Glossary
OXYMAT 64
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Operating Instructions, 06/2008, A5E00880383-03
Span
The span is the difference between the start-of-scale and full-scale values of the measuring
range. Example: Measuring range: -1 bar to 15 bar; start-of-scale value: -1 bar, full-scale
value: 15 bar, span: 16 bar
Span calibration
Adjustment of the span using a suitable means (in this case: calibration gas).
Spike
Engl.: Spike: Undesired, briefly occurring peaked interference of a measured signal.
Standard configuration
Totality of standard features contained in the device at the time of delivery without optional
extensions.
Status message
Selectable output of various messages in the status line of the measured value display.
Subfunction
Independent functional unit within a function.
Submenu
Menu which is listed under a higher-order menu item.
Time constant
System parameter which determines the way a system-relevant variable changes with time.
Warm restart
Restarting the device from its "warm" state with the last set parameters.
Warm-up phase
Time which the analyzer needs to reach operating temperature. It counts as one of the
operating states.
Zero calibration
Calibration of the zero point with a suitable zero gas.