IEC Glossary

International Electrotechnical Commission
Glossary

Terms defined in IEC 60669-1



3.1			switch

3.1.1			push-button switch

3.1.2			momentary contact switch

3.1.3			momentary push-button switch

3.1.4			cord-operated switch

3.1.5			switch of normal (gap) construction

3.1.6			switch of mini-gap construction

3.1.7			switch of micro-gap construction

3.2			one operation

3.3			terminal

3.4			clamping unit

3.5			terminal with screw clamping

3.6			pillar terminal

3.7			screw terminal

3.8			stud terminal

3.9			saddle terminal

3.10			lug terminal

3.11			mantle terminal

3.12			screwless terminal

3.13			thread-forming screw

3.14			thread-cutting screw

3.15			mechanical time-delay device

3.16			base

3.17			rated voltage

3.18			rated current

3.19			operating member

3.20			pole (of a switch)

3.21			actuating member

3.22			pilot light