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blanking plate

German translation: Schutzplatte

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English term or phrase:blanking plate
German translation:Schutzplatte
Entered by: Elvira Stoianov

22:04 Oct 19, 2002
English to German translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering / survey system
English term or phrase: blanking plate
To fit the compass, first switch off the instrument and, if fitted, remove the blanking plate attached to the base of the instrument using the allen key provided.

It seems to me that this blanking plate might be somthing like a protective cover , but I am not sure
Elvira Stoianov
Luxembourg
Local time: 12:37
Schutzplatte
Explanation:
damit kein Dreck reinkommt
Cheers
Wolf
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Wolf Brosius (X)
Local time: 12:37
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thanks, it's exactly what I have written before seeing your answers
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Summary of answers provided
5 +1Abdeckplatte
kga
5Schutzplatte
Wolf Brosius (X)


  

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Abdeckplatte


Explanation:
A blanking plate is used to cover an opening in the housing of a technical device, either where a module is not fitted, or where access for servicing is required.

kga
Local time: 12:37
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in pair: 229

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agree  Rolf Buesken (X): Seems like a fitting term.
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Schutzplatte


Explanation:
damit kein Dreck reinkommt
Cheers
Wolf

Wolf Brosius (X)
Local time: 12:37
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 184
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thanks, it's exactly what I have written before seeing your answers
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