Dictionary · Instruments
Rated operating condition
An operating condition that must be fulfilled during measurement for an instrument to perform as designed — the environmental and use envelope the specs assume.
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Null measurement uncertainty
The measurement uncertainty when the specified measured value is zero — what limits how confidently a null or tare reading can be trusted.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.29
Measuring instrument
A device used for making measurements, alone or in conjunction with supplementary devices.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 3.1
Resolution of a displaying device
The smallest difference between displayed indications that can be meaningfully distinguished — for a digital display, one count of the least significant digit.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.15
Indicating measuring instrument
A measuring instrument providing an output signal carrying information about the value of the quantity being measured — voltmeters, thermometers, balances.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 3.3
Range of a nominal indication interval
The absolute difference between the extreme values of a nominal indication interval — 200 V for the −100 V to +100 V setting.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 4.5
Scale of a displaying measuring instrument
The part of a displaying instrument consisting of an ordered set of marks with associated quantity values.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 3.5