clamp measure, peak search modes

[tha-paul]

Hello,

in the settings for the clamp measure, you can set for the peak search two methods:

1. Intelligent mode
2. complete Area

unfortunately, in the manual is no description about the difference of the two methods. Can someone explain these two methods?

thanks in advance!

[joro]

The difference between the 'Intelligent' and 'Complete Area' mode is:

Intelligent
In this mode the software increases the distance of the clamp from the initial point with a step equal to “step size” as long as the measurement value increases. As soon as lower measurement value is detected the clamp distance is reversed till the initial point and from this point the clamp distance is decreased with a step equal to “step size” till a lower measurement value is detected again.

Complete area
In this mode the complete area around the initial point and defined by “Area” is scanned for a peak.

The Intelligent mode has the advantage that it stops with the scan as soon as a maximum has been determined. This could improve overall testtime as less movement of the clamp is possible.
The Complete area mode has the advantage that the specified "Area" is measured, and that it ensures that the real maximum of the measurement value is measured.

I hope that this clarifies your question.

[tha-paul]

Yes, thanks a lot!!