Dictionary of Electrical Engineering

Commonly used terms in the Electrical industry.

non-time delay fuse

See single-element fuse
normally open, time to close a time delay
relay that is open when the power to its actuator is off. When power is applied to the actuator, the relay remains open for an adjustable time delay, after which it closes. When power is removed from the actuator, the relay opens immediately.
time delay
a time-current response characteristic, established by national standards, which means that a time-delay fuse is designed to carry five times rated current for 10 seconds before opening.
See envelope delay
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