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Agilent TechnologiesESG Family Signal Generators

Part No. E4400-90333

Printed in USAJune 2001

Supersedes February 2001

© Copyright 1999-2001 Agilent Technologies

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Error Message Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Error Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30: No Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-499 to -400: Query Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-399 to -300: Device-Specific Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-299 to -200: Execution Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-199 to -100: Command Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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ESG Family Signal Generators

IntroductionIf an error condition occurs in the signal generator, it is reported to both the front paneldisplay error queue and the SCPI (remote interface) error queue. These two queues areviewed and managed separately.

NOTE When there is an unviewed message in the front panel error queue, the ERRannunciator appears on the signal generator’s display.

Characteristic Front Panel DisplayError Queue

SCPI Remote InterfaceError Queue

Capacity (#errors) 30 30

Overflow Handling

Circular (rotating).Drops oldest error as new error comes in.

Linear, first-in/first-out.Replaces newest errorwith: -350, Queueoverflow

Viewing EntriesPress: Utility > Error Info > View Next(or Previous ) Error Message

Use SCPI querySYSTem:ERRor? orSTATus:QUEue?

Clearing the Queue Press: Utility > Error Info > Clear Error Queue(s)Power upSend a *CLS commandRead last item in the queue

Permanent Errors(errors that must be resolved.For example: unlock ,avalanched , and hi/lo )

Re-reported after queue is cleared.Re-reported after queue iscleared.

2 Error Messages

Error Message Format ESG Family Signal Generators

Error Message FormatThe system-defined error numbers are chosen on an enumerated (“1 of N”) basis. TheSCPI-defined error numbers and the <error_description> portions of the error queryresponse are displayed on the instrument.

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 arepreferred.

Error messages appear in the lower-left corner of the display.

Error Messages 3

ESG Family Signal Generators Error Message Types

Error Message TypesEvents do not generate more than one type of error. For example, an event that generates aquery error will not generate a device-specific, execution, or command error.

Query Errors (–499 to –400) indicate that the instrument’s output queue control hasdetected 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 errorsdescribed 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 iseither present or pending, or

• data in the output queue has been lost.

Device Specific Errors (–399 to –300 and 201 to 702) indicate that a device operationdid 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 thedevice-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 errorindicates that the instrument detected an error within the GPIB system, within theinstrument’s firmware or hardware, during the transfer of block data, or duringcalibration.

Execution Errors (–299 to –200) indicate that an error has been detected by theinstrument’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 deviceas outside of its legal input range or is otherwise inconsistent with the device’scapabilities, 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 arecompleted. Rounding a numeric data element, for example, is not reported as an executionerror.

Command Errors (–199 to –100) indicate that the instrument’s parser detected anIEEE 488.2 syntax error. Errors in this class set the command error bit (bit 5) in the eventstatus 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-devicemessage was received that is in violation of the IEEE 488.2 standard. Possibleviolations include a data element that violates device listening formats or whose type isunacceptable to the device.), or

• an unrecognized header was received. These include incorrect device-specific headersand incorrect or unimplemented IEEE 488.2 common commands.

4 Error Messages

0: No Error ESG Family Signal Generators

0: No Error

0 No error, No Error Message(s) in Queue

The queue is empty. Every error in the queue has been read, or the queuewas purposely cleared using either the Clear Error Queue(s) softkey or *CLS.

Error Messages 5

ESG Family Signal Generators -499 to -400: Query Errors

-499 to -400: Query ErrorsThe instrument’s output queue control has detected a problem with the message exchangeprotocol described in IEEE 4888.2, Chapter 6. Errors in this class set the query error bit(bit 2) in the event status register (IEEE 488.2, section 11.5.1). These errors correspond tomessage 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 nooutput is either present or pending, or data in the output queue has been lost.

-440 Query UNTERMINATED after indefinite response

A query was received in the same program message in which a queryrequesting an indefinite response was executed (see IEEE 488.2, 6.3.7.5).

-430 Query DEADLOCKED

A condition causing a DEADLOCKED query error occurred (seeIEEE 488.2, 6.3.1.7). For example, both the input buffer and the outputbuffer are full and the device cannot continue.

Query DEADLOCKED

A SCPI output queue has filled, preventing further SCPI commandexecution, and there is no more room left in the corresponding SCPI inputqueue to accept a query to read from the output queue. The systemautomatically discards output to correct the deadlock.

-420 Query UNTERMINATED

A condition causing an UNTERMINATED query error occurred (seeIEEE 488.2, 6.3.2.2). For example, the device was addressed to talk and anincomplete program message was received.

-410 Query INTERRUPTED

A condition causing an INTERRUPTED query error occurred (seeIEEE 488.2, 6.3.2.7). For example, a query was followed by DAB or GETbefore a response was completely sent.

-400 Query Error

This is a generic query error for devices that cannot detect more specificerrors. The code indicates only that a query error as defined in IEE 488.2,11.5.1.1.7 and 6.3 has occurred.

6 Error Messages

-399 to -300: Device-Specific Errors ESG Family Signal Generators

-399 to -300: Device-Specific ErrorsSome device operations did not properly complete, possibly due to an abnormal hardwareor firmware condition. These codes are also used for self-test response errors. Errors in thisclass set the device-specific error bit (bit 3) in the event status register (IEEE 488.2,section 11.5.1).

-362 Framing error in program message

A stop bit was not detected when data was received (for example, a baudrate mismatch).

-361 Parity error in program message

The parity bit was not correct when data was received (for example, anincorrect parity bit on a serial port).

-360 Communication error

This is the generic communication error for devices that cannot detect themore specific errors described for errors -361 and -362.

-350 Queue overflow

This is a specific code entered into the queue in lieu of the code that causedthe error. This message indicates that there is no more room in the queueand an error occurred but was not recorded.

-340 Calibration failed

The device has detected a failure during its calibration procedure.

-330 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 datagenerator may not be correct. An address that appeared to have a failedaddress line was reported. Report this error to the nearestAgilent Technologies sales or service office.

Error Messages 7

ESG Family Signal Generators -399 to -300: Device-Specific Errors

Self-test failed; Burst Generator Memory Test @ 0x____

The burst generator memory failed. Modulation data produced by theburst generator may not be correct. However, if an Unable to checkBurst Generator Memory error was also seen, this result is notconclusive. The address of the first location that failed is reported. Reportthis 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 datagenerator may not be correct. An address that appeared to be aliasedacross multiple memory chips has been reported. Report this error to thenearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.

Self-test failed; Data Generator Memory Test @ 0x____

The data generator memory failed. Modulation data produced by the datagenerator may not be correct. However, if an Unable to check DataGenerator Memory error was also seen, this result is not conclusive. Theaddress of the first location that failed is reported. Report this error to thenearest 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 cardis 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. Theinstrument is likely not functional. Report this error to the nearestAgilent 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 thenearest 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.

8 Error Messages


Out of memory

There was insufficient working memory during data generation patterncalculations. Reduce the size of any sweep lists and try again.

Out of memory

If this occurs during a memory catalog display, it means the system did nothave enough free RAM to prepare the catalog.

Out of memory; ARB communication failed.

There was insufficient memory to complete the dual arbitrary waveformgenerator (Option UND) communications. Report this error to the nearestAgilent Technologies sales or service office.

Out of memory; ARB is not functional.

There is insufficient memory to the ARB to generate the requestedwaveform.

Out of memory; Burst shape RAM cannot hold specified burstshape.


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 fewerfrequencies.

Indicates that memory was exhausted during frequency precalculation(used to speed the process of sweep/list mode). List mode cannot run untileither fewer frequencies have been supplied or more memory becomesavailable and the same set of frequencies are sent again, FREQ:MODE CWisexecuted, or :FREQ:MODE LIST is executed.

Out of memory; Cannot uncompress file.

A STATE: file cannot be uncompressed because there is not enoughmemory to run the decompression algorithm. Recall will fail and there willbe no instrument state change. Reduce the size of any sweep lists and tryagain.

Error Messages 9


Out of memory; Complementary Cumulative Distribution. Displaycannot function.


Out of memory; Could not copy current istate.

An instrument state operation, such as save/recall, could not allocateenough space to copy an instrument state. The operation is aborted.

Out of memory; Display system out of memory. An abnormaldisplay may result. Memory consumption should be reduced.

There was not enough memory in the system to properly update thedisplay. Some inconsistencies may be seen. The size of any list/sweepshould be reduced, and the source should be preset to clear up anyinconsistencies. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies salesor service office.

Out of memory; FFT display cannot function.


Out of memory; FFT subsystem cannot function.

There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to thenearest 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 beinggenerated than can fit in the pattern memory.

Out of memory; FIR subsystem generated more coefficients thanthe hardware can handle.


Out of memory; FIR subsystem unable to operate.


Out of memory; Graph subsystem cannot function.


10 Error Messages


Out of memory; Histogram display cannot function.


Out of memory; Impulse response display cannot function.


Out of memory; There is insufficient memory to copy thecurrent pattern. The secondary pattern is unchanged.

There was insufficient room to copy or create the current data generationpattern data in order to make it a secondary pattern. To avoid this, set upthe smaller of the two patterns first.

Out of memory; There is insufficient memory to store thesecondary frame in Pattern RAM. The secondary frame has beenturned off.

There was insufficient room to copy or create the current data generationpattern data in order to make it a secondary pattern. To avoid this, set upthe smaller of the two patterns first.

Out of memory; Insufficient RAM

A memory comparison between a shadow RAM data area and thecorresponding EEPROM data area could not be performed due toinsufficient working RAM. This does not necessarily imply a memoryproblem, since this comparison is only used in stringent diagnosticsituations.

Out of memory; I/Q map display cannot function.


Out of memory; List formation

The device was unable to allocate space for a lookup table, such as for listmode precalculation. List mode cannot run until either fewer frequencieshave been supplied or more memory becomes available and the same set offrequencies are sent again, FREQ:MODE CW is executed, or :FREQ:MODELIST is executed.

Error Messages 11


Out of memory; Memory allocation error.


Out of memory; Memory catalog failed.

There is not enough memory to complete a catalog listing. Reduce the sizeof any sweep lists and try again.

Out of memory; Memory request failed, out of indices. Memoryrequest 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 .


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 thesource to clear up any inconsistencies. If the problem persists report thiserror 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 ofany list/sweep, and preset the source to clear up any inconsistencies. If theproblem persists report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies salesor 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 smallerfile. Reduce the size of any list/sweep, and preset the source to clear up anyinconsistencies. If the problem persists report this error to the nearestAgilent Technologies sales or service office.

Out of memory; The pre-coded bit data for this transportchannel is not generated due to the memory overflow or memoryallocation error.

Reduce the amount of coding applied to data or decrease the amount ofdata.

12 Error Messages


Out of memory; There is not enough memory to create themodulation. Baseband cannot function.

There is not enough memory to create the modulation map. Reduce thesize of any list/sweep, and preset the source to clear up anyinconsistencies. If the problem persists report this error to the nearestAgilent 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 thatwould require more data generation pattern memory than is availablewith 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 thebaseband generator. In this case, the scramble is not applied to thegenerator.

Out of memory; Shape subsystem unable to operate .


Out of memory; The table editor cannot function properly untilmore memory is available.

There is insufficient working memory available. Reduce the size of anysweep lists and try again.

Out of memory; The table editor cannot function properly untilmore memory is available.

There is insufficient memory for the ARB to generate the requestedwaveform.

Out of memory; Unable to allocate memory for SCPI response.

There is not enough memory to execute this SCPI query. Reduce the size ofany list/sweep, and preset the source to clear up any inconsistencies. If theproblem persists report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies salesor service office.

Error Messages 13


Out of memory; Unable to check Data Generator memory.

There was not enough memory in the system to properly complete the datagenerator memory test. This does not imply a data generator memoryfailure. 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 interfacedue 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.


Out of memory; Unable to display timeslot window.


Out of memory; Unable to verify instrument state file.

An instrument state file could not be accessed and verified because ofinsufficient memory. Reduce the size of any sweep lists and try again.

Out of memory; User burst shape could not be generated.


-320 Storage fault

The firmware detected a fault when using data storage. This error is notan indication of physical damage or failure of any mass storage element.

-315 Configuration memory lost

Indicates that non-volatile configuration data saved by the device has beenlost. The meaning of this error is device-dependent.

14 Error Messages


Configuration memory lost; Persistent state checksum is bad.Using factory defaults.

The persistent state is corrupt and had to be reinitialized with the factorypreset values.

Configuration memory lost; Persistent state preset. Usingfactory 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 tobe corrupt. The persistent state is reinitialized with the factory presetvalues.

-314 Save/recall memory loss

The non-volatile data saved by the *SAV? command has been lost.

-313 Calibration memory lost

Indicates that non-volatile calibration data has been lost.

-312 PUD memory lost

The protected user data saved by the *PUD command has been lost.

-311 Memory error

An error was detected in the device’s memory.

Memory error; Unable to configure Save Recall registers fromnon-volatile memory. Save Recall registers re-initialized.

Indicates that saved states are no longer usable. Delete explicitly usingCatalog.

-310 System error; Absolute I and Q voltages must be at most1 volt.

An internal error has occurred that results in the normalized I or Qvoltage to be greater than 1 volt. Report this error to the nearestAgilent Technologies sales or service office.

Error Messages 15


System error; Cannot change manual point until list mode errorcondition cleared.

An error is keeping the sweep/list from being able to set the frequencyand/or power. Until the problem is addressed, the manual point cannot bechanged.

System error; File Not Found.

The specified file cannot be found. Verify that the file exists in theinstrument file system.

System Error; FIR subsystem generated more coefficients thanthe hardware can handle.

The maximum number of coefficients for a given set of hardware has beenexceeded. 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 offand on again to reset the card. If the problem persists, report this error tothe 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 beendropped.

System error; Unable to determine which attenuator isinstalled.

An invalid attenuator identification code has been detected. Possiblecauses include a loose attenuator control cable. The instrument will likelynot produce the proper output power levels. Report this error to thenearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.

-300 Device-specific error

This is a generic device-dependent error for devices that cannot detectmore specific errors. The code indicates only that a device-dependent erroras defined in IEEE 488.2, 11.5.1.1.6 has occurred.

16 Error Messages

-299 to -200: Execution Errors ESG Family Signal Generators

-299 to -200: Execution ErrorsAn error has been detected by the instrument’s execution control block. Errors in this classset the execution error bit (bit 4) in the event status register (IEEE 488.2, section 11.5.1).In this case:

• Either a <PROGRAM DATA> element following a header was evaluated by the deviceas outside of its legal input range or is otherwise inconsistent with the device’scapabilities, 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 arecompleted. Rounding a numeric data element, for example, is not reported as an executionerror.

-294 Incompatible type

The type or structure of a memory item is inadequate.

-293 Referenced name already exists

A downloaded program attempted to define an element (a variable,constant, filename, etc.) that had already been defined.

-292 Referenced name does not exist

A downloaded program attempted to access an undefined element(a variable, constant, filename, etc.).

-291 Out of memory

A downloaded program required more memory than was available in theinstrument.

-290 Memory use error

A user request has directly or indirectly caused an error related to memoryor <data_handles>. This is not the same as “bad” memory.

-286 Program runtime error

A runtime error was detected in a downloaded program.

Error Messages 17

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 thenearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.

-285 Program syntax error

A syntax error appears within a downloaded program. The syntax usedwhen parsing a downloaded program is device-specific.

-284 Program currently running

Indicates that certain operations related to programs may be illegal whilethe program is running. For example, deleting a running program may beillegal.

-283 Illegal variable name

An attempt was made to reference a nonexistent variable.

-282 Illegal program name

The name used to reference a program was invalid. For example,redefining an existing program, deleting a nonexistent program, or ingeneral, referencing a nonexistent program.

-281 Cannot create program

An attempt to create a program was unsuccessful. This may be due toinsufficient memory.

-280 Program error

A downloaded program-related execution error occurred. This errormessage is used when the device cannot detect the more specific errorsdescribed for errors -281 through -289. The syntax used in a program andthe mechanism for downloading a program is device-specific.

-278 Macro header not found

A syntactically legal macro label in the *GMC?query could not be executedbecause the header was not previously defined.

-277 Macro redefinition not allowed

The macro label defined in the *DMC command could not be executedbecause the macro label was already defined (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.4).

18 Error Messages


-276 Macro recursion error

A syntactically legal macro program data sequence could not be executedbecause the device found it to be recursive (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.4).

-275 Macro definition too long

A syntactically legal macro program data sequence could not be executedbecause the string or block contents were too long for the device to handle(see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.1).

-274 Macro parameter error

The macro definition improperly used a macro parameter placeholder (seeIEEE 488.2, 10.7.3).

-273 Illegal macro label

The macro label defined in the *DMC command was a legal string syntax,but could not be accepted by the device (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.3 and10.7.6.2). For example, the label was too long, the same as a commoncommand header, or contained invalid header syntax.

-272 Macro execution error

A syntactically legal macro program data sequence could not be executeddue to an error within the macro definition (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.3).

-271 Macro syntax error

A syntactically legal macro program data sequence, written in accordancewith IEEE 488.2, 10.7.2, could not be executed due to a syntax errorwithin the macro definition (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.3).

-270 Macro error

A macro-related execution error occurred. This error message is usedwhen the device cannot detect the more specific errors described for errors-271 through -279.

-261 Math error in expression

A syntactically legal expression program data element could not beexecuted due to a math error. For example, a divide-by-zero wasattempted. The definition of a math error is device-specific.

Error Messages 19


-260 Expression error

An expression data element-related error occurred. This error message isused when the device cannot detect the more specific errors described forerrors -261 through -269.

-258 Media protected

The device or user has attempted to write to a read-only memorysubsystem (msus). The definition of a protected media is device-specific.

-257 File name error

A legal program command or query could not be executed because a filename on the device media was in error. For example, an attempt was madeto copy to a duplicate filename. The definition of what constitutes a filename error is device-specific.

File name error; Delete empty sequence <sequence_name>. Deletesequence ignored.

The user has attempted to delete a sequence that is empty (all registersunused). 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. Deleteregister ignored.

The user has attempted to delete a state that is empty (unused). This isinformational only.

File name error; Directory does not support extenders.

An extender, which is specified by an @ sign followed by a memorysubsystem name, has been specified for an explicit memory subsystemwhich does not allow the @ notation. Only the default (:) memorysubsystem 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 @.

20 Error Messages


File name error; Illegal filename character

An illegal character was used within a filename. \ , : , @ and allnon-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. Thetext 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. Itspecifies 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 filename on the device media could not be found. For example, an attempt wasmade to read or copy a nonexistent file. The definition of what constitutesa 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 internaltable 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


File name not found; CDMA_PNOFS FILE


File name not found; CDMA_POW FILE


File name not found; FCDMA2K_CHAN_FILE

An internal table editor column file has been lost. A new one will have tobe created.

Error Messages 21


File name not found; The internal list file was not found.There is no list data to return

The DWEL_FILE, FREQ_FILE, or POW_FILE has been lost, so a new one willhave to be created. These files are the persistent information for list/sweepmode. 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 oneelement.

File name not found; SYSTEM:FCDMA2K_CHAN_FILE


File name not found; SYSTEM:MFWCDMA_TYPE_FILE


File name not found; SYSTEM:RCDMA2K_CHAN_FILE


File name not found; MCDMA_TYPE_FILE


File name not found; MTONE_FREQ_FILE


File name not found; WCDMA_CHAN_FILE


-255 Directory full

A legal program command or query could not be executed because themedia directory was full. The definition of what constitutes a full mediadirectory is device-specific.

22 Error Messages


-254 Media full

A legal program command or query could not be executed because themedia was full. For example, there is was no space left on the disk. Thedefinition 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 aregister. You must free some memory by deleting a file or register usingCatalog. Afterwards, try again.

Media full; Save a state register failed. State markedavailable.

The state memory subsystem STATE: did not have enough room to save aregister, so the register was lost and is now marked available. You mustfree some memory by deleting a file or register using Catalog. Afterwards,try again.

Media full; Unable to delete saved state from non-volatilememory. No instrument state change.

The state memory subsystem STATE: was unable to delete a register. Youmust 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 ofcorrupt media, for instance a bad disk or incorrect disk format. Thedefinition 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 isusually 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. Thesystem will clear and reconfigure this memory area automatically. Apotential 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 sequencesas well as other data files, is corrupt. The system automatically clears andreconfigures this memory area. Potential causes: failing backup battery;the loss of line power to the instrument during a write operation.

Error Messages 23


-252 Missing media

A legal program command or query could not be executed because ofmissing media, for instance no disk in the disk drive. The definition ofwhat constitutes missing media is device-specific.

Missing media

If this occurs during a memory catalog display, it means the defaultmemory system could not be located. The instrument is likely notfunctioning properly. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologiessales or service office.

-250 Mass storage error

A mass storage error has occurred. This message is used when a devicecannot 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 systemis still functional, but files written to EEPROM (such as updatedcalibration data) may be lost when the instrument’s line power is cycled.Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.

-241 Hardware missing

A legal program command or query could not be executed because ofmissing device hardware. For example, an option was not installed.

Hardware missing; <card_name>

A test communication to a hardware card failed. The instrument is mostlikely not functional. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologiessales or service office.

Hardware missing; Installed option boards do not matchconfiguration information.

A set of option boards have been installed that do not match theinformation that was given to the instrument as part of the installation. Ifthis is the result of a customer installed option, the wrong option wasspecified during installation. If this is seen at any other time, the likelycause is an EEPROM failure on the option card.

24 Error Messages


Hardware missing; no such SIO address

The expected board is not installed. Report this error to the nearestAgilent Technologies sales or service office.

-240 Hardware error

A legal program command or query could not be executed because of ahardware problem in the device. The definition of what constitutes ahardware problem is completely device-specific. This error is used whenthe device cannot detect the more specific errors described for errors -241through -249.

-233 Invalid version

A legal program data element was parsed but could not be executedbecause the version of the data is incorrect to the device. This particularerror is used when file or block data elements are recognized by theinstrument, but cannot be executed for reasons of version incompatibility.For example, a non-supported file version or a non-supported instrumentversion.

-232 Invalid format

A legal program data element was parsed but could not be executedbecause the data format or structure is inappropriate. For example, whenloading memory tables or when sending a SYSTem:SET parameter for anunknown instrument.

-231 Data questionable

The measurement accuracy is questionable.

Data questionable; EEPROM copy of <filename>.

The EEPROM copy of a file has a correctable error. The systemautomatically performs the correction. A potential cause is a failingEEPROM. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales orservice office.

Data questionable; RAM copy of <filename>.

The non-volatile RAM copy of a file has a correctable error. The systemautomatically performs the correction. A potential cause is a failingbackup battery.

-230 Data corrupt or stale

Possibly invalid data. A new reading was started but not completed sincelast access.

Error Messages 25


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>: NVRAM0x<VALUE>, EEPROM 0x<VALUE>.

This message can occur only if full power-on EEPROM comparison mode isset by the factory. If this mode is set, this message indicates that the datathat was retained by the EEPROM did not match the shadow data thatwas retained by the shadow non-volatile RAM, even though nouncorrectable errors or CRC mismatch was found in the shadow memory.This error usually indicates that the instrument lost power duringEEPROM programming. If the instrument was quiescent when it waspowered off, report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales orservice office.

Data corrupt or stale; EEPROM @ offset 0x<VALUE>: wrote0x<VALUE>, read 0x<VALUE> .

After writing shadow RAM data to EEPROM, a memory comparisondetected 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. Thesystem automatically updates the non-volatile RAM copy of the EEPROMcopy 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, orthe number of bits specified does not match with the number ofdata bytes in the file .

An error has occurred while downloading a user file to the Bit memorycatalog. Either the user file is not a bit file, or the number of bits specifiedin 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>: wrote0x<VALUE>, retained 0x<VALUE> .

After writing shadow RAM data to EEPROM, a memory comparisondetected a difference. The EEPROM may not be retaining data properly.Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.

26 Error Messages


Data corrupt or stale; License file is obsolete, missingentries defaulted .

This error can only occur during the instrument’s first power up afterhaving downloaded new firmware. It indicates that the software licensefile is missing entries for options supported by the current revision offirmware. The missing entries have been added to the file, and theirlicense key values have been defaulted to zero. This error will occursduring the first power up after downloading new firmware into theinstrument.

Data corrupt or stale; RAM copy of <filename>.

The non-volatile RAM copy of a file is either corrupt or is out of date withthe EEPROM master copy (if one exists). The system automaticallyre-initializes the file from EEPROM (if appropriate) or from a defaultalgorithm. A potential cause is a failing backup battery.

-226 Lists not same length

Attempted to use LIST structure having individual LISTs of unequallength.

-225 Out of memory

The device has insufficient memory to perform the requested operation.

-224 Illegal parameter value

Used where exact value, from a list of possibilities, was expected.

Illegal parameter value; Command requires at lease one datavalue.

A modulation type cannot be created without data.

Illegal parameter value; Total user file bits must be greaterthan 0.

An attempt was made to select a user file that contains 0 bits. Selectanother user file that contains at least 1 bit.

Illegal parameter value; Total user file bits must be greaterthan 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.

Error Messages 27


-223 Too much data

A legal program data element of block, expression or string type wasreceived that contained more data than the device could handle due tomemory or related device-specific requirements.

Too much data; The current setting results in too many datapoints. A new symbol map cannot be generated. CDMA2000 hasbeen turned off.

Due to a hardware limitation, only a certain number of unique data pointscan be created for the IQ map. CDMA2000 mode turns off when the powercombination of all channels exceed that limit. Adjust the channel powerlevel and try again.

Too much data; The current setting results in too many datapoints. A new symbol map cannot be generated. The IQ Rotationhas been restored to previous value.

Due to a hardware limitations, only a certain number of unique datapoints can be created for the IQ map. IQ rotation is designed to alleviatethis problem, but used incorrectly can result in undesirable effects. Thiserror indicates that the current IQ rotation is optimal and cannot bechanged.

Too much data; The current setting results in too many datapoints. A new symbol map cannot be generated. The format hasbeen turned off.

Due to a hardware limitation, only 256 unique data points can be createdfor the IQ map. W-CDMA mode turns off when the power combination ofall channels exceeds that limit. Adjust the channel power level and tryagain.

Too much data; The current setting results in too many datapoints. A new symbol map cannot be generated. The currentchannel has been restored to its previous type.

Due to a hardware limitations, only a certain number of unique datapoints can be created for the IQ map. This channel type, together with itspower setting, has exceeded that limit. The channel type reverts to itsprevious type to retain a valid signal. To try a different power setting, turnthe channel off, switch to the desired type, change the power setting, andthen turn the channel back on.

Too much data; The current setting results in too many datapoints. A new symbol map cannot be generated. The currentchannel has been turned off.

28 Error Messages


Due to a hardware limitations, only a certain number of unique datapoints can be created for the IQ map. This channel power level hasresulted in an IQ map that exceeds the hardware limit when turned on,and cannot be accommodated. The channel has been turned off to retain avalid signal. To turn this channel on, try a different power setting or turnsome other channel off.

Too much data; The number of CDMA channels exceeds the maximumallowed.

The maximum number of CDMA channels is defined in the technicalspecifications document.

Too much data; The number of CDMA carriers exceeds the maximumallowed.

The maximum number of CDMA carriers is defined in the technicalspecifications document.

Too Much Data; The number of list points exceeds the maximumallowed.

Some tables have a maximum number of entries. Sweep/List can only have401 points, for example.

Option UN8 cannot use an I/Q map that has more than 16 unique valuesfor both I and Q. You can use global search and replace to replace alloccurrences of a given value (in both I and Q) with a different value.

Too Much Data; The number of list points in the table exceedsthe maximum allowed.

Some tables have a maximum number of entries. Sweep/List can only have401 points, for example.

Too much data; The number of points in the table exceeds themaximum allowed.

This occurs when you try to create a table that is too big. For example, ifyou 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 itsmaximum length.

Too Much Data; Only 16 distinct values are allowed for I and Qvalues.

The current hardware allows a maximum of 16 unique values for I and Q.Try a different modulation.

Error Messages 29


Too much data; Only 16 distinct values are allowed for I and Qvalues.

Option UN8 cannot use an I/Q map that has more than 16 unique valuesdefined 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 givenvalue (in both I and Q) with a different value.


Although up to 256 I and Q pairs can be configured, only 16 unique I and16 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 otherpairs. For example, two I and two Q values can still define four unique Iand Q pairs.


The current hardware only allows a maximum of 16 unique values for Iand 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 largerthan PRAM memory. Either use a smaller pattern, or get more memory byordering the appropriate hardware option. Option UN8 has 1 Mbyte ofPRAM, which can store 1 Mbit of data bits. Option UN8 with UN9contains 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 mayhave 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 executedbecause the interpreted value was outside the legal range defined by thedevice (see IEEE 488.2 11.5.1.1.5).

Data out of range; Channel type not allowed for currentlink/config.

The channel type you are trying to add is not supported by the currentcdma2000 link and/or radio configuration.

30 Error Messages


Data out of range; Manual point exceeds list sizes. Limitingto maximum point.

The sweep/list manual point has been reassigned to a smaller numbervalue due to the longest list decreasing in size or being turned off. Its newvalue 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 numbervalue due to the longest list decreasing in size or being turned off. Its newvalue 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 numbervalue due to the longest list shrinking, or being turned off. Its new value isthe length of the power list, that is the longest enabled list.

Data out of range; Only DEFAULT or USER FILE data type isallowed. Data type is changed to DEFAULT

Only Default data or user file is valid for Paging channel. Paging data isnow 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 nodamage 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 outsideof its supported frequency range. Report this error to the nearest AgilentTechnologies 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 andoffset; modulation depth, deviation, or modulation source frequency;number of points and start/stop values for list mode; start/stop values forinternal I/Q calibration; sequence or register values (save/recall); dwelltime.

Error Messages 31


Data out of range; value clipped to upper limit.

An input value is above the maximum value allowed. Examples: frequencysetting, reference, or offset; output power; power reference and offset;modulation depth, deviation, or modulation source frequency; number ofpoints and start/stop values for list mode; start/stop values for internal I/Qcalibration; sequence or register values (save/recall); dwell time.

-221 Settings conflict

A legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed due tothe current device state (see IEEE 488.2 11.5.1.1.5).

Settings conflict; At least one of the channels must be on inorder to turn the mode on. CDMA2000 has been turned off.

To output a valid RF signal, at least one channel must be turned on. Sinceall channels are off, CDMA2000 mode has been turned off to avoidundefined behavior.

Settings conflict; At least one of the channels must be on inorder to turn the mode on. WCDMA has been turned off.

To output a valid RF signal, at least one channel must be turned on. Sinceall channels are off, W-CDMA mode has been turned off to avoid undefinedbehavior.

Settings conflict; BBG Data Clock is fixed to EXTernal tosynchronize Data Gen to Demodulator.

With both the GSM format and the BERT GSM activated, an attempt wasmade to toggle the baseband data clock from external to internal. Thebaseband data clock is fixed to external in order to synchronize the datagenerator to the demodulator.

Settings conflict; Cannot have a secondary frame with anon-framed data pattern. The secondary frame is unchanged.

The secondary frame feature has many potential conflicts. Some of theconflicts leave the secondary pattern and its state as they were prior to thecommand that led to the error message, and some turn off the secondarystate, since the primary state is not compatible and it has priority.

Settings conflict; Cannot have a secondary frame with alltimeslots off. The secondary frame is unchanged.


32 Error Messages


Settings conflict; Cannot have a secondary frame withalternate amplitude. The secondary frame is unchanged.


Settings conflict; Cannot have a continuous and discontinuousframe at the same time. The secondary frame has been turnedoff.


Settings conflict; Cannot have a secondary frame with anon-framed data pattern. The secondary frame has been turnedoff.


Settings conflict; Cannot have a secondary frame with alltimeslots off in the primary frame. The secondary frame hasbeen turned off.


Settings conflict; Cannot have a secondary frame while theprimary frame has alternate amplitude. The secondary frame hasbeen turned off.


Settings conflict; Cannot have a secondary frame with adifferent modulation type than the primary frame. Thesecondary 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.

Error Messages 33


Settings conflict; Cannot have more than 4 EDGE multiframetimeslots on simultaneously. The selected timeslot has beenturned off.

An unsupported timeslot type was encountered. EDGE does not supportthe simultaneous activation of more than four multiframe timeslots.

Settings conflict; Cannot have uplink protocols while thecontrol frame is on. Frames 1-17 timeslots changed todownlink.

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 framesmust use downlink protocols. The instrument enforces this byreconfiguring the timeslots that are not using downlink protocols when thecontrol frame is switched on.

Settings conflict; Cannot select uplink protocols while thecontrol frame is on. Selection changed to custom.

Indicates that in TETRA mode, an attempt has been made to select uplinkprotocols while the control frame is switched on. TETRA requires that thecontrol 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 anytransport channel following it to be on. All transportchannels following channel #<NUMBER> have been turned off.

Transport channels must be turned on sequentially. Therefore, alltransport channels with a higher number than a channel that is turned offwill be automatically turned off.

Settings conflict; Channel #<NUMBER> must be turned on beforechannel #<NUMBER> can be turned on. Channel #<NUMBER> has beenturned 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 beactivated.

34 Error Messages


Settings conflict; The current data rate is not valid for thisradio configuration. Data rate changed to the default rate.

The new radio configuration does not support the current data rate. Thedata 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 aninteger number of symbols. User file size must have symbolboundary in order to transmit the file.

A user-defined file must end with a symbol. If it does not, transmission isaborted.

Settings conflict; The current paging indicator (PI) is notvalid 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 pagingindicators. The PI has been set to 0 (default value) to remain valid for thisdata rate.

Settings conflict; The current RC or data rate does notsupport turbo coding. Turbo Coding has been turned off.

Either specification or hardware does not support turbo coding for thisdata 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-SCHchannels, data both rates below 14.4 kbps, and the highest data rates foreach RC are not valid for turbo coding.

Settings conflict; Clipping not allowed for CDMA2000 reverseradio configs 1 and 2. Clipping set to 100%.

The clipping function is not available for the cdma2000 reverse link radioconfigs 1 and 2. The value is automatically reset to 100% (no clipping).

Settings conflict; Continuous protocol timeslots cannot beturned off.

A continuous protocol timeslot is switched off while in TETRA mode. Whena continuous protocol has been selected for a timeslot in TETRA mode, allof the timeslots must be switched on.

Error Messages 35


Settings conflict; Continuous & Discontinuous settingconflict. All selected Continuous timeslots are now switchedto Discontinuous.

Indicates that while in TETRA mode, an attempt has been made tosimultaneously assign continuous and discontinuous protocols to thetimeslots. Continuous and discontinuous protocols cannot coexist inTETRA mode. If a discontinuous protocol is selected for any timeslot, alltimeslots’ protocols are changed to discontinuous protocols.

Settings conflict; Current frame length does not have symbolboundary. End of frame has been patched with extra bits toallow an integer of symbols in a frame.

With Option UN8, in TDMA format you can select from many differentmodulations with different bits per symbol. Because all TDMA formatshave a fixed frame size, in some modulations end-of-frame andend-of-symbol do not happen at the same time. This message indicatesthat end-of-frame has been patched with extra bits to allow an integer ofsymbols per frame.

Settings conflict; Discontinuous & Continuous settingconflict. All selected Discontinuous timeslots are nowswitched to Continuous.

Indicates that while in TETRA mode, an attempt has been made tosimultaneously assign discontinuous and continuous protocols to thetimeslots. Discontinuous and continuous protocols cannot coexist inTETRA mode. If a continuous protocol is selected for any timeslot, alltimeslots’ protocols are changed to continuous protocols.

Settings conflict; Downlink & Uplink setting conflict. Allselected Downlink timeslots are now set to Uplink.

A Downlink timeslot type has been selected while another timeslot(s) hasUplink selected. In NADC and PDC digital modulation for bursted data,only either Uplink (base to mobile) or Downlink (mobile to base) TrafficChannel type can be selected for all timeslots at any one moment.Tocontinue data transmission, all Downlink timeslots have been changed tothe Uplink configuration.

Settings conflict; EDGE BERT requires Multiframe PN Sequencein Timeslot E field.

An unsupported data type was encountered. The measurement timeslotrequires a multiframe PN sequence in the E field.

36 Error Messages


Settings conflict; EDGE BERT requires Normal as Timeslot Type.

An unsupported timeslot type was encountered. The measurementtimeslot must be designated Normal.

Settings conflict; Enabled mod source conflicts withpreviously enabled mod source. Previous mod disabled.

The signal generator has three sources: INT, EXT1, and EXT2 that areshared by the FM1/PM1, AM1/AM2, FM2/PM2, pulse (INT and EXT2),and burst envelope (EXT1 only). Each source can be used by only onemodulation 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 firstmodulation 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 beturned on, the previous modulation will be turned off.

Settings conflict; External data cannot be selected formultiple channels. PN9 is automatically selected for <CHANNELNAME>.

The current hardware supports only one external data source at a time.The <CHANNEL NAME> data source has been changed to the defaultdata source, PN9.

Settings conflict; FFCH/OCNS and QPCH cannot be on at the sametime. QPCH has been tuned off.

QPCH is generated using both channel 3 and 4. Channel 3 has beenturned on to generate FFCH or OCNS. Channel 4 can no longer generateQPCH. 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 thedeviation settings for FM1/PM1. This error will be reported to the queuewhen FM2/PM2 is enabled and FM1/PM1 is also enabled and anadjustment to either FM1/PM1 deviation causes the FM1 or PM1deviation to be less than the FM2 or PM2 deviation. It will also be reportedwhen FM1/PM1 is being turned on, and the last FM2/PM2 deviationsetting is greater than the current FM1/PM1 deviation setting. In bothcases the FM2/PM2 deviation will be adjusted to match the FM1/PM1deviation.

Error Messages 37


Settings conflict; FM2/PM2 value set greater than FM1/PM1value. FM1/PM1 changed to match FM2/PM2 value.

FM2/PM2 deviation must be FM1/PM1 deviation. This error is reportedwhen both FM1/PM1 and FM2/PM2 are enabled and an adjustment toeither FM2/PM2 deviation causes the FM2 or PM2 deviation to be greaterthan the FM1 or PM1 deviation. It is also be reported as FM2/PM2 isturned on, and the last FM1/PM1 deviation setting is less than the currentFM2/PM2 deviation setting. In both cases the FM1/PM1 deviation isadjusted to match the FM2/PM2 deviation.

Settings conflict; FM & PM not allowed.

There is a hardware conflict between FM and PM. The most recentlyrequested modulation will be turned on, the previous modulation will beturned off.

Settings conflict; The format must be on and fully configuredfor use before being specified as the secondary frame. Thesecondary frame is unchanged.

The secondary frame setup must be completely configured as a stand-alonesetup before being selected for use as a secondary frame. It must have aformat, framing, and at least one timeslot turned on.

Settings conflict; Frame in Pattern RAM is from a differentformat. The secondary frame is unchanged.


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 ofunequal size. Set one list equal to size one, or make theirsizes equal.

The frequency list has more than one element and the dwell list has morethan 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 thesame number of elements. A list of a single element is the same as a list ofan equal size with the single element repeated the necessary number oftimes.

38 Error Messages


Settings conflict; Frequency list and power list are ofunequal size. Turn one list off, set one to size one, or maketheir sizes equal.

The frequency list has more than one element and the power list has morethan 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 thesame number of elements. A list of a single element is the same as a list ofan equal size with the single element repeated the necessary number oftimes.

Settings conflict; The frequency spacing has been limited bythe number of tones.

The product of the multitone number of frequencies and frequency spacingmust be less than or equal to 15 MHz.

Settings conflict; FSK frequency deviation cannot exceed thesymbol rate.

If the FSK frequency deviation exceeds the symbol rate, the deviation ischanged to match the value of the symbol rate.

Settings conflict; GSM BERT requires Multiframe PN Sequence inTimeslot E field.

An unsupported data type was encountered. The measurement timeslotrequires a multiframe PN sequence in the E field.

Settings conflict; GSM BERT requires Normal as Timeslot Type.

An unsupported timeslot type was encountered. The measurementtimeslot must be designated Normal.

Settings conflict; High Amplitude is less than Low Amplitude.

The specified High Amplitude value is smaller than the Low amplitudevalue for a Sensitivity Search MEASurement? query. No measurementis performed.

Settings conflict; In this configuration the parameter is aconstant. It may not be set.

An attempt was made to enter a value into a fixed parameter for thecurrent radio configuration or channel setup. For example, the framelength parameter for the R-FCH has a fixed value in RC1 and RC2.However, in RC3 and RC4 this parameter is adjustable.

Error Messages 39


Settings conflict; Incompatible step sweep frequency setting.Start, stop, center or span setting changed to be compatiblewith last command.

Incompatible step sweep frequency setting. Start, stop, center or spansetting changed to be compatible with last command.

Settings conflict; Incompatible step sweep power setting.Start, stop, center or span setting changed to be compatiblewith last command.

Incompatible step sweep power setting. Start, stop, center or span settingchanged to be compatible with last command.

Settings conflict; Internal burst cannot be on with pulsemodulation.

There is a hardware conflict between internal burst and pulse modulation.The most recently requested modulation will be turned on, the previousmodulation will be turned off.

Settings conflict; Invalid Channel Code. Channel code has beenchanged to the highest channel code for this symbol rate.

An attempt was made to input a channelization code beyond thelimitations imposed by the symbol rate. The channelization code is reset tothe 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 formatconstraints. 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. Validconfigurations are ‘PSCH SSCH P-CCPCH CPICH’ or anycombination of ‘DPCH OCNS and PICH’. The two groups should notbe mixed.

The signal generator is not capable of generating certain channelcombinations. Change the present combination to one of the allowablecombinations suggested by the error message.

40 Error Messages


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 ofmodulation while the other is activated. The modulation type that wasmost recently requested will be turned on and the modulation that was onat the time will be turned off.

Settings conflict; Only ONE user file can be selected for alltraffic 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> datahas been changed to <FILE NAME> file.

Settings conflict; Pattern repeat is changed to continuousbecause data source is external.

Single is not a valid repeat setting for an external data source.

Settings conflict; PDC and NADC Custom protocols are nowuplink protocols, so the timeslots with Custom selected werechanged to Downlink Custom.

Because PDC or NADC has downlink protocols selected and also hasCustom in one or more timeslots, the timeslots with Custom are set toDownlink Custom. Otherwise, the timeslots with Custom are set to UplinkCustom. Downlink Custom has its own instrument state information forthe Data type and Fix 4 value.

Settings conflict; PHS or TETRA scramble can not be on whenthe currently selected modulation type has more than 2 bitsper symbol.

Option UN8 provides modulations with more than 2 bits/symbol. For thesemodulations, PHS and TETRA scramble are disabled.

Settings conflict; Power list and dwell list are of unequalsize. Set one to size one, or make their sizes equal.

Both the dwell list and the power list have more than one element, andthey are not of equal size. If any frequency, power, or dwell lists have morethan one element, they must all have the same number of elements. A listof a single element is the same as a list of an equal size with the singleelement repeated the necessary number of times.

Error Messages 41


Settings conflict; Pulse modulation cannot be on with internalburst.

There is a hardware conflict between pulse modulation and internal burst.The most recently requested modulation is turned on, the previousmodulation 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. Theinstrument automatically adjusts the pulse period to match the pulsewidth.

Settings conflict; The puncture rate is >=100% on DCH channel<NUMBER>, increase the DPCH Slot Format or edit the DCH fieldsto reduce the puncture %. All DPCH channels were turned off.

Transport channels cannot be punctured more than 100%. The slot formatneeds to be increased (which in turn increased the symbol rate) on theunderlying DPCH channel, or the transport channel parameters must bechanged to reduce the puncture percentage. The underlying DPCHchannel has been turned off.

Settings conflict; QPCH and FFCH/OCNS cannot be on at the sametime. FFCH/OCNS has been tuned off.

QPCH is generated using both channel 3 and 4. Channel 4 is now used togenerate QPCH. Channel 3 can no longer generate FFCH/OCNS therefore,FFCH/OCNS must be turned off.

Settings conflict; RACH is only defined for RadioConfiguration 1 and 2. You must set one of these RadioConfigurations before configuring or using this code channel.

An attempt was made to setup the R-ACH while in a radio configurationthat does not support this channel. This channel is only available in RC1and RC2. If the R-ACH is the desired channel, you must change to theproper radio configuration before continuing.

Settings conflict; RCCCH is only defined for RadioConfiguration 3 and 4. You must set one of these RadioConfigurations before configuring or using this code channel.

An attempt was made to setup the R-CCCH while in a radio configurationthat does not support this channel. This channel is only available in RC3and RC4. If the R-CCCH is the desired channel, you must change to theproper radio configuration before continuing.

42 Error Messages


Settings conflict; RDCCH is only defined for RadioConfiguration 3 and 4. You must set one of these RadioConfigurations before configuring or using this code channel.

An attempt was made to setup the R-DCCH while in a radio configurationthat does not support this channel. This channel is only available in RC3and RC4. If the R-DCCH is the desired channel, you must change to theproper radio configuration before continuing.

Settings conflict; REACH is only defined for RadioConfiguration 3 and 4. You must set one of these RadioConfigurations before configuring or using this code channel.

An attempt was made to setup the R-EACH while in a radio configurationthat does not support this channel. This channel is only available in RC3and RC4. If the R-EACH is the desired channel, you must change to theproper radio configuration before continuing.

Settings conflict; The requested operation is not allowed in atwo box CDMA2000 setup.

Certain operations, such as setting to equal powers, are not allowed in atwo-ESG setup. A two-ESG setup exists when either Voltage Other ESG orPercent Power Other ESG are greater than 0.0.

Settings conflict; RPICH is only defined for RadioConfiguration 3 and 4. You must set one of these RadioConfigurations before configuring or using this code channel.

An attempt was made to setup the R-PICH while in a radio configurationthat does not support this channel. This channel is only available in RC3and RC4. If the R-PICH is the desired channel, you must change to theproper radio configuration before continuing.

Settings conflict; RSCH with Turbo coding is only available inRadio Configurations 3 and 4. You must set one of these RadioConfigurations to proceed.

Turbo coding is only allowed with the R-SCH in RC3 and 4. If turbo codingis needed, change to the appropriate radio configuration, set up the properchannels in addition to the R-SCH, and turn on turbo coding.

Error Messages 43


Settings conflict; RSCH is only defined for RadioConfiguration 1 and 2. You must set one of these RadioConfigurations before configuring or using this code channel.

The command attempted to enter a value or setting for the R-SCH in RC1or 2. If this is the correct R-SCH, change to the desired radio configurationand resend the command. If not, select the command for the desiredR-SCH. Use the following list to determine the correct R-SCH command touse:

R-SCH Used in RC1 and 2

R-SCH1 Used in RC3 and 4 for channel 4


Refer to chapter 5 in the Option 201 user’s and programming guide formore information.

Settings conflict; RSCH1 is only defined for RadioConfiguration 3 and 4. You must set one of these RadioConfigurations before configuring or using this code channel.

The command attempted to enter a value or setting for the R-SCH1 in RC3or 4. If this is the correct R-SCH, change to the desired radio configurationand resend the command. If not, select the command for the desiredR-SCH. Use the following list to determine the correct R-SCH command touse:





Settings conflict; RSCH2 is only defined for RadioConfiguration 3 and 4. You must set one of these RadioConfigurations before configuring or using this code channel.

The command attempted to enter a value or setting for the R-SCH in RC3or 4. If this is the correct R-SCH, change to the desired radio configurationand resend the command. If not, select the command for the desiredR-SCH. Use the following list to determine the correct R-SCH command touse:





44 Error Messages


Settings conflict; The selected external trigger settingconflicts with the previous setting.

The external trigger has been set to positive edge for one trigger sourceand negative edge for another trigger source.

Settings conflict; Uplink & Downlink setting conflict. Allselected Uplink timeslots are now set to Downlink.

An Uplink timeslot type has been selected while another timeslot(s) hasDownlink selected. In NADC and PDC digital modulation for bursted data,only either Uplink (base to mobile) or Downlink (mobile to base) TrafficChannel type can be selected for all timeslots at any one moment.Tocontinue data transmission, all Uplink timeslots have been changed to theDownlink configuration.

Settings conflict; The symbol rate is too high for a > 16symbol filter. Baseband cannot function.

The filter is in a state that is inappropriate for the hardware. Although nodamage 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 inconjunction with REACH or RCCCH.

Changing the R-PICH gating from full is only allowed in three channelstructures: R-PICH, R-PICH with the R-CCCH, or R-PICH with theR-EACH.

Settings conflict; User FSK file has deviations which areincompatible with the current symbol rate. The modulation typehas been defaulted.

A frequency in the selected user FSK file exceeds the maximum possibledeviation for the current symbol rate. The default modulation type for themode 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 oneWalsh code is equal to the other, or it falls under the other Walsh's tree. AWalsh collision results in an invalid signal. Select a different Walsh codeaccording to Walsh selection rule.

Error Messages 45


Settings conflict; Walsh length invalid! Changed to defaultWalsh number.

The current Walsh length is invalid for the current data rate. For data rate2X and above, doubling the rate halves the Walsh space. The channelWalsh number has been changed to the highest valid Walsh code.

Settings conflict; You may not set Forward Link values whilein Reverse Link. Reset Link Direction to proceed.

Values or settings for forward link were entered while in reverse link. Ifforward 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 thecorrect link direction, consult the Option 201 user’s and programmingguide for the correct values or settings to enter.

Settings conflict; You may not set Reverse Link values whilein Forward Link. Reset Link Direction to proceed.

Values or settings for reverse link were entered while in forward link. Ifreverse 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 thecorrect link direction, consult the Option 201 user’s and programmingguide for the correct values or settings to enter.

Settings conflict; You may only setup channels that are partof your current radio configuration.

An attempt was made to enter a value or setting for a channel that is notsupported in the current radio configuration. The R-FCH and R-SCH aresupported in all the radio configurations for reverse link. However, thevalues or settings allowed for these channels vary according to the radioconfiguration used. Refer to the Option 201 user’s and programming guideto determine the supported channels by radio configuration.

46 Error Messages


-220 Parameter error

A program data element related error has occurred. This particular errormessage is used if the device cannot detect a more specific error describedfor errors -221 through -229.

Parameter error; <modulation file name>

The specified file is not a modulation file type.

-215 Arm deadlock

The arm source for the initiation of a measurement is set to GET and asubsequent measurement query is received. The measurement cannotbegin until a GETis received, but the GETwould cause an INTERRUPTEDerror.

-214 Trigger deadlock

A trigger source for the initiation of a measurement is set to GET and asubsequent measurement query is received. The measurement cannotbegin until a GETis received, but the GETwould cause an INTERRUPTEDerror.

Trigger deadlock

TRIGger:SOURce BUS was selected when a MEASurement? query wasexecuted. No data is returned.

-213 Init ignored

A request for a measurement initiation was ignored as anothermeasurement 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 commandis not legal according to SCPI.

Init ignored; Sweep is already continuously initiated.

The list/sweep is continuously initiated and sweeping, therefore thecommand is not legal according to SCPI.

Error Messages 47


Init ignored; Unable to sweep due to sweep being in an errorstate. The sweep error should be fixed.

The number of list, power, and/or dwell points are in conflict, or a serioussystem error has occurred in list/sweep. A previous error report shouldhave described the error that is stalling list/sweep.

-212 Arm ignored

An arming signal was received and recognized by the device but wasignored.

-211 Trigger ignored

A GET, *TRG, or triggering signal was received and recognized by thedevice, but was ignored because of device timing considerations. Forexample, the device was not ready to respond.

-210 Trigger error

A GET,*TRG, or a triggering signal could not be executed due to an error.

-202 Settings lost due to rtl

A setting associated with a hard local control (see IEEE 488.2, 5.6.15) waslost when the device changed to LOCS from REMS or to LWLS fromRWLS.

-201 Invalid while in local

A command is not executable while the device is in local mode due to ahard local control (see IEEE 488.2, 5.6.1.5). For example, a device with arotary switch receives a message which would change the switch’s state,but the device is in local so the message cannot be executed.

-200 Execution Error

For devices that cannot detect more specific errors, this code indicates onlythat 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 CDMA2000mode off and on again to reset the card. If the problem persists, report thiserror to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.

48 Error Messages


Execution Error; Cannot update FlexDG with Even Second Delay.

There is an error with the cdma2000 hardware. Try turning CDMA2000mode off and on again to reset the card. If the problem persists, report thiserror to the 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 offand on again to reset the card. If the problem persists, report this error tothe nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.

Error Messages 49

ESG Family Signal Generators -199 to -100: Command Errors

-199 to -100: Command ErrorsThe instrument’s parser detected an IEEE 488.2 syntax error. Errors in this class set thecommand error bit (bit 5) in the event status register (IEEE 488.2, section 11.5.1). In thiscase:

• Either an IEEE 488.2 syntax error has been detected by the parser (a control-to-devicemessage was received that is in violation of the IEEE 488.2 standard. Possibleviolations include a data element which violates device listening formats or whose typeis unacceptable to the device.), or

• an unrecognized header was received. These include incorrect device-specific headersand incorrect or unimplemented IEEE 488.2 common commands.

-184 Macro parameter error

A command inside the macro definition had the wrong number or type ofparameters.

-183 Invalid inside macro definition

The program message unit sequence, sent with a *DDT or a *DMCcommand,is syntactically invalid (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.3).

-181 Invalid outside macro definition

A macro parameter placeholder ($<number ) was encountered outside of amacro definition.

-180 Macro error

This error, as well as errors -181 through -189, are generated whendefining a macro or executing a macro. This particular error message isused if the device cannot detect a more specific error.

-178 Expression data not allowed

A legal expression data was encountered, but was not allowed by thedevice at this point in parsing.

-171 Invalid expression

The expression data element was invalid (see IEEE 488.2, 7.7.7.2). Forexample, unmatched parentheses or an illegal character.

50 Error Messages

-199 to -100: Command Errors ESG Family Signal Generators

-170 Expression data error

This error, as well as errors -171 through -179, are generated whenparsing an expression data element. This particular error message is usedif the device cannot detect a more specific error.

-168 Block data not allowed

A legal block data element was encountered, but not allowed by the deviceat this point in the parsing.

-161 Invalid block data

A block data element was expected, but was invalid (see IEEE 488.2,7.7.6.2). For example, an END message was received before the end lengthwas 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. Adjustthe file length and repeat the download.

-160 Block data error

This error, as well as errors -161 through -169, are generated whenparsing a block data element. This particular error message is used if thedevice cannot detect a more specific error.

-158 String data not allowed

A string data element was encountered, but not allowed by the device atthis point in the parsing.

-151 Invalid string data

A string data element was expected, but was invalid (see IEEE 488.2,7.7.5.2). For example, an END message was received before the terminalquote character.

Invalid string data; filename exceeds maximum of 23characters.

The specified filename exceeds the maximum length.

Invalid string data; filename plus msus exceeds maximum of 30characters.

The specified filename exceeds the maximum length.

Error Messages 51


-150 String data error

This error, as well as errors -151 through -159, are generated whenparsing a string data element. This particular error message is used if thedevice cannot detect a more specific error.

-148 Character data not allowed

A legal character data element was encountered where prohibited by thedevice.

-144 Character data too long

The character data element contains more than twelve characters (seeIEEE 488.2, 7.7.1.4).

-141 Invalid character data

Either the character data element contains an invalid character or theparticular element received is not valid for the header.

-140 Character data error

This error, as well as errors -141 through -149, are generated whenparsing a character data element. This particular error message is used ifthe device cannot detect a more specific error.

-138 Suffix not allowed

A suffix was encountered after a numeric element which does not allowsuffixes.

-134 Suffix too long

The suffix contained more than twelve characters (see IEEE 488.2,7.7.3.4).

-131 Invalid suffix

The suffix does not follow the syntax described in IEEE 488.2, 7.7.3.2, orthe suffix is inappropriate for this device.

-130 Suffix error

This error, as well as errors -131 through -139, are generated whenparsing a suffix. This particular error message is used if the device cannotdetect a more specific error.

52 Error Messages


-128 Numeric data not allowed

A legal numeric data element was received, but the device does not acceptone in this position for the header.

-124 Too many digits

The mantissa of a decimal-numeric data element contained more than 255digits excluding leading zeros (see IEEE 488.2, 7.7.2.4.1).

-123 Exponent too large

The magnitude of an exponent was greater than 32000 (see IEEE 488.2,7.7.2.4.1).

-121 Invalid character in number

An invalid character for the data type being parsed was encountered. Forexample, an alpha in a decimal numeric or a “9” in octal data.

-120 Numeric data error

This error, as well as errors -121 through -129, are generated whenparsing a data element which appears to be numeric, includingnon-decimal numeric types. This particular error message is used if thedevice cannot detect a more specific error.

-114 Header suffix out of range

The value of a header suffix attached to a program mnemonic makes theheader invalid.

-113 Undefined header

The header is syntactically correct, but it is undefined for this specificdevice. For example, *XYZ is not defined for any device.

-112 Program mnemonic too long

The header contains more than twelve characters (see IEEE 488.2,7.6.1.4.1).

-111 Header separator error

A character that is not a legal header separator was encountered whileparsing the header.

Error Messages 53


-110 Command header error

An error was detected in the header. This message is used when the devicecannot detect the more specific errors described for errors -111 through-119.

-109 Missing parameter

Fewer parameters were received than required for the header. Forexample, the *ESE common command requires one parameter, so receiving*ESE is not allowed.

-108 Parameter not allowed

More parameters were received than expected for the header. For example,the *ESE common command only accepts one parameter, so receiving*ESE 0,1 is not allowed.

-105 GET not allowed

A Group Execute Trigger was received within a program message (seeIEEE 488.2, 7.7). Correct the GPIB controller program so that the GETdoes not occur within a line of GPIB program code.

-104 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.

-103 Invalid separator

The parser was expecting a separator and encountered an illegalcharacter. For example, the semicolon was omitted after a programmessage 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 specifierwas received when it was not expected. For example, a terminationspecifier was received with no currently active function.

54 Error Messages


Syntax error

An unrecognized command or data type was encountered. For example, astring was received when the device does not accept strings.

-101 Invalid character

A syntactic command contains a character that is invalid for that type. Forexample, a header containing an ampersand, SETUP&. This error mightbe used in place of error numbers -114, -121, -141 and some others.

-100 Command error; Unable to set new frequency with UP/DN command.

The instrument is unable to obtain the necessary information to calculatethe 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 calculatethe 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 forFrequency (FR) and Amplitude (AP) in compatibility mode. All other usesof IS are invalid.

Command error; R0:No standby mode allowed.

In 8656/57 compatibility mode, R0 was received via GPIB. This commandis 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 commandis not supported by the compatibility mode.

Command error

This is a generic syntax error for devices that cannot detect more specificerrors. The code indicates only that a command error as defined inIEEE 488.2, 11.5.1.1.4 has occurred.

Error Messages 55

ESG Family Signal Generators 201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors

201 to 702: Device-Specific ErrorsSome device operations did not properly complete, possibly due to an abnormal hardwareor firmware condition. These codes are also used for self-test response errors. Errors in thisclass 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 errorindicates that the instrument detected an error within the GPIB system, within theinstrument’s firmware or hardware, during the transfer of block data, or duringcalibration.

201 Bad file number; Unable to check Data Generator memory.

The instrument was not able to generate the pattern necessary to performthe data generator memory test. This does NOT imply a data generatormemory failure. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies salesor service office.

208 I/O Error; <file name>

Invalid file name.

I/O error; Delete a non-saved state register. Delete registerignored.

The user has attempted to delete an unused (empty) state. This errormessage is informational only.

I/O error; Delete empty sequence <sequence_name>. Deletesequence ignored.

The user has attempted to delete a sequence that is empty. This errormessage is informational only. Typically, this error is reported severaltimes when the “Delete All Sequences” command is executed. If the file isdisplayed 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.

56 Error Messages

201 to 702: Device-Specific Errors ESG Family Signal Generators

A STATe: file could not be saved due to insufficient space, file corruption,or another related problem.

I/O error; Trailing zero found in <filename>. Fixing...

A compressed state file has a zero at its end. This is a sign of filecorruption. The device fixes the problem by concealing the zero such that itno 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 thanor 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 lessthan or equal to 256 bytes. Select a smaller user file.

I/O error; Unable to delete saved state from non-volatilememory. No instrument state change.

A STATe: file could not be deleted due to the file not being found, filecorruption, or another file-related problem. If the file is displayed by amemory 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. Noinstrument state change.

The state file is not readable and the recall was aborted.

214 Not owner; Unable to delete saved state from non-volatilememory. No instrument state change.

The user has attempted to write to a read-only memory subsystem.

218 I/O error; filename

An invalid file name was detected during ARB segment or sequenceprocessing.

501 Attenuator hold setting over range; Frequency change forcedattenuator adjust.

Error Messages 57


The firmware has changed the attenuator setting because, while inattenuator hold mode, a change in frequency setting has forced the ALCbeyond its range.

Attenuator hold setting over range; Power set to lower limit.

The firmware has changed the power setting to a value other than therequested value due to the fact that, while in attenuator hold mode, theuser has requested a power setting that is below the ALC range for theattenuator 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 therequested value due to the fact that, while in attenuator hold mode, theuser has requested a power setting that is above the ALC range for theattenuator setting.

508 Frac-N Loop unlocked

The synthesizer is unlocked. Service may be needed.

Sampler Loop unlocked


YO Loop unlocked


509 Output Section input overdrive

Internal error: report to factory.

510 I/Q Modulator overdrive

Internal error: report to factory.

511 Output unleveled

The instrument’s output is unleveled.

512 Reference unlocked

The instrument’s reference is unlocked. If an external reference isconnected, check the frequency and power. It is possible for this to occurduring a poor connection/disconnection of an external reference. If thiserror reoccurs when no external reference is connected, the instrumentmay require service.

58 Error Messages


513 1 GHz Oscillator unlocked

The 1 GHz reference oscillator is unlocked. If an external reference isconnected, check the frequency. If this error reoccurs when no externalreference is connected, the instrument may require service.

514 Reference Oven cold

The reference oven is not at the required operating temperature. This isnormal if the instrument has been powered down for a while. If the errorpersists, the instrument may require service.

515 Reference board: 10 Mhz reference signal bad or missing

The instrument’s reference is unlocked. If an external reference isconnected, check the frequency and power. It is possible for this to occurduring a poor connection/disconnection of an external reference. If thiserror reoccurs when no external reference is connected, the instrumentmay require service.

516 Baseband Generator unlocked; refer to manual.

The digital modulation board is unlocked. If this error occurs and thestatus indicator on the front panel is not on, the board is operational.There are legitimate reasons for the front panel indicator to be on: ifExternal Data mode was selected and no clock was provided for the dataclock input, or if there was an incorrect setting selected for dataclock/symbol clock.

Baseband Generator unlocked; Clear the error queue. If errorpersists, refer to manual.

The digital modulation board is unlocked. If this error occurs and thestatus indicator on the front panel is not on, the board is operational.There are legitimate reasons for the front panel indicator to be on: ifExternal Data mode was selected and no clock was provided for the dataclock input, or if there was an incorrect setting selected for dataclock/symbol clock.

517 Calibration failure; Baseband Generator Cal

The Baseband Generator calibration portion of an internal I/Q calibrationhas failed.

Calibration failure; Cal aborted by user.

While executing the internal I/Q calibration, either a DCAS was sent overthe GPIB, or the Abort key on the front panel was pressed.

Error Messages 59


Calibration failure; DCFM DC overrange

The instrument was unable to perform a DCFM or DCΦM calibration dueto the input signal being outside of the offset range that can be calibratedfor.

Calibration failure; I/Q cal.

While executing the internal I/Q calibration, the attempt to allocatememory for the calibration failed.

Calibration failure; I/Q cal failed to allocate memory.

While executing the internal I/Q calibration, a failure occurred during thesection 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 thesection indicated.

Calibration failure; Upgrade calibration failed. Data notstored.

The calibration stage of the instrument upgrade was not executedsuccessfully. The calibration data has not been stored. The upgrade is notfunctional. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales orservice office.

518 Arbitrary Waveform Generator unlocked; refer to manual.

The instrument’s dual arbitrary waveform generator is unlocked. Thiserror will occur when the ARB Reference key is set to Ext and there is noexternal signal applied to the instrument. It may also occur if there is aproblem with the A5 dual arbitrary waveform generator board.

519 Uncalibrated signal; IQ Adjustments not calibrated. Refer tomanual.

A calibration is required to use the IQ adjustments feature. The I/Qadjustments may be functional, but are not guaranteed to meetspecifications until an I/Q calibration is performed. Refer to the user’sguide.

60 Error Messages


Uncalibrated signal; Quadrature Skew Not Calibrated

A calibration is required to use the quadrature skew feature. Thequadrature skew may be functional, but is not guaranteed to meetspecifications until the I/Q impairment adjustment is performed. Refer tothe calibration guide.

520 Sampler unlocked

One of the signal generator’s samplers is unlocked or one of the samplercircuits are malfunctioning. The instrument may require service.

521 Yig unlocked

The Yig oscillator phase lock loop is unlocked. Problem may be due to abad calibration. If not, then the instrument may require service.

522 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 trippingof 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 orESD is detected at RF Output.

Damage will not occur if a poor RF output port match exists when thepower level is set beyond the specified range.

601 Power search failed.

While executing power search, the level meter circuit failed to return ameaningful value. This event indicates that the power is in a range thatthe leveling loop cannot properly level. The power will be set to the lastproperly leveled power.

604 DSP FW download failed.

An external bus download of a digital signal processor (DSP) programfailed.

Error Messages 61


605 DSP FW download failed.

The instrument’s firmware was unable to successfully initialize theinternal digital signal processor (DSP) on the A14 CPU/Motherboard.Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.

DSP FW download failed; Demodulator board

The instrument’s firmware was unable to successfully initialize theinternal digital signal processor (DSP) on the Demodulator board(Option 300). Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales orservice office.

DSP FW download failed; Opt 300 BERT capability

The instrument’s firmware was unable to successfully initialize theinternal digital signal processor (DSP) on the A6 bit error rate tester boardfor Option 300 capability. Report this error to the nearestAgilent Technologies sales or service office.

DSP FW download failed; Opt UN7

The instrument’s firmware was unable to successfully initialize theinternal digital signal processor (DSP) on the A6 bit error rate tester board(Option UN7). Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies salesor service office.

606 DSP times out.

The digital signal processor (DSP) on the A14 CPU/Motherboard failed torespond within the appropriate amount of time. Report this error to thenearest 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 befunctional. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales orservice office.

62 Error Messages


DSP times out; Demodulator communication failed

The digital signal processor (DSP) on the Demodulator board (Option 300)failed to respond within the appropriate amount of time. If cycling powerdoes not correct the problem, report this error to the nearestAgilent Technologies sales or service office.

DSP times out; FlexDG communication failed

The instrument is unable to communicate with the FLEXDG datagenerator 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 dualarbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) failed. The dual arbitrarywaveform generator is not functional. Report this error to the nearestAgilent Technologies sales or service office.

DSP times out; Option 300 BERT capability

The digital signal processor (DSP) on the bit error rate tester board failedto respond while Option 300 is operating. Report this error to the nearestAgilent Technologies sales or service office.

607 DSP returns error.

The digital signal processor (DSP) is in an indeterminate state. Report thiserror 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 signalprocessor (DSP) detected an internal error when processing a command.The DSP specific error code is displayed in the parenthesis. Report thiserror 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 signalprocessor (DSP) detected a communications error with the command sentto it. The DSP specific error code is displayed in the parenthesis. Reportthis 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 signalprocessor (DSP) detected an error and it is in an indeterminate state. TheDSP specific error code is displayed in the parenthesis. Report this error tothe nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.

Error Messages 63


DSP returns error; ARB data line error (code)


DSP returns error; ARB FLASH memory error (code)


DSP returns error; ARB parameters error (code)

The dual arbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) digital signalprocessor (DSP) detected a communications error with the command sentto it. The DSP specific error code is displayed in the parenthesis. Reportthis error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.

DSP returns error; ARB self test error (code)


DSP returns error; Option 300 BERT capability

Option 300 DSP for BERT capability returns an error.

608 DSP in use by other process.

The digital signal processor (DSP) is in an indeterminate state. Report thiserror to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.

615 New wave shape changes limit for internal frequency; frequencychanged to new limit.

When using the internal modulation source, the upper limit varies for thedifferent waveforms. If the user changes the waveform when the internalsource frequency is higher than that allowed for the new waveform, thefrequency for the source will be changed, and the user informed of thatchange with this message.

64 Error Messages


616 Configuration Error; Attenuator configuration does not matchactual installed attenuator type.

A mismatch was found between the configured and detected attenuatortypes. The instrument may not be fully functional. Report this error to thenearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.

Configuration Error; Option reconfiguration failed.

As a part of option reconfiguration, the instrument reboots. If thereconfiguration failed, it is reported when the instrument completes thereboot. Try repeating the option reconfiguration. Report this error to thenearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.

617 Configuration error; Could not start license system.

The Software License System has failed to operate. The software optioncannot be enabled. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologiessales or service office.

Configuration error; Data Generator Memory configuration doesnot match installed board.

The memory configuration for an option board does not match the knownmemory limits of the board. If this error has occurred as the result of acustomer-installed option, uninstall all options and then reinstall thecorrect options. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies salesor service office.

Configuration error; Illegal combination of installed optionboards.

An option board or board combination that is not supported by theinstalled firmware has been specified or detected. Be sure that you havethe proper instrument and firmware to support the option board, and thatyou 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.

Error Messages 65


Configuration error; Installed board not supported.

An option board or board combination that is not supported by theinstalled firmware has been specified or detected. Be sure that you havethe proper instrument and firmware to support the option board, and thatyou have specified a supported combination of options.

Configuration error; Invalid Data Generator memoryconfiguration.

The memory configuration for an option board does not match the knownmemory limits of any supported option board. If this error has occurred asthe result of a customer-installed option, uninstall all options and thenreinstall the correct options. Report this error to the nearestAgilent Technologies sales or service office.

Configuration error; Invalid file system configuration blocksize defaulted.

A block size configuration error was detected by the file system. A defaultvalue has been used. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologiessales or service office.

Configuration error; Invalid file system configuration maxfiles defaulted.

A maximum files configuration error was detected by the file system. Adefault value has been used. Report this error to the nearestAgilent Technologies sales or service office.

Configuration error; Invalid file system configuration memorysize defaulted.

A memory size configuration error was detected by the file system. Adefault value has been used. Report this error to the nearestAgilent Technologies sales or service office.

Configuration error; Invalid option board configuration.

An invalid combination of option boards has been configured. If this errorhas occurred as the result of a customer-installed option, uninstall alloptions and then reinstall the correct options. Report this error to thenearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.

66 Error Messages


Configuration error; Old bootrom detected. File system andinstrument 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 bootromversion. As a result the user file system, arb file system (if present), andinstrument states have been re-initialized. Instrument calibration fileshave not been affected. In the future, to avoid re-initialization of the filesystem and instrument states that will occur with firmware upgrades,return the instrument to Agilent Technologies for bootrom replacement.

Configuration error; <OPTION>, Invalid (inconsistent) licensekey.

The License Key for the indicated software option is invalid. If the optionhas not been purchased, then enter a value of zero for its key to disable theoption, otherwise enter the correct value from the License Key Certificate.

618 RS232 times out; RS232 reset .

If further input is not received within the timeout time while a SCPIcommand is being processed, the command is aborted and the input bufferis cleared.

619 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 notgenerated if a DSP download Fail error message has already beengenerated. In this case, were do not know if the FPGA code stored in flashmemory is correct.

DSP code is invalid; Bert DSP code is invalid.

The host reads an unexpected DSP version number from the demodulatorboard.

DSP code is invalid; Demodulator board FPGA .

The demodulator’s FPGA code is not the revision that the firmwareexpects.

DSP code is invalid; Demodulator DSP code is invalid .

The host reads and unexpected DSP version number from the demodulatorboard.

DSP code is invalid; Demodulator main DSP code is invalid .

The demodulator board has an invalid revision of DSP firmware code.

Error Messages 67


DSP code is invalid; Flex DG DSP code is invalid.

The version number of the DSP firmware in the FlexDG data generator isnot the version expected by the instrument firmware. The instrumentmust be upgraded to a matching 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 codeonly. 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 isnot functional .

The demodulator DSP ROMs have only boot code loaded: the DSP will notfunction. Report this error to the nearest Agilent Technologies sales orservice office.

DSP code is invalid; Unrecognized version.Some ARB commands may not function.

The dual arbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) is running anunsupported version of digital signal processor (DSP) code. The dualarbitrary waveform generator may not function correctly. Report this errorto 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 anunknown digital signal processor (DSP) program. The dual arbitrarywaveform generator commands will not function. Report this error to thenearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.

620 Clock rate error.

The input clock rate for the bit error rate was too fast. Maximum clock rateis 2 Mbps for the 2 Mbps mode, and 10 Mbps for the 10 Mbps mode.

68 Error Messages


621 FPGA download failed; Demodulator board.

The download of the field programmable gate array code to theDemodulator board failed.

FPGA download failed; Opt UN7.

The download of the field programmable gate array code to the RAM onthe A6 bit error rate tester board failed. Report this error to the nearestAgilent Technologies sales or service office.

622 Sequence references self; <Sequence Name>.

The specified sequence is not allowed because it contains a reference toitself.

623 Out of Lock; Demodulator VCO

The A/D 26 MHz clock is not correct. The problem may be with either the10 MHz reference, or the 13 MHz GSM clock.

Out of Lock; Downconverter LO

There is a problem with the downconverter. The problem may be witheither 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 registersunused). This message is informational only. Typically this error isreported several times when the “Delete All Sequences” command isexecuted. 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 dueto the file not being found, data corruption, etc. If state file exists, deleteexplicitly using the memory catalog.

State Save Recall Error; Recall aborted. Unable to recall thestate from non-volatile memory.

The state file was not readable, so the recall was aborted. If state fileexists, delete explicitly using the memory catalog.

Error Messages 69


State Save Recall Error; Recall data different from FWrevision. No instrument state change.

An attempt was made to recall a state that was saved with anincompatible version of the instrument firmware. This typically occurswhen a state file is copied from an instrument with a newer version offirmware to an instrument with an older version of firmware. Newerversions 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 fileexists, delete explicitly using catalog.

State Save Recall Error; Recalled state has a bad checksum. Noinstrument state change.

The state file was corrupt or out-of-date, so the recall was ignored. If statefile exists, delete explicitly using the memory catalog.

State Save Recall Error; The state file is from a differentfirmware revision that does not support comments.

An attempt was made to write a comment to a state file revision that doesnot support comments. Comments in saved state files are not supported bythe A.01.00 and A.01.01 releases of the instrument firmware.

State Save Recall Error; Unable to read the secondary frameinstrument state file. The secondary frame has been turnedoff.

The format that is currently active needed the secondary frameinstrument state file to generate the secondary frame in pattern RAM, butthe 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 thanone bit per symbol.

A modulation must have at least two states specified.

70 Error Messages


Load/Store Error; Cannot create a shape with less than 2points.

Burst shape files must have two or more points for both the rise and thefall shape specification.

Load/Store Error; Invalid modulation file.

The user modulation file is invalid. The file is either corrupt or is not amodulation file.

Load/Store Error; Operation not allowed in Fail-Safe PresetMode.

This informs you that software or hardware options cannot be configuredwhile in Fail-Safe Preset Mode. Cycle the instrument power and try again.

Load/Store Error; Operation not allowed in Fail-Safe PresetMode.

A hardware option was installed while in fail-safe preset mode. After afail-safe preset, the power must be cycled before a hardware option isinstalled.

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 eithercorrupt 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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