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Record 1 2017-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephone Switching
  • Intercoms
  • Telephones
DEF

A hand-operated switching device ordinarily comprising concealed spring contacts with an exposed handle or pushbutton, capable of closing or opening one or more parts of a circuit.

CONT

The state of lines terminated on a station is usually indicated by lamps located under the keys on the station.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commutation téléphonique
  • Interphones
  • Téléphones
DEF

Bouton dont la manœuvre permet de connecter le poste sur la ligne qui le relie au poste souhaité ou sur la ligne réseau (bouton réseau).

CONT

Il (le poste d'intercommunication mixte) permet d'entrer en communication tant avec les autres postes de l'installation, par numérotation ou au moyen de clés, qu'avec le réseau extérieur.

Key term(s)
  • clef

Spanish

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