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Operation messages
Front Panel Operation Messages
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Invalid units selection
This message is displayed when a units key is pressed that is not valid for the active
function. Check that the units key you select is labeled with the appropriate units for the
value you are entering.
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Increment value entry out of range
This message is displayed when the
INCR SET key is pressed and a value is entered that
is not within the increment value range for the active function. Refer to “Increment Set”
in Chapter 1b, “Operation Reference”, for a listing of the increment value ranges.
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End of increment range
This message is displayed when the ⇑ or ⇓ increment arrow key is pressed and the
increment value does not set the instrument to a setting that is within the instrument’s
allowable range. To view or change the increment value, press the
INCR SET key. Refer to
“Increment Set” in Chapter 1b, “Operation Reference”, for a listing of the increment
value ranges.
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Entered value out of range
This message is displayed when a value is entered that does not set the RF output signal
within the instrument’s allowable range. Refer to “Function” in Chapter 1b, “Operation
Reference”, for information on the instrument’s allowable ranges.
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End of knob range
This message is displayed when the knob is turned but changing the selected digit would
set the instrument to a value that is not within its allowable range.
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Amplitude exceeds ATTN HOLD limits
This message is displayed then
ATTN HOLD is on and the amplitude is set to a level that
exceeds the vernier range limits by greater than 5 dBm. Exceeding the 10 dB vernier
range of an attenuator hold setting causes the output level accuracy to degrade. For
information about the vernier ranges and limits, refer to “RF Output” in Chapter 1b,
“Operation Reference”.
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DCFM calibration in progress
This message is displayed when FM is selected and
EXT DC is also selected. The
instrument will perform a dc FM calibration and this message is displayed during the
calibration.
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Press
SAV to copy memory FROM 8647/8
This message is displayed when the ⇓ key is pressed on an 83301A memory Interface
connected to the instrument. Press the
SAV key to copy the memory registers saved in
the instrument into the memory interface.