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MECHANICAL ZERO [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
DEF

Indication of an instrument with mechanical operation when the value of the quantity measured is zero.

OBS

The term mechanical zero is often used when the instrument is not in use and any auxiliary power supply is switched off.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
DEF

Indication d'un appareil à fonctionnement mécanique lorsque la valeur de la grandeur mesurée est nulle.

OBS

Le terme zéro mécanique est souvent utilisé lorsque l'appareil n'est pas en service et lorsque son alimentation par toute source d'énergie auxiliaire est coupée. [Observation reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR.]

OBS

zéro mécanique : recommandation internationale de la Troisième Conférence Internationale de Métrologie Légale.

Spanish

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