. The address of the first location that failed is reported. Report
this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Self-test failed; Chips ___, ___ aliased @ 0x____
The data generator memory failed. Modulation data produced by the data
generator may not be correct. An address that appeared to be aliased
across multiple memory chips has been reported. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Self-test failed; Data Generator Memory Test @ 0x____
The data generator memory failed. Modulation data produced by the data
generator may not be correct. However, if an Unable to check Data
GeneratorMemoryerror was also seen, this result is not conclusive. The
address of the first location that failed is reported. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Self-test failed; EEPROM header checksum error <card_name>.
The card identification header for a hardware card is incorrect. If the card
is not properly identified, the instrument is likely to be non-functional.
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Self-test failed; Power supply self-test failure
The self-test for a particular power supply voltage has failed. The
instrument is likely not functional. Report this error to the nearest
Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
-321
Out of memory
An internal operation needed more memory than was available.
Out of memory
There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory
Insufficient working memory during arbitrary waveform generation.
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Error Messages
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-399 to -300: Device-Specific Errors
ESG Family Signal Generators
Out of memory
There was insufficient working memory during data generation pattern
calculations. Reduce the size of any sweep lists and try again.
Out of memory
If this occurs during a memory catalog display, it means the system did not
have enough free RAM to prepare the catalog.
Out of memory; ARB communication failed.
There was insufficient memory to complete the dual arbitrary waveform
generator (Option UND) communications. Report this error to the nearest
Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; ARB is not functional.
There is insufficient memory to the ARB to generate the requested
waveform.
Out of memory; Burst shape RAM cannot hold specified burst
shape.
There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; Cannot create memory manager
A file system memory manager detected an internal error condition.
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; Cannot precalculate frequencies. Try fewer
frequencies.
Indicates that memory was exhausted during frequency precalculation
(used to speed the process of sweep/list mode). List mode cannot run until
either fewer frequencies have been supplied or more memory becomes
available and the same set of frequencies are sent again, FREQ:MODE CWis
executed, or :FREQ:MODE LISTis executed.
Out of memory; Cannot uncompress file.
A STATE:file cannot be uncompressed because there is not enough
memory to run the decompression algorithm. Recall will fail and there will
be no instrument state change. Reduce the size of any sweep lists and try
again.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-399 to -300: Device-Specific Errors
Out of memory; Complementary Cumulative Distribution. Display
cannot function.
There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; Could not copy current istate.
An instrument state operation, such as save/recall, could not allocate
enough space to copy an instrument state. The operation is aborted.
Out of memory; Display system out of memory. An abnormal
display may result. Memory consumption should be reduced.
There was not enough memory in the system to properly update the
display. Some inconsistencies may be seen. The size of any list/sweep
should be reduced, and the source should be preset to clear up any
inconsistencies. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales
or service office.
Out of memory; FFT display cannot function.
There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; FFT subsystem cannot function.
There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service or service office.
Out of memory; File exceeds digital modulation memory size.
A digital modulation input file would result in more pattern data being
generated than can fit in the pattern memory.
Out of memory; FIR subsystem generated more coefficients than
the hardware can handle.
There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; FIR subsystem unable to operate.
There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; Graph subsystem cannot function.
There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Error Messages
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-399 to -300: Device-Specific Errors
ESG Family Signal Generators
Out of memory; Histogram display cannot function.
There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; Impulse response display cannot function.
There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; There is insufficient memory to copy the
current pattern. The secondary pattern is unchanged.
There was insufficient room to copy or create the current data generation
pattern data in order to make it a secondary pattern. To avoid this, set up
the smaller of the two patterns first.
Out of memory; There is insufficient memory to store the
secondary frame in Pattern RAM. The secondary frame has been
turned off.
There was insufficient room to copy or create the current data generation
pattern data in order to make it a secondary pattern. To avoid this, set up
the smaller of the two patterns first.
Out of memory; Insufficient RAM
A memory comparison between a shadow RAM data area and the
corresponding EEPROM data area could not be performed due to
insufficient working RAM. This does not necessarily imply a memory
problem, since this comparison is only used in stringent diagnostic
situations.
Out of memory; I/Q map display cannot function.
There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; List formation
The device was unable to allocate space for a lookup table, such as for list
mode precalculation. List mode cannot run until either fewer frequencies
have been supplied or more memory becomes available and the same set of
frequencies are sent again, FREQ:MODE CWis executed, or :FREQ:MODE
LISTis executed.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-399 to -300: Device-Specific Errors
Out of memory; Memory allocation error.
There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; Memory catalog failed.
There is not enough memory to complete a catalog listing. Reduce the size
of any sweep lists and try again.
Out of memory; Memory request failed, out of indices. Memory
request greater than total memory size.
A file system memory manager detected an internal error condition.
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; Modulation subsystem unable to operate.
There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; Not enough memory to buffer paging message.
There is not enough memory to buffer the asynchronous paging message,
so it will not be played. Reduce the size of any list/sweep, and preset the
source to clear up any inconsistencies. If the problem persists report this
error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; Not enough memory to create progress bar.
There is not enough memory to create a progress bar. Reduce the size of
any list/sweep, and preset the source to clear up any inconsistencies. If the
problem persists report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales
or service office.
Out of memory; Not enough memory to read data file.
There is not enough memory to read the specified data file. Try a smaller
file. Reduce the size of any list/sweep, and preset the source to clear up any
inconsistencies. If the problem persists report this error to the nearest
Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; The pre-coded bit data for this transport
channel is not generated due to the memory overflow or memory
allocation error.
Reduce the amount of coding applied to data or decrease the amount of
data.
Error Messages
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-399 to -300: Device-Specific Errors
ESG Family Signal Generators
Out of memory; There is not enough memory to create the
modulation. Baseband cannot function.
There is not enough memory to create the modulation map. Reduce the
size of any list/sweep, and preset the source to clear up any
inconsistencies. If the problem persists report this error to the nearest
Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; Object Memory Area
Indicates that memory was exhausted during instrument power-on.
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; Pattern exceeds digital modulation memory size.
If a user file is selected, it may be too large.
The user has specified a data file or other generation parameters that
would require more data generation pattern memory than is available
with the particular data generator installed in the instrument.
Out of memory; PRBS xx/xx
There was not enough memory to apply a scramble to data for the
baseband generator. In this case, the scramble is not applied to the
generator.
Out of memory; Shape subsystem unable to operate.
There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Out of memory; The table editor cannot function properly until
more memory is available.
There is insufficient working memory available. Reduce the size of any
sweep lists and try again.
Out of memory; The table editor cannot function properly until
more memory is available.
There is insufficient memory for the ARB to generate the requested
waveform.
Out of memory; Unable to allocate memory for SCPI response.
There is not enough memory to execute this SCPI query. Reduce the size of
any list/sweep, and preset the source to clear up any inconsistencies. If the
problem persists report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales
or service office.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-399 to -300: Device-Specific Errors
Out of memory; Unable to check Data Generator memory.
There was not enough memory in the system to properly complete the data
generator memory test. This does not imply a data generator memory
failure. Check all other error messages to identify possible causes,
discontinue list/sweep mode to free some memory, and repeat the test.
Out of memory; Unable to display format window.
The instrument was unable to create part of the graphical user interface
due to an inability to allocate memory (possibly due to fragmentation).
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
The instrument is still functional.
Out of memory; Unable to display protocol window.
The instrument was unable to create part of the graphical user interface
due to an inability to allocate memory (possibly due to fragmentation).
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
The instrument is still functional.
Out of memory; Unable to display timeslot window.
The instrument was unable to create part of the graphical user interface
due to an inability to allocate memory (possibly due to fragmentation).
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
The instrument is still functional.
Out of memory; Unable to verify instrument state file.
An instrument state file could not be accessed and verified because of
insufficient memory. Reduce the size of any sweep lists and try again.
Out of memory; User burst shape could not be generated.
There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
-320
-315
Storage fault
The firmware detected a fault when using data storage. This error is not
an indication of physical damage or failure of any mass storage element.
Configuration memory lost
Indicates that non-volatile configuration data saved by the device has been
lost. The meaning of this error is device-dependent.
Error Messages
13
-399 to -300: Device-Specific Errors
ESG Family Signal Generators
Configuration memory lost; Persistent state checksum is bad.
Using factory defaults.
The persistent state is corrupt and had to be reinitialized with the factory
preset values.
Configuration memory lost; Persistent state preset. Using
factory defaults.
The persistent state has been forced to return to factory preset values.
Configuration memory lost; Persistent state version is bad.
Using factory defaults.
The persistent state version is not recognized as valid and is assumed to
be corrupt. The persistent state is reinitialized with the factory preset
values.
-314
-313
-312
-311
Save/recall memory loss
The non-volatile data saved by the *SAV?command has been lost.
Calibration memory lost
Indicates that non-volatile calibration data has been lost.
PUD memory lost
The protected user data saved by the *PUDcommand has been lost.
Memory error
An error was detected in the device’s memory.
Memory error; Unable to configure Save Recall registers from
non-volatile memory. Save Recall registers re-initialized.
Indicates that saved states are no longer usable. Delete explicitly using
Catalog.
-310
System error; Absolute I and Q voltages must be at most
1 volt.
An internal error has occurred that results in the normalized I or Q
voltage to be greater than 1 volt. Report this error to the nearest
Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-399 to -300: Device-Specific Errors
System error; Cannot change manual point until list mode error
condition cleared.
An error is keeping the sweep/list from being able to set the frequency
and/or power. Until the problem is addressed, the manual point cannot be
changed.
System error; File Not Found.
The specified file cannot be found. Verify that the file exists in the
instrument file system.
System Error; FIR subsystem generated more coefficients than
the hardware can handle.
The maximum number of coefficients for a given set of hardware has been
exceeded. The filter must be created with fewer coefficients.
System error; Hardware error. Unable to apply Phase inversion!
There is an error with the UN8 option. Try turning CDMA2000 mode off
and on again to reset the card. If the problem persists, report this error to
the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
System error; RS232 buffer overflow: character lost.
The RS232 buffer has been exceeded. The most recent character has been
dropped.
System error; Unable to determine which attenuator is
installed.
An invalid attenuator identification code has been detected. Possible
causes include a loose attenuator control cable. The instrument will likely
not produce the proper output power levels. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
-300
Device-specific error
This is a generic device-dependent error for devices that cannot detect
more specific errors. The code indicates only that a device-dependent error
as defined in IEEE 488.2, 11.5.1.1.6 has occurred.
Error Messages
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-299 to -200: Execution Errors
ESG Family Signal Generators
-299 to -200: Execu tion Er r or s
An error has been detected by the instrument’s execution control block. Errors in this class
set the execution error bit (bit 4) in the event status register (IEEE 488.2, section 11.5.1).
In this case:
•
Either a <PROGRAM DATA> element following a header was evaluated by the device
as outside of its legal input range or is otherwise inconsistent with the device’s
capabilities, or
•
a valid program message could not be properly executed due to some device condition.
Execution errors are reported after rounding and expression evaluation operations are
completed. Rounding a numeric data element, for example, is not reported as an execution
error.
-294
-293
Incompatible type
The type or structure of a memory item is inadequate.
Referenced name already exists
A downloaded program attempted to define an element (a variable,
constant, filename, etc.) that had already been defined.
-292
-291
-290
-286
Referenced name does not exist
A downloaded program attempted to access an undefined element
(a variable, constant, filename, etc.).
Out of memory
A downloaded program required more memory than was available in the
instrument.
Memory use error
A user request has directly or indirectly caused an error related to memory
or <data_handles>. This is not the same as “bad” memory.
Program runtime error
A runtime error was detected in a downloaded program.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-299 to -200: Execution Errors
Program runtime error; Floating-Point Exception
A floating-point math error (such as a divide by zero) has been detected.
The system will attempt to recover automatically. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
-285
-284
Program syntax error
A syntax error appears within a downloaded program. The syntax used
when parsing a downloaded program is device-specific.
Program currently running
Indicates that certain operations related to programs may be illegal while
the program is running. For example, deleting a running program may be
illegal.
-283
-282
Illegal variable name
An attempt was made to reference a nonexistent variable.
Illegal program name
The name used to reference a program was invalid. For example,
redefining an existing program, deleting a nonexistent program, or in
general, referencing a nonexistent program.
-281
-280
Cannot create program
An attempt to create a program was unsuccessful. This may be due to
insufficient memory.
Program error
A downloaded program-related execution error occurred. This error
message is used when the device cannot detect the more specific errors
described for errors -281 through -289. The syntax used in a program and
the mechanism for downloading a program is device-specific.
-278
-277
Macro header not found
A syntactically legal macro label in the *GMC?query could not be executed
because the header was not previously defined.
Macro redefinition not allowed
The macro label defined in the *DMCcommand could not be executed
because the macro label was already defined (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.4).
Error Messages
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-299 to -200: Execution Errors
ESG Family Signal Generators
-276
-275
Macro recursion error
A syntactically legal macro program data sequence could not be executed
because the device found it to be recursive (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.4).
Macro definition too long
A syntactically legal macro program data sequence could not be executed
because the string or block contents were too long for the device to handle
(see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.1).
-274
-273
Macro parameter error
The macro definition improperly used a macro parameter placeholder (see
IEEE 488.2, 10.7.3).
Illegal macro label
The macro label defined in the *DMCcommand was a legal string syntax,
but could not be accepted by the device (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.3 and
10.7.6.2). For example, the label was too long, the same as a common
command header, or contained invalid header syntax.
-272
-271
Macro execution error
A syntactically legal macro program data sequence could not be executed
due to an error within the macro definition (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.3).
Macro syntax error
A syntactically legal macro program data sequence, written in accordance
with IEEE 488.2, 10.7.2, could not be executed due to a syntax error
within the macro definition (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.3).
-270
-261
Macro error
A macro-related execution error occurred. This error message is used
when the device cannot detect the more specific errors described for errors
-271 through -279.
Math error in expression
A syntactically legal expression program data element could not be
executed due to a math error. For example, a divide-by-zero was
attempted. The definition of a math error is device-specific.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-299 to -200: Execution Errors
-260
Expression error
An expression data element-related error occurred. This error message is
used when the device cannot detect the more specific errors described for
errors -261 through -269.
-258
-257
Media protected
The device or user has attempted to write to a read-only memory
subsystem (msus). The definition of a protected media is device-specific.
File name error
A legal program command or query could not be executed because a file
name on the device media was in error. For example, an attempt was made
to copy to a duplicate filename. The definition of what constitutes a file
name error is device-specific.
File name error; Delete empty sequence <sequence_name>. Delete
sequence ignored.
The user has attempted to delete a sequence that is empty (all registers
unused). This is informational only. Typically this error is reported
(several times) when the “Delete All Sequences” command is executed.
File name error; Delete a non-saved state register. Delete
register ignored.
The user has attempted to delete a state that is empty (unused). This is
informational only.
File name error; Directory does not support extenders.
An extender, which is specified by an @sign followed by a memory
subsystem name, has been specified for an explicit memory subsystem
which does not allow the @notation. Only the default (:)memory
subsystem allows extenders.
File name error; Empty filename
A filename of “ “was specified. This is not a legal filename.
File name error; Illegal extender
An illegal memory subsystem name was used after the @.
Error Messages
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-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 that only one colon is allowed in any filename specification. The
text before the colon is a user memory subsystem.
File name error; Only one “@” is allowed.
Indicates that only one @is allowed in any filename specification. It
specifies the memory subsystem that a user file actually resides in.
-256
File name not found
A legal program command or query could not be executed because the file
name on the device media could not be found. For example, an attempt was
made to read or copy a nonexistent file. The definition of what constitutes
a file not being found is device-specific.
File name not found; <filename>
The user has attempted to delete a file that does not exist, or an internal
table editor column file has been lost.
File name not found; CDMA_DATA FILE
One of the internal working CDMA channel table files is missing.
File name not found; CDMA_WCODE FILE
One of the internal working CDMA channel table files is missing.
File name not found; CDMA_PNOFS FILE
One of the internal working CDMA channel table files is missing.
File name not found; CDMA_POW FILE
One of the internal working CDMA channel table files is missing.
File name not found; FCDMA2K_CHAN_FILE
An internal table editor column file has been lost. A new one will have to
be created.
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ErrorMessages
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_FILEhas been lost, so a new one will
have to be created. These files are the persistent information for list/sweep
mode. They contain the dwell list, the frequency list, or the power list.
Invoking the list editor will recreate the missing file to a length of one
element.
File name not found; SYSTEM:FCDMA2K_CHAN_FILE
An internal table editor column file has been lost. A new one will have to
be created.
File name not found; SYSTEM:MFWCDMA_TYPE_FILE
An internal table editor column file has been lost. A new one will have to
be created.
File name not found; SYSTEM:RCDMA2K_CHAN_FILE
An internal table editor column file has been lost. A new one will have to
be created.
File name not found; MCDMA_TYPE_FILE
An internal table editor column file has been lost. A new one will have to
be created.
File name not found; MTONE_FREQ_FILE
An internal table editor column file has been lost. A new one will have to
be created.
File name not found; WCDMA_CHAN_FILE
An internal table editor column file has been lost. A new one will have to
be created.
-255
Directory full
A legal program command or query could not be executed because the
media directory was full. The definition of what constitutes a full media
directory is device-specific.
Error Messages
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ESG Family Signal Generators
-254
Media full
A legal program command or query could not be executed because the
media was full. For example, there is was no space left on the disk. The
definition of what constitutes full media is device-specific.
Media full; Save a state register ignored.
The state memory subsystem STATE:did not have enough room to save a
register. You must free some memory by deleting a file or register using
Catalog. Afterwards, try again.
Media full; Save a state register failed. State marked
available.
The state memory subsystem STATE:did not have enough room to save a
register, so the register was lost and is now marked available. You must
free some memory by deleting a file or register using Catalog. Afterwards,
try again.
Media full; Unable to delete saved state from non-volatile
memory. No instrument state change.
The state memory subsystem STATE:was unable to delete a register. You
must free some memory by deleting a file or register using Catalog.
Afterwards, try again.
-253
Corrupt media
A legal program command or query could not be executed because of
corrupt media, for instance a bad disk or incorrect disk format. The
definition of what constitutes corrupt media is device-specific.
Corrupt media; <media_name>
A source media (possibly EEPROM) for a data file is corrupt. This error is
usually seen in conjunction with errors concerning a certain file.
Corrupt media; Arb file system.
The Arb memory area, used for storing waveform files, is corrupt. The
system will clear and reconfigure this memory area automatically. A
potential cause is the loss of line power in the middle of a write operation.
Corrupt media; User File System
The main memory area, used for storing instrument states and sequences
as well as other data files, is corrupt. The system automatically clears and
reconfigures this memory area. Potential causes: failing backup battery;
the loss of line power to the instrument during a write operation.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-299 to -200: Execution Errors
-252
-250
-241
Missing media
A legal program command or query could not be executed because of
missing media, for instance no disk in the disk drive. The definition of
what constitutes missing media is device-specific.
Missing media
If this occurs during a memory catalog display, it means the default
memory system could not be located. The instrument is likely not
functioning properly. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies
sales or service office.
Mass storage error
A mass storage error has occurred. This message is used when a device
cannot detect the more specific errors described for errors -251 through
-259.
Mass storage error; EEPROM write timeout on <filename>.
The system was not able to program new data to an EEPROM. The system
is still functional, but files written to EEPROM (such as updated
calibration data) may be lost when the instrument’s line power is cycled.
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Hardware missing
A legal program command or query could not be executed because of
missing device hardware. For example, an option was not installed.
Hardware missing; <card_name>
A test communication to a hardware card failed. The instrument is most
likely not functional. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies
sales or service office.
Hardware missing; Installed option boards do not match
configuration information.
A set of option boards have been installed that do not match the
information that was given to the instrument as part of the installation. If
this is the result of a customer installed option, the wrong option was
specified during installation. If this is seen at any other time, the likely
cause is an EEPROM failure on the option card.
Error Messages
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ESG Family Signal Generators
Hardware missing; no such SIO address
The expected board is not installed. Report this error to the nearest
Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
-240
Hardware error
A legal program command or query could not be executed because of a
hardware problem in the device. The definition of what constitutes a
hardware problem is completely device-specific. This error is used when
the device cannot detect the more specific errors described for errors -241
through -249.
-233
Invalid version
A legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed
because the version of the data is incorrect to the device. This particular
error is used when file or block data elements are recognized by the
instrument, but cannot be executed for reasons of version incompatibility.
For example, a non-supported file version or a non-supported instrument
version.
-232
-231
Invalid format
A legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed
because the data format or structure is inappropriate. For example, when
loading memory tables or when sending a SYSTem:SETparameter for an
unknown instrument.
Data questionable
The measurement accuracy is questionable.
Data questionable; EEPROM copy of <filename>.
The EEPROM copy of a file has a correctable error. The system
automatically performs the correction. A potential cause is a failing
EEPROM. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or
service office.
Data questionable; RAM copy of <filename>.
The non-volatile RAM copy of a file has a correctable error. The system
automatically performs the correction. A potential cause is a failing
backup battery.
-230
Data corrupt or stale
Possibly invalid data. A new reading was started but not completed since
last access.
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ErrorMessages
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>.
This message can occur only if full power-on EEPROM comparison mode is
set by the factory. If this mode is set, this message indicates that the data
that was retained by the EEPROM did not match the shadow data that
was retained by the shadow non-volatile RAM, even though no
uncorrectable errors or CRC mismatch was found in the shadow memory.
This error usually indicates that the instrument lost power during
EEPROM programming. If the instrument was quiescent when it was
powered off, report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or
service office.
Data corrupt or stale; EEPROM @ offset 0x<VALUE>: wrote
0x<VALUE>, read 0x<VALUE>.
After writing shadow RAM data to EEPROM, a memory comparison
detected a difference. The EEPROM may not be retaining data properly.
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Data corrupt or stale; EEPROM copy of <filename>.
The EEPROM copy of a file is either corrupt or otherwise unusable. The
system automatically updates the non-volatile RAM copy of the EEPROM
copy using a default initialization. The actual EEPROM file is left as it is.
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Data corrupt or stale; Either the file is not a bit file, or
the number of bits specified does not match with the number of
data bytes in the file.
An error has occurred while downloading a user file to the Bit memory
catalog. Either the user file is not a bit file, or the number of bits specified
in the SCPI command does not match the number of bytes in the file.
Ensure that the bit specifier matches the actual number of bits in the file.
Data corrupt or stale; file @ offset 0x<VALUE>: wrote
0x<VALUE>, retained 0x<VALUE>.
After writing shadow RAM data to EEPROM, a memory comparison
detected a difference. The EEPROM may not be retaining data properly.
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Error Messages
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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 after
having downloaded new firmware. It indicates that the software license
file is missing entries for options supported by the current revision of
firmware. The missing entries have been added to the file, and their
license key values have been defaulted to zero. This error will occurs
during the first power up after downloading new firmware into the
instrument.
Data corrupt or stale; RAM copy of <filename>.
The non-volatile RAM copy of a file is either corrupt or is out of date with
the EEPROM master copy (if one exists). The system automatically
re-initializes the file from EEPROM (if appropriate) or from a default
algorithm. A potential cause is a failing backup battery.
-226
Lists not same length
Attempted to use LIST structure having individual LISTs of unequal
length.
-225
-224
Out of memory
The device has insufficient memory to perform the requested operation.
Illegal parameter value
Used where exact value, from a list of possibilities, was expected.
Illegal parameter value; Command requires at lease one data
value.
A modulation type cannot be created without data.
Illegal parameter value; Total user file bits must be greater
than 0.
An attempt was made to select a user file that contains 0 bits. Select
another user file that contains at least 1 bit.
Illegal parameter value; Total user file bits must be greater
than 0 and smaller than 500000.
The current hardware supports user file size between 1 and 500000 bits.
Select a different file with the correct size.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-299 to -200: Execution Errors
-223
Too much data
A legal program data element of block, expression or string type was
received that contained more data than the device could handle due to
memory or related device-specific requirements.
Too much data; The current setting results in too many data
points. A new symbol map cannot be generated. CDMA2000 has
been turned off.
Due to a hardware limitation, only a certain number of unique data points
can be created for the IQ map. CDMA2000 mode turns off when the power
combination of all channels exceed that limit. Adjust the channel power
level and try again.
Too much data; The current setting results in too many data
points. A new symbol map cannot be generated. The IQ Rotation
has been restored to previous value.
Due to a hardware limitations, only a certain number of unique data
points can be created for the IQ map. IQ rotation is designed to alleviate
this problem, but used incorrectly can result in undesirable effects. This
error indicates that the current IQ rotation is optimal and cannot be
changed.
Too much data; The current setting results in too many data
points. A new symbol map cannot be generated. The format has
been turned off.
Due to a hardware limitation, only 256 unique data points can be created
for the IQ map. W-CDMA mode turns off when the power combination of
all channels exceeds that limit. Adjust the channel power level and try
again.
Too much data; The current setting results in too many data
points. A new symbol map cannot be generated. The current
channel has been restored to its previous type.
Due to a hardware limitations, only a certain number of unique data
points can be created for the IQ map. This channel type, together with its
power setting, has exceeded that limit. The channel type reverts to its
previous type to retain a valid signal. To try a different power setting, turn
the channel off, switch to the desired type, change the power setting, and
then turn the channel back on.
Too much data; The current setting results in too many data
points. A new symbol map cannot be generated. The current
channel has been turned off.
Error Messages
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ESG Family Signal Generators
Due to a hardware limitations, only a certain number of unique data
points can be created for the IQ map. This channel power level has
resulted in an IQ map that exceeds the hardware limit when turned on,
and cannot be accommodated. The channel has been turned off to retain a
valid signal. To turn this channel on, try a different power setting or turn
some other channel off.
Too much data; The number of CDMA channels exceeds the maximum
allowed.
The maximum number of CDMA channels is defined in the technical
specifications document.
Too much data; The number of CDMA carriers exceeds the maximum
allowed.
The maximum number of CDMA carriers is defined in the technical
specifications document.
Too Much Data; The number of list points exceeds the maximum
allowed.
Some tables have a maximum number of entries. Sweep/List can only have
401 points, for example.
Option UN8 cannot use an I/Q map that has more than 16 unique values
for both I and Q. You can use global search and replace to replace all
occurrences of a given value (in both I and Q) with a different value.
Too Much Data; The number of list points in the table exceeds
the maximum allowed.
Some tables have a maximum number of entries. Sweep/List can only have
401 points, for example.
Too much data; The number of points in the table exceeds the
maximum allowed.
This occurs when you try to create a table that is too big. For example, if
you enter a list in SCPI that is longer than the maximum allowed length,
or if you attempt to expand a table and the table is already at its
maximum length.
Too Much Data; Only 16 distinct values are allowed for I and Q
values.
The current hardware allows a maximum of 16 unique values for I and Q.
Try a different modulation.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-299 to -200: Execution Errors
Too much data; Only 16 distinct values are allowed for I and Q
values.
Option UN8 cannot use an I/Q map that has more than 16 unique values
defined for I and Q (distinct values are listed in the I/Q table editor).
You can use global search and replace to replace all occurrences of a given
value (in both I and Q) with a different value.
Too Much Data; Only 16 distinct values are allowed for I and Q
values.
Although up to 256 I and Q pairs can be configured, only 16 unique I and
16 unique Q values are allowed. If there are more than 16 I and Q pairs,
some of the pairs must use I and Q values that are also used by other
pairs. For example, two I and two Q values can still define four unique I
and Q pairs.
Too Much Data; Only 16 distinct values are allowed for I and Q
values.
The current hardware only allows a maximum of 16 unique values for I
and Q. Try a different modulation.
Too Much Data; PRAM download exceeds the size of PRAM memory.
Download aborted.
You attempted to download a data block to PRAM memory that was larger
than PRAM memory. Either use a smaller pattern, or get more memory by
ordering the appropriate hardware option. Option UN8 has 1 Mbyte of
PRAM, which can store 1 Mbit of data bits. Option UN8 with UN9
contains 8 Mbytes of PRAM, which can store 8 Mbits of data bits.
Too much data; User filter has too many symbols.
Option UN8 cannot use a filter that has more than 32 symbols. You may
have specified an incorrect over-sample ratio in the filter table editor.
-222
Data out of range
A legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed
because the interpreted value was outside the legal range defined by the
device (see IEEE 488.2 11.5.1.1.5).
Data out of range; Channel type not allowed for current
link/config.
The channel type you are trying to add is not supported by the current
cdma2000 link and/or radio configuration.
Error Messages
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ESG Family Signal Generators
Data out of range; Manual point exceeds list sizes. Limiting
to maximum point.
The sweep/list manual point has been reassigned to a smaller number
value due to the longest list decreasing in size or being turned off. Its new
value is the length of the longest enabled list (frequency or power).
Data out of range; Manual point exceeds frequency list size.
Limiting to maximum point.
The sweep/list manual point has been reassigned to a smaller number
value due to the longest list decreasing in size or being turned off. Its new
value is the length of the frequency list that is the longest enabled list.
Data out of range; Manual point exceeds power list size.
Limiting to maximum point.
The sweep/list manual point has been reassigned to a smaller number
value due to the longest list shrinking, or being turned off. Its new value is
the length of the power list, that is the longest enabled list.
Data out of range; Only DEFAULT or USER FILE data type is
allowed. Data type is changed to DEFAULT
Only Default data or user file is valid for Paging channel. Paging data is
now set to default.
Data out of range; The specified filter has too many symbols.
The baseband cannot function.
The filter is in a state that is inappropriate for the hardware. Although no
damage to the hardware will occur, the output is in an unknown state.
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Data out of range; Synthesizer: Frequency out of bounds.
The signal generator received an internal request for a frequency outside
of its supported frequency range. Report this error to the nearest Agilent
Technologies sales or service office.
Data out of range; value clipped to lower limit.
An input value is below the minimum value allowed. Examples are:
frequency setting, reference, or offset; output power; power reference and
offset; modulation depth, deviation, or modulation source frequency;
number of points and start/stop values for list mode; start/stop values for
internal I/Q calibration; sequence or register values (save/recall); dwell
time.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-299 to -200: Execution Errors
Data out of range; value clipped to upper limit.
An input value is above the maximum value allowed. Examples: frequency
setting, reference, or offset; output power; power reference and offset;
modulation depth, deviation, or modulation source frequency; number of
points and start/stop values for list mode; start/stop values for internal I/Q
calibration; sequence or register values (save/recall); dwell time.
-221
Settings conflict
A legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed due to
the current device state (see IEEE 488.2 11.5.1.1.5).
Settings conflict; At least one of the channels must be on in
order to turn the mode on. CDMA2000 has been turned off.
To output a valid RF signal, at least one channel must be turned on. Since
all channels are off, CDMA2000 mode has been turned off to avoid
undefined behavior.
Settings conflict; At least one of the channels must be on in
order to turn the mode on. WCDMA has been turned off.
To output a valid RF signal, at least one channel must be turned on. Since
all channels are off, W-CDMA mode has been turned off to avoid undefined
behavior.
Settings conflict; BBG Data Clock is fixed to EXTernal to
synchronize Data Gen to Demodulator.
With both the GSM format and the BERT GSM activated, an attempt was
made to toggle the baseband data clock from external to internal. The
baseband data clock is fixed to external in order to synchronize the data
generator to the demodulator.
Settings conflict; Cannot have a secondary frame with a
non-framed data pattern. The secondary frame is unchanged.
The secondary frame feature has many potential conflicts. Some of the
conflicts leave the secondary pattern and its state as they were prior to the
command that led to the error message, and some turn off the secondary
state, since the primary state is not compatible and it has priority.
Settings conflict; Cannot have a secondary frame with all
timeslots off. The secondary frame is unchanged.
The secondary frame feature has many potential conflicts. Some of the
conflicts leave the secondary pattern and its state as they were prior to the
command that led to the error message, and some turn off the secondary
state, since the primary state is not compatible and it has priority.
Error Messages
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ESG Family Signal Generators
Settings conflict; Cannot have a secondary frame with
alternate amplitude. The secondary frame is unchanged.
The secondary frame feature has many potential conflicts. Some of the
conflicts leave the secondary pattern and its state as they were prior to the
command that led to the error message, and some turn off the secondary
state, since the primary state is not compatible and it has priority.
Settings conflict; Cannot have a continuous and discontinuous
frame at the same time. The secondary frame has been turned
off.
The secondary frame feature has many potential conflicts. Some of the
conflicts leave the secondary pattern and its state as they were prior to the
command that led to the error message, and some turn off the secondary
state, since the primary state is not compatible and it has priority.
Settings conflict; Cannot have a secondary frame with a
non-framed data pattern. The secondary frame has been turned
off.
The secondary frame feature has many potential conflicts. Some of the
conflicts leave the secondary pattern and its state as they were prior to the
command that led to the error message, and some turn off the secondary
state, since the primary state is not compatible and it has priority.
Settings conflict; Cannot have a secondary frame with all
timeslots off in the primary frame. The secondary frame has
been turned off.
The secondary frame feature has many potential conflicts. Some of the
conflicts leave the secondary pattern and its state as they were prior to the
command that led to the error message, and some turn off the secondary
state, since the primary state is not compatible and it has priority.
Settings conflict; Cannot have a secondary frame while the
primary frame has alternate amplitude. The secondary frame has
been turned off.
The secondary frame feature has many potential conflicts. Some of the
conflicts leave the secondary pattern and its state as they were prior to the
command that led to the error message, and some turn off the secondary
state, since the primary state is not compatible and it has priority.
Settings conflict; Cannot have a secondary frame with a
different modulation type than the primary frame. The
secondary frame has been turned off.
The primary and secondary frames must have the same modulation types.
If they do not, the secondary frame is turned off.
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ErrorMessages
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 support
the simultaneous activation of more than four multiframe timeslots.
Settings conflict; Cannot have uplink protocols while the
control frame is on. Frames 1-17 timeslots changed to
downlink.
Indicates that, in TETRA mode, some of the timeslots are set to uplink.
When the control frame is turned on in TETRA, all timeslots in all frames
must use downlink protocols. The instrument enforces this by
reconfiguring the timeslots that are not using downlink protocols when the
control frame is switched on.
Settings conflict; Cannot select uplink protocols while the
control frame is on. Selection changed to custom.
Indicates that in TETRA mode, an attempt has been made to select uplink
protocols while the control frame is switched on. TETRA requires that the
control frame be switched off in order to select uplink protocols.
Settings conflict; Carrier formats must be the same.
All digital modulation multicarriers must be the same format.
Settings conflict; Channel #<NUMBER> must be on for any
transport channel following it to be on. All transport
channels following channel #<NUMBER> have been turned off.
Transport channels must be turned on sequentially. Therefore, all
transport channels with a higher number than a channel that is turned off
will be automatically turned off.
Settings conflict; Channel #<NUMBER> must be turned on before
channel #<NUMBER> can be turned on.Channel #<NUMBER> has been
turned off.
Transport channels must be turned on sequentially. For example,
channels 1, 2, and 3 must be turned on before channels 4 through 6 can be
activated.
Error Messages
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-299 to -200: Execution Errors
ESG Family Signal Generators
Settings conflict; The current data rate is not valid for this
radio configuration. Data rate changed to the default rate.
The new radio configuration does not support the current data rate. The
data rate changes to the default rate for the new radio configuration,
which is 1× for F-FCH and 2× for F-SCH.
Settings conflict; Current file length does not have an
integer number of symbols. User file size must have symbol
boundary in order to transmit the file.
A user-defined file must end with a symbol. If it does not, transmission is
aborted.
Settings conflict; The current paging indicator (PI) is not
valid for 2400 bps data rate. The PI has been changed to 0,
the default.
QPCH channel with a data rate of 2400 bps only supports up to 191 paging
indicators. The PI has been set to 0 (default value) to remain valid for this
data rate.
Settings conflict; The current RC or data rate does not
support turbo coding. Turbo Coding has been turned off.
Either specification or hardware does not support turbo coding for this
data rate. Turbo coding is now turned off. If you wish to use turbo coding,
select a valid data rate and then turn turbo coding on. For F-SCH
channels, data both rates below 14.4 kbps, and the highest data rates for
each RC are not valid for turbo coding.
Settings conflict; Clipping not allowed for CDMA2000 reverse
radio configs 1 and 2. Clipping set to 100%.
The clipping function is not available for the cdma2000 reverse link radio
configs 1 and 2. The value is automatically reset to 100% (no clipping).
Settings conflict; Continuous protocol timeslots cannot be
turned off.
A continuous protocol timeslot is switched off while in TETRA mode. When
a continuous protocol has been selected for a timeslot in TETRA mode, all
of the timeslots must be switched on.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-299 to -200: Execution Errors
Settings conflict; Continuous & Discontinuous setting
conflict. All selected Continuous timeslots are now switched
to Discontinuous.
Indicates that while in TETRA mode, an attempt has been made to
simultaneously assign continuous and discontinuous protocols to the
timeslots. Continuous and discontinuous protocols cannot coexist in
TETRA mode. If a discontinuous protocol is selected for any timeslot, all
timeslots’ protocols are changed to discontinuous protocols.
Settings conflict; Current frame length does not have symbol
boundary. End of frame has been patched with extra bits to
allow an integer of symbols in a frame.
With Option UN8, in TDMA format you can select from many different
modulations with different bits per symbol. Because all TDMA formats
have a fixed frame size, in some modulations end-of-frame and
end-of-symbol do not happen at the same time. This message indicates
that end-of-frame has been patched with extra bits to allow an integer of
symbols per frame.
Settings conflict; Discontinuous & Continuous setting
conflict. All selected Discontinuous timeslots are now
switched to Continuous.
Indicates that while in TETRA mode, an attempt has been made to
simultaneously assign discontinuous and continuous protocols to the
timeslots. Discontinuous and continuous protocols cannot coexist in
TETRA mode. If a continuous protocol is selected for any timeslot, all
timeslots’ protocols are changed to continuous protocols.
Settings conflict; Downlink & Uplink setting conflict. All
selected Downlink timeslots are now set to Uplink.
A Downlink timeslot type has been selected while another timeslot(s) has
Uplink selected. In NADC and PDC digital modulation for bursted data,
only either Uplink (base to mobile) or Downlink (mobile to base) Traffic
Channel type can be selected for all timeslots at any one moment.To
continue data transmission, all Downlink timeslots have been changed to
the Uplink configuration.
Settings conflict; EDGE BERT requires Multiframe PN Sequence
in Timeslot E field.
An unsupported data type was encountered. The measurement timeslot
requires a multiframe PN sequence in the E field.
Error Messages
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ESG Family Signal Generators
Settings conflict; EDGE BERT requires Normal as Timeslot Type.
An unsupported timeslot type was encountered. The measurement
timeslot must be designated Normal.
Settings conflict; Enabled mod source conflicts with
previously enabled mod source. Previous mod disabled.
The signal generator has three sources: INT, EXT1, and EXT2 that are
shared by the FM1/PM1, AM1/AM2, FM2/PM2, pulse (INT and EXT2),
and burst envelope (EXT1 only). Each source can be used by only one
modulation at a time. If a source is being used by an active modulation,
and a request for the source is made by another modulation, the first
modulation is turned off and the second modulation is turned on.
Settings conflict; External burst cannot be on while using AM.
There is a hardware conflict for the burst envelope using the EXT1 source
(I/Q menu) and AM1/AM2. The most recently requested modulation will be
turned on, the previous modulation will be turned off.
Settings conflict; External data cannot be selected for
multiple channels. PN9 is automatically selected for <CHANNEL
NAME>.
The current hardware supports only one external data source at a time.
The <CHANNEL NAME> data source has been changed to the default
data source, PN9.
Settings conflict; FFCH/OCNS and QPCH cannot be on at the same
time. QPCH has been tuned off.
QPCH is generated using both channel 3 and 4. Channel 3 has been
turned on to generate FFCH or OCNS. Channel 4 can no longer generate
QPCH. Therefore, QPCH must be turned off.
Settings conflict; FM1/PM1 value set less than FM2/PM2 value.
FM2/PM2 changed to match FM1/PM1 value.
The deviation of FM2/PM2 must always be less than or equal to the
deviation settings for FM1/PM1. This error will be reported to the queue
when FM2/PM2 is enabled and FM1/PM1 is also enabled and an
adjustment to either FM1/PM1 deviation causes the FM1 or PM1
deviation to be less than the FM2 or PM2 deviation. It will also be reported
when FM1/PM1 is being turned on, and the last FM2/PM2 deviation
setting is greater than the current FM1/PM1 deviation setting. In both
cases the FM2/PM2 deviation will be adjusted to match the FM1/PM1
deviation.
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ErrorMessages
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 reported
when both FM1/PM1 and FM2/PM2 are enabled and an adjustment to
either FM2/PM2 deviation causes the FM2 or PM2 deviation to be greater
than the FM1 or PM1 deviation. It is also be reported as FM2/PM2 is
turned on, and the last FM1/PM1 deviation setting is less than the current
FM2/PM2 deviation setting. In both cases the FM1/PM1 deviation is
adjusted to match the FM2/PM2 deviation.
Settings conflict; FM & PM not allowed.
There is a hardware conflict between FM and PM. The most recently
requested modulation will be turned on, the previous modulation will be
turned off.
Settings conflict; The format must be on and fully configured
for use before being specified as the secondary frame. The
secondary frame is unchanged.
The secondary frame setup must be completely configured as a stand-alone
setup before being selected for use as a secondary frame. It must have a
format, framing, and at least one timeslot turned on.
Settings conflict; Frame in Pattern RAM is from a different
format. The secondary frame is unchanged.
The secondary frame feature has many potential conflicts. Some of the
conflicts leave the secondary pattern and its state as they were prior to the
command that led to the error message, and some turn off the secondary
state, since the primary state is not compatible and it has priority.
Settings conflict; Frame repeat changed to continuous.
Single is not a valid repeat setting for an external data source.
Settings conflict; Frequency list and dwell list are of
unequal size. Set one list equal to size one, or make their
sizes equal.
The frequency list has more than one element and the dwell list has more
than one element, and they are not of equal size. If any of the frequency,
power, or dwell lists have more than one element, they must all have the
same number of elements. A list of a single element is the same as a list of
an equal size with the single element repeated the necessary number of
times.
Error Messages
37
-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 more
than one element, and they are not of equal size. If any of the frequency,
power, or dwell lists have more than one element, they must all have the
same number of elements. A list of a single element is the same as a list of
an equal size with the single element repeated the necessary number of
times.
Settings conflict; The frequency spacing has been limited by
the number of tones.
The product of the multitone number of frequencies and frequency spacing
must be less than or equal to 15 MHz.
Settings conflict; FSK frequency deviation cannot exceed the
symbol rate.
If the FSK frequency deviation exceeds the symbol rate, the deviation is
changed to match the value of the symbol rate.
Settings conflict; GSM BERT requires Multiframe PN Sequence in
Timeslot E field.
An unsupported data type was encountered. The measurement timeslot
requires a multiframe PN sequence in the E field.
Settings conflict; GSM BERT requires Normal as Timeslot Type.
An unsupported timeslot type was encountered. The measurement
timeslot must be designated Normal.
Settings conflict; High Amplitude is less than Low Amplitude.
The specified High Amplitude value is smaller than the Low amplitude
value for a Sensitivity Search MEASurement?query. No measurement
is performed.
Settings conflict; In this configuration the parameter is a
constant. It may not be set.
An attempt was made to enter a value into a fixed parameter for the
current radio configuration or channel setup. For example, the frame
length parameter for the R-FCH has a fixed value in RC1 and RC2.
However, in RC3 and RC4 this parameter is adjustable.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-299 to -200: Execution Errors
Settings conflict; Incompatible step sweep frequency setting.
Start, stop, center or span setting changed to be compatible
with last command.
Incompatible step sweep frequency setting. Start, stop, center or span
setting changed to be compatible with last command.
Settings conflict; Incompatible step sweep power setting.
Start, stop, center or span setting changed to be compatible
with last command.
Incompatible step sweep power setting. Start, stop, center or span setting
changed to be compatible with last command.
Settings conflict; Internal burst cannot be on with pulse
modulation.
There is a hardware conflict between internal burst and pulse modulation.
The most recently requested modulation will be turned on, the previous
modulation will be turned off.
Settings conflict; Invalid Channel Code. Channel code has been
changed to the highest channel code for this symbol rate.
An attempt was made to input a channelization code beyond the
limitations imposed by the symbol rate. The channelization code is reset to
the highest allowable code for the present symbol rate setting.
Settings conflict; Invalid Channel Code on channel <NUMBER>.
The channel code has been set to <NUMBER>.
The channelization code range has been changed due to new slot format
constraints. The channelization code has been set to the new upper limit.
The new slot format may affect all DPCH channels.
Settings conflict; Invalid channel combination. Valid
configurations are ‘PSCH SSCH P-CCPCH CPICH’ or any
combination of ‘DPCH OCNS and PICH’. The two groups should not
be mixed.
The signal generator is not capable of generating certain channel
combinations. Change the present combination to one of the allowable
combinations suggested by the error message.
Error Messages
39
-299 to -200: Execution Errors
ESG Family Signal Generators
Settings conflict; I/Q & AM WB cannot be on at the same time.
The modulation types I/Q and AM WB cannot be used at the same time.
This error is reported when the user attempts to activate one type of
modulation while the other is activated. The modulation type that was
most recently requested will be turned on and the modulation that was on
at the time will be turned off.
Settings conflict; Only ONE user file can be selected for all
traffic channels. <CHANNEL NAME> is now using <FILE NAME>
file.
All traffic channels (F-FCH, F-SCH) can use a user file as a data source,
but they must all use the same user file. The <CHANNEL NAME> data
has been changed to <FILE NAME> file.
Settings conflict; Pattern repeat is changed to continuous
because data source is external.
Single is not a valid repeat setting for an external data source.
Settings conflict; PDC and NADC Custom protocols are now
uplink protocols, so the timeslots with Custom selected were
changed to Downlink Custom.
Because PDC or NADC has downlink protocols selected and also has
Custom in one or more timeslots, the timeslots with Custom are set to
Downlink Custom. Otherwise, the timeslots with Custom are set to Uplink
Custom. Downlink Custom has its own instrument state information for
the Data type and Fix 4 value.
Settings conflict; PHS or TETRA scramble can not be on when
the currently selected modulation type has more than 2 bits
per symbol.
Option UN8 provides modulations with more than 2 bits/symbol. For these
modulations, PHS and TETRA scramble are disabled.
Settings conflict; Power list and dwell list are of unequal
size. Set one to size one, or make their sizes equal.
Both the dwell list and the power list have more than one element, and
they are not of equal size. If any frequency, power, or dwell lists have more
than one element, they must all have the same number of elements. A list
of a single element is the same as a list of an equal size with the single
element repeated the necessary number of times.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-299 to -200: Execution Errors
Settings conflict; Pulse modulation cannot be on with internal
burst.
There is a hardware conflict between pulse modulation and internal burst.
The most recently requested modulation is turned on, the previous
modulation is turned off.
Settings conflict; Pulse period set less than pulse width.
Pulse width changed to match period value.
A pulse period has been entered that is smaller than the pulse width. The
instrument automatically adjusts the pulse period to match the pulse
width.
Settings conflict; The puncture rate is >=100% on DCH channel
<NUMBER>, increase the DPCH Slot Format or edit the DCH fields
to reduce the puncture %. All DPCH channels were turned off.
Transport channels cannot be punctured more than 100%. The slot format
needs to be increased (which in turn increased the symbol rate) on the
underlying DPCH channel, or the transport channel parameters must be
changed to reduce the puncture percentage. The underlying DPCH
channel has been turned off.
Settings conflict; QPCH and FFCH/OCNS cannot be on at the same
time. FFCH/OCNS has been tuned off.
QPCH is generated using both channel 3 and 4. Channel 4 is now used to
generate QPCH. Channel 3 can no longer generate FFCH/OCNS therefore,
FFCH/OCNS must be turned off.
Settings conflict; RACH is only defined for Radio
Configuration 1 and 2. You must set one of these Radio
Configurations before configuring or using this code channel.
An attempt was made to setup the R-ACH while in a radio configuration
that does not support this channel. This channel is only available in RC1
and RC2. If the R-ACH is the desired channel, you must change to the
proper radio configuration before continuing.
Settings conflict; RCCCH is only defined for Radio
Configuration 3 and 4. You must set one of these Radio
Configurations before configuring or using this code channel.
An attempt was made to setup the R-CCCH while in a radio configuration
that does not support this channel. This channel is only available in RC3
and RC4. If the R-CCCH is the desired channel, you must change to the
proper radio configuration before continuing.
Error Messages
41
-299 to -200: Execution Errors
ESG Family Signal Generators
Settings conflict; RDCCH is only defined for Radio
Configuration 3 and 4. You must set one of these Radio
Configurations before configuring or using this code channel.
An attempt was made to setup the R-DCCH while in a radio configuration
that does not support this channel. This channel is only available in RC3
and RC4. If the R-DCCH is the desired channel, you must change to the
proper radio configuration before continuing.
Settings conflict; REACH is only defined for Radio
Configuration 3 and 4. You must set one of these Radio
Configurations before configuring or using this code channel.
An attempt was made to setup the R-EACH while in a radio configuration
that does not support this channel. This channel is only available in RC3
and RC4. If the R-EACH is the desired channel, you must change to the
proper radio configuration before continuing.
Settings conflict; The requested operation is not allowed in a
two box CDMA2000 setup.
Certain operations, such as setting to equal powers, are not allowed in a
two-ESG setup. A two-ESG setup exists when either Voltage Other ESG or
Percent Power Other ESG are greater than 0.0.
Settings conflict; RPICH is only defined for Radio
Configuration 3 and 4. You must set one of these Radio
Configurations before configuring or using this code channel.
An attempt was made to setup the R-PICH while in a radio configuration
that does not support this channel. This channel is only available in RC3
and RC4. If the R-PICH is the desired channel, you must change to the
proper radio configuration before continuing.
Settings conflict; RSCH with Turbo coding is only available in
Radio Configurations 3 and 4. You must set one of these Radio
Configurations to proceed.
Turbo coding is only allowed with the R-SCH in RC3 and 4. If turbo coding
is needed, change to the appropriate radio configuration, set up the proper
channels in addition to the R-SCH, and turn on turbo coding.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-299 to -200: Execution Errors
Settings conflict; RSCH is only defined for Radio
Configuration 1 and 2. You must set one of these Radio
Configurations before configuring or using this code channel.
The command attempted to enter a value or setting for the R-SCH in RC1
or 2. If this is the correct R-SCH, change to the desired radio configuration
and resend the command. If not, select the command for the desired
R-SCH. Use the following list to determine the correct R-SCH command to
use:
R-SCH
Used in RC1 and 2
R-SCH1
R-SCH2
Used in RC3 and 4 for channel 4
Used in RC3 and 4 for channel 2
Refer to chapter 5 in the Option 201 user’s and programming guide for
more information.
Settings conflict; RSCH1 is only defined for Radio
Configuration 3 and 4. You must set one of these Radio
Configurations before configuring or using this code channel.
The command attempted to enter a value or setting for the R-SCH1 in RC3
or 4. If this is the correct R-SCH, change to the desired radio configuration
and resend the command. If not, select the command for the desired
R-SCH. Use the following list to determine the correct R-SCH command to
use:
R-SCH
Used in RC1 and 2
R-SCH1
R-SCH2
Used in RC3 and 4 for channel 4
Used in RC3 and 4 for channel 2
Refer to chapter 5 in the Option 201 user’s and programming guide for
more information.
Settings conflict; RSCH2 is only defined for Radio
Configuration 3 and 4. You must set one of these Radio
Configurations before configuring or using this code channel.
The command attempted to enter a value or setting for the R-SCH in RC3
or 4. If this is the correct R-SCH, change to the desired radio configuration
and resend the command. If not, select the command for the desired
R-SCH. Use the following list to determine the correct R-SCH command to
use:
R-SCH
Used in RC1 and 2
R-SCH1
R-SCH2
Used in RC3 and 4 for channel 4
Used in RC3 and 4 for channel 2
Refer to chapter 5 in the Option 201 user’s and programming guide for
more information.
Error Messages
43
-299 to -200: Execution Errors
ESG Family Signal Generators
Settings conflict; The selected external trigger setting
conflicts with the previous setting.
The external trigger has been set to positive edge for one trigger source
and negative edge for another trigger source.
Settings conflict; Uplink & Downlink setting conflict. All
selected Uplink timeslots are now set to Downlink.
An Uplink timeslot type has been selected while another timeslot(s) has
Downlink selected. In NADC and PDC digital modulation for bursted data,
only either Uplink (base to mobile) or Downlink (mobile to base) Traffic
Channel type can be selected for all timeslots at any one moment.To
continue data transmission, all Uplink timeslots have been changed to the
Downlink configuration.
Settings conflict; The symbol rate is too high for a > 16
symbol filter. Baseband cannot function.
The filter is in a state that is inappropriate for the hardware. Although no
damage to the hardware will occur, the output is in an unknown state.
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Settings conflict; Unsupported configuration for Pilot Gating.
Pilot Gating can only be used for the Pilot alone or in
conjunction with REACH or RCCCH.
Changing the R-PICH gating from full is only allowed in three channel
structures: R-PICH, R-PICH with the R-CCCH, or R-PICH with the
R-EACH.
Settings conflict; User FSK file has deviations which are
incompatible with the current symbol rate. The modulation type
has been defaulted.
A frequency in the selected user FSK file exceeds the maximum possible
deviation for the current symbol rate. The default modulation type for the
mode has been selected to resolve the conflict.
Settings conflict; Walsh conflict between: <CHANNEL NAME1> and
<CHANNEL NAME2>.
There is a Walsh collision between two channels specified. Either one
Walsh code is equal to the other, or it falls under the other Walsh's tree. A
Walsh collision results in an invalid signal. Select a different Walsh code
according to Walsh selection rule.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-299 to -200: Execution Errors
Settings conflict; Walsh length invalid! Changed to default
Walsh number.
The current Walsh length is invalid for the current data rate. For data rate
2X and above, doubling the rate halves the Walsh space. The channel
Walsh number has been changed to the highest valid Walsh code.
Settings conflict; You may not set Forward Link values while
in Reverse Link. Reset Link Direction to proceed.
Values or settings for forward link were entered while in reverse link. If
forward link is the desired link direction, set the ESG to forward link first,
and then re-enter the values or settings. However, if reverse link is the
correct link direction, consult the Option 201 user’s and programming
guide for the correct values or settings to enter.
Settings conflict; You may not set Reverse Link values while
in Forward Link. Reset Link Direction to proceed.
Values or settings for reverse link were entered while in forward link. If
reverse link is the desired link direction, set the ESG to reverse link first,
and then re-enter the values or settings. However, if forward link is the
correct link direction, consult the Option 201 user’s and programming
guide for the correct values or settings to enter.
Settings conflict; You may only setup channels that are part
of your current radio configuration.
An attempt was made to enter a value or setting for a channel that is not
supported in the current radio configuration. The R-FCH and R-SCH are
supported in all the radio configurations for reverse link. However, the
values or settings allowed for these channels vary according to the radio
configuration used. Refer to the Option 201 user’s and programming guide
to determine the supported channels by radio configuration.
Error Messages
45
-299 to -200: Execution Errors
ESG Family Signal Generators
-220
Parameter error
A program data element related error has occurred. This particular error
message is used if the device cannot detect a more specific error described
for errors -221 through -229.
Parameter error; <modulation file name>
The specified file is not a modulation file type.
-215
-214
Arm deadlock
The arm source for the initiation of a measurement is set to GETand a
subsequent measurement query is received. The measurement cannot
begin until a GETis received, but the GETwould cause an INTERRUPTED
error.
Trigger deadlock
A trigger source for the initiation of a measurement is set to GETand a
subsequent measurement query is received. The measurement cannot
begin until a GETis received, but the GETwould cause an INTERRUPTED
error.
Trigger deadlock
TRIGger:SOURce BUS was selected when a MEASurement? query was
executed. No data is returned.
-213
Init ignored
A request for a measurement initiation was ignored as another
measurement was already in progress.
Init ignored; Cannot initiate sweep in manual mode.
The manual mode is on and therefore the instrument cannot sweep.
Init ignored; Sweep is already initiated.
The list/sweep is currently initiated and sweeping, therefore the command
is not legal according to SCPI.
Init ignored; Sweep is already continuously initiated.
The list/sweep is continuously initiated and sweeping, therefore the
command is not legal according to SCPI.
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ErrorMessages
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 serious
system error has occurred in list/sweep. A previous error report should
have described the error that is stalling list/sweep.
-212
-211
Arm ignored
An arming signal was received and recognized by the device but was
ignored.
Trigger ignored
A GET, *TRG, or triggering signal was received and recognized by the
device, but was ignored because of device timing considerations. For
example, the device was not ready to respond.
-210
-202
Trigger error
A GET,*TRG, or a triggering signal could not be executed due to an error.
Settings lost due to rtl
A setting associated with a hard local control (see IEEE 488.2, 5.6.15) was
lost when the device changed to LOCS from REMS or to LWLS from
RWLS.
-201
-200
Invalid while in local
A command is not executable while the device is in local mode due to a
hard local control (see IEEE 488.2, 5.6.1.5). For example, a device with a
rotary switch receives a message which would change the switch’s state,
but the device is in local so the message cannot be executed.
Execution Error
For devices that cannot detect more specific errors, this code indicates only
that an execution error as defined in IEEE 488.2, 11.5.1.1.5 has occurred.
Execution Error; Cannot transmit paging message to FlexDG.
There is an error with the cdma2000 hardware. Try turning CDMA2000
mode off and on again to reset the card. If the problem persists, report this
error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Error Messages
47
-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 CDMA2000
mode off and on again to reset the card. If the problem persists, report this
error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Execution Error; Cannot write user file to FlexDG.
There is a hardware error associated with the current CDMA format
(cdma2000 or W-CDMA). Try turning the current CDMA format mode off
and on again to reset the card. If the problem persists, report this error to
the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-199 to -100: Command Errors
-199 to -100: Com m a n d Er r or s
The instrument’s parser detected an IEEE 488.2 syntax error. Errors in this class set the
command error bit (bit 5) in the event status register (IEEE 488.2, section 11.5.1). In this
case:
•
•
Either an IEEE 488.2 syntax error has been detected by the parser (a control-to-device
message was received that is in violation of the IEEE 488.2 standard. Possible
violations include a data element which violates device listening formats or whose type
is unacceptable to the device.), or
an unrecognized header was received. These include incorrect device-specific headers
and incorrect or unimplemented IEEE 488.2 common commands.
-184
-183
-181
-180
Macro parameter error
A command inside the macro definition had the wrong number or type of
parameters.
Invalid inside macro definition
The program message unit sequence, sent with a *DDTor a *DMCcommand,
is syntactically invalid (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.3).
Invalid outside macro definition
A macro parameter placeholder ($<number) was encountered outside of a
macro definition.
Macro error
This error, as well as errors -181 through -189, are generated when
defining a macro or executing a macro. This particular error message is
used if the device cannot detect a more specific error.
-178
-171
Expression data not allowed
A legal expression data was encountered, but was not allowed by the
device at this point in parsing.
Invalid expression
The expression data element was invalid (see IEEE 488.2, 7.7.7.2). For
example, unmatched parentheses or an illegal character.
Error Messages
49
-199 to -100: Command Errors
ESG Family Signal Generators
-170
Expression data error
This error, as well as errors -171 through -179, are generated when
parsing an expression data element. This particular error message is used
if the device cannot detect a more specific error.
-168
-161
Block data not allowed
A legal block data element was encountered, but not allowed by the device
at this point in the parsing.
Invalid block data
A block data element was expected, but was invalid (see IEEE 488.2,
7.7.6.2). For example, an ENDmessage was received before the end length
was satisfied.
Invalid block data; Arb file must be even length, file deleted
An Arb waveform file must be an even number of bytes in length. Adjust
the file length and repeat the download.
-160
Block data error
This error, as well as errors -161 through -169, are generated when
parsing a block data element. This particular error message is used if the
device cannot detect a more specific error.
-158
-151
String data not allowed
A string data element was encountered, but not allowed by the device at
this point in the parsing.
Invalid string data
A string data element was expected, but was invalid (see IEEE 488.2,
7.7.5.2). For example, an ENDmessage was received before the terminal
quote character.
Invalid string data; filename exceeds maximum of 23
characters.
The specified filename exceeds the maximum length.
Invalid string data; filename plus msus exceeds maximum of 30
characters.
The specified filename exceeds the maximum length.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-199 to -100: Command Errors
-150
-148
String data error
This error, as well as errors -151 through -159, are generated when
parsing a string data element. This particular error message is used if the
device cannot detect a more specific error.
Character data not allowed
A legal character data element was encountered where prohibited by the
device.
-144
-141
-140
Character data too long
The character data element contains more than twelve characters (see
IEEE 488.2, 7.7.1.4).
Invalid character data
Either the character data element contains an invalid character or the
particular element received is not valid for the header.
Character data error
This error, as well as errors -141 through -149, are generated when
parsing a character data element. This particular error message is used if
the device cannot detect a more specific error.
-138
-134
-131
-130
Suffix not allowed
A suffix was encountered after a numeric element which does not allow
suffixes.
Suffix too long
The suffix contained more than twelve characters (see IEEE 488.2,
7.7.3.4).
Invalid suffix
The suffix does not follow the syntax described in IEEE 488.2, 7.7.3.2, or
the suffix is inappropriate for this device.
Suffix error
This error, as well as errors -131 through -139, are generated when
parsing a suffix. This particular error message is used if the device cannot
detect a more specific error.
Error Messages
51
-199 to -100: Command Errors
ESG Family Signal Generators
-128
-124
-123
-121
-120
Numeric data not allowed
A legal numeric data element was received, but the device does not accept
one in this position for the header.
Too many digits
The mantissa of a decimal-numeric data element contained more than 255
digits excluding leading zeros (see IEEE 488.2, 7.7.2.4.1).
Exponent too large
The magnitude of an exponent was greater than 32000 (see IEEE 488.2,
7.7.2.4.1).
Invalid character in number
An invalid character for the data type being parsed was encountered. For
example, an alpha in a decimal numeric or a “9” in octal data.
Numeric data error
This error, as well as errors -121 through -129, are generated when
parsing a data element which appears to be numeric, including
non-decimal numeric types. This particular error message is used if the
device cannot detect a more specific error.
-114
-113
-112
-111
Header suffix out of range
The value of a header suffix attached to a program mnemonic makes the
header invalid.
Undefined header
The header is syntactically correct, but it is undefined for this specific
device. For example, *XYZis not defined for any device.
Program mnemonic too long
The header contains more than twelve characters (see IEEE 488.2,
7.6.1.4.1).
Header separator error
A character that is not a legal header separator was encountered while
parsing the header.
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ErrorMessages
ESG Family Signal Generators
-199 to -100: Command Errors
-110
-109
-108
-105
Command header error
An error was detected in the header. This message is used when the device
cannot detect the more specific errors described for errors -111 through
-119.
Missing parameter
Fewer parameters were received than required for the header. For
example, the *ESEcommon command requires one parameter, so receiving
*ESEis not allowed.
Parameter not allowed
More parameters were received than expected for the header. For example,
the *ESEcommon command only accepts one parameter, so receiving
*ESE 0,1is not allowed.
GET not allowed
A Group Execute Trigger was received within a program message (see
IEEE 488.2, 7.7). Correct the GPIB controller program so that the GET
does not occur within a line of GPIB program code.
-104
-103
Data type error
The parser recognized a data element that is not allowed. For example,
numeric or string data was expected, but block data was encountered.
Invalid separator
The parser was expecting a separator and encountered an illegal
character. For example, the semicolon was omitted after a program
message unit.
-102
Syntax error; Bad compatibility language character
<character>.
In 8656/57 compatibility mode, illegal language input was received.
Syntax error; Bad compatibility language token <token>.
In 8656/57 compatibility mode, a known command or termination specifier
was received when it was not expected. For example, a termination
specifier was received with no currently active function.
Error Messages
53
-199 to -100: Command Errors
ESG Family Signal Generators
Syntax error
An unrecognized command or data type was encountered. For example, a
string was received when the device does not accept strings.
-101
-100
Invalid character
A syntactic command contains a character that is invalid for that type. For
example, a header containing an ampersand, SETUP&. This error might
be used in place of error numbers -114, -121, -141 and some others.
Command error; Unable to set new frequency with UP/DN command.
The instrument is unable to obtain the necessary information to calculate
the new frequency in compatibility mode with the UP/DN command.
Command error; Unable to set new amplitude with UP/DN command.
The instrument is unable to obtain the necessary information to calculate
the new amplitude in compatibility mode with the UP/DN command.
Command error; Remote active function IS not available.
The instrument only supports the Increment Set (IS) command for
Frequency (FR) and Amplitude (AP) in compatibility mode. All other uses
of IS are invalid.
Command error; R0:No standby mode allowed.
In 8656/57 compatibility mode, R0 was received via GPIB. This command
is not supported by the compatibility mode.
Command error; Remote active function DN/UP not available.
In 8656/57 compatibility mode, either DN or UP was received via GPIB.
These commands are not supported by the compatibility mode.
Command error; LO: No low bandwidth ALC mode allowed.
In 8656/57 compatibility mode, LO was received via GPIB. This command
is not supported by the compatibility mode.
Command error
This is a generic syntax error for devices that cannot detect more specific
errors. The code indicates only that a command error as defined in
IEEE 488.2, 11.5.1.1.4 has occurred.
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201 to 702: Device-Sp ecific Er r or s
Some device operations did not properly complete, possibly due to an abnormal hardware
or firmware condition. These codes are also used for self-test response errors. Errors in this
class set the device-specific error bit (bit 3) in the event status register (IEEE 488.2,
section 11.5.1).
The <error_message> string for a positive error is not defined by SCPI. A positive error
indicates that the instrument detected an error within the GPIB system, within the
instrument’s firmware or hardware, during the transfer of block data, or during
calibration.
201
Bad file number; Unable to check Data Generator memory.
The instrument was not able to generate the pattern necessary to perform
the data generator memory test. This does NOT imply a data generator
memory failure. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales
or service office.
208
I/O Error; <file name>
Invalid file name.
I/O error; Delete a non-saved state register. Delete register
ignored.
The user has attempted to delete an unused (empty) state. This error
message is informational only.
I/O error; Delete empty sequence <sequence_name>. Delete
sequence ignored.
The user has attempted to delete a sequence that is empty. This error
message is informational only. Typically, this error is reported several
times when the “Delete All Sequences” command is executed. If the file is
displayed by Catalog, delete explicitly.
I/O error; Directory does not have a default file type.
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
I/O error; Directory refuses to release ownership.
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
I/O error; Save a state register ignored.
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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 is a sign of file
corruption. The device fixes the problem by concealing the zero such that it
no longer triggers an error message. The file may be corrupt or unusable.
I/O error; The user file is too large.
The user file selected for transmission as the DCH data must be less than
or equal to 4096 bytes. Select a smaller user file.
I/O error; The user file is too large.
The user file selected for transmission as the TPC pattern must be less
than or equal to 256 bytes. Select a smaller user file.
I/O error; Unable to delete saved state from non-volatile
memory. No instrument state change.
A STATe:file could not be deleted due to the file not being found, file
corruption, or another file-related problem. If the file is displayed by a
memory catalog, delete it explicitly.
I/O error; Unable to read bit file.
There is an error reading the specified bit file. Try selecting the file again.
I/O error; Unable to recall from non-volatile memory. No
instrument state change.
The state file is not readable and the recall was aborted.
214
218
501
Not owner; Unable to delete saved state from non-volatile
memory. No instrument state change.
The user has attempted to write to a read-only memory subsystem.
I/O error; filename
An invalid file name was detected during ARB segment or sequence
processing.
Attenuator hold setting over range; Frequency change forced
attenuator adjust.
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The firmware has changed the attenuator setting because, while in
attenuator hold mode, a change in frequency setting has forced the ALC
beyond its range.
Attenuator hold setting over range; Power set to lower limit.
The firmware has changed the power setting to a value other than the
requested value due to the fact that, while in attenuator hold mode, the
user has requested a power setting that is below the ALC range for the
attenuator setting. The power has been set to the lower limit.
Attenuator hold setting over range; Power set to upper limit.
The firmware has changed the power setting to a value other than the
requested value due to the fact that, while in attenuator hold mode, the
user has requested a power setting that is above the ALC range for the
attenuator setting.
508
Frac-N Loop unlocked
The synthesizer is unlocked. Service may be needed.
Sampler Loop unlocked
The synthesizer is unlocked. Service may be needed.
YO Loop unlocked
The synthesizer is unlocked. Service may be needed.
509
510
511
Output Section input overdrive
Internal error: report to factory.
I/Q Modulator overdrive
Internal error: report to factory.
Output unleveled
The instrument’s output is unleveled.
512
Reference unlocked
The instrument’s reference is unlocked. If an external reference is
connected, check the frequency and power. It is possible for this to occur
during a poor connection/disconnection of an external reference. If this
error reoccurs when no external reference is connected, the instrument
may require service.
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513
1 GHz Oscillator unlocked
The 1 GHz reference oscillator is unlocked. If an external reference is
connected, check the frequency. If this error reoccurs when no external
reference is connected, the instrument may require service.
514
515
Reference Oven cold
The reference oven is not at the required operating temperature. This is
normal if the instrument has been powered down for a while. If the error
persists, the instrument may require service.
Reference board: 10 Mhz reference signal bad or missing
The instrument’s reference is unlocked. If an external reference is
connected, check the frequency and power. It is possible for this to occur
during a poor connection/disconnection of an external reference. If this
error reoccurs when no external reference is connected, the instrument
may require service.
516
Baseband Generator unlocked; refer to manual.
The digital modulation board is unlocked. If this error occurs and the
status indicator on the front panel is not on, the board is operational.
There are legitimate reasons for the front panel indicator to be on: if
External Data mode was selected and no clock was provided for the data
clock input, or if there was an incorrect setting selected for data
clock/symbol clock.
Baseband Generator unlocked; Clear the error queue. If error
persists, refer to manual.
The digital modulation board is unlocked. If this error occurs and the
status indicator on the front panel is not on, the board is operational.
There are legitimate reasons for the front panel indicator to be on: if
External Data mode was selected and no clock was provided for the data
clock input, or if there was an incorrect setting selected for data
clock/symbol clock.
517
Calibration failure; Baseband Generator Cal
The Baseband Generator calibration portion of an internal I/Q calibration
has failed.
Calibration failure; Cal aborted by user.
While executing the internal I/Q calibration, either a DCAS was sent over
the GPIB, or the Abort key on the front panel was pressed.
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Calibration failure; DCFM DC overrange
The instrument was unable to perform a DCFM or DCΦM calibration due
to the input signal being outside of the offset range that can be calibrated
for.
Calibration failure; I/Q cal.
While executing the internal I/Q calibration, the attempt to allocate
memory for the calibration failed.
Calibration failure; I/Q cal failed to allocate memory.
While executing the internal I/Q calibration, a failure occurred during the
section indicated.
Calibration failure; ‘Marble Cal’, ‘Offset Cal’, ‘Other Cal’,
‘Gain Cal’, ‘BBG Cal’, ‘ARB Cal’
While executing the internal I/Q calibration, a failure occurred during the
section indicated.
Calibration failure; Upgrade calibration failed. Data not
stored.
The calibration stage of the instrument upgrade was not executed
successfully. The calibration data has not been stored. The upgrade is not
functional. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or
service office.
518
519
Arbitrary Waveform Generator unlocked; refer to manual.
The instrument’s dual arbitrary waveform generator is unlocked. This
error will occur when the ARB Reference key is set to Ext and there is no
external signal applied to the instrument. It may also occur if there is a
problem with the A5 dual arbitrary waveform generator board.
Uncalibrated signal; IQ Adjustments not calibrated. Refer to
manual.
A calibration is required to use the IQ adjustments feature. The I/Q
adjustments may be functional, but are not guaranteed to meet
specifications until an I/Q calibration is performed. Refer to the user’s
guide.
Error Messages
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Uncalibrated signal; Quadrature Skew Not Calibrated
A calibration is required to use the quadrature skew feature. The
quadrature skew may be functional, but is not guaranteed to meet
specifications until the I/Q impairment adjustment is performed. Refer to
the calibration guide.
520
521
522
Sampler unlocked
One of the signal generator’s samplers is unlocked or one of the sampler
circuits are malfunctioning. The instrument may require service.
Yig unlocked
The Yig oscillator phase lock loop is unlocked. Problem may be due to a
bad calibration. If not, then the instrument may require service.
Demodulator Unleveled; Input amplitude overrange.
The signal level is too high. Adjust the signal level for the VSA input.
Demodulator Unleveled; Input amplitude underrange.
The signal level is too low. Adjust the signal level for the VSA input.
600
RPP has tripped.
The reverse power protection circuit has been triggered. Repeated tripping
of this circuit can cause damage to the instrument.
**** CAUTION ****
REVERSE POWER PROTECTION (RPP) TRIPPED
Repeated RPP tripping may damage the instrument!
Damage can occur if an external signal was applied at the RF Output or
ESD is detected at RF Output.
Damage will not occur if a poor RF output port match exists when the
power level is set beyond the specified range.
601
Power search failed.
While executing power search, the level meter circuit failed to return a
meaningful value. This event indicates that the power is in a range that
the leveling loop cannot properly level. The power will be set to the last
properly leveled power.
604
DSP FW download failed.
An external bus download of a digital signal processor (DSP) program
failed.
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605
DSP FW download failed.
The instrument’s firmware was unable to successfully initialize the
internal digital signal processor (DSP) on the A14 CPU/Motherboard.
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
DSP FW download failed; Demodulator board
The instrument’s firmware was unable to successfully initialize the
internal digital signal processor (DSP) on the Demodulator board
(Option 300). Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or
service office.
DSP FW download failed; Opt 300 BERT capability
The instrument’s firmware was unable to successfully initialize the
internal digital signal processor (DSP) on the A6 bit error rate tester board
for Option 300 capability. Report this error to the nearest
Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
DSP FW download failed; Opt UN7
The instrument’s firmware was unable to successfully initialize the
internal digital signal processor (DSP) on the A6 bit error rate tester board
(Option UN7). Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales
or service office.
606
DSP times out.
The digital signal processor (DSP) on the A14 CPU/Motherboard failed to
respond within the appropriate amount of time. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
DSP times out.
The digital signal processor (DSP) on the A6 bit error rate tester board
(Option UN7) failed to respond within the appropriate amount of time.
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
DSP times out; ARB communication failed
The communication to the dual arbitrary waveform generator
(Option UND) failed. The dual arbitrary waveform generator may not be
functional. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or
service office.
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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 power
does not correct the problem, report this error to the nearest
Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
DSP times out; FlexDG communication failed
The instrument is unable to communicate with the FLEXDG data
generator board. The baseband generator can not function.
DSP times out; FPGA download failed: DUAL ARB BOARD
The initialization of hardware necessary for the operation of the dual
arbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) failed. The dual arbitrary
waveform generator is not functional. Report this error to the nearest
Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
DSP times out; Option 300 BERT capability
The digital signal processor (DSP) on the bit error rate tester board failed
to respond while Option 300 is operating. Report this error to the nearest
Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
607
DSP returns error.
The digital signal processor (DSP) is in an indeterminate state. Report this
error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
DSP returns error; ARB address line error (code)
The dual arbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) digital signal
processor (DSP) detected an internal error when processing a command.
The DSP specific error code is displayed in the parenthesis. Report this
error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
DSP returns error; ARB Command not recognized (code)
The dual arbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) digital signal
processor (DSP) detected a communications error with the command sent
to it. The DSP specific error code is displayed in the parenthesis. Report
this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
DSP returns error; ARB communications failed. (code)
The dual arbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) digital signal
processor (DSP) detected an error and it is in an indeterminate state. The
DSP specific error code is displayed in the parenthesis. Report this error to
the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
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DSP returns error; ARB data line error (code)
The dual arbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) digital signal
processor (DSP) detected an internal error when processing a command.
The DSP specific error code is displayed in the parenthesis. Report this
error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
DSP returns error; ARB FLASH memory error (code)
The dual arbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) digital signal
processor (DSP) detected an internal error when processing a command.
The DSP specific error code is displayed in the parenthesis. Report this
error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
DSP returns error; ARB parameters error (code)
The dual arbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) digital signal
processor (DSP) detected a communications error with the command sent
to it. The DSP specific error code is displayed in the parenthesis. Report
this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
DSP returns error; ARB self test error (code)
The dual arbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) digital signal
processor (DSP) detected an internal error when processing a command.
The DSP specific error code is displayed in the parenthesis. Report this
error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
DSP returns error; Option 300 BERT capability
Option 300 DSP for BERT capability returns an error.
608
615
DSP in use by other process.
The digital signal processor (DSP) is in an indeterminate state. Report this
error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
New wave shape changes limit for internal frequency; frequency
changed to new limit.
When using the internal modulation source, the upper limit varies for the
different waveforms. If the user changes the waveform when the internal
source frequency is higher than that allowed for the new waveform, the
frequency for the source will be changed, and the user informed of that
change with this message.
Error Messages
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616
Configuration Error; Attenuator configuration does not match
actual installed attenuator type.
A mismatch was found between the configured and detected attenuator
types. The instrument may not be fully functional. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Configuration Error; Option reconfiguration failed.
As a part of option reconfiguration, the instrument reboots. If the
reconfiguration failed, it is reported when the instrument completes the
reboot. Try repeating the option reconfiguration. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
617
Configuration error; Could not start license system.
The Software License System has failed to operate. The software option
cannot be enabled. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies
sales or service office.
Configuration error; Data Generator Memory configuration does
not match installed board.
The memory configuration for an option board does not match the known
memory limits of the board. If this error has occurred as the result of a
customer-installed option, uninstall all options and then reinstall the
correct options. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales
or service office.
Configuration error; Illegal combination of installed option
boards.
An option board or board combination that is not supported by the
installed firmware has been specified or detected. Be sure that you have
the proper instrument and firmware to support the option board, and that
you have specified a supported combination of options.
Configuration error; Incorrect demodulator board revision.
An invalid Demodulator board is installed.
Configuration error; Incorrect downconverter board revision.
An invalid Downconverter board is installed.
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Configuration error; Installed board not supported.
An option board or board combination that is not supported by the
installed firmware has been specified or detected. Be sure that you have
the proper instrument and firmware to support the option board, and that
you have specified a supported combination of options.
Configuration error; Invalid Data Generator memory
configuration.
The memory configuration for an option board does not match the known
memory limits of any supported option board. If this error has occurred as
the result of a customer-installed option, uninstall all options and then
reinstall the correct options. Report this error to the nearest
Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Configuration error; Invalid file system configuration block
size defaulted.
A block size configuration error was detected by the file system. A default
value has been used. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies
sales or service office.
Configuration error; Invalid file system configuration max
files defaulted.
A maximum files configuration error was detected by the file system. A
default value has been used. Report this error to the nearest
Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Configuration error; Invalid file system configuration memory
size defaulted.
A memory size configuration error was detected by the file system. A
default value has been used. Report this error to the nearest
Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
Configuration error; Invalid option board configuration.
An invalid combination of option boards has been configured. If this error
has occurred as the result of a customer-installed option, uninstall all
options and then reinstall the correct options. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
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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 old bootrom
version. As a result the user file system, arb file system (if present), and
instrument states have been re-initialized. Instrument calibration files
have not been affected. In the future, to avoid re-initialization of the file
system and instrument states that will occur with firmware upgrades,
return the instrument to Agilent Technologies for bootrom replacement.
Configuration error; <OPTION>, Invalid (inconsistent) license
key.
The License Key for the indicated software option is invalid. If the option
has not been purchased, then enter a value of zero for its key to disable the
option, otherwise enter the correct value from the License Key Certificate.
618
619
RS232 times out; RS232 reset.
If further input is not received within the timeout time while a SCPI
command is being processed, the command is aborted and the input buffer
is cleared.
DSP code is invalid; Bert board FPGA.
The host reads an unexpected FPGA version number from the Bert board.
The FPGA version check is done by the DSP, so this error message is not
generated if a DSP download Failerror message has already been
generated. In this case, were do not know if the FPGA code stored in flash
memory is correct.
DSP code is invalid; Bert DSP code is invalid.
The host reads an unexpected DSP version number from the demodulator
board.
DSP code is invalid; Demodulator board FPGA.
The demodulator’s FPGA code is not the revision that the firmware
expects.
DSP code is invalid; Demodulator DSP code is invalid.
The host reads and unexpected DSP version number from the demodulator
board.
DSP code is invalid; Demodulator main DSP code is invalid.
The demodulator board has an invalid revision of DSP firmware code.
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DSP code is invalid; Flex DG DSP code is invalid.
The version number of the DSP firmware in the FlexDG data generator is
not the version expected by the instrument firmware. The instrument
must be upgraded to a matching set of DSP and instrument firmware.
DSP code is invalid; Incorrect demodulator boot code revision.
The demodulator board has an invalid revision of DSP boot code.
DSP code is invalid; Incorrect FPGA revision on Option UN7.
The Option UN7 hardware has an invalid revision of FPGA code.
DSP code is invalid; Running boot code only.
ARB is not functional.
The dual arbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) is running boot code
only. The dual arbitrary waveform generator commands will not function.
Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
DSP code is invalid; Running boot code only, Demodulator is
not functional.
The demodulator DSP ROMs have only boot code loaded: the DSP will not
function. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or
service office.
DSP code is invalid; Unrecognized version.
Some ARB commands may not function.
The dual arbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) is running an
unsupported version of digital signal processor (DSP) code. The dual
arbitrary waveform generator may not function correctly. Report this error
to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
DSP code is invalid; Unrecognized program.
ARB is not functional.
The dual arbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) is running an
unknown digital signal processor (DSP) program. The dual arbitrary
waveform generator commands will not function. Report this error to the
nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
620
Clock rate error.
The input clock rate for the bit error rate was too fast. Maximum clock rate
is 2 Mbps for the 2 Mbps mode, and 10 Mbps for the 10 Mbps mode.
Error Messages
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621
FPGA download failed; Demodulator board.
The download of the field programmable gate array code to the
Demodulator board failed.
FPGA download failed; Opt UN7.
The download of the field programmable gate array code to the RAM on
the A6 bit error rate tester board failed. Report this error to the nearest
Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
622
623
Sequence references self; <Sequence Name>.
The specified sequence is not allowed because it contains a reference to
itself.
Out of Lock; Demodulator VCO
The A/D 26 MHz clock is not correct. The problem may be with either the
10 MHz reference, or the 13 MHz GSM clock.
Out of Lock; Downconverter LO
There is a problem with the downconverter. The problem may be with
either the 10 MHz reference, or the 13 MHz GSM clock.
700
State Save Recall Error; Delete empty sequence
<sequence_name>. Delete sequence ignored.
You have attempted to delete a sequence that is empty (all registers
unused). This message is informational only. Typically this error is
reported several times when the “Delete All Sequences” command is
executed. If the file is displayed by catalog, delete explicitly.
State Save Recall Error; Delete sequence <sequence_name>
ignored.
A STATE:file in a sequence that is being deleted could not be deleted due
to the file not being found, data corruption, etc. If state file exists, delete
explicitly using the memory catalog.
State Save Recall Error; Recall aborted. Unable to recall the
state from non-volatile memory.
The state file was not readable, so the recall was aborted. If state file
exists, delete explicitly using the memory catalog.
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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 an
incompatible version of the instrument firmware. This typically occurs
when a state file is copied from an instrument with a newer version of
firmware to an instrument with an older version of firmware. Newer
versions of instrument firmware can read older state files.
State Save Recall Error; Recall non-saved state register.
Recall ignored.
A recall was attempted for a state register that is unused. If state file
exists, delete explicitly using catalog.
State Save Recall Error; Recalled state has a bad checksum. No
instrument state change.
The state file was corrupt or out-of-date, so the recall was ignored. If state
file exists, delete explicitly using the memory catalog.
State Save Recall Error; The state file is from a different
firmware revision that does not support comments.
An attempt was made to write a comment to a state file revision that does
not support comments. Comments in saved state files are not supported by
the A.01.00 and A.01.01 releases of the instrument firmware.
State Save Recall Error; Unable to read the secondary frame
instrument state file. The secondary frame has been turned
off.
The format that is currently active needed the secondary frame
instrument state file to generate the secondary frame in pattern RAM, but
the instrument state file was either not previously saved or it was deleted.
You must create and save a secondary frame instrument state.
702
Load/Store Error; Cannot create a filter with no coefficients.
A filter must have at least one coefficient specified.
Load/Store Error; Cannot create a Modulation with less than
one bit per symbol.
A modulation must have at least two states specified.
Error Messages
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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 the
fall shape specification.
Load/Store Error; Invalid modulation file.
The user modulation file is invalid. The file is either corrupt or is not a
modulation file.
Load/Store Error; Operation not allowed in Fail-Safe Preset
Mode.
This informs you that software or hardware options cannot be configured
while in Fail-Safe Preset Mode. Cycle the instrument power and try again.
Load/Store Error; Operation not allowed in Fail-Safe Preset
Mode.
A hardware option was installed while in fail-safe preset mode. After a
fail-safe preset, the power must be cycled before a hardware option is
installed.
Load/Store Error; Unrecognized FIR file version.
The file is either corrupt or is not a FIR file.
Load/Store Error; Unrecognized modulation file version.
The user modulation file has an unrecognized version. The file is either
corrupt or is not a modulation file.
Load/Store Error; Unrecognized shape file version.
The burst shape file is corrupted, or is not in the proper format.
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