nuläge

Nuläge is a term used in Swedish engineering and measurement practice to denote the zero or reference position of a device, axis, or system. It represents a configuration in which there is no intentional displacement, rotation, or output, serving as a baseline for measurements and control.

The concept appears in multiple contexts. In mechanical systems, nuläge describes the default or resting position of components such as actuators, valves, or linkages. In automotive and machinery technology, it can refer to the neutral or starting position of control levers and gear selectors, where no movement or torque is transmitted. In instrumentation and robotics, nuläge is used as the zero-offset or baseline reading against which signals are measured and controls are centralized.

Setting a nuläge typically involves mechanical alignment or calibration procedures. This may include establishing physical stops, applying no external load, and using software corrections to ensure sensor outputs correspond to true zero. Reproducibility of the nuläge is important for accuracy, repeatability of measurements, and stability of control systems.

Nuläge plays a central role in metrology, instrumentation, and automated control because it defines the reference point from which deviations are measured and corrections are applied. It is closely related to terms such as zero reference and neutral position.