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Translation Volume: 15000 words Completed: May 2007 Languages: Spanish to English
15000 word CAC Control server operating manual
Translation of the entire CAC system operating manual, which explains how the security systems: sensors, relays, decoders, readers, doors, perimeter doors etc. are all controlled by the central mainframe computer. It explains how to operate the system for maximum security of the compound
Telecom(munications), IT (Information Technology), Electronics / Elect Eng
Translation Volume: 5769 words Completed: Apr 2007 Languages: Spanish to English
5769 word translation of machinery manuals
Twelve separate word documents, each one an instruction manual for various machines: packing machine, presses, greasing machines, cutting machines, printing machines etc.
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Translation Volume: 2500 words Completed: Jun 2006 Languages: Spanish to English
Property deed
Law: Contract(s), Real Estate
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Spanish to English: Cartographic software manual Detailed field: Construction / Civil Engineering
Source text - Spanish 4.2.2- Peraltes de las calzadas principales
Este menú permite la definición interactiva de la ley de peraltes de las calzadas principales.
La definición puede realizarse manualmente o automáticamente. La definición automática hace uso de tablas de diseño que el usuario puede crear y/o modificar.
El número máximo de datos de peralte por cada eje es de 12.500.
Los valores que definen la ley de peraltes pueden editarse desde el menú que aparece en la pantalla gráfica y, si bien todos los datos que figuran en la pantalla pueden modificarse directamente, denominaremos dato actual al que figura en la parte más alta de la pantalla, a efectos de las opciones: [Añade], [Repite] y [Borra] además de la copia de datos [Izq Der]
Translation - English 4.2.2- Cambers/superelevations of the main roadways
This menu allows interactive definition of the superelevation law for the main roads.
The definition can be carried out manually or automatically. The automatic definition makes use of design tables that the user can create/or modify.
The maximum number of superelevation data for each axis is 12.500.
The values that define the superelevation law can be edited from the menu that appears on the graphic display and, if all the data that appears on the screen can be modified directly, we will designate current data to that appearing on the highest part of the screen, for the purposes of the options [Add], [Repeat] and [Delete] as well as the data copy [Left Right]
Spanish to English: Telecommunications/intercom technology Detailed field: Telecom(munications)
Source text - Spanish Para esta función se utilizan relés programados con funcionamiento biestable (tiempo de activación "0" para decoder de relés o "255" para relé auxiliar de controlador de puerta), de forma que el relé sólo se desactivará cuando cese la detección del sensor.
Cada sensor de un grupo va emparejado (vinculado) con el equivalente de otro grupo, por ejemplo el sensor 125 va emparejado con el sensor 325, el 143 con el 343, etc...
Al iniciar los servicios, las aplicaciones servidor establecen una comunicación con la instalación, de forma que todo lo que ocurre en la instalación queda registrado en los servidores, además se habilita el acceso a los servidores de las aplicaciones clientes, las cuales utilizarán la información en ellos almacenada y configurada (las aplicaciones cliente almacenan su propia información en el servidor de base de datos)
Translation - English For this function, programmed relays with bi-stable function are used(time of activation "0" for the relay decoder or "255" for the auxiliary relay of the door controller), in such a way that the relay will only deactivate when detection of the sensor stops.
Each sensor of a group will pair up (link) with the equivalent of the other group, for example sensor 125 will link with sensor 325, and 143 with 343 etc.
On starting the services, the server applications establish communications with the installation, in a way that everything that happens in the installation remains registered on the servers, as well as having access to the servers of the client applications, which will use the information stored and configured in them (the client applications store their own information on the server database)
Spanish to English: Machinery instructions Detailed field: Engineering: Industrial
Source text - Spanish ICR-1
El objeto de la presente instrucción es determinar el Control de Calidad que debe realizarse a la recepción de perfiles (tanto de aluminio como de PVC) así com de tubos de fibra de vidrio a su llegada a SOFAMEL.
A- PERFILES DE ALUMINIO.
A la llegada y descarga de un camión de un proveedor, se comprobará que:
1. - El albarán que acompaña a los materiales corresponde exactamente en cuanto a descripción y cantidades a los mismos.
2. - El certificado de material acompaña a la documentación suministrada por el proveedor para cada entrega de material.
3. - La correcta identificación de cada una de las cajas que deberá llevar una etiqueta identificativa, como mínimo, con la siguiente información
a) Lote de fabricación (nº. de certificado del material y/o nº. de albarán)
b) Descripción del producto
c) Cantidad.
5.- Se comprobará de forma visual que todas las características generales de los materiales suministrados sean correctas, así como sus condiciones y estado del embalaje y acondicionamiento exterior.
Translation - English ICR-1
The object of these instructions is to determine the Quality Control that should be carried out on receiving sections of aluminium and PVC, as well as of fibreglass tubes, on their arrival at SOFAMEL.
A- SECTIONS OF ALUMINIUM.
On the arrival and offloading of a lorry from a supplier, it should be ensured that:
1. – the delivery note which comes with the materials corresponds exactly to the description and quantities themselves.
2. – a materials certificate accompanies the documentation produced by the supplier for every delivery of material.
3. – each of the boxes is correctly identified, and should display an identity label, with AT LEAST the following information:
a) Manufacturing batch (number of material certificate and / or number of delivery note).
b) Description of product.
c) Quantity.
5.- by visual inspection, all of the general characteristics of the supplied materials are correct, including their condition, state of packaging and exterior packing.
Spanish to English: VESICULAR LIPIDIC SYSTEMS, Liposomes and PLO (Pluronic Lecithin Oranogel): Characterization by Electronic Transmission Microscopy Detailed field: Medical (general)
Source text - Spanish La figura 1 corresponde a una microfotografía, de una suspensión de liposomas multilaminares constituidos por PC:AT en relación molar 1:1 a las 24 horas de elaboración. Estos vectores poseen un diámetro medio de 0.45±0.13 m. En la figura se visualizan las bicapas fosfolipídicas alternando con compartimentos acuosos, así como una zona central polar. La difusión del colorante utilizado (acetato de uranilo al 2%) revela la existencia de regiones transparentes al bombardeo electrónico (zonas a las que el colorante no ha podido acceder) y zonas electrodensas que denotan la presencia del metal pesado.
Por ello, las capas hidrófobas de las vesículas se comportan como transparentes, mientras que las partes polares, concéntricas a las anteriores, corresponden a las zonas electrodensas, oscuras a nuestra percepción.
Translation - English Figure 1 corresponds to a microphotograph of a suspension of multilaminar liposomes made up of PC:AT in molar ratio 1:1 24 hours after preparation. These vectors have an average diameter of 0.45±0.13 m. In the figure the phospholipid bilayers can be seen alternating with aqueous compartments, as well as a central polar area. The diffusion of the colouring used (uranyl acetate at 2%) reveals the existence of transparent areas on electron bombardment (areas which the colouring has not been able to reach) and electrodense areas which denote the presence of heavy metal.
For this reason, the hydrophobic layers of the vesicles behave as though transparent, whilst the polar parts, concentric to the previous ones, correspond to the electrodense areas, which appear dark to us.
Spanish to English: Website www.gestiondeingresos.es Detailed field: Finance (general)
Source text - Spanish Traducción de este sitio web del castellano al inglés: www.gestiondeingresos.es
Trámites en Internet
Este servicio le permite realizar trámites como el pago o la domiciliación bancaria de sus impuestos sin necesidad de desplazamientos.
Estos trámites son realizados bajo los estándares de seguridad en internet (https y SSL).Mediante el uso de estos protocolos se asegura la autenticidad, confidencialidad e integridad de las comunicaciones, y por lo tanto de la información que fluye entre el navegador de la persona que utilize el servicio y los servidores que lo prestan.
Este mecanismo proporciona al usuario del servicio todas las garantías sobre seguridad (autenticidad, confidencialidad e integridad) de las operaciones que está realizando.
Translation - English Translation of this website from Castilian into English: www.gestiondeingresos.es
Internet Procedures
This service allows you to carry out procedures such as making payments or setting up direct debits of your taxes without needing to go anywhere.
These procedures are carried out under the Internet security standards (https and SSL).When using these protocols, authenticity, confidentiality and integrity of communication is guaranteed, and so too is the information flowing between the browser of the person using the service and the servers which provide the service.
This mechanism provides the user of the service with every guarantee of security (authenticity, confidentiality and integrity) of the operations being carried out.
Spanish to English: History of WWII tanks and weapons systems for game General field: Other Detailed field: History
Source text - Spanish Artillería de campaña
La artillería de campaña es una de las armas más poderosas con
las que puede contar un arsenal. Con un alcance de disparo
superior y pudiendo operar desde la retaguardia protegidos por
tropas de apoyo, los cañones de artillería disparan salvas de
proyectiles que barren la zona objetivo.
Todas las naciones cuentan con unidades de artillería ligera y
pesada. Las primeras están compuestas por cañones de 105 mm o
equivalentes, no tan potentes como las grandes baterías de 150 mm,
pero transportan casi el doble de munición de reserva, lo que
les permite operar durante más tiempo en el campo de batalla.
Las unidades de artillería pesada pueden lanzar sus proyectiles de gran calibre
a distancias mayores, así como disparar proyectiles de humo que cubren una extensa zona de
terreno. El humo puede ser usado delante de las armas fijas enemigas para limitar su visión e
impedir que apunten a las unidades aliadas.
Translation - English Field artillery
Field artillery was one of the most powerful weapons which could have an arsenal. With a greater firing range and able to be operated from the rear guard with protection from supporting troops, artillery guns fired salvoes of projectiles which could wipe out the target area.
All nations had light and heavy artillery units. The first ones consisted of 105 mm guns or equivalent, not as powerful as the large 150 mm batteries, but they could transport almost double the emergency ammunition supply, allowing them to operate for longer on the battlefield.
Heavy artillery units could fire their large calibre projectiles to greater distances, and were able to fire smoke projectiles which could cover an extensive area of ground with smoke. Smoke could be used in front of fixed enemy weapons in order to restrict their vision and prevent them pointing at allied units.
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I have worked as a translator and interpreter for the military for fourteen years, where I specialised in Russian initially and then Spanish. During my career I had to work meticulously, and always to strict deadlines. Working with a diverse range of military and commercial material, accuracy was of paramount importance.
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I also try to spend at least a few months of each year in a Spanish speaking country - something I now consider to be a priority and an essential part of being a translator.
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