For fastest and most reliable error detection, it is recommended to use both output voltage monitoring and fault-flag diagnostics to detect errors.
The +5 V reference supply has two diagnostics checks:
analog output voltage monitoring and
dedicated digital fault-signal
Both can be used to indicate overload and overvoltage situations. The diagnostics are independent from each other.
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For fastest and most reliable error detection, it is recommended to use both output voltage monitoring and fault-flag diagnostics to detect errors.
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The diagnostics can detect overcurrent situation. The fault-signal is activated when excessive current is taken from the output. The output current is regulated when internal current limit is reached. The regulation current is always smaller than the limit. Current regulation causes the output voltage to drop with increasing load. This can be detected, using the output voltage monitoring feature, by setting a minimum (low) value limit for the output voltage.
With large enough loads, the output voltage drops to 0,1 V and the output current is limited to Io-sc value to protect the output from overheating.
This is indicated by the fault-signal. The fault-signal is deactivated, when the error source is removed by decreasing the load (and reducing the output current below Io-sc value ) or when the output is turned off.
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It is recommended to turn off the output when fault-signal becomes active.
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Overvoltage event caused by an external source can be detected by using a combination of the diagnostic features. The fault-signal is activated when pin voltage goes above the fault-signal overvoltage threshold level. If the output voltage monitoring value is above nominal and/or the fault-signal is active, it can be determined that an external voltage source is connected to the output pin.
The output pin is protected against external voltages, but it is not recommended to connect external voltage sources to this pin.
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In case of a limit violation, the output should be disabled as soon as possible. The display unit can handle short term errors, but long term (e.g. several hours) exposures should be avoided with application/system design. Long term exposure to overvoltage or overload can cause permanent damage to the unit.
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