VectorStar™ MS4640A Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzers : Appendix B —  Error Messages : Operational Messages
 
Operational Messages
Operational messages are displayed in the status bar, a pop-up dialog box, or in a table. They indicate an operation error. A system malfunction does not typically cause operational messages. Operational messages are not recorded to the event log unless specified below.
 
Multiple Source Operational Messages
Message
Display
Location
Corrective Action
Equation out of range
Table, Dialog Box
Enter values for the source equation that are within the operational range of the instrument.
Start must be less than stop
Table, Dialog Box
Enter a correct start or stop frequency for the current band.
Frequency range overlaps between bands
Table, Dialog Box
Enter a correct start or stop frequency for the current band.
Undefined divide by zero
Table, Dialog Box
Enter a correct divisor value.
Invalid data entries in band x
Table, Dialog Box
Enter an in band x value
 
LO Level Cal/ALC Cal Operational Messages
Message
Display
Location
Corrective Action
Incorrect sensor detected
Dialog Box
Reconnect the sensors or change the port configuration.
Power cal in frequency sweep
Dialog Box
Change the sweep to a power sweep.
Power cal in power sweep
Dialog Box
Change the sweep to a frequency sweep
Power meter not detected
Dialog Box
Verify that the power meter is properly connected and communicating with the instrument.
Power sensor out of range
Dialog Box
Change the power range.
Wrong power meter detected
Dialog Box
Restart the calibration with the connected power meter or change the power meter.
 
AutoCal/AutoCal Characterization Operational Messages
Message
Display
Location
Corrective Action
Characterization file not found
Dialog Box
Load the AutoCal module characterization file.
AutoCal module not detected
Dialog Box
Check the serial cable connection.
AutoCal module orientation not detected
Dialog Box
Select the module orientation on the next dialog.
AutoCal assurance failed
Dialog Box, Event Log
Rerun AutoCal. If the problem reoccurs, there might be a problem with the AutoCal Module.
12 term cal not applied
Dialog Box
Apply the 12-term calibration.
 
RF Calibration Operational Messages
Message
Display
Location
Corrective Action
Label name already exist
Dialog Box
Enter a new label name.
Blank label name not allowed
Dialog Box
Enter a valid label name.
 
Operational Messages
Message
Display
Location
Corrective Action
File read error
 
 
File write error
 
 
External drive has no room
 
Delete unneeded files from the external drive.
External drive unavailable
 
 
Hard disk has no room
 
Delete unneeded files from the internal drive.
Hard disk unavailable