User guide

Self Test
Self Test - Concepts
The self test checks specific hardware components for basic functionality. At
initialization, the following self tests are automatically run:
• Pattern Generator Power Up Test
• Error Detector Power Up Test
N O T E
The current system state is saved and the instrument is re-initialized before
performing the selected tests. The saved system state is restored upon completion
of the self test.
When Self Test is selected from the Utility menu, the Self Test Options dialog box
opens. In this dialog box, you can select additional self tests that will run when
you click Run Test.
N O T E
During accumulation or while auto-search functions are in progress, Self Test is
not available.
The pass/fail results of the self test are displayed in the Self Test Options dialog
box. In case of failed tests, you can view detailed error messages in a separate
window.
N O T E
If a self test is started remotely, the GUI is not able to inform the user about that,
most likely it will not even show that it is in remote state, but will be blocked until
the self test is finished.
Self Test - Procedures
Running Self Test
To run a self test:
1
Select Self Test from the Utility menu.
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Agilent J-BERT N4903B High-Performance Serial BERT 563