rangeability
A measure of the range of signal values over which a particular mechanical device is reliable.
Noun
- A measure of the range of signal values over which a particular mechanical device is reliable.
- When less scrupulous firms try to pull the wool over the eyes of a consumer, they usually resort to describing the transducer in terms of rangeability. The rangeability is meant to be an indication of some range of...
- Rangeability basically assesses the ability of a given measurement device to be applied to a variety of applications. - 2011, Cecil L. Smith, Basic Process Measurements:
- How low the plant can be turned down depends upon the rangeability of the flow meters, control valves, and VSDs. - 2014, Gregory K. McMillan, Tuning and Control Loop Performance, Fourth Edition:
Origin
From range + -ability.