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  • Page 1 Keysight N5171B/72B/73B EXG N5181B/82B/83B MXG X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...

  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    PERFORMANCE OF THIS to the public to use, modify, DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION reproduce, release, perform, CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD display, or disclose commercial KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A computer software or SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT commercial computer software WITH WARRANTY TERMS...

  • Page 3: Where To Find The Latest Information

    URLs, according to the name of your product: http://www.keysight.com/find/mxg To receive the latest updates by email, subscribe to Keysight Email Updates at the following URL: http://www.keysight.com/find/MyKeysight Information on preventing instrument damage can be found at: www.keysight.com/find/PreventingInstrumentRepair...

  • Page 5: Error Messages

    Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages Error Messages Introduction 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.

  • Page 6: Error Message Format

    “the” and “it”. Error messages appear in the lower-left corner of the display as they occur. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...

  • Page 7: Error Message Type

    — a valid program message could not be properly executed due to some device condition. Execution errors are reported after rounding and expression evaluation operations are completed. Rounding a numeric data element, for example, is not reported as an execution error. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 8 488.2 standard. Possible violations include a data element that violates device listening formats or whose type is unacceptable to the device.), or — an unrecognized header was received. These include incorrect device-specific headers and incorrect or unimplemented IEEE 488.2 common commands. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...

  • Page 9: List Of Error Messages

    -400 Query Error This is a generic query error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors. The code indicates only that a query error as defined in IEE 488.2, 11.5.1.1.7 and 6.3 has occurred. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 10 To run a diagnostic loop back test, the instrument needs to communicate with and set up the module. This error is reported when the instrument cannot communicate with the module. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 11 There is not enough memory to convert a binary file to a bit file. Reduce the size of any sweep lists and try again. -321 Out of memory; Cannot precalculate frequencies. Try fewer frequencies. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 12 There was not enough memory in the system to properly update the display. Some inconsistencies may be seen. The size of any list/sweep should be reduced, and the source should be preset to clear up any inconsistencies. Report this error to service office. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 13 There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to service office. -321 Out of memory; Impulse response display cannot function. There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to service office. -321 Out of memory; I/Q map display cannot function. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 14 There is not enough memory to read the specified data file. Try a smaller file. Reduce the size of any list/sweep, and preset the source to clear up any inconsistencies. If the problem persists report this error to service office. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 15 Operations on a Pulse Train could not be completed because of insufficient memory. -321 Out of memory; Shape subsystem unable to operate. There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to service office. -321 Out of memory; SMI is not functional. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 16 -321 Out of memory; Unable to display protocol window. The instrument was unable to create part of the graphical user interface due to an inability to allocate memory (possibly due to Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 17 There is insufficient working memory available. Report this error to service office. -315 Configuration memory lost; Persistent state checksum is bad. Using factory defaults. The persistent state is corrupt and had to be reinitialized with the factory preset values. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 18 -313 Calibration memory lost; Cannot restore cal from backup: {name}err={value} Cannot restore specified cal from backup because of a file error. -313 Calibration memory lost; Cannot store cal to backup: {name}err={value} Cannot store specified cal to backup because of a file error. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 19 *** No documentation *** -310 System error; A SCPI driver failed to initialize ({name}) The hardware or driver for a particular SCPI parser has failed and that communication path is not active. The hardware device is Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 20 -310 System error; Cal in use, cannot delete: {name} Calibration file cannot be deleted since it is currently in use. Error caused by diagnostic command. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 21 Preset the signal generator to insure the firmware will return to a valid state. -310 System error; Critical digital module error. Report this error to service office. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 22 -310 System error; Error sending RS232 XON/XOFF. {name} Caused by either framing, parity, or overrun errors during RS232 communication. -310 System error; Error updating RS232 configuration. {name} Caused by either framing, parity, or overrun errors during RS232 communication. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 23 A failure occurred when attempting to start the software module responsible for digital modulation applications or calibration/self test. Cycle the instrument's power. If this issue persists, please reinstall firmware or report it to the service office. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 24 There is an error with the baseband generator. Try turning CDMA2000 or 1xEVDV mode off and on again to reset the card. If the problem persists, report this error to service office. -310 System error; in {name} line:{value} file: {name} stack:{name} Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 25 Error caused by diagnostic command. -310 System error; Previous boot failed at step {value}. An internal error occurred during previous boot up at the specified step. -310 System error; Previous boot had {name} Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 26 Caused by either framing, parity, or overrun errors during RS232 communication. -310 System error; RS232 send error. {name} Caused by either framing, parity, or overrun errors during RS232 communication. -310 System error; RTS pace not supported Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 27 -310 System error; Transmit pace not supported Command is not supported for RS232 communication. -310 System error; Unexpected Analog FPGA overrange error on bit {value}. Report this error to service office. -310 System error; Unknown file system error. {name} Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 28 'Success' or 'Failure' of formatting operation. The system will try to proceed either way. -310 System error; Volume format failed: {name} The formatting of the file system volume failed. The instrument hardware may be damaged. -310 System error; Volume reformatted: {name} Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 29 -310 System error; The {name} subsystem was not found. The requested operation could not be completed. The subsystem named in the error was not found. Operations within a subsystem depend on the subsystem for successful execution. If it Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 30 A syntactically legal macro program data sequence could not be executed because the device found it to be recursive (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.4). -275 Macro definition too long A syntactically legal macro program data sequence could not Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 31 IEEE 488.2, 10.7.2, could not be executed due to a syntax error within the macro definition (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.3). -270 Macro error A macro-related execution error occurred. This error message Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 32 Verify that the subnet mask is consistent with this address (host bits should not be all 0s or 1s). If no subnet is specified, verify that the address is valid with respect to the default class netmasks: A (0x00FFFFFF), B(0x0000FFFF), or C(0x000000FF). Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 33 -259 LAN error; The instrument could not obtain a LAN configuration using DHCP or Auto-IP: manual configuration was used instead. This error occurs if no DHCP servers are present or the DHCP server did not provide a lease of at least 5 minutes. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 34 Verify that both addresses are on the same subnet and try again. Contact your network system administrator for assistance. -259 LAN error; IP address is inconsistent with subnet mask or IP class Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 35 -259 LAN error; Saved LAN configuration settings are missing or corrupt: default values have been restored. Contact your network system administrator for assistance. -257 File name error; Already exists: {name} Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 36 -257 File name error; Invalid Filename An invalid filename was encountered. Please refer to the user manual for guidelines on filename format. -257 File name error; No file has been selected for use as the PRAM file. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 37 -256 File name not found; {name} The burst shape type has been defaulted. The specified file does not exist, so the burst shape type has been defaulted. -256 File name not found; {name} The filter type has been defaulted. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 38 The original file is untouched. Delete any files that were previously downloaded but are not required anymore (e.g. Arb waveform files). Upgrade to a baseband option with larger memory. -254 Media full; {name} Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 39 -241 Hardware missing; Cannot access a baseband generator that does not exist. Tried to retrieve access information that was not created for a given baseband generator. The hardware probably does not exist. -241 Hardware missing; The firmware has booted in no-hardware mode. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 40 -240 Hardware error; The BBG Arb has not armed within the expected time period. For external source data (LVDS interface), please recheck all cables and signals. For internal source data (waveform memory), then report this error to your nearest sales and service office. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 41 Cycle the instrument's power. Report this failure to service office. -240 Hardware error; BBG DMA error: {name}. An internal error occurred during DMA transactions to the Baseband assembly. Please report this error to a service office. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 42 For example, a non-supported file version or a non-supported instrument version. -230 Data corrupt or stale; EEPROM @ offset 0x%06X: wrote 0x%02hX, read 0x%02hX Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 43 -230 Data corrupt or stale; Header File is Not Found or Invalid: {name}. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 44 -224 Illegal parameter value; Board name not present The board name that was selected is not a valid board in the system. -224 Illegal parameter value; Command requires at least one data value. A modulation type cannot be created without data. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 45 OSR must be an even value to generate a waveform with an even number of samples. -224 Illegal parameter value; The specified option cannot be enabled. An error occurred when the user attempted to enable an option that is not configured to be enabled. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 46 The channel power has been reverted to its previous value to retain a valid signal. To turn this channel on, try a different power setting or turn some other channel off. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 47 Due to hardware limitations, only a certain number of unique data points can be created for the IQ map. IQ rotation is designed to alleviate this problem, but incorrect use can result in undesirable Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 48 Some tables have a maximum number of entries. Sweep/List can only have 1601 points, for example. -223 Too much data; The number of list points exceeds the maximum of {value} allowed. Some tables have a maximum number of entries. Sweep/List can only Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 49 You may have specified an incorrect over-sample ratio in the filter table editor. -223 Too much data; {name} The specified file was being built up by a SCPI data block transfer when the memory block allocation failed. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 50 MEM:DATA:SHAPe command. -222 Data out of range; A differential mapping can only have up to 256 states. The user has specified more than 256 states in the MEM:DATA:IQ or Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 51 10MHz the external reference bandwidth must be set in the low or narrow setting. This warning is displayed when the the external reference frequency causes the external reference bandwidth to be changed from wide to narrow. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 52 Its new value is the length of the longest enabled list (frequency or power). -222 Data out of range; Manual point exceeds power list size. Limiting to maximum point. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 53 -222 Data out of range; Synthesizer: Frequency out of bounds. The signal generator received an internal request for a frequency Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 54 -222 Data out of range; {name} clipped to lower limit. An input value is below the minimum value allowed. In some cases the minimum value is affected by other item setting due to coupling. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 55 Power SetUp Mode. -221 Settings conflict; 8757D system mode does not support the following command: {name} The instrument is connected to an 8757 network analyzer in smart mode and cannot set this feature. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 56 AM has been switched to linear mode. The lowest frequency band (9 kHz up to 5 MHz) does not have exponential AM. -221 Settings conflict; An external reference frequency other than 10MHz Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 57 To output a valid RF signal, at least one channel must be turned on. Since all channels are off, WCDMA mode has been turned off to avoid undefined behavior. -221 Settings conflict; At least one of the channels must be on in order to Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 58 -221 Settings conflict; BBG data clock has been set to internal. Ext data bit clock does not work with combined GSM/EDGE. Combined GSM/EDGE does not work with an external bit clock. However it can be used with an external symbol clock. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 59 Ext (serial) does not work at rates above 50 Mbps. Ext parallel can be used at higher bit rates. -221 Settings conflict; Block size has been adjusted to match BlockSetSize / NumberOfBlks. But block size does not match the BlockSetSize exactly. Try another value. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 60 The burst rise/fall time/delay values are dependent on the digital modulation settings and may be limited as the modulation settings change. -221 Settings conflict; Calibration of the connected power sensor is not available while a measurement is currently running Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 61 BW ratio. The carrier BW exceeds the Total BW and has been reduced by the BW ratio. -221 Settings conflict; Carrier formats must be the same. All digital modulation multicarriers must be the same format. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 62 All transport channels following channel #{value} have been turned off Transport channels must be turned on sequentially. Therefore, all transport channels with a higher number than a channel that is turned off will be automatically turned off. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 63 The command (e.g. MEM:DATA:PRAM:BLOCK) can be executed only when a TDMA mode (or Real Time Custom) is not on. Turn the desired mode on and then resend the command. -221 Settings conflict; Compressed Mode should be off when {name}. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 64 Format. -221 Settings conflict; The current data rate is not valid for this radio configuration. Data rate changed to the default rate. The new radio configuration does not support the current data rate. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 65 -221 Settings conflict; DCH data block is too large. Maximum size of Block Set ( = Block Size * number of Blocks) is 200000. Reduce Block Size or number of blocks. The 3GPP standard defines the transport block set size as 0 to 200000 Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 66 Format turned on. Please turn on a format before turning on the digital module. When turning the digital module on, a check is made to see if a format is turned on. This error is generated when no format is found. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 67 -221 Settings conflict; Enabled modulation source conflicts with previously enabled modulation source. Previous modulation disabled. Three sources are shared by FM1/PM1, AM1/AM2, FM2/PM2, pulse and burst envelope: INT, EXT1, and EXT2. Each source can be used by Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 68 QPCH has been turned off. QPCH is generated using both channel 3 and 4. Channel 3 has been turned on to generate FFCH or OCNS. Channel 4 can no longer generate QPCH. Therefore, QPCH must be turned off. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 69 FM2/PM2 deviation causes the FM2 or PM2 deviation to be greater than the FM1 or PM1 deviation. It is also be reported as FM2/PM2 is turned on, and the last FM1/PM1 deviation setting is Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 70 Single is not a valid repeat setting for an external data source. -221 Settings conflict; The frequency spacing has been limited by the number of carriers. The frequency spacing and the number of carriers must be such that Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 71 The maximum FSK frequency deviation depends on the symbol rate. -221 Settings conflict; If amplitude reference state is on, power units must be dB. If amplitude reference state is off, allowable power units Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 72 In fixed position mode the block size must be equal to either the block set size or 0. -221 Settings conflict; In the F-PDCCH overlaid mode, the relative power of the F-PDCCH1 is different from the F-PDCCH0's. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 73 Incompatible step sweep power setting. Start, stop, center or span setting changed to be compatible with last command. -221 Settings conflict; Increase in sweep span increases sweep time. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 74 The channelization code is reset to the highest allowable code for the present symbol rate setting. -221 Settings conflict; Invalid Channelization code setting. Change Channelization code setting of physical channels to be orthogonal. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 75 -221 Settings conflict; I/Q must be turned on before turning on Constant Phase. Constant Phase cannot work with out an I/Q signal to the modulator, so it does not make sense to turn Constant Phase on without I/Q on. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 76 Atten Summing Ratio Min Value = -50dB -Modulator Atten -221 Settings conflict; Multi-BBG Sync is not supported with the current Modulation Mode ({name}) and has now been switched off. Multi-BBG Synchronization is not supported in this baseband Modulation Mode. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 77 -221 Settings conflict; Multi-BBG Sync: Sync type cannot be Slave when all slaves in the synchronization chain are MXG-As. The number of MXG-A slaves has been lowered by 1 in order for this slave to be accommodated. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 78 -221 Settings conflict; Nfirst1 - Nlast1 <= 6 GAP1 is a single frame method gap that is greater than 7 slots long. DTX slots per frame should be less than 8. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 79 -221 Settings conflict; Number of time slots cannot be 3. Number of time slots in a 1xEV-DV channel can be 1, 2 or 4. -221 Settings conflict; Only and first DPCH must be on (DPCH1) when activating Compressed Mode. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 80 The analog modulation mode that was requested will be turned on and Optimize Harmonics mode will be turned off. -221 Settings conflict; Optimize S/N cannot be on at the same time as modulation, atten hold or any other power optimization mode. Optimize Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 81 The following SCPI commands will be set as described below and the user will not be able to alter them while DSIM output is on. [:SOURce]:DM:EXTernal:OUTPut:POLarity NORMal [:SOURce]:DM:IQADjustment[:STATe] OFF [:SOURce]:DM:INTernal:EQUalization:FILTer:STATe OFF [:SOURce]:DM:INTernal:CHANnel:OPTimization EVM [:SOURce]:DM:INTernal:CHANnel:CORREction[:STATe] OFF Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 82 -221 Settings conflict; Power Meter Servo cannot be used with pulse modulation. Pulse modulation has been turned off. Power Meter Servo cannot be used with pulse modulation. -221 Settings conflict; Power Meter Servo mode could not be enabled. Check Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 83 The Marker Beacon Pulsed mode adjustes the pulse modulator; therefore, Pulse Modulation and Marker Beacon Pulsed mode ON are not compatible. -221 Settings conflict; Pulse period set less than pulse width value. Pulse width changed to match period value. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 84 FFCH/OCNS has been turned off. QPCH is generated using both channel 3 and 4. Channel 4 is now used to generate QPCH. Channel 3 can no longer generate FFCH/OCNS. Therefore, FFCH/OCNS must be turned off. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 85 -221 Settings conflict; Ramping step should be 0 when Number of Preamble is Infinity. When the repetition number of PRACH Preambles is set to "Infinity", the ramping step power of Preambles must be "0" dB. This is equivalent to constant Preamble power configuration. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 86 This channel is only available in RC3 and RC4. If the R-EACH is the desired channel, you must change to the proper radio configuration before continuing. -221 Settings conflict; Real-time application {name} does not support Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 87 -221 Settings conflict; Real-Time {name} mode was forced off because the current format is not supported. Real-Time data transform mode had to be turned off as the current format is not supported with it. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 88 Real-Time Custom mode is on and the BBG data clock is set to External. This feature attempts to re-synchronize the system to an external data clock. This is necessary if the instrument has lost the clock Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 89 Configurations 3 and 4. You must set one of these Radio Configurations to proceed Turbo coding is only allowed in R-SCH in RC3 and RC4. If turbo coding is needed, change to the appropriate radio configuration, Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 90 %g is the maximum sample clock rate to for the Arb Modulation Filter feature. -221 Settings conflict; Selected digital modulation cannot be on with pulse modulation. There is a hardware conflict between the selected digital Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 91 -221 Settings conflict; Skew cannot be enabled when filters are active that exceed a length of 32 symbols. Skew cannot be enabled when filters are active that exceed a length of 32 symbols. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 92 -221 Settings conflict; The Start Frequency(f1) must always be less than or equal to the StopFrequency(f2). The Start Frequency was set equal to the Stop Frequency. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 93 TGPL1 value is too short. TGPL1 should meet the condition as below; TGD parameter is not set to Undefined or 0. TGPL1 * 15 >= TGSN + TGL2 + TGD TGD parameter is set to Undefined Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 94 The TrCH isn't selected in DPDCH(Msg Data) physical channel setup in spite of 3GPP Uplink AWGN E bRef(E ref) refers to DCH(RACH). Set TrCH as the data type. -221 Settings conflict; Trig BNC cannot be routed to Sweep or Point Trigger Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 95 3GPP STD TS 125 331. In this case, data bits number before rate matching is increased because of TrCH addition, and symbol rate of physical channel is not changed. So puncture rate is increased. To avoid the error, increase the symbol rate of physical Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 96 The modulation type has been defaulted. A frequency in the selected user FSK file exceeds the maximum possible deviation for the currently installed optiosn. The default modulation type for the mode has been selected to resolve the conflict. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 97 When the frequency is changed to below 10 MHz or above 200 MHz and the phase is set at 90 or 270 degrees, the phase value is reduced by 90 degrees. Only 0 and 180 degrees are valid in the frequency Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 98 An attempt was made to enter a value or setting for a channel that is not supported in the current radio configuration. The R-FCH and R-SCH are supported in all the radio configurations for reverse Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 99 -221 Settings conflict; The {name} setting conflicted with the existing {name} setting. The {name} setting has been adjusted. The pulse specification conflicted with existing settings. To allow the new pulse specification to function the existing settings are modified. -220 Parameter error Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 100 -220 Parameter error; Real-time application {name} is not allowed to send legacy parameter settings for {name} when the instrument is not in backwards compatibility mode. Real-time applications should not be sending legacy parameter settings when the instrument is not in backwards compatibility mode. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 101 The measurement cannot begin until a GET is received, but the GET would cause an INTERRUPTED error. -213 Init ignored A request for a measurement initiation was ignored as another Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 102 -202 Settings lost due to rtl A setting associated with a hard local control (see IEEE 488.2, 5.6.15) was lost when the device changed to LOCS from REMS or to LWLS from RWLS. -201 Invalid while in local Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 103 *OPC? timed out waiting for the signal to settle. This could be caused by an unlocked or unleveled condition. OPC query timeout occurred due to the signal being persistently unsettled. This happens when the instrument is unlocked or Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 104 An error was encountered when defining a macro or executing a macro. Specific details are not available. -178 Expression data not allowed A legal expression data was encountered, but was not allowed by the device at this point in parsing. -171 Invalid expression Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 105 An error was encountered when parsing a block data element. Specific details are not available. -158 String data not allowed A string data element was encountered, but not allowed by the device at this point in the parsing. -151 Invalid string data Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 106 An error was encountered when parsing a string data element. Specific details are not available. -148 Character data not allowed A legal character data element was encountered where prohibited by the device. -144 Character data too long Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 107 -131 Invalid suffix The suffix does not follow the syntax described in IEEE 488.2, 7.7.3.2, or the suffix is inappropriate for this device. -130 Suffix error An error was encountered when parsing a suffix. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 108 '9' in octal data. -120 Numeric data error An error was encountered when parsing a data element that appears to be numeric including non-decimal numeric types. Specific details are not available. -114 Header suffix out of range Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 109 -111 through -119. -109 Missing parameter Fewer parameters were received than required for the header. For example, the *ESE common command requires one parameter, so receiving *ESE is not allowed. -108 Parameter not allowed Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 110 An unrecognized command or data type was encountered. For example, a string was received when the device does not accept strings. -102 Syntax error; Bad compatibility language character {name} In 8656/57 compatibility mode, illegal language input was received. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 111 (SP41 or SP42) To control the AM modulation first turn off mixed modulation mode (SP40). -100 Command error; IL: Not a valid learn string. In 8340 compatibility mode, IL was received via GPIB. The Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 112 In 8656/57 compatibility mode, either DN or UP was received via GPIB. These commands are not supported by the compatibility mode. -100 Command error; Remote active function IS not available. The instrument only supports the Increment Set (IS) command for Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 113 The user file selected is too large. Try selecting a smaller file. DCH files must be less than or equal to 4096 bytes. TPC pattern files must be less than or equal to 256 bytes. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 114 For example, any segment of a sequence that is currently selected in the ARB personality cannot be deleted or renamed while the ARB personality is on. 221 Access denied; Cannot read {name}. You do not have the required Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 115 The file, (file), is currently in use. It must be deselected before it can be manipulated. If all else fails, factory preset should deselect all files. 225 Hardware Warranty Warning; {name} Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 116 501 Attenuator hold setting over range; Frequency change forced attenuator adjust. The firmware has changed the attenuator setting because, while in attenuator hold mode, a change in frequency setting has forced the ALC beyond its range. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 117 The synthesizer is unlocked. Service may be needed. 508 Synthesizer Unlocked; Offset Loop (over). The synthesizer is unlocked. Service may be needed. 508 Synthesizer Unlocked; Offset Loop (under). The synthesizer is unlocked. Service may be needed. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 118 It is possible for this to occur during a poor connection/disconnection of an external reference. If this error reoccurs when no external reference is connected, the instrument may require service. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 119 Report this error to service office. 517 Calibration failure; Calibration data used as part of an internal calculation yielded incorrect results. The {name} calibration data is invalid. Calibration data used in an internal calculation yielded invalid Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 120 517 Calibration failure; The index and data array sizes do not match. {name} {name} The specified calibration files have not been properly initialized. Report this error to the nearest sales and service office Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 121 Report this error to service office. 517 Calibration failure; The minimization algorithm does not have the necessary resolution to provide an accurate calibration value. Report this error to service office. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 122 The adjustment limits are 0 to 1000pS. The skew cal value will not be applied. 517 Calibration failure; The specified waveform RMS value({name}) is incorrect. The RMS value must be between 0 and the square root of 2 (1.41421356237...). Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 123 527 Frequency calibration table empty; User Flatness frequency calibration table empty There were no frequency calibration points entered in the user flatness list table 528 Reference Changed to External Reference is switching to external. 529 Reference Changed to Internal Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 124 While executing power search, the level meter circuit failed to return a meaningful value. This event indicates that the power is in a range that the leveling loop cannot properly level. The power will be set to the last properly leveled power. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 125 The backup storage contains license keys which do match the current instrument serial number. Perform the service procedure to overwrite the backup storage with current license keys to prevent this error in the future. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 126 Report this error to the nearest sales and service office. 617 Configuration Error; Found improperly configured devices. An improperly configured device was found during the system configuration scan. Report this error to the nearest sales and Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 127 Report this error to the nearest sales and service office. 617 Configuration Error; IQ modulations subsystem not created. The hardware control creation process failed due to a configuration file conflict or a hardware configuration error. Report this error Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 128 There is not enough non-volatile storage to backup the licensing information in this instrument. Report this error to the nearest sales and service office. 617 Configuration Error; Sweep subsystem not created. The sweep subsystem creation process failed due to a configuration Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 129 The Baseband Arb FPGA type does not match the main firmware. Please load the matching version, or contact sales and service for assistance. 619 FPGA revision is invalid; Unexpected BB Arb FPGA version The Baseband Arb FPGA code does not match the main firmware. Please Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 130 Reduce the data clock rate and try again. 621 FPGA programming failed; Could not program the BBG FPGA: {name}. The BBG FPGA programming failed. Try again, or contact service office. 621 FPGA programming failed; {name} Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 131 The LXI subsystem is reporting an error. The exact problem will be described in the error specific text. 625 Firmware download failed; The backup firmware image cannot be written when running the backup image. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 132 627 Licensing Error; Because time-based licenses are present, setting the date/time using SCPI commands is disabled. 627 Licensing Error; Can not modify slot. The requested waveform license slot is either not yet in use or does not have a waveform assigned to Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 133 This can happen if a user removes a waveform license after filling slots made available by that license. Waveform slot licensing is disabled until the user restores the missing license(s). Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 134 628 Baseband Generator DAC over range; BBG{value}. Reduce the waveform amplitude or reduce the Runtime Scaling. The output signal will be invalid when this error occurs. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 135 ARB system. A valid single waveform sequence must have a minimum of 60 samples per segment and no segment may have an offset plus length that exceeds the waveform's Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 136 The PRAM file is incomplete. Bits are missing that are required to form a complete symbol. The number of bits per symbol are a function of the modulation type in use. 629 File format invalid; Row {value}: Column {name}: Exported unknown enumeration value {value}. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 137 {name} is the single waveform sequence filename 629 File format invalid; The waveform file contains data that is not formatted as expected. The file may be corrupt or contain unsupported Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 138 This is reported when an Arb sequence contains too many waveform segments. The maximum number of segments that can be added to the sequencer is not affected by the repetition counts of individual segments. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 139 While executing power search, the level meter closed loop reference value failed to settle. This event indicates that the power is in an unstable condition. The power will be set to the last properly leveled power. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 140 The power will be set to the last properly leveled power. 637 Power search failed. Excessive iterations. While executing power search, the number of iterations in the power Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 141 642 Security error; Security level cannot be decreased since instrument is already in secure mode. This error occurs when trying to change the security level to a less secure one and instrument is already in secure mode. The level Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 142 646 Default path not found on USB; To use the external media as the user file system, you must choose an existing path on the external media. Current path is '{name}'. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 143 649 File format not supported; Encrypted Aeroflex files are not supported. {name} Our products are not licensed to decrypt Aeroflex encrypted files. {name} is the file being downloaded. 650 File Requires Additional Licenses; {name} Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 144 651 Lua script error; The specified data type ({name}) is not valid. Unknown data type for feature. 651 Lua script error; The specified feature name is not known. An operation attempted to reference an unknown feature. Ensure the feature is registered first. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 145 A critical error occurred in the CalTest module. The details will appear in the error message. 700 State Save Recall Error; Attempt to delete a non-saved state register. Delete register ignored. States that have not been saved cannot be deleted. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 146 TODO: Parameter is filename. 700 State Save Recall Error; Recall non-saved state register. Recall ignored. A recall was attempted for a state register that is unused. If state file exists, delete explicitly using catalog. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 147 A filter specification cannot have partial taps -- it must have an even number of coefficients for a complex filter or a multiple of 4 coefficients for a general filter. 702 Load/Store Error; Cannot create a filter with no coefficients. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 148 FIR is complex. The previous equalization filter is still in effect. The selected User FIR does not have the correct value and range of parameters expected for a User FIR for an internal equalization filter. 702 Load/Store Error; Invalid modulation file. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 149 703 Feature not supported; File '{name}' Header Parameter Sample Rate is specified as %gsps, but it must be in the range of {value}sps to {value}Msps with the currently installed options. An option upgrade may be available. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 150 This is reported when an imported list column requires missing options not installed on the instrument. 704 Span adjusted due to selected sweep time; Choose a wider span or shorter sweep time to avoid this conflict. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 151 This error is reported when the digital module clock setup is not synchronized with the rate the samples are entering the digital module. Verify that the input clock rate matches the specified clock rate under the clock setup menu. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 152 807 Unexpected digital module interface FPGA; The instrument FW is not compatible with the interface FPGA on the digital module (0x{code},0x{code}). The supported FPGA version and code revision is (0x{code},0x{code}). To ensure proper operation, please refer to the Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 153 This error occurs when the output clock modules are not receiving a clock. This usually happens when the external or Device clock source is selected and there is no clock source connected to the clock input. If the error persists after fixing all external Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 154 This error is reported when the digital module clock setup is not synchronized with the rate the samples are entering the digital module. Verify that the input clock rate matches the specified clock rate under the clock setup menu. Keysight X-Series Signal Generators Error Messages...
  • Page 155 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2014-2019 Edition 1, February 2019 N5180-90075 www.keysight.com...

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