Technical translation: manuals, data sheets, patents

Dédale translates what is made, installed and repaired: manuals, technical sheets, specifications, standards, patents. References, markers, units and values are preserved character for character, safety instructions keep their imperative force, and each industry has its normative vocabulary.

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Original (French)

Before any intervention, disconnect the power supply at the main isolator and verify the absence of voltage at terminals L1, L2 and L3. Tighten the terminals to a torque of 2.5 N·m. The PT100 temperature sensor connects to terminal block X4 (terminals 7-8); a resistance greater than 138 Ω at 20 °C indicates a defective cable.

Translation (English)

Before any work, switch off the power at the main isolator and check that terminals L1, L2 and L3 are de-energised. Tighten the lugs to a torque of 2.5 N·m. The PT100 temperature probe connects to terminal block X4 (terminals 7-8); a resistance above 138 Ω at 20 °C indicates a faulty cable.

Use cases

What Dédale translates every day

Operating or maintenance manual for exported machinery

Technical data sheet and product catalogue for a foreign distributor

Specification or industrial tender

Patent application and claims

Software documentation, APIs, integration guides

What makes the difference

Normative vocabulary of each industry: mechanical, electrical, building, software
References, markers, units and values preserved character for character
Safety instructions rendered with the same imperative force

Formats

Word, PDF, PowerPoint, Excel, text: your file comes back in its original format, layout included, plus Word, PDF and text. Styling to your identity free, files kept in your workspace.

Pricing

Three levels, a price per word known in advance.

Essential

0.58 ct /word

Accurate and readable, straight away.

Professional

1.8 ct /word

Ready to send, by Dédale.

Premium

3.5 ct /word

Most advanced engine + cross-checking.

Discounts from 5,000 words · −20 to −50% from two languages · −25% for businesses · full pricing

Frequently asked questions

Technical & industrial: what we're asked for

How is the price of a technical translation calculated?

On the number of words actually contained in your file, counted on upload, and on the level chosen: Essential (0.58 ct per word), Professional (1.8 ct) or Premium (3.5 ct, cross-checking included), price for the first tier, decreasing thereafter. Certain languages carry a supplement. The quote is displayed before any payment.

What timeframe?

A few minutes for a document of several dozen pages: passages are translated in parallel and you are notified by email as soon as the files are ready.

Can I judge the quality before paying?

Yes. After upload, a paragraph of your document is translated free of charge by this specialist in the language of your choice.

Are my documents confidential?

No person reads your files. They are processed by our linguistic engine, stored on servers in France in your space, and deleted at your request. They are not used for any training.

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