Glossary - Siemens SITRANS T Series Operating Instructions Manual

Glossary

Calibration
The measurement channels are calibrated based on customer requirements.
Channel
Each measurement lance is connected to a channel of the multipoint temperature transmitter
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Connecting cable
Cable from the measurement lance to the device.
Degree of protection
The degree of protection of a device indicates the extent of protection. The extent of
protection includes the safety of persons against coming in contact with live or rotating parts,
and the protection of electric resources against the penetration of water, foreign bodies and
dust. The degrees of protection of electric machines are indicated by an abbreviation
comprising two letters and two numbers (e.g. IP55). The degree of protection is coded using
the IP code. The degrees of protection are standardized in DIN EN 60529.
FBG peak
FBG peak is a pulse that is displayed as a measurement result.
Fiber Bragg grating (FBG)
Fiber Bragg gratings are optical interference filters written into the optical fibers. They are
often generated using UV light.
Fiber-optic multipoint temperature measurement lance, short form: Measurement lance
Glass fiber with sensors in stainless steel jacket, with transition and pigtail
IP code
The abbreviation IP stands for International Protection as per DIN. In English-speaking
countries, IP stands for Ingress Protection.
Measuring point
Each measuring point is an FBG in the glass fiber.
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