Error Messages

An error message is displayed against a red background in the instrument message/warning area in the lower left part of the screen. Pushing a front panel key or executing :DISP:CCL command clears the error message. Errors caused by the operation of a front panel key simply appear on the display. They are not stored in the error queue with some exceptions.

An error with a positive error number is one uniquely defined for this instrument. On the other hand, an error with a negative error number is basically one defined for common GPIB devices in IEEE488.2

 

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

No.

Message

Description

20

Additional standard needed

 

The GPIB command that turns ON the calibration function has been sent before all the data measurements required to calculate the calibration factor have been completed.

In 1-port calibration, for example, when the measurements are completed for OPEN and SHORT standards but not for LOAD standard. This error occurs when you try to turn ON the calibration function by calculating 1-port calibration coefficient using SENS:CORR:COLL:SAVE or SENS:CORR:OFFS:COLL:SAVE.

Be sure to measure all the necessary calibration data before sending commands. This error is not generated by front key operations.

58

Auto port extension not allowed

An auto port extension element has been received at a position where this instrument does not accept one.

B

No.

Message

Description

-168

Block data not allowed

A block-data element has been received at a position where this instrument does not accept one.

C

No.

Message

Description

240

Calibration data lost

This error occurs when a file containing the system calibration data is not found or in a damaged state at time of the startup of this instrument, indicating a failure of this instrument. Contact an Keysight Technology sales office or the company from which you bought the instrument.

22

Calibration method not selected

This error occurs when the command for validating the calibration data, SENS:CORR:COLL:SAVE or SENS:CORR:OFFS:COLL:SAVE is executed before the command for selecting a calibration type, SENS:CORR:COLL:METH:xxxx or SENS:CORR:OFFS:COLL:METH:xxxx, is executed. This error is not generated by front key operations.

-148

Character data not allowed

A character data element (not violating the standard) has been received at a position where this instrument does not accept one. Double quotes (") are omitted where it is necessary to place a parameter in double quotes ("), for example.

-100

Command error

 

A comprehensive syntax error has occurred showing that this instrument cannot detect a more detailed error. This code simply shows that a command error defined in 11.5.1.1.4, IEEE488.2 has occurred.

60

Continuous switching may damage source attenuator

This error occurs when different power ranges are selected in multiple channel measurement settings to avoid source attenuator damage.

D

No.

Message

Description

-222

Data out of range

A data element (not violating the standard) outside the range defined by this instrument has been received. This error occurs when an integer-based command for which the parameter can be rounded exceeds the range of -65536 to +65536 or when a real-number-based command for which the parameter can be rounded exceeds the range of -9.9e37 to +9.9e37, for example.

This error occurs also when a numeric value other than a specified one is entered into a command in which the "port number" and "CalKit number" are specified as parameters and hence the parameters are not rounded. Such commands are, for example, CALC:FSIM:BAL:TOP:BBAL:PPOR, SENS:CORR:COLL:ACQ:OPEN, SENS:CORR:COLL:ECAL:SOLT3, SENS:CORR:COLL:CKIT:ORD:LOAD, etc.

-104

Data type error

The parser has recognized a data element that must not exist. Block data has been sent instead of numeric value data or character string data that had been expected, for example.

63

Duplicate trace name

This error occurs when a trace name defined with CALCulate[1-160]:PARameter[1-16]:TNAMe:DATA command already exist.

E

No.

Message

Description

32

ECal module not in appropriate RF path

This error occurs when an ECal command, SENS:CORR:COLL:ECAL:SOLTn or SENS:CORR:OFFS:COLL:ECAL:xxxx, is executed with the port on the ECal module not connected correctly to the instrument. When the auto-detect function is turned OFF, (SENS:CORR:COLL :ECAL:ORI OFF), however, this error does not occur even when the port on the ECal module is not connected correctly to the instrument.

502

Equation run time error

This error occurs under the following conditions:

  •  The trace number in data(tr)/mem(tr)/xAxis(tr) is out of range
    # of trace available depends on the maximum number of channel/traces

  •  The port number in Advanced math function is out of range
    # of port available depends on the model option

-200

Execution error

An error associated with execution has been generated for which this instrument cannot specify the error message. This code shows that an error associated with execution defined in 11.5.1.1.5, IEEE488.2 has occurred. This error occurs also when a calibration measurement is aborted.

-123

Exponent too large

The absolute value of the exponent exceeds 32,000 (see 7.7.2.4.1, IEEE488.2).

-178

Expression data not allowed

An expression-data element has been received at a position where this instrument does not accept one.

-170

Expression error

When the expression data is put to syntactic analysis, an error not corresponding to one of Error Numbers -171 through -179 occurs.

27

External test set enabled

When the external test set mode is turned ON, the allowable calibration is limited. See Calibration and Measurement Parameters.

F

No.

Message

Description

31

Failed to configure ECal module

This error occurs when the control of the ECal module fails at time of executing an ECal command, SENS:CORR:COLL:ECAL:SOLTn or SENS:CORR:OFFS:COLL:ECAL :xxxx. The failure results from the failure to connect the ECal module to the USB port, failure of the ECal module, etc.

76

Failed to control signal generator

This error occurs when the external signal source fails to respond during measurement, though it is enabled (SENS:OFFS:LOC:STAT ON and SENS:OFFS:LOC:CONT ON).

Ensure the connection of the external signal source.

102

Failed to copy file

This error occurs when copying a file (MMEM:COPY command) fails.

104

Failed to create directory

This error occurs when creating a directory (MMEM:MDIR command) fails.

103

Failed to delete file

This error occurs when deleting a file (MMEM:DEL command) fails.

600

Failed to simulate eye

This error occurs when eye diagram simulation fails.

100

Failed to read file

This error occurs when a 2-port touchstone file (CALC:FSIM:SEND:PMC:PORT:USER:FIL command), the formatted data array (MMEM:LOAD:FDAT command) and limit table (MMEM:STOR:LIM command) for the active trace on the active channel, segment sweep table (MMEM:LOAD:SEGM command) for the active channel, a VBA project file (MMEM:LOAD:PROG command), etc. cannot be read normally.

601

Failed to read bit file

This error occurs when reading bit file fails.

101

Failed to write file

This error occurs when the formatted data array (MMEM:STOR:FDATcommand) and limit table (MMEM:STOR:LIM command) for the active trace on the active channel, segment sweep table (MMEM:STOR:SEGM command) for the active channel, display image (MMEM:STOR:IMAG command) for the LCD screen, a VBA project file (MMEM:STOR:PROG command), etc. cannot be written normally.

-257

File name error

A file name error. This message appears when an error exists in the file name and hence a command is not executed correctly. This error occurs when you try to copy to an unsuitable file name, for example.

-256

File name not found

The file name specified is not found and hence the command is not executed correctly. This error occurs when you try to read a file that does not exist in a disk or a disk is not correctly inserted into the drive to read or write a file, for example.

107

File transfer failed

This error occurs when writing data into or reading data from a file (MMEM:TRAN command) fails.

56

Fixture Simulator not allowed

This error occurs when the fixture simulator is executed (CALC:FSIM:STAT ON) under the condition of the frequency offset is enabled (SENS:OFFS ON).

The fixture simulator is allowed to use when the frequency offset is not enabled.

24

Frequency offset enabled

This error occurs when the normal calibration (SENS:CORR:COLL:OPEN etc.) is performed under the condition of the frequency offset is enabled (SENS:OFFS ON).

59

Frequency offset not allowed

This error occurs when frequency offset function is not allowed in the current setting.

25

Frequency offset not enabled

This error occurs when the scalar-mixer calibration (SENS:CORR:OFFS:COLL:OPEN etc.) is performed under the condition of the frequency offset is not enabled (SENS:OFFS OFF).

62

Frequency out of range

This error occurs when the setting of frequency exceeds output frequency range under the condition of the frequency offset is enabled (SENS:OFFS ON).

 

G

No.

Message

Description

-105

GET not allowed

A group execution trigger (GET) has been received in the program message (see 7.7, IEEE488.2).

280

Global power limit violated

The power is exceeded over the defined by global power limit.

H

No.

Message

Description

-114

Header suffix out of range

The unit of the header is outside the range. The header is invalid in the unit for numeric parameters following a SCPI command.

I

No.

Message

Description

-224

Illegal parameter value

The parameter value is not suitable. This error occurs when the CALC:PAR:DEF command is used to specify an S-parameter that does not exist in the model (S44 in the case of a 2-port model), for example. It also occurs because the number of specified traces exceed the maximum number of trace set.

-282

Illegal program name

This error occurs when a nonexistent VBA program name is specified by the PROG:SEL:NAME command.

-213

Init ignored

Because another measurement is in progress, the request for initiating a measurement ("INIT" command) is ignored.

35

Insufficient ECal module memory

This error occurs when the embedded memory is insufficient to save the user property in ECal module during the user definition ECal processing.

-161

Invalid block data

Block data has been expected, but the block data that appears is invalid for some reason (see 7.7.6.2, IEEE488.2). The END message is received before the length of block data has been filled, for example.

28

Invalid calibration method

This error occurs when the type of calibration is not specified or not correct when partial overwrite is executed with the GPIB command. This error does not occur for operation with front keys.

-101

Invalid character

An invalid character exists in the program message character string.

-141

Invalid character data

An invalid character is found in the character data element, or the parameter received is not valid.

-121

Invalid character in number

A character that is invalid for the data type subject to syntactic analysis has been received. For example, a letter is found in a decimal numeric value or a numeric character "9" in octal data.

500

Invalid equation expression

The equation expression used in Equation Editor is not valid.

501

Invalid equation label

The equation label used in Equation Editor is not valid.

-171

Invalid expression

The expression-data element is invalid (see 7.7.7.2, IEEE488.2). Parentheses are not paired, or illegal characters are used, for example.

602

Invalid mask data

This error occurs when invalid mask data is loaded.

-103

Invalid separator

The parser (a syntactic analysis program) had been expecting a delimiter, but a character that is not a delimiter has been sent.

-151

Invalid string data

Character string data has been expected, but the character string data that appears is invalid for some reason (see 7.7.5.2, IEEE488.2). The END message is received before the ending quotation mark character appears, for example.

-131

Invalid suffix

The suffix does not comply with the syntax defined in 7.7.3.2, IEEE488.2. Or it does not suit E5071C.

L

No.

Message

Description

53

Log sweep requires 2 octave minimum span

The span of sweep range is not satisfied the requirement for logarithmic sweep. The sweep type is automatically changed to linear sweep when this error occurs.

For example, this error occurs when, with the start and stop frequency are set 1 MHz and 2 MHz respectively, the sweep type is changed to logarithmic sweep.

Set the stop frequency to more than four times as many as the start frequency. And then select logarithmic sweep.

M

No.

Message

Description

-109

Missing parameter

The number of parameters is less than that required for the command, or the parameter has not been entered. For example, the command SENS{1-6}:SWE:POIN requires one more parameter.

Therefore, when a message "SENS1:SWE:POIN" is sent to a correct program message "SENS1:SWE:POIN 201" this instrument receives the former message as an invalid one because all parameters have not been entered. Enter command parameters correctly.

N

No.

Message

Description

70

No GPIB system controller

The GPIB system controller is not set properly.

This error occurs when USB/GPIB interface is not connected or the interface setting is improper, during the measurement for power calibration data or for that in scalar-mixer calibration.

It also occurs when USB/GPIB interface is not connected or the interface setting is improper, though the control of the external signal source is enabled.

Ensure the connection of USB/GPIB interface and its setting.

52

No valid memory trace

This error occurs when you have executed either DISP:WIND:TRAC:MEM ON command to display memory trace, or any other command to enable data calculation using memory trace (CALC:MATH:FUNC command with other than NORM is specified), though no valid data exists in memory trace. This error is not generated by front key operations.

-120

Numeric data error

An error resulting from the numeric value data (including numeric value data having no decimal point representation) has occurred. A numeric value error other than Errors -121 through -129 has occurred.

-128

Numeric data not allowed

An numeric-value-data element (not violating the standard) has been received at a position where this instrument does not accept one.

O

No.

Message

Description

200

Option not installed

The command received has been ignored because of the mismatch between the contents of an option for this instrument and the command.

It also occurs when you try to enable the time domain function in a model not having the time domain option. This holds true for the frequency offset option.

This error is not generated by front key operations.

-225

Out of memory

Insufficient memory is available in this instrument to perform the required operation.

P

No.

Message

Description

-220

Parameter error

When a parameter-related error other than Errors -221 through -229 occurs, that error is displayed.

-108

Parameter not allowed

The number of parameters exceeds that required for the command.

For instance, when a program message ":SENS1:SWE:TYPE LIN, SEGM" is sent instead of a correct program message with a command ":SENS1:SWE:TYPE LIN" which requires a parameter, the instrument receives the message as the number of parameters is invalid. See the command reference to confirm the required number of parameters.

41

Peak not found

This error occurs when, after specifying a peak and executing the CALC:MARK:FUNC:EXEC and CALC:FUNC:EXEC commands, the specified peak is not found in the marker search analysis.

220

Phase lock loop unlocked

This error occurs when the PLL circuit of this instrument becomes unlocked while the measurement is in progress. The measurement value is not correct. This error may occur when an external reference out of specification is connected to this instrument. Should an error occur with an external reference not connected, this instrument is faulty. Contact an Keysight Technology sales office or the company from which you bought the instrument.

221

Port 1 receiver overload

The input to Test Port 1 exceeds the maximum input level. The measurement value is not correct. When a DUT is an amplifier or the like, this error may occur, damaging the receiver in the worst case. Should this error occur with a passive part used as the DUT or with nothing connected to the test port, this instrument is faulty. Contact an Keysight Technology sales office or the company from which you bought the instrument.

If this error occurs, the stimulus signal output is automatically turned to off.

222

Port 2 receiver overload

The input to Test Port 2 exceeds the maximum input level. The measurement value is not correct. When a DUT is an amplifier or the like, this error may occur, damaging the receiver in the worst case. Should this error occur with a passive part used as the DUT or with nothing connected to the test port, this instrument is faulty. Contact an Keysight Technology sales office or the company from which you bought the instrument.

If this error occurs, the stimulus signal output is automatically turned to off.

223

Port 3 receiver overload

The input to Test Port 3 exceeds the maximum input level. The measurement value is not correct. When a DUT is an amplifier or the like, this error may occur, damaging the receiver in the worst case. Should this error occur with a passive part used as the DUT or with nothing connected to the test port, this instrument is faulty. Contact an Keysight Technology sales office or the company from which you bought the instrument.

If this error occurs, the stimulus signal output is automatically turned to off.

224

Port 4 receiver overload

The input to Test Port 4 exceeds the maximum input level. The measurement value is not correct. When a DUT is an amplifier or the like, this error may occur, damaging the receiver in the worst case. Should this error occur with a passive part used as the DUT or with nothing connected to the test port, this instrument is faulty. Contact an Keysight Technology sales office or the company from which you bought the instrument.

If this error occurs, the stimulus signal output is automatically turned to off.

73

Power meter not settled

The measurement value of the power meter is unstable, or it goes outside the tolerance.

This error occurs when the power meter's measurement value does not become stable within about 10 seconds during measurement for power calibration data or that for scalar-mixer calibration data.

This error also occurs when the power calibration value exceeds the set tolerance.

In addition, it occurs when the power meter fails to respond for any reason, such as power-down for example, during measurement under the same conditions.

Ensure a firm connection of the power sensor.

241

Power on test failed

This error occurs when the power-on test fails, indicating a failure of this instrument. Contact an Keysight Technology sales office or the company from which you bought the instrument.

61

Power unleveled

The out power level exceeds available range.

For example, if the level after correction exceeds the power level that can be outputted when correcting the power level with the power calibration and power slope feature, this error occurs.

Check that the power level is set correctly, the power calibration has been performed correctly and the correction value of the power slope is set correctly.

120

Printer error

This error occurs when the previous printing is still in progress or the printer fails (offline, short of paper, etc.) at time of outputting the display image on the LCD screen to the printer (HCOP:IMM command).

121

Print failed

This error occurs when printing fails for reasons other than Error 120, Printer error.

-284

Program currently running

This error occurs when the PROG:SEL:STAT RUN command is executed with the VBA program in the Run state.

-112

Program mnemonic too long

The length of the header exceeds 12 characters (see 7.6.1.4.1, IEEE488.2).

-286

Program runtime error

An error occurring when VBA is executed.

Q

No.

Message

Description

-430

Query DEADLOCKED

The state that generates a "DEADLOCKED" Query error (see 6.3.1.7, IEEE488.2). This error occurs when both input and output buffers have become full, preventing the instrument from continuing processing, for example.

-400

Query error

A comprehensive query error has occurred showing that this instrument cannot detect a more detailed error. This code simply shows that a query error defined in 11.5.1.1.7 and 6.3, IEEE488.2 has occurred.

-410

Query INTERRUPTED

The state that generates a "INTERRUPTED" Query error (see 6.3.2.3, IEEE488.1). This error occurs when data bytes (DAB) or GET are received before the transmission of the response after a query has not been completed, for example.

-420

Query UNTERMINATED

The state that generates an "UNTERMINATED" Query error (see 6.3.2, IEEE488.2). This error occurs when this instrument is designated as the talker and an incomplete program message is received, for example.

-440

Query UNTERMINATED after indefinite response

After a query asking for an indefinite response has been run, another query is received in the same program message (See 6.5.7.5.7, IEEE488.2).

-350

Queue overflow

The queue contains a specific code in place of the code which caused this error. The code indicates that the error occurred because of no space available in the queue, but the error is not recorded.

R

No.

Message

Description

105

Recall failed

This error occurs when reading an instrument status file (State01.sta, etc.) (MMEM:LOAD:STAT command) fails.

S

No.

Message

Description

106

Save failed

This error occurs when writing an instrument status file (State01.sta, etc.) (MMEM:STOR:STAT command) fails.

290

Segment data overflow

This error occurs when the number of data of segment table exceeds its limitation. Reduce the measurement data size (i.e. NOP, number of channels).

33

Selected parameter not valid for confidence check

This error occurs when the mix mode S parameter has been selected for the S parameter you want to check, while using the confidence check function for calibration coefficient.

57

SnP request not valid for selected measurement

This error occurs when you try to save data to a Touchstone file but no measurement has been executed.

This error also occurs when you try to save a Touchstone file with power sweep measurement specified or with the frequency offset function set to ON.

50

Specified channel hidden

This error occurs when an attempt is made to activate a channel not on display using the DISP:WIND:ACT command. This error is not generated by front key operations.

23

Specified error term does not exist

The error occurs when the calibration coefficient type of the parameter specified in the read/write command of the calibration coefficient (SENS:CORR:COEF) is invalid for the calibration type selected by the calibration type selection command (SENS:CORR:COEF:METH:xxxx.) This error is not generated by front key operations.

21

Specified ports overlapped

This error occurs when a port number is duplicated in a command requiring two or more port numbers as parameters. Such commands are, for example, CALC:FSIM:BAL:TOP:SSB:PPOR 1,2,3,3. Specify port setup correctly to avoid duplication of ports. This error is not generated by front key operations.

51

Specified trace dose not exist

This error occurs when CALC:PAR:SEL command is executed to activate more traces than specified by CALC:PAR:COUN command. This error is not generated by front key operations.

26

Standard not selected

This error occurs when you execute the measurement under the condition that the standard is not selected for the subclass (the standard number is set to 0).

-150

String data error

When a character-string-data element is put to syntactic analysis, an error not corresponding to one of Error Numbers -151 through -159 occurs.

-158

String data not allowed

A character-string-data element has been received at a position where this instrument does not accept one.

-138

Suffix not allowed

A suffix is attached to a numeric value element to which a suffix is not allowed to be attached.

-134

Suffix too long

The unit is too long.

The unit is expressed in 12 or more characters (see 7.7.3.4, IEEE488.2).

55

Sweep mode changed to stepped sweep.

You cannot change the sweep mode to the swept mode. This error occurs when you change the sweep mode to the swept mode/high speed swept mode under the conditions where the sweep type is set to power sweep, power slope function is enabled (ON, correction coefficient is other than zero), power calibration is ON, frequency offset is enabled, spurious avoidance of frequency offset is enabled, or external signal source control is enabled.

-102

Syntax error

A command or data type that is not recognized exists.

-310

System error

One of the errors designated as "system errors" in this instrument has occurred.

T

No.

Message

Description

40

Target value not found

This error occurs when the target is not found during the marker search analysis after specifying the target and executing the CALC:MARK:FUNC:EXEC and CALC:FUNC:EXEC commands. This error occurs also when the bandwidth is not found after executing the bandwidth marker command, CALC:MARK:BWID:DATA?

242

TDR option requires advanced system calibration

TDR requires the system information PCC2.00 and above. This instrument should be sent to service centre for adjustment (with the firmware Rev 9.50 and above) to suit E5071C-TDR option.

-124

Too many digits

The number of digits of the argument of the decimal numeric-value-data element exceeds 255 with the preceding 0 removed (see 7.7.2.4.1, IEEE488.2).

-223

Too much data

The block-, expression-, or character-string-type program data that has been received conforms with the standard. But it exceeds the amount that can be processed under the condition of the memory or conditions specific to memory-related devices. In this instrument, this error occurs when the number of characters exceeds 254 in a character-string parameter.

54

Transform, Gate not allowed

This message appears when you turn on the gating/conversion function of the time domain feature, while frequency offset is enabled, measurement points are set to two, or sweep type is set to other than linear sweep

Turn off the frequency offset (SENS:OFFS OFF command), set the measurement points to three or more and the sweep type to linear sweep, and then turn on the gating/conversion function.

-211

Trigger ignored

This instrument receives and detects a trigger command ("TRIG") or an external trigger signal. But it is ignored due to the timing condition (This instrument is not in the wait-for- trigger state, for example). Change the setup so that a trigger command or an external trigger signal can be sent after the instrument has entered the wait-for- trigger state.

U

No.

Message

Description

300

Unable to estimate adapter length

Adapter length can not be estimated at zero span. Change the frequency span other than 0.

-113

Undefined header

 

A command not defined in this instrument, though not illegal in the syntactic structure, has been received. For example, when a message ":DISP:WIND1:TABL:MEM ON" is sent to a correct program message ":DISP:WIND1:TRAC1:MEM ON," the message sent is received as an undefined command by this instrument. See the command reference and use correct commands.

This error occurs also when a port not existing on this model is specified in a command specifying a port number as an index. Such commands are CALC:FSIM:SEND:DEEM:PORTn:xxxx, CALC:FSIM:SEND:PMC:PORTn:xxxx, CALC:FSIM:SEND:ZCON:PORTn:Z0:R, and SENS:CORR:EXT:PORTn:TIME; they include PORTn as a part.

34

User characterization not found in module

This error occurs when the selected user profile is not detected in the ECal memory, while reading it from the ECal module, written by the user definition ECal.

V

No.

Message

Description

30

Valid Ecal module not found

This error occurs when the number of ports of the ECal module connected is less than the necessary number of ports. This error occurs, for example, when a 4-port Cal executing command, SENS:CORR:COLL:ECAL:SOLT4, is executed with a 2-port ECal module connected. This error is not generated by front key operations.

71

Valid power meter not found.  

 

Valid power meter is not connected .

This error occurs when the E5071C and the power meter is not connected with USB/GPIB interface, the GPIB addresses do not match between the power meter and the E5071C's power meter, or the power meter is turned off, during the measurement for power calibration data or for that in scalar-mixer calibration.

It also occurs when inoperable power meter is connected or an unspecified power sensor is set using :SYST:COMM:PSEN command.

Ensure the connection of the power meter, GPIB addresses and power supply.

72

Valid power sensor not found. No valid sensor is connected to the power meter.

This error occurs when no power sensor is connected to the specified channel of the power meter, during the measurement for power calibration data or for that in scalar-mixer calibration.

Ensure the connection of the power sensor.

75

Valid signal generator not found. No valid external signal source is connected.

This error occurs when the specified type of external signal source is not connected to the specified GPIB address, though the control of the external signal source is enabled (SENS:OFFS:LOC:STAT ON and SENS:OFFS:LOC:CONT ON).

It also occurs when USB/GPIB interface is set but not connected.

Ensure the external signal source and the connection of USB/GPIB interface.