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Glossary

ENlimited power sources 
electrical supply either isolated from a mains supply or supplied by a battery or other device (i.e. fuel cell power unit) where the voltage, current and power levels are either inherently or non-inherently limited to levels that do not result in an electric shock or fire hazard

NOTE An inherently limited power source does not rely on a current-limiting device to meet limited power requirements although it may rely on an impedance to limit its output. However, a non-inherently limited power source relies upon a current-limiting device such as a fuse, etc. to meet limited power requirements.


TC/SC:105Terms     Info     Publications
Published in:IEC 62282-6-100, ed. 1.0 (2010-03) Terms     Info
Reference number:3.12

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