Troubleshooting
R&S
®
NRX
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User Manual 1178.5566.02 ─ 07
15.2.1
Interpreting the Errors and Error Codes
In the following, important error messages and their meaning are explained. For all
other errors, perform tests to find out whether it is a hardware or software problem, and
report the problem to the R&S
customer support. See
In remote control, errors are associated with error codes. Positive error codes are
instrument-dependent. Negative error codes are reserved by the SCPI standard. The
error types are grouped in number ranges. In the following description, both the error
code used in remote control and an error description is given to help identify the error.
15.2.1.1
System Errors
Number range of error codes: 1000 to 1999. Described errors:
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1007 - target descriptor error
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1004 - firmware update error
Firmware update failed.
Possible reasons:
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You have used an
*.rsu
file that is not designated for the R&S NRX. The name of
a suitable
*.rsu
file starts with "NRX".
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The firmware update was interrupted or otherwise faulty.
Solution: Perform the firmware update again. See
1005 - settings conflict
Settings conflict of the R&S NRX occurred.
Reason: Contradictory settings are allowed so that you are not hampered in your work-
flow.
Solution: See
Chapter 5.5, "Settings Conflict"
1007 - target descriptor error
Servicing required. You cannot resolve the problem yourself.
Solution: Contact customer support. See
Chapter 15.5, "Contacting Customer Sup-
1008 - temperature alert
R&S NRX is overheated. Overheating can damage the R&S NRX.
Possible reasons:
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Insufficient airflow. Follow the instructions in
"To place the R&S NRX on a bench
Chapter 3.1.5, "Mounting in a Rack"
Error Messages
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