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WEIGHT RECORDING SCALE [3 records]

Record 1 1994-03-08

English

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

... a scale shall incorporate a non-operator controlled motion detector to prevent the recording of a weight signal until the load receiving element is stable.... [Weights and Measures Specifications SGM-1, 1990, p. 9].

OBS

weight signal: Weights and Measures Specifications SGM-1, 1990, p. 1, 9.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
OBS

signal de pesée: Spécifications sur les poids et mesures SGM-1, 1990, page 1, 8

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Recording and Control Instrumentation
CONT

When a scale displays a weight value less than zero, the total price indicator shall not display any value and recording elements shall be interlocked to inhibit the recording of negative weight values.

OBS

total price indicator: Weights and Measures Specifications SGM-1, 1990, p. 3.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de contrôle et d'enregistrement
OBS

indicateur de prix total: Spécifications sur les poids et mesures SGM-1, 1990, page 3

Spanish

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Record 3 1993-12-24

English

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

... a scale shall incorporate a non-operator controlled motion detector to prevent the recording of a weight signal until the load receiving element is stable within + or-1 minimum increment of registration.

OBS

non-operator controlled motion detector: Weights and Measures Specifications SGM-1, 1990, p. 1, 9.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
OBS

détecteur automatique de mouvement, sans contrôle manuel: Spécifications sur les poids et mesures SGM-1, 1990, page 1, 8

Spanish

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