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Instrument Messages

Instrument Messages Introduction

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 the analyzer:
User Error Beginning on
Messages 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
line.
Informational Beginning on
Messages 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
line. The information provided in brackets, for example <filename> or
<directory>, is a variable that represents a specific input provided previously.
Status Beginning on
Messages analyzer display and/or set status bits in the SCPI 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 These messages indicate a condition that may require intervention. They
Messages 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.
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page 38, User Error Messages appear when an attempt has been
, or another message is displayed on the status
ESC
page 97, Informational Messages provide information that
, or another message is displayed on the status
ESC
page 102, Status Messages appear on the right side of the
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