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Instrument Messages
Instrument Messages Introduction
Instrument Messages
Instrument Messages Introduction

The analyzer can generate various messages that appear on the display during operation.

There are four types of messages.

This chapter describes the following types of messages displayed on th e ana lyze r :

User Error
Messages Beginning on page 34, User Error Messages appear when an attempt has been
made to set a parameter incorrectly or an operation has failed (such as saving
a file). These messages are often generated during remote operation when an
invalid programming command has been entered. These messages appear in
the status line at the bottom of the display. If you are using the default display
colors, the message will appear in yellow. The message will remain until you
preset the analyzer, press ESC, or another message is displayed on the status
line.
Informational
Messages Beginning on page 82, Informational Messages provide information that
requires intervention. These messages appear on the status line at the bottom
of the display. If you are using the default display colors, the message will
appear in green (ESA) or yellow (PSA). The message will remain until you
preset the analyzer, press ESC, or another message is displayed on the status
line. The information provided in brackets, for example <filename> or
<directory>, is a variable that represents a specific input provided previously.
Status
Messages Beginning on page 86, Status Messages appear on the right side of the
analyzer display and/or set status bits in the SC PI Status Register system.
These messages indicate a condition that may result in erroneous data being
displayed. Most messages will only be displayed until the error condition is
corrected. Multiple messages can be displayed and will be listed in the display
area. In each case the name of the corresponding status bit is indicated in
parenthesis. It will be noted if only a status bit is used (no message).
Pop-up
Messages These messages indicate a condition that may require intervention. They
appear in the middle of the display in a framed box. The message will remain
until the appropriate intervention has taken place or the condition has been
corrected.