contact protective circuit - Safety Components Glossary

Term : contact protective circuit

What is 'contact protective circuit'? What does 'contact protective circuit' mean?

Definition

A circuit that extends the life of contacts and prevents contact noise or that prevents the generation of carbides or nitric acid as the result of arcing.

Applicable Categories

Emergency Stop Switches,Enabling Components,Presence Detection Sensors,Safety Application Controllers,Safety Door Switches,Safety Limit Switches,Safety Relays,Safety Sensors

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