The instrument range of air separation unit should not be too large or too small. If the selected range is too small, the pointer may exceed the maximum value, especially when the measurement parameters are abnormal or the pointer fluctuates frequently and the amplitude is large, it is easier to exceed the maximum value and the measured parameter value can not be read, the fault is timely, it is difficult to find and handle, and the instrument is easy to be damaged. Therefore, the range of the instrument should be greater than the maximum value of the measured parameter.