SPLimitsInv (Status1.8)

Invalid SP Clamping Limits

Allen-Bradley · Logix 5000 Controllers

What does SPLimitsInv (Status1.8) mean?

This fault indicates invalid Setpoint (SP) clamping limits. This can occur if SPLLimit is less than PVEUMin, SPHLimit is greater than PVEUMax, or SPHLimit is less than SPLLimit. If SPHLimit is less than SPLLimit, the instruction limits the value using SPLLimit. In PPID, Sts_ErrSPLim is set if Cfg_SPLoLim is less than Cfg_PVEUMin, Cfg_SPHiLim is greater than Cfg_PVEUMax, or Cfg_SPLoLim is greater than Cfg_SPHiLim.

Common Causes

  • SPLLimit parameter set below PVEUMin (PIDE)
  • SPHLimit parameter set above PVEUMax (PIDE)
  • SPHLimit parameter set below SPLLimit (PIDE)
  • Cfg_SPLoLim parameter set below Cfg_PVEUMin (PPID)
  • Cfg_SPHiLim parameter set above Cfg_PVEUMax (PPID)
  • Cfg_SPLoLim parameter set above Cfg_SPHiLim (PPID)

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Access the PIDE or PPID instruction configuration within the programming software

  2. 2

    Verify SPLLimit (PIDE) or Cfg_SPLoLim (PPID) is within the defined PVEUMin/Cfg_PVEUMin and PVEUMax/Cfg_PVEUMax range

  3. 3

    Verify SPHLimit (PIDE) or Cfg_SPHiLim (PPID) is within the defined PVEUMin/Cfg_PVEUMin and PVEUMax/Cfg_PVEUMax range

  4. 4

    Ensure SPHLimit (PIDE) or Cfg_SPHiLim (PPID) is numerically greater than SPLLimit (PIDE) or Cfg_SPLoLim (PPID)

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Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026

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