Time conventions – Calculated Industries 9126 User Manual

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Time Conventions

When you are dealing with time, there
are actually two kinds of time values
that must be considered:

1. Points in Time: 9:22 AM, 5 PM
2. Time Periods: 37 Minutes, 45 Seconds

The time math rules are as follows:

Addition

Period + Period = Period

3 Hrs. + 22 Min. = 3

HR

22

MIN

Point + Period = Point

9 AM + 22 Min. = 9:22

AM

Point + Point = Error
Note:

You cannot add two points in time as

the result would be meaningless.

Subtraction

Period – Period = Period

3 Hrs. – 22 Min. = 2

HR

38

MIN

Point – Period = Point

9 AM – 22 Min. = 8:38

AM

Point – Point = Period

9 AM – 8:30 AM = 30

MIN

Period – Point = Error
Note:

When subtracting one point in time

from another, it’s best to enter the “later”
time first, then subtract the earlier time.

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