Balance Devices
The Balance function is made for devices used to weigh the contents of vessels or other devices.
In particular, it was created and is currently used for the scales used to weigh dewars when they arrive or leave the facility. These devices are important as they monitor how much Helium enters and leaves the system, and are the source of information for the Balance Program written at HZB.
Here is what a vessel balance scale looks like:
Because the balance function was made for just the vessel balance devices, it currently only has one object class. The object class is called Balance.
The Balance class has a position type of 2.
The scales in this class measure mass in kilograms.
| Measurement number | Parameter being measured | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mass | kilograms |
| 5 | Helium content | litres |
For the same reason the balance function only has one class, the Balance object class only has one object type, called Balance default.