
4-30
ES User’s Guide
Using Instrument Functions
Using Limit Testing
To Create a Sloping Limit Line
A sloping limit line has different values for its begin and end limits. In
this example, you will create a sloping limit line between 130 MHz and
155 MHz with a beginning level of
−
35 dB and an ending level of
−
3 dB.
1. Press
.
2. Press
.
3. Press
.
4. Press
.
NOTE
When creating limit lines, you can enter frequency and limit values
using the front panel knob or the
keys as well as the
numeric keypad.
shows limit lines that dictate the specified
shape of a bandpass filter. In this example, a filter was connected to the
analyzer and tuned so that its response was within the created limit
lines. The pass/fail indicator gives constant feedback regarding test
status.
Prior Menu Add Limit Add Min Line
Begin Frequency
130
MHz
End Frequency
155
MHz
Begin Limit
−
35
Enter
End Limit
−
3
Enter
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