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Terms for subject Metrology (318 entries)

conformity error	The absolute value of maximum deviation between the calibration curve and the specified characteristic curve
connection compartment	A separate compartment or part of a main enclosure, communicating or not with the main enclosure, and containing connection facilities
CVGT scale	constant-volume gas thermometry scale
CW laser	continuous wave laser
CRASTIN®	Tradename for PBTP and PETP
custody transfer	The term which describes this whole business
custody transfer measurement	The mode in which the instrument must operate to make such measurements
custody transfer mode	The mode in which the instrument must operate to make such measurements
CVGT scale	constant-volume gas thermometry scale
CW laser	continuous wave laser
D-action	derivation action
direct-current power	dc power
dead band	Finite range of values within which variation of the input variable does not produce any noticeable change in the output variable
dead band error	The maximum value of the span of the dead band
dead time	The interval between the instant when the variation of an input variable is produced and the instant when the consequent variation of the output variable starts
default value	Values which are written into the instrument memory on initial start-up, e.g. in gateways
degree of protection	The degree of protection of the enclosure expressed as an IP rating to IEC 60529 or NEMA enclosure classification
D-action	derivation action
design	The design of the measuring equipment, e.g. compact instrument, 19" plug-in card etc
destruction range	Operation in the destruction range will result in permanent impairment or destruction of the device

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