Troubleshooting

Error Messages

CAUTION Carefully read the entire message! It may list additional risks with this procedure.

3.Release the Preset key.

4.To continue with the sequence, press Continue (to abort with no lost files, press Abort).

5.When the sequence concludes, do the following:

a.Cycle power.

Cycling power restores all previously installed options. Because calibration files are restored from EEPROM, you should see several error messages.

b.Perform the DCFM/DCΦM calibration.

Refer to the DCFM/DCΦM Cal softkey description in the E8257D/67D PSG Signal Generators Key Reference.

c.Agilent Technologies is interested in the circumstances that made it necessary for you to initiate this procedure. Please contact us at the telephone number listed at http://www.agilent.com/find/assist. We would like to help you eliminate any repeat occurrences.

Error Messages

If an error condition occurs in the signal generator, it is reported to both the front panel display error queue and the SCPI (remote interface) error queue. These two queues are viewed and managed separately; for information on the SCPI error queue, refer to the E58257D/67D PSG Signal Generators Programming Guide.

NOTE

When there is an unviewed message in the front panel error queue, the ERR annunciator

 

 

appears on the signal generator’s display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Characteristic

 

 

Front Panel Display Error Queue

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capacity (#errors)

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overflow Handling

Circular (rotating).

 

Drops oldest error as new error comes in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewing Entries

Press: Utility

> Error Info > View Next (or Previous) Error Page

 

 

 

 

 

Clearing the Queue

Press: Utility

> Error Info > Clear Error Queue(s)

 

 

 

 

Unresolved Errorsa

Re- reported after queue is cleared.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the queue is empty (every error in the queue has been read, or the queue is cleared), the

 

No Errors

following message appears in the queue:

 

 

 

0

No Error Message(s) in Queue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.Errors that must be resolved. For example, unlock.

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E8267D PSG, E8257D PSG specifications

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The E8257D PSG is known for its versatility and reliability. It operates within a frequency range of 250 kHz to 40 GHz, making it suitable for a wide array of applications, from signal generation to vector modulation. With an output power capability of up to +30 dBm, it delivers high-quality signals with exceptional precision. Its low phase noise performance is especially critical for applications such as radar and communication system testing, where signal integrity is paramount.

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