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Measured value display
Totality of the displayed information in "Coded display mode" and "Decoded display mode".
The following are displayed, for example: measured value, status line with status messages,
bottom line, measuring ranges, component, etc.
Measuring point
Location where a measured value is recorded.
Measuring point relay
Relay to which a measuring point is assigned.
Measuring range
The measuring range has a reference number, e.g. 1. It is characterized by a start-of-scale
value and a full-scale value.
Membrane keyboard
Keyboard whose keys are protected against atmospheric influences by a membrane.
Motherboard
Board that contains the basic data and firmware for the device.
Noise
Totality of all phenomena that have a disturbing effect on the transfer and/or receipt of
information.
Operating mode
Various modes into which the device can be put as a result of external actions. Three modes
are distinguished:
● Coded display mode
● Decoded display mode
● Operator control mode
Operating state
Generic term for a number of independent states that the device can assume during
operation (e.g. measuring, standby, pause, etc.).
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