Also called counter, scaling circuit. Electronics. an electronic circuit devised to give a single pulse as output after a certain number of input pulses.
All scaler operators and anyone who might use the mechanical scaler were instructed on proper procedures.
He testified that the mine used both hand scaling and a mechanical scaler with a hydraulically operated tooth.
The pulse is directed along the circuit to the scaler as a series of pulses.
The scaler is connected to a detector with a high voltage cable.
British Dictionary definitions for scaler
scaler
/ˈskeɪlə/
noun
1.
a person or thing that scales
2.
Also called counter, scaling circuit. an electronic device or circuit that aggregates electric pulses and gives a single output pulse for a predetermined number of input pulses