Agilent N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators Installation Guide 17
Operation Verification
Running Self Test
• The current status of the self-test is: Failure. One or more tests have failed.
System diagnostics indicate this test as the root failure: xxx
If the signal generator fails only one test, the title of the failed test displays. If the signal
generator fails more than one test, the test number of the most significant failure (root
failure) displays.
NOTE The root failure is the error to report to Agilent Support. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on
page 14.
Self Test Failure
1
1. Confirm that all external cables, including GPIB, LAN, and USB cables, are disconnected from the
signal generator and repeat the self- test.
2. If the self-test continues to fail, the signal generator requires service. If you are unable to service
the signal generator, send it to an Agilent service center for repair. Include a detailed description
of the most significant failure (root failure) and any displayed error messages.
See “Viewing Test Results” on page 17 for information about viewing detailed self test results.
See “Returning a Signal Generator to Agilent Technologies” on page 14 for return instructions.
Viewing Test Results
1.For the N5161A/62A these softkey menus and features are only available through the Web-Enabled
MXG ATE or through SCPI commands. Refer to “Configuring the MXG ATE” on page 7, to the Programming
Guide, and to the SCPI Command Reference.
If Self Test fails, the summary indicates the most
significant failure (root failure).
Utility > Instrument Info >
Self Test
This information is supplemental. Please disregard unless Agilent
specifically requests this information.
