User`s guide

M3000A/M3046A/M3015A/M3016A Service Guide
Troubleshooting the Instrument 5-13
Part 2 Isolating and Solving Instrument Problems
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The following table explains the technical INOP messages that the Monitor can issue, and
suggests a course of action. Where actions are numbered, always try them in the order given
and only proceed to the next action if the current one is not successful in solving the problem.
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BAD SERVER LINK 1) An M3000A Measurement
Server with revision B soft-
ware is connected to an
M3046A Monitor with revi-
sion A software. This combi-
nation does not allow
monitoring.
OR
2) This combination of Moni-
tor, Measurement server and
cable/link bar cannot be used
Use standard equipment (link
bar, cable, Server or Exten-
sion). (The link bar connects
the Server and, where present,
the Extension, to the Monitor.)
Update Software
BAD SERVER LINK
plus
“Measurement Server
Revision not supported”
status message in red.
An M3000A Measurement
Server with revision A soft-
ware is connected to an
M3046A Monitor with revi-
sion B software. This combina-
tion does not allow monitoring.
Update Software
BATTERY LOW The battery has less than 20
minutes’ charge left.
Recharge the battery.
BATTERY MALFUNCT. The status of the battery cannot
be determined. The presence of
the battery is recognized but
communication is not possible.
This may happen if the battery
has been totally (deep) dis-
charged by leaving it in the
Monitor too long.
1. Leave the battery in the
Monitor for at least two hours,
as communication may restart
without further action. If the
message is still displayed after
this time, replace the battery.
2. Change the System Board
3. Change the Connector
Board.
CHARGER MALFUNCT. Either the battery or the charg-
ing hardware within the Instru-
ment is defective.
1. Change battery.
2. Change the System Board.