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BACK-UP POWER SUPPLY [1 record]

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Record 1 1991-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Recording and Control Instrumentation
CONT

A non-resettable register that operated from the main power supply and that is exposed to ambient temperatures within the operating range of the register shall, in the event of a power outage, continue to function for a period of at least (a) 24 hours, where a back-up power supply that automatically recharges on restoration of power is used; and (b) seven days, where any other type of back-up power supply is used.

OBS

Weights and Measures Ministerial Specifications. SVM-1, Electronic Registers and Ancillary Equipment Incorporated in Metering Assemblies Specifications, 1990, p.6.

French

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

Poids et Mesures, Normes ministérielles. SVM-1, Normes sur les enregistreurs électroniques et les dispositifs auxiliaires des ensembles de mesurage de liquides, 1990, p. 7.

Spanish

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