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Record 1 - internal organization data 1988-11-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
- Mechanical Components
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- normally closed
1, record 1, English, normally%20closed
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NC 2, record 1, English, NC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- normally-closed 3, record 1, English, normally%2Dclosed
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the normally closed mode, the supply air is stopped but the outlet is connected through to the third port, to allow downstream air to exhaust through the valve. Actuation of the valve connects the pressure inlet to [its port connection], shutting off the exhaust port. 1, record 1, English, - normally%20closed
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This term is used in pneumatic technology. 4, record 1, English, - normally%20closed
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- normalement fermé
1, record 1, French, normalement%20ferm%C3%A9
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- à établissement de circuit 1, record 1, French, %C3%A0%20%C3%A9tablissement%20de%20circuit
correct
- EC 2, record 1, French, EC
correct
- EC 2, record 1, French, EC
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Notons une difficulté de vocabulaire: les appellations "normalement fermé" et "normalement ouvert" sont utilisées pour les contacts électriques et pour les vannes pneumatiques. Cependant, elles correspondent à des fonctions différentes: une vanne "normalement fermée" établit un circuit lorsqu'elle est actionnée (...) 3, record 1, French, - normalement%20ferm%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On utilise ce terme dans le domaine de la pneumatique. 4, record 1, French, - normalement%20ferm%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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