Lexicon: R
Rated current
Current of a device or equipment for which the device or equipment is specified by a standard or by the manufacturer. As a rule, the value of the current resulting from the rated apparent power and rated voltage, for
example, the current specified by the manufacturer (preferably at an ambient temperature of 40 °C) that a connector can carry continuously. The rated current flows simultaneously through all its contacts, which are connected to the largest possible conductors. The upper temperature limit is not exceeded. (All data without guarantee)
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