Siemens Milltronics BW500 Operating Instructions Manual page 210

Glossary
Factoring
Used to calculate the test load value of a new or unknown test weight using the current span as
reference.
Inclinometer
Accepts incline information about conveyor or scale.
Initial Span
Usually the first span performed, it is used as reference for all other spans to determine whether
they have deviated beyond the accumulated +/- 12.5%.
Initial Zero
Usually the first zero performed, it is used as reference for all other zeros to determine whether
they have deviated beyond the Zero Limit (P370).
Input/Output Trim
Allows the 4 and 20 mA values to be adjusted and verified with an external source (meter).
Linearization
Compensates for non-linear output of the belt scale caused by varying load rates.
Load Cell
Strain Gauge type transducer that produces an electrical output proportional to force (load)
applied.
LVDT
An electromechanical transducer that produces an electrical output proportional to the
displacement of a separate movable core.
mA
A unit of measure for current flow, milliamperes.
Material Test
Material samples used to verify the accuracy of the span calibration.
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Operating Instructions, 12/2016, A5E33482052-AD