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DUI Metrology Dictionary

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Seal: Sealing

VIML 2.20

"means intended to protect the measuring
instrument against any unauthorized
modification, readjustment, removal of parts,
software, etc."

"Note This may be achieved by hardware,
software or a combination of both."

factory hardware seal on Intoxilyzer
Continuity: Outgoing = Incoming Seal Numbers
https://www.duimetrology.com/post/continuity-outgoing-incoming-seal-numbers
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Essential Terminology for a Defence Lawyer to Learn Before Conducting a Cross-examination of an Expert

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Learning to Use the International Vocabulary of Measurement Science Before Conducting a Cross-examination of an Expert

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Calibration Interval and Mandatory Periodic Recalibration / Mandatory Periodic Verification

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Traceability of a Measurement Result

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Intoxilyzer®  is a registered trademark of CMI, Inc. The Intoxilyzer® 5000C is an "approved instrument" in Canada.

Breathalyzer® is a registered trademark of Draeger Safety, Inc., Breathalyzer Division. The owner of the trademark is Robert F. Borkenstein and Draeger Safety, Inc. has leased the exclusive rights of use from him. The Breathalyzer® 900 and Breathalyzer® 900A were "approved instruments" in Canada.

Alcotest® is a registered trademark of Draeger Safety, Inc. The Alcotest® 7410 GLC and 6810 are each an "approved screening device" in Canada.

Datamaster®  is a registered trademark of National Patent Analytical Systems, Inc.  The BAC Datamaster® C  is an "approved instrument" in Canada.

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