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HOLDING RELAY [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electromagnetism
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- traction magnet
1, record 1, English, traction%20magnet
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tractive magnet 2, record 1, English, tractive%20magnet
correct
- tractive electromagnet 2, record 1, English, tractive%20electromagnet
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electromagnets may be divided into two classes : traction magnets, in which the pull is to be exerted over a distance and work is done by reducing the air gap; and lifting or holding magnets, in which the material is initially placed in contact with the magnet. For examples of the first type see Brake; Clutch; Relay; Solenoid, electric. 1, record 1, English, - traction%20magnet
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Électromagnétisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- électro-aimant de manœuvre
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9lectro%2Daimant%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- électroaimant de manœuvre 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9lectroaimant%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Dans] le cas des électro-aimants de manœuvre [...] l'armature constitue l'élément moteur d'une machine simple ou complexe (solénoïde, relais, embrayage ou frein électromagnétique). Ce type d'électro-aimant fournit de l'énergie mécanique pendant un temps appréciable par rapport à son temps total de fonctionnement et c'est dans ce sens qu'il peut être qualifié de moteur. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lectro%2Daimant%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
électroaimant : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lectro%2Daimant%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-07-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Switching
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crossbar switch
1, record 2, English, crossbar%20switch
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A selective, multi-unit, two-stage relay, configured with 10 or 20 horizontal paths. A two-stage operation is used to close any cross-point. First, a selecting magnet shifts all springs in a horizontal row, then a holding magnet shifts a vertical actuating card to close the selected contacts.(SMICO, 71 : 392) The crossbar switch, which is used for all major switching operations, forms the basis of the crossbar dial system. It is made up of the three main parts : 10 or 20 vertical circuit paths, 10 horizontal circuit paths, and equipment to close(connect) a circuit from any one to the other.(LEETEL 1, 76 : 79) 2, record 2, English, - crossbar%20switch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Commutation téléphonique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- commutateur crossbar
1, record 2, French, commutateur%20crossbar
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- commutateur cross bar 2, record 2, French, commutateur%20cross%20bar
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Multicommutateur dans lequel chaque ligne d'un faisceau de «n» lignes entrantes peut être reliée à l'une quelconque des lignes d'un faisceau de lignes sortantes. (MONTEL, 74: 31) Les commutateurs Crossbar ont constitué une étape très importante dans l'évolution des systèmes entre les autocommutateurs électromécaniques classiques qui les ont précédés et la commutation électronique [...]. 1, record 2, French, - commutateur%20crossbar
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conmutación telefónica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- conmutador de barra cruzada
1, record 2, Spanish, conmutador%20de%20barra%20cruzada
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo operado por relevador que establece una conexión entre dos líneas de conjuntos diferentes de líneas. Los dos conjuntos se encuentran físicamente dispuestos a lo largo de lados adyacentes de una matriz de contactos o puntos de conmutación. 1, record 2, Spanish, - conmutador%20de%20barra%20cruzada
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-04-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Gas and Oil Heating
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pilot turndown test
1, record 3, English, pilot%20turndown%20test
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test to determine if the smallest pilot capable of holding in the flame relay is large enough to safely light off the main burner. 1, record 3, English, - pilot%20turndown%20test
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
turndown: the ratio of the maximum usable flow to the minimum controllable flow through a valve; usually somewhat less than the rangeability, as the maximum usable or required flow is usually less than the total flow capacity of a valve. 1, record 3, English, - pilot%20turndown%20test
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See record "valve turndown / marge de réglage effective." 2, record 3, English, - pilot%20turndown%20test
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage au gaz et au mazout
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- test de réglage de la veilleuse
1, record 3, French, test%20de%20r%C3%A9glage%20de%20la%20veilleuse
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir la fiche «marge de réglage effective / valve turndown». 1, record 3, French, - test%20de%20r%C3%A9glage%20de%20la%20veilleuse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-03-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- exhaust
1, record 4, English, exhaust
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This exhausts the shift signal holding the relay valve downward. 1, record 4, English, - exhaust
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- évacuer
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9vacuer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-02-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- overspeed stopping and holding relay
1, record 5, English, overspeed%20stopping%20and%20holding%20relay
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un relais à deux fonctions : 1. "overspeed stopping relay" coupe l'alimentation au APU, si ce dernier dépasse un RPM de plus de 110%; 2. "holding relay" : maintient le APU en fonction lorsque le RPM de ce dernier atteint 95%. 2, record 5, English, - overspeed%20stopping%20and%20holding%20relay
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- relais de maintien et de survitesse
1, record 5, French, relais%20de%20maintien%20et%20de%20survitesse
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relais de maintien et de survitesse : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 5, French, - relais%20de%20maintien%20et%20de%20survitesse
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1980-04-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- holding relay 1, record 6, English, holding%20relay
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- relais de maintien 1, record 6, French, relais%20de%20maintien
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 6, French, - relais%20de%20maintien
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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