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disconnector [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-01-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- disconnector
1, record 1, English, disconnector
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- isolator 2, record 1, English, isolator
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mechanical switching device which provides in the open position, an isolating distance in accordance with specified requirements. 1, record 1, English, - disconnector
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[An] isolator is a manually operated mechanical switch which separates a part of the electrical power system normally at off load condition. 2, record 1, English, - disconnector
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A disconnector is capable of opening and closing a circuit when either negligible current is broken or made. 1, record 1, English, - disconnector
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
disconnector: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 3, record 1, English, - disconnector
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
- Appareillage électrique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sectionneur
1, record 1, French, sectionneur
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- interrupteur de sectionnement 2, record 1, French, interrupteur%20de%20sectionnement
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil mécanique de connexion qui assure, en position d'ouverture, une distance de sectionnement satisfaisant à des conditions spécifiées. 3, record 1, French, - sectionneur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un sectionneur est capable d'ouvrir et de fermer un circuit seulement lorsqu'un courant d'intensité négligeable est interrompu ou établi. 3, record 1, French, - sectionneur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sectionneur : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI). 4, record 1, French, - sectionneur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
sectionneur : terme uniformisé par le Ministère de la défense de la France. 4, record 1, French, - sectionneur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Circuitos eléctricos e interruptores automáticos
- Aparatos y equipos eléctricos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- seccionador
1, record 1, Spanish, seccionador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- desconectador 2, record 1, Spanish, desconectador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento para cortar un circuito, interrumpir la continuidad de un conductor o aislarlo de otro como medida de seguridad. 3, record 1, Spanish, - seccionador
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se distingue de los disyuntores en que se acciona sin carga, o sea cuando no pasa la corriente por el conductor. 3, record 1, Spanish, - seccionador
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-01-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- disconnector
1, record 2, English, disconnector
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- déclencheur
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9clencheur
correct, 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 2005-02-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- disconnector
1, record 3, English, disconnector
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Part of the firing mechanism of some semi-automatic and automatic firearms which disengages the trigger from the sear as soon as a shot is fired and does not reconnect it until it has been fully released by the shooter, e.g. automatic pistols, FNC1 and Soviet SKS rifles. 2, record 3, English, - disconnector
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It ensures the firing of only one shot for each trigger pressure and acts as a mechanical safety to ensure that the firearm cannot fire unless the action is returned to battery. The term is sometimes improperly used to designate an "auxiliary sear", e.g. M16 and C7 rifles. 2, record 3, English, - disconnector
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- séparateur
1, record 3, French, s%C3%A9parateur
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 DEF
Pièce du mécanisme de détente de certaines armes semi-automatiques et automatiques, dégageant la détente de la gâchette dès qu'un coup est tiré et ne la réengageant qu'au moment où elle a été complètement relâchée par le tireur, e.g. les pistolets automatiques, le fusil FNC1 et le fusil SKS soviétique. 1, record 3, French, - s%C3%A9parateur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il assure le tir d'un seul coup à chaque pression de la détente et agit comme sécurité pour garantir que l'arme ne puisse tirer avant que le mécanisme soit de retour en batterie. 1, record 3, French, - s%C3%A9parateur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En anglais, le terme «disconnector» est parfois utilisé à tort pour une «gâchette intermédiaire», e.g. les fusils M16 et C7. 1, record 3, French, - s%C3%A9parateur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
séparateur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 3, French, - s%C3%A9parateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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