Troubleshooting and Error Messages
R&S
®
SMW200A
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Indication and handling of permanent messages
If any critical error occurs, the R&S SMW automatically shows the icon in the task-
bar. Select the icon to obtain information on the error and the number of occurrences.
The icon is assigned to permanent messages. The message and icon are displayed
until the error is eliminated.
Static Errors/Error History
Toggles between "Static" and "History" view of the info dialog.
Remote command:
:SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]? on page 1222
Each time a SYST:ERR:NEXT? query is sent, the eldest entry in the error queue is
returned and at the same time cleared in the list.
:SYSTem:ERRor:STATic? on page 1223
Queries the list of all errors.
Clear History
Clears all messages in the "History" view.
Remote command:
:SYSTem:ERRor:ALL? on page 1220
Each time a SYST:ERR:ALL? query is sent, the error queue is returned and at the
same time cleared.
:SYSTem:ERRor:HISTory:CLEar on page 1222
Clears the messages in the "History" view.
15.5 Resolving Network Connection Failures
Several issues may cause failures in the network connection to the instrument. This
section lists the most likely reasons and the recommended solutions.
Common reasons for network connection failures
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Network connecting cables and cable connectors of poor quality
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Incompatibility between the network interface of the R&S SMW and certain
switches or routers available on the market
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An invalid IP address assigned to the instrument
Possible solutions to network connection failures
1.
NOTICE! Connecting to the network can cause network failure. Errors can affect
the entire network.
Consult your network administrator before performing the following tasks:
● Connecting the instrument to the network
● Configuring the network
● Changing IP addresses
2. Try out the following to resolve network connection failures:
Resolving Network Connection Failures