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ZERO ADJUSTMENT [10 records]

Record 1 2025-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ballistics
  • Optical Instruments
  • Small Arms
DEF

When zeroing small arms, the position where the mean point of impact must be centred to achieve zero.

CONT

The correct zero position(CZP) is the corrected position of the [mean point of impact] in relation to the [point of aim] at the battle range of the weapon concerned. When a weapon is zeroed at a different range than the battle range, then an adjustment to the zero is required so that the CZP is at the [point of aim] at the battle range.

OBS

correct zero position; CZP: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Balistique
  • Instruments d'optique
  • Armes légères
DEF

Lors du zérotage d'armes légères, position où le point moyen des impacts doit être centré pour atteindre le zéro.

OBS

point de mire : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2009-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Actuarial Practice
CONT

If, on any valuation date after the initial valuation date the sum of the solvency assets and the solvency asset adjustment exceeds the sum of the solvency liabilities, the solvency liability adjustment and the prior year credit balance(such excess being referred to in this subsection as the "solvency excess"), the special payments under clauses(1)(c),(d) and(e) with respect to solvency deficiencies arising before the valuation date that are scheduled for payment after the valuation date shall be adjusted in accordance with the following rules : 1. Where the solvency excess is greater than or equal to the present value of the special payments under clauses(1)(c),(d) and(e), the special payments shall be reduced to zero.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Actuariat
CONT

Si, à une date d'évaluation postérieure à la date d'évaluation initiale, la somme de l'actif de solvabilité et du rajustement de l'actif de solvabilité dépasse la somme du passif de solvabilité, du rajustement du passif de solvabilité et du solde créditeur de l'exercice antérieur (cet excédent étant appelé dans le présent paragraphe «excédent de solvabilité»), les paiements spéciaux visés aux alinéas (1) c), d) et e) à l'égard d'un déficit de solvabilité né avant la date d'évaluation et qui sont censées être faits après celle-ci sont rajustés conformément aux règles qui suivent : 1. Lorsque l'excédent de solvabilité est supérieur ou égal à la valeur actuelle des paiements spéciaux visés aux alinéas (1) c), d) et e), les paiements spéciaux sont ramenés à zéro.

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
  • Environment
DEF

A gas to be used in establishing the zero, or no-response, adjustment of an instrument. [Definition officially approved by ICAO. ]

OBS

Engine emissions.

OBS

zero gas: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
  • Environnement
DEF

Gaz à utiliser pour déterminer le zéro d'un instrument. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.]

OBS

gaz zéro : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos científicos
  • Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
  • Medio ambiente
DEF

El gas que hay que utilizar para determinar la posición cero de calibración del instrumento, es decir, el punto en el cual la reacción es nula. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.]

OBS

gas cero: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 4 2002-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Instruments
  • Optics
  • Scientific Instruments
CONT

What is the component need to check the focal range of the eyepiece assembly? a. collimation bridge; b. [good answer:] diopter scope; c. detector probe.

CONT

Collimation and Diopter Scope - Binocular alignment of the NVD is performed with the Collimation Bridge. Eye Piece diopter range can be verified with the calibrated, full range Diopter Scope. (Optional). ... Diopter Scope: Graduated -6 to +2 diopter scale.

CONT

The focus adjustment range or Diopter Adjustment Range of the weapon sight eyepiece is checked using the optional diopter scope and an adapter that is specific to the weapon sight eyepiece configuration. The diopter scope, ANV-126-040, is calibrated in whole diopter steps from +2 to-6 diopters, and is accurately calibrated at zero diopters. The eyepiece adapter is used in common with the gain test probe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'optique
  • Optique
  • Instruments scientifiques

Spanish

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Record 5 2000-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Field Artillery
  • Small Arms
CONT

The 8-40x uses short, 3/4" diameter target turrets for adjusting the 1/4 minute elevation and windage adjustments. The turrets are numbered every ten clicks but the numbers on the turrets are half of the number of clicks, i. e. at twenty clicks the mark reads 10. The turrets are set using 1 grup screw which allows quick and accurate adjustment to the zero mark after sighting in.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Artillerie de campagne
  • Armes légères

Spanish

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Record 6 2000-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gas and Oil Heating
  • Burners and Steamfitting
DEF

A power burner in which gas is supplied at atmospheric pressure(zero gas) maintained by a zero governor. A fan, or blower, blows the air through a venturi, where venturi action pulls the gas into the airstream. The quantity of gas drawn into the airstream is a direct function of the air velocity, so the air-fuel ratio will remain constant regardless of the air volume. The firing rate is controlled by air adjustment alone.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chauffage au gaz et au mazout
  • Fumisterie et brûleurs
OBS

Voir la fiche «régulateur atmosphérique / zero governor».

Spanish

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Record 7 1994-08-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Recording and Control Instrumentation
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Electrical Measuring Equipment
CONT

A balance ball, balancing weight, spring adjustment, trim potentiometer or other zero adjusting means on a machine shall be operable only by a detachable tool.... [Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 158].

French

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

dispositif de remise à zéro : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 158.

Spanish

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Record 8 1994-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
CONT

A balance ball, balancing weight, spring adjustment, trim potentiometer or other zero adjusting means on a [weighing] machine shall be operable only by a detachable tool....

OBS

trim potentiometer: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 158.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
OBS

potentiomètre d'équilibre : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 158.

Spanish

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Record 9 1993-12-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
CONT

A balance ball, balancing weights, spring adjustment, trim potentiometer or other zero adjusting means on a machine shall be operable only by a detachable tool.... [Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 158].

CONT

A scale shall be equipped with a level indicating means which shall be readily observable without the necessity of disassembling any scale part requiring the use of mechanical means separate from the scale. [Weights and Measures Specifications SGM-1, 1990, p. 5.].

OBS

detachable tool: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 158; Weights and Measures Specifications SGM-1, 1990, p. 3, 10.

OBS

mechanical means separate from the scale: Weights and Measures Specifications SGM-1, 1990, p. 5.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
OBS

outil détachable : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, art. 158; Specifications sur les poids et mesures SGM-1,1990, p.5.

OBS

outil distinct : Spécifications sur les poids et mesures SGM-1, 1990, p. 3, 9.

Spanish

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Record 10 1991-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Recording and Control Instrumentation
CONT

... means shall be provided to seal only the coarse zero and span adjustment controls so that all other components and adjustments are readily accessible without breaking the seal....

OBS

Weights and Measures Specifications SGM-1, 1990, p. 3, 11.

French

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

Spécifications sur les poids et mesures SGM-1, 1990, p. 3, 10.

Spanish

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