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10.3.1.6
Temperature Limits
Table 37: Temperature Limits
Parameter Description
Temperature Limits Sets the minimum and maximum temperature that is allowed
during a tes. This parameter does not replace the safety limitation
of the Q-Sense; it allows limiting the stimulus temperature to a
specific range, according to unique requirements.
In case the temperature violates the temperature limits, the
following actions are taken by the Q-Sense system:
Limits Protocol: stimulus is terminated and temperature returns
to baseline temperature, and then continues to the next trial. The
terminated trial is marked with an asterisk. The terminated trial
will be taken into consideration when calculating test statistics.
TSL Protocol: the temperature does not exceed the allowed range,
according to the temperature limiter. If the temperature reaches
the limiter the direction of the stimulus is changed automatically
and the temperature is marked on the screen. The terminated
trial will be taken into consideration when calculating test
statistics.
Ramp & Hold Protocol: upon verifying a program the test
parameters are checked according to the current temperature
limiter. In case a temperature limit of a test parameter is
violated, an error message indicating the violated parameter is
displayed.