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APPLICABLE LIMITS ERROR [4 records]

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Record 1 2004-01-13

English

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

The limits of error that apply to a device when the performance of the device is tested a) at the time the class, type or design of that device is examined for approval, b) at the time the device is inspected prior to its first use in trade, c) at the time the measuring elements of the device are overhauled or repaired following the failure of the device on inspection to measure within the applicable limits of error, or d) at any time within 30 days after the time referred to in paragraph b) or c).

OBS

Usually used in plural.

OBS

Consolidation of the Weights and Measure Regulations, March 1990, s.2.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
DEF

Marge de tolérance qui s'applique à un instrument dont le fonctionnement est vérifié a) au moment où la classe, le type ou le modèle de l'instrument fait l'objet d'un examen aux fins d'approbation, b) au moment où l'instrument subit l'inspection avant d'être utilisé dans le commerce pour la première fois, c) au moment où les éléments de mesures de l'instrument sont révisés ou réparés après qu'une inspection a permis de constater que l'instrument ne mesure pas dans les limites de la marge de tolérance applicable, ou d) à n'importe quel moment dans les 30 jours qui suivent le moment dont il est question aux alinéas b) ou c).

OBS

Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, art. 2.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metrología y unidades de medida
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Record 2 1993-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
CONT

The air or vapour eliminator installed with a meter shall minimize the passage of air or vapour through the measuring element of the meter when the supply of liquid is exhausted or appropriate means shall be provided to automatically stop the flow of liquid or to indicate to the person using the meter that air or vapour is passing through the meter. [Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 279].

CONT

acceptance limits of error means the limits of error that apply to a device when the performance of the device is tested... at the time the measuring elements of the device are overhauled or repaired following the failure of the device on inspection to measure within the applicable limits of error.... [Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 2].

OBS

measuring element: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 2, 279; (meter): Weights and Measures Ministerial Specifications. SVM-1, Electronic Registers and Ancillary Equipment Incorporated in Metering Assemblies Specifications, 1990, p. 9; (meter): Weights and measures Ministerial Specifications. SVM-2, Metering Assemblies Incorporating Electronic ATCs Specifications, 1990, p. 2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
OBS

élément mesureur : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 279.

OBS

élément de mesure : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 2.

OBS

chambre de mesure (compteur) : Poids et Mesures, Normes ministérielles, SVM-1, Normes sur les enregistreurs électroniques et les dispositifs auxiliaires des ensembles de mesurage de liquides, 1990, page 10; Poids et Mesures, Normes ministérielles. SVM-2, Normes sur les ensembles de mesurage avec CAT électronique, 1990, page 2.

Spanish

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Record 3 1993-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
CONT

The limits of error for a machine that is of the equal arm beam-over-pan type are one-half the limits of error otherwise applicable to the machine

OBS

machine of the equal arm beam-over pan type: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 1

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
OBS

balance à bras égaux et à fléau supérieur : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, art. 186.

Spanish

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Record 4 1991-10-18

English

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

An ATC designed for a meter that measures liquids at temperatures different from the ambient temperature shall correct the measurement results within the applicable limits of error set out in section 270 of the Regulations....

OBS

applicable limits of error. Source : Weights and Measures Ministerial Specifications. SVM-2, Metering Assemblies Incorporating Electronic ATCs Specifications, 1990, p. 4; SVM-1, Electronic Registers and Ancillary Equipment Incorporated in Metering Assemblies Specifications, 1990, p. 7.

OBS

usually used in plural.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
CONT

L'enregistreur et tous les dispositifs auxiliaires doivent respecter les marges de tolérance applicables lorsqu'ils sont mis à l'essai (...)

OBS

Limites de la marge de tolérance applicable. Source : Poids et Mesures, Normes ministérielles; SVM-2 : Normes sur les ensembles de mesurage avec CAT électronique, 1990, p. 5.

OBS

marge de tolérance applicable. Source : Poids et mesures, Normes ministérielles; SVM-1 : Normes sur les enregistreurs électroniques et les dispositifs auxiliaires des ensembles de mesurage de liquides, 1990, p. 8.

Spanish

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