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AMPEREMETRE [3 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ammeter
1, record 1, English, ammeter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ammeter: an item in the "Electrical and Magnetic Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - ammeter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ampèremètre
1, record 1, French, amp%C3%A8rem%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ampèremètre : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement électriques et magnétiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - amp%C3%A8rem%C3%A8tre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-09-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Measuring Equipment
- Electrical Engineering
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ammeter
1, record 2, English, ammeter
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- amperemeter 2, record 2, English, amperemeter
correct
- amperometer 3, record 2, English, amperometer
correct, see observation
- ampere gauge 4, record 2, English, ampere%20gauge
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument intended to measure the value of a current. 5, record 2, English, - ammeter
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An ammeter is used to monitor the performance of the airplane electrical system. [It] indicates whether or not the battery is receiving an electrical charge. 6, record 2, English, - ammeter
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ammeter; amperometer: "Ammeter" is a shortened form for "amperometer." 3, record 2, English, - ammeter
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ammeter: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 7, record 2, English, - ammeter
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ampere gage
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesures (Électricité)
- Électrotechnique
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ampèremètre
1, record 2, French, amp%C3%A8rem%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil destiné à mesurer la valeur d'un courant. 2, record 2, French, - amp%C3%A8rem%C3%A8tre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ampèremètre, par son indication, permet de vérifier que la génératrice du moteur de l'avion, produit normalement du courant afin d'alimenter la batterie, dès qu'elle tourne au régime prévu. 3, record 2, French, - amp%C3%A8rem%C3%A8tre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ampèremètre : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick. 4, record 2, French, - amp%C3%A8rem%C3%A8tre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de medición eléctrica
- Electrotecnia
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- amperímetro
1, record 2, Spanish, amper%C3%ADmetro
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento que mide la intensidad de la corriente eléctrica. 2, record 2, Spanish, - amper%C3%ADmetro
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-10-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Electrical Measuring Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ammeter
1, record 3, English, ammeter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An ammeter is used to monitor the performance of the airplane electrical system. The ammeter shows if the alternator/generator is producing an adequate supply of electrical power. It also indicates whether or not the battery is receiving an electrical charge. 2, record 3, English, - ammeter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Full-scale ammeter discharge or rapid fluctuation of the needle usually means alternator malfunction. If this occurs, you should cut the alternator out of the system and conserve battery power by reducing the load on the electrical system. If in flight you should consider landing as soon as possible. 3, record 3, English, - ammeter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Appareils de mesures (Électricité)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ampèremètre
1, record 3, French, amp%C3%A8rem%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le taux de décharge continuel indiqué sur l'ampèremètre avertissait le pilote que l'alternateur ne fournissait plus d'énergie et que seule la batterie alimentait les circuits électriques de l'avion. 2, record 3, French, - amp%C3%A8rem%C3%A8tre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ampèremètre : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 3, French, - amp%C3%A8rem%C3%A8tre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Equipo de medición eléctrica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- amperímetro
1, record 3, Spanish, amper%C3%ADmetro
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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