User guide

This opens the Self Test Options dialog box.
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Select the desired tests and click the Run Test button.
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After the self test has finished, the results are displayed next to each selected
test.
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If a test failed, you can view detailed error messages by clicking the respective
Message button.
Self Test - Reference
This section contains information about the Self Test Options dialog box used for
setting up and running a self test and for viewing the results.
Self Test Options
The Self Test Options dialog box offers to select the following tests:
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Pattern Generator Bios Self Test
This test is checking all the modules, chips, and registers of the pattern
generator more thoroughly than the Power Up test. It may take about 5 minutes
to complete.
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Pattern Generator Power Up Messages
This test is automatically run after switching on the instrument. It mainly
checks if all important modules, chips, and registers of the pattern generator
are available and accessible.
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Pattern Generator Auto Calibration
This test runs a timing calibration that calibrates the clock to data alignment
of the pattern generator. It may take about 45 minutes to complete.
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Error Detector Bios Self Test
This test is checking all the modules, chips, and registers of the error
detector more thoroughly than the Power Up test. It may take about 5 minutes
to complete.
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Error Detector Power Up Messages
This test is automatically run after switching on the instrument. It mainly
checks if all important modules, chips, and registers of the error detector are
available and accessible.
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Error Detector Auto Calibration
This test runs a timing calibration that calibrates the clock to data alignment
of the error detector. It may take about 45 minutes to complete.
10 Customizing the Instrument
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