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CONTACT SWITCH [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1998-06-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Security Devices
- Security
- Electrical Engineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- magnetic switch
1, record 1, English, magnetic%20switch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- magnetic contact switch 2, record 1, English, magnetic%20contact%20switch
correct
- contact switch 3, record 1, English, contact%20switch
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A switch which consists of two separate units: a magnetically-actuated switch, and a magnet. 4, record 1, English, - magnetic%20switch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The switch is usually mounted in a fixed position (door jamb or window frame) opposing the magnet, which is fastened to a hinged or sliding door, window, etc. When the movable section is opened, the magnet moves with it, actuating the switch. 4, record 1, English, - magnetic%20switch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité
- Électrotechnique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- interrupteur magnétique
1, record 1, French, interrupteur%20magn%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- disjoncteur magnétique 1, record 1, French, disjoncteur%20magn%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
- commutateur magnétique 1, record 1, French, commutateur%20magn%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
- interrupteur de contact magnétique 2, record 1, French, interrupteur%20de%20contact%20magn%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-10-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- contact switch 1, record 2, English, contact%20switch
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- commutateur de contact
1, record 2, French, commutateur%20de%20contact
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1982-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- contact switch 1, record 3, English, contact%20switch
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depending on the type of filter and its control system, it may be necessary to monitor: ... the amount by which valves are open or closed; contact switches on the filter valves supply this information; ... 1, record 3, English, - contact%20switch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contacteur
1, record 3, French, contacteur
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Suivant les types de filtres et leur régulation, on peut être amené à contrôler : [...] l'état d'ouverture des vannes; des contacteurs placés sur les vannes du filtre fournissent cette indication; [...] 1, record 3, French, - contacteur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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