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electrically operating measuring instrument [1 record]

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Record 1 1993-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Measuring Equipment
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
CONT

Electrical zero: Position taken up by the index of an electrically operating measuring instrument when the auxiliary electrical elements are energized and when the value of the quantity to be measured is zero. Note: Electrically operating measuring instruments also have a mechanical zero.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesures (Électricité)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
CONT

zéro électrique : Position dans laquelle se trouve l'index d'un appareil à fonctionnement électrique lorsque les éléments électriques auxiliaires sont alimentés et lorsque la valeur de la grandeur à mesurer est nulle. Remarque : Les appareils à fonctionnement électrique comportent aussi un zéro mécanique.

Spanish

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