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Record 1 2016-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
  • Electrical Appliances and Equipment
DEF

A mechanical switching device which provides in the open position, an isolating distance in accordance with specified requirements.

CONT

[An] isolator is a manually operated mechanical switch which separates a part of the electrical power system normally at off load condition.

OBS

A disconnector is capable of opening and closing a circuit when either negligible current is broken or made.

OBS

disconnector: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
  • Appareillage électrique
DEF

Appareil mécanique de connexion qui assure, en position d'ouverture, une distance de sectionnement satisfaisant à des conditions spécifiées.

OBS

Un sectionneur est capable d'ouvrir et de fermer un circuit seulement lorsqu'un courant d'intensité négligeable est interrompu ou établi.

OBS

sectionneur : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI).

OBS

sectionneur : terme uniformisé par le Ministère de la défense de la France.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Circuitos eléctricos e interruptores automáticos
  • Aparatos y equipos eléctricos
DEF

Instrumento para cortar un circuito, interrumpir la continuidad de un conductor o aislarlo de otro como medida de seguridad.

OBS

Se distingue de los disyuntores en que se acciona sin carga, o sea cuando no pasa la corriente por el conductor.

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