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pneumatic time delay unit [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Installation and Maintenance (Electrical)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
DEF

A device so arranged that, if a continuous pneumatic signal is applied to or removed from the input port, a signal will be produced at the output port after a predetermined time has elapsed.

OBS

The time delay may be fixed or variable.

OBS

pneumatic timing unit: term linked with the conception and development of large-format film technology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installation et maintenance (Électricité)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
DEF

Dispositif combiné de telle manière que, si un signal pneumatique continu est appliqué ou supprimé à l'orifice d'entrée, un signal sera produit à l'orifice de sortie après qu'un intervalle de temps prédéterminé se sera écoulé.

OBS

Le temps de retard peut être fixe ou réglable.

Spanish

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