
General Instrument Setup
R&S
®
FSW
580
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If the number of error messages exceeds the capacity of the error buffer, "Message
buffer overflow" is displayed. To clear the message buffer use the "Clear All Mes-
sages" button.
The following information is available:
No
device-specific error code
Message
brief description of the message
Component
hardware messages: name of the affected module
software messages: name of the affected software
Date/Time
date and time of the occurrence of the message
Remote command:
9.3.4.4
Firmware Updates
During instrument start, the installed hardware is checked against the current firmware
version to ensure the hardware is supported. If not, an error message is displayed
("WRONG_FW") and you are asked to update the firmware. Until the firmware version
is updated, self-alignment fails. To see which components are not supported, see the
The firmware on your R&S
FSW may also need to be updated in order to enable addi-
tional new features or if reasons for improvement come up. Ask your sales representa-
tive or check the Rohde&Schwarz website for availability of firmware updates. A firm-
ware update package includes at least a setup file and release notes.
General Instrument Settings