Null drift
Changeable deviations around the zero point for a measuring instrument or a machine as a result of external influences (e.g. temperature). It can be rectified by means of a null-adjustment signal.
Mechanical damping
Damping or buffering via friction or spring-based components.
Idling pressure
Pressure generated when a device or system is idling (DIN 24 312).
Capacitive position measurement
Process whereby a distance variable is converted into a change in capacitance for a capacitor. Advantage: extremely high sensitivity and suitable for very fast movements. Disadvantage: only suitable f
Differential pressure measurement
To measure the differential pressure Δp the two pressures p 1 and p 2 must be separated from each other by diaphragms that are connected by a plunger. The deflection of the two diaphragms then corresp
Sealing element
Replaceable functional element in a sealing system.
Data rate
Measure in kbit/s for the amount of data transmitted (and as a consequence for the transmission speed) between two computers or a computer and a peripheral. baud
Code translator
Converts the digital input signal in one code into a digital output signal with a different code (DIN 19 226).
Bond graphs
Graphic representation of dynamic systems using the electric-hydraulic analogy (Figure B 23) . It is used for simulations on personal computers in the time domain using the program TUTSIM and to deter
Output unit
Function unit within a digital computer system with which the system outputs data - e.g. calculated results - to the exterior (EDIN 44 300 Part 5).