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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Word or Term
Meaning
a.c.
Alternating current
Active From
Value from which the memory modes operate
ADC
Analogue to Digital Converter
AnB
Analogue Board (a module which reads transducers)
Auto Reset Hold Time The length of time a reading is displayed until automatically reset
CAL
Calibration
Capacity
Transducer full scale
Custom Calibration
A calibration that is not to ISO 6789
d.c.
Direct current
First Peak Sensitivity
The amount by which the reading must fall below the peak for the display to be
held
Frequency Response
Frequency value below which signals are passed
Hz
Hertz, unit of frequency
ISO 6789
Hand torque tool ISO Standard
Has been updated from ISO 6789:2003 to ISO6789:2017, which is now in 2
parts
ISO 6789-1:2017
Part 1 of the latest version of the Hand torque tool ISO standard
Specifically refers to design conformance
ISO 6789-2:2017
Part 2 of the latest version of the Hand torque tool ISO standard
Specifically refers to calibration and measurement uncertainty
GB
Gigabyte – Amount of memory
Lemo
Reference for manufacturers of connector
mA
milli amp; One thousandth of an amp (0.001A)
MB
Megabyte – Amount of digital memory
mS
Millisecond; One thousandth of a second (0.001 second)
mV
Millivolt; One thousandth of a volt (0.001 volt)
mV/V
Millivolt per volt; Ratio of millivolt output to voltage input
NON-SMART
Standard mV/V transducer (NON-INTELLIGENT)
PC
Personal Computer
Pulse Count
The number of torque pulses applied in Pulse mode or Screwdriver mode
Sample Rate
Number of measurement samples taken in 1 second
SMART
Serial Memory Automatic Recognition Transducer (INTELLIGENT)
SMART Transducer
A transducer that holds its own calibration data (INTELLIGENT)
Snug Torque
Torque value to start measuring angle
Target
Torque or Angle value required. Each Target has an Upper Limit and a Lower
Limit
TDMS
Torque Data Management System – Software included for PC use
Tool
A reference to the tool being calibrated or used
E.G: Torque wrenches, PneuTorques, Electric tools, Torque screwdrivers, etc
USB
Universal Serial Bus
V
Volts
Tap
A quick press with your finger on the screen
Double Tap
2 quick presses on the screen with your finger
Scroll
Press on the screen and move your finger up or down
TD
Transducer