Language Reference

LIMILINE

Query the current limit-line parameters for future recall or build a new limit

 

line.

Example

Description

 

Item

 

 

 

Description

 

Range

 

1 to 400

segments,

depending

on

available

memory.

 

 

If only 1

segment is

entered,

the

segment

type \POINT" is used.

10 OUTPUT 723;"LIMILINE 20;"

The LIMILINE command initiates the process that loads new limit lines into the limit-line table. When creating a limit line, following LIMILINE with a number clears the limit-line table, prepares it for data entry, and speci￿es the number of segments in the limit line. Thus, the expression LIMILINE 20 clears the limit-line table and allocates memory space for a 20-segment limit line.

A limit line is a test limit consisting of a series of line segments positioned according to wavelength and amplitude in the spectrum-analyzer measurement range. Two limit lines can be de￿ned, one for the upper limit, another for the lower limit. Once de￿ned, trace data can be compared to the limit lines as the spectrum analyzer sweeps. When the trace data exceeds the upper or lower limits, the spectrum analyzer beeps or sends test results to the computer. Limit lines can be stored in a table or in a trace. Use these commands in the order given to build a limit-line for storing in the limit-line table.

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