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control switch [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Biochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- control switch
1, record 1, English, control%20switch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 1, English, - control%20switch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Biochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sélecteur de réglage
1, record 1, French, s%C3%A9lecteur%20de%20r%C3%A9glage
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 1, French, - s%C3%A9lecteur%20de%20r%C3%A9glage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-04-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- control switch
1, record 2, English, control%20switch
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manually operated switching device for controlling power-operated devices. 2, record 2, English, - control%20switch
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Control switch buttons. 3, record 2, English, - control%20switch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- commutateur de commande
1, record 2, French, commutateur%20de%20commande
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commutateur : Appareil permettant de modifier un circuit électrique ou les connexions entre circuits. 2, record 2, French, - commutateur%20de%20commande
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
commutateur de commande : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 3, record 2, French, - commutateur%20de%20commande
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-02-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- control switch
1, record 3, English, control%20switch
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the control switch is closed, the low amperage current energizes the solenoid, causing the iron plunger to advance against spring pressure. This action closes the switch contacts and ... completes the battery circuit through the starter motor. 2, record 3, English, - control%20switch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A switch may be defined as a device for closing or opening (making or breaking) an electric circuit. It usually consists of one or more pairs of contacts, made of metal or a metal alloy, through which an electric current can flow when the contacts are closed. Switches of many types have been designed for a wide variety of applications. The switches can be manually operated, electrically operated, or electronically operated. 3, record 3, English, - control%20switch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- interrupteur de commande
1, record 3, French, interrupteur%20de%20commande
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
interrupteur : Appareil mécanique de connexion, capable d'établir, de supporter et d'interrompre des courants dans les conditions normales du circuit, y compris éventuellement les conditions spécifiées de surcharge en service, ainsi que de supporter, pendant une durée spécifiée, des courants dans des conditions anormales spécifiées (court-circuit). 2, record 3, French, - interrupteur%20de%20commande
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
interrupteur de commande : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 3, French, - interrupteur%20de%20commande
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- control switch 1, record 4, English, control%20switch
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- interrupteur inverseur
1, record 4, French, interrupteur%20inverseur
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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