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Record 1 2010-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radio Transmission and Reception
  • Wireless Telegraphy
DEF

A circuit incorporated in a radio-telegraphy transmitter in which high tension power is absorbed during space so as to eliminate, i. e. by full power absorber, or reduce, i. e. by partial absorber, the fluctuation of the load on the primary power supply when the transmitter is keyed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Émission et réception radio
  • Radiotélégraphie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
  • Radiotelegrafía
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Record 2 1994-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications Transmission
DEF

A controlling circuit which, upon energization, limits the rate of rise of the output current of the rectifier in a proportional manner, irrespective of values of the controlling signal.

CONT

The soft-start function prevents the current surge that would occur on the AC supply if several rectifiers would simultaneously go from no-load to full load.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)
DEF

Circuit de contrôle qui, au démarrage, limite le taux de croissance du courant de sortie du redresseur de façon proportionnelle, sans égard aux valeurs du signal de référence.

CONT

La fonction de mise sous tension sans appel de courant prévient la surcharge de courant qui surviendrait sur l'alimentation CA si plusieurs redresseurs passaient simultanément de inactifs à pleins charge.

Spanish

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Record 3 1991-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fixed Rescue Facilities (fire)
CONT

In the event of a power failure, a local emergency power supply shall be available for automatic operation, under full load for at least two hours. Such emergency source shall be capable of feeding : a) the fire-alarm system of the building and the voice communication networks; b) the pumping network for the automatic sprinkler system....

OBS

Sprinkler systems include a suitable water supply, such as a gravity tank, fire pump, reservoir, pressure tank, or connections to city mains.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations fixes de secours (incendies)
OBS

Canalisations [d'une installation de sprinkleurs] (...) Groupe 3 : obligatoirement deux sources d'eau. Une source A "limitée" (...) Une source B "inépuisable" capable d'alimenter l'installation pendant 2 heures (une pompe ou un surpresseur sur eau de ville).

Spanish

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