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9-2
Limits
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When using limits, you can set and control the values that determine the HIGH/IN/LOW
status of subsequent measurements. The limit test is performed on the result of an enabled
Rel, Math, Ratio, or Channel Average operation.
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There are two sets of limits. Limit 1 uses high and low limits (HI1 and LO1), as does Limit 2
(HI2 and LO2). The HIGH/IN/LOW status indication applies to the first limit (limit 1 or
limit 2) that fails.
Limit 1: HI1 = +1V and LO1 = -1V
Limit 2: HI2 = +2V and LO2 = -2V
Keep in mind that a limit value for Limit 2 does not have to exceed the Limit 1 value. For
example, Limit 2 can be set to ±1V and Limit 1 can be set to ±2V. In this case, Limit 2 will
fail before Limit 1.
Figure 9-1
Default limits
When a reading is within both limits, the message "IN" will be displayed. When the read-
ing is high or low, the HIGH or LOW annunciator turns on, and the number "1" or "2" will
replace the "IN" message. A "1" indicates that Limit 1 has failed, while "2" indicates that
Limit 2 has failed. However, if the reading is outside both limits, the number "1" will be
displayed.
For the limits shown in
The HIGH annunciator will turn on and display the number "1." For a reading of +2.5V,
which is outside both Limit 1 and Limit 2, the same status indication (HIGH, "1") will be
displayed since Limit 1 takes precedence.
Limits cannot be used with the CONT function.
The various instrument operations, including Limits, are performed on the input
signal in a sequential manner. See
details. It includes flow charts showing where in the processing sequence that
Limits are tested.
Figure 9-1
illustrates the following limits which are the factory defaults:
LOW
-1V
-2V
LO2
LO1
Figure
9-1, a reading of +1.5V is outside Limit 1, but inside Limit 2.
®
2790 SourceMeter
Switch System Reference Manual
"Signal processing sequence," page
IN
1V
0V
HI1
Limit 1
Limit 2
C-2, for
HIGH
2V
HI2
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