Chapter 3 Features and Functions

Math Operations

Limit Testing

• Remote Interface Operation: You can use the following commands for

(continued)

limit testing.

 

CALCulate:FUNCtion LIMit

 

CALCulate:STATe {OFFON}

 

CALCulate:LIMit:LOWer {<value>MINimumMAXimum}

 

CALCulate:LIMit:UPPer {<value>MINimumMAXimum}

 

• There are two unused pins on the RS-232interface connector which

 

are available to indicate the pass/fail status of readings taken with

 

limit testing. To configure these pins for limit testing, you must

 

install two jumpers inside the multimeter. See the Service Guide for

 

more information.

 

A low-goingpulse is output to pin 1 for each reading that is within

 

the specified limits. A low-going pulse is output to pin 9 for each

 

reading that exceeds the upper or lower limit.

1

 

5 V

9

0 V

 

Pin 1: Pass Output

2 ms

Pin 9: Fail Output

minimum

C a u t i o n

Do not use the RS-232 interface if you have configured the multimeter to

 

output pass/fail signals on pins 1 and 9. Internal components on the

 

RS-232 interface circuitry may be damaged.

 

 

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Agilent Technologies 34401A manual Limit testing, More information, Reading that exceeds the upper or lower limit
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