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normally-closed [2 records]

Record 1 1988-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
  • Mechanical Components
CONT

In the normally closed mode, the supply air is stopped but the outlet is connected through to the third port, to allow downstream air to exhaust through the valve. Actuation of the valve connects the pressure inlet to [its port connection], shutting off the exhaust port.

OBS

This term is used in pneumatic technology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
  • Composants mécaniques
CONT

Notons une difficulté de vocabulaire: les appellations "normalement fermé" et "normalement ouvert" sont utilisées pour les contacts électriques et pour les vannes pneumatiques. Cependant, elles correspondent à des fonctions différentes: une vanne "normalement fermée" établit un circuit lorsqu'elle est actionnée (...)

OBS

On utilise ce terme dans le domaine de la pneumatique.

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Helicopters (Military)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
OBS

Term officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

Le genre ne s'applique pas.

OBS

Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères.

Spanish

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