HP 70908A, Service Manual

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If Operating Errors Messages (2000{2999) Occur
Operating errors are generated when a module in the HP 70000 Series modular spectrum
analyzer system is not used properly . These errors can occur at any time , but are most common
during remote operation. Operating errors range from 2000{2999 and are reported by the
HP 70900B local oscillator source .
The A12 controller received a command it did not recognize and caused the HP 70000 Series
modular spectrum analyzer system to display one or more of the following operating errors:
Operating error messages (2000{2999) are reported by the HP 70900B local oscillator source .
2001 Illegal cmd
2002 Illegal parameter
The remote command sent over the bus or executed as part of a DLP was not a legal
remote command.
T o solve this problem:
1. Use the \DEBUG ON OFF" key to turn on debug mode and determine exactly which
command is generating the error .
2. Check for missing terminators and the proper number of parameters .
3. V erify that delimited strings are properly ended.
4. Refer to the programming manual for proper syntax.
2006 P aram out of range
A change was made to an instrument setting that was beyond the capabilities of the
hardware . This could be remote , DLP , or front panel changes .
T o solve this problem:
1. F or remote applications use \DEBUG ON OFF" key , to verify which setting caused
the error .
2. Refer to the HP 70000 Modular Spectrum Analyzer Installation and V erication
Manual for descriptions of hardware capability .
2009 Protocol error
This is an internal error due to illegal communication caused by hardware failure .
T o solve this problem:
1. Document all details possible that preceded the error .
2. Obtain service from Hewlett-P ackard. (Refer to \If Y ou W ant Hewlett-P ackard to
Service Y our RF Section " in Chapter 1.)
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