Circuit breaker — For other uses, see Circuit breaker (disambiguation). An air circuit breaker for low voltage (less than 1000 volts) power distribution switchgear … Wikipedia
disconnect — 1. noun a) A break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection. Theres a disconnect between what they think is happening and what is really going. b) A … Wiktionary
Arc-fault circuit interrupter — An arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) is a circuit breaker designed to prevent fires by detecting non working electrical arcs and disconnect power before the arc starts a fire. The AFCI should distinguish between a working arc that may occur in … Wikipedia
Short circuit — A short circuit (sometimes abbreviated to short or s/c) allows a current along a different path from the one intended. The electrical opposite of a short circuit is an open circuit , which is an infinite resistance between two nodes. It is common … Wikipedia
Earth leakage circuit breaker — An Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) is a safety device used in electrical installations with high earth impedance to prevent shock.PurposeMany electrical installations have a relatively high earth impedance. This may be due to the use of a… … Wikipedia
Cathode Disconnect Ballast — An electromagnetic ballast that disconnects a lamp s electrode heating circuit once is has started; often called low frequency electronic ballasts … Energy terms
General anaesthesia — In modern medical practice, general anaesthesia (AmE: anesthesia) is a state of total unconsciousness resulting from general anaesthetic drugs. A variety of drugs are given to the patient that have different effects with the overall aim of… … Wikipedia
trip — verb (trips, tripping, tripped) 1》 catch one s foot on something and stumble or fall. 2》 (trip up) make a mistake. ↘(trip someone up) detect or expose someone in a mistake or inconsistency. 3》 walk, run, or dance with quick light steps.… … English new terms dictionary
trip — ► VERB (tripped, tripping) 1) catch one s foot on something and stumble or fall. 2) (trip up) make a mistake. 3) walk, run, or dance with quick light steps. 4) activate (a mechanism), especially by contact with a switch. 5) (of part of a … English terms dictionary
cut out — I. verb Date: 15th century transitive verb 1. to form by erosion 2. to determine or assign through necessity < you ve got your work cut out for you > 3. to take the place of ; supplant 4. to put an end to ; desist from … New Collegiate Dictionary
разрыв цепи — — [Я.Н.Лугинский, М.С.Фези Жилинская, Ю.С.Кабиров. Англо русский словарь по электротехнике и электроэнергетике, Москва, 1999 г.] Тематики электротехника, основные понятия EN circuit disconnect … Справочник технического переводчика