Normal
Operation
Error and
Warning/
Status
Messages
When an abnormal condition is detected during op-
eration, the 681XXB displays an error message to in-
dicate that the output is abnormal or that a signal
input or data entry is invalid. It also displays warn-
ing messages to alert the operator to conditions that
could cause an inaccurate signal generator output.
Status messages to remind the operator of current
menu selections or settings are also generated.
Table 6-2 is a summary list of possible error mes-
sages that can be displayed during normal opera-
tions. Table 6-3 is a summary list of possible
warning/status messages.
OPERATOR
ERROR AND WARNING/
MAINTENANCE
STATUS MESSAGES
Error Message
Description
ERROR
Displayed (on the frequency mode title bar) when (1) the
output frequency is not phase-locked or (2) an invalid
entry causes a frequency range error.
LOCK ERROR
Displayed (in the frequency parameters area) when the
output frequency is not phase-locked. The frequency
accuracy and stability of the RF output is greatly
reduced. Normally caused by an internal component
failure. Run self-test to verify malfunction.
RANGE
Displayed (in the frequency parameters area) when (1)
the analog sweep start frequency entered is greater than
the stop frequency, (2) the dF value entered results in a
sweep outside the range of the instrument, (3) the step
size value entered is greater than the sweep range, or (4)
the number of steps entered results in a step size of less
than 1 kHz (0.1 Hz with Option 11) or 0.1 dB. Entering
valid values usually clears the error.
ERR
Displayed (in the modulation status area) when either the
external AM modulating signal or the external FM
modulating signal exceeds the input voltage range. In
addition, the message “Reduce AM (FM) Input Level”
appears at the bottom of the AM (FM) status display. AM
(FM) will be turned off until the modulating signal is in the
input voltage range.
SLAVE
Displayed (in the frequency parameters area of the
Master 68XXXB) during master-slave operation in VNA
mode when the slave frequency offset value entered
results in a CW frequency or frequency sweep outside
the range of the slave 68XXXB. Entering a valid offset
value clears the error.
Table 6-2.
Possible Error Messages during Normal Operations
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681XXB OM
