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Defining Alarm Limits
When you start the Measurement Application for the first time, the following alarm limits are
defined for each channel:
• Minimum alarm limit = 0
• Maximum alarm limit = 100
If the acquired value for a channel is between the defined minimum and maximum alarm
limits, the value is within range and is displayed in black. If the acquired value for a channel is
below the minimum or above the maximum alarm limit, the value is out of range and is
displayed in red.
To change the alarm limits, do the following:
1. From the Windows menu, select Limit Definition.
A screen similar to the following is displayed:
2. If you want to change the minimum alarm limit for a channel, enter a value in the Min
field for that channel, and then click Set next to the value that you entered.
3. If you want to change the maximum alarm limit for a channel, enter a value in the Max
field for that channel, and then click Set next to the value that you entered.
4. If you want to set a digital output line when the alarm limits for a channel are exceeded,
click the Open Digital Output Definition Window button from the Limit Definition
screen.
The following screen appears:
Verifying the Operation of Your Instrument
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