Auxiliary contact definitions

auxiliary contact

a contact included in an auxiliary circuit and mechanically operated by the switching device
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auxiliary contact

an a- or b- contact included in an auxiliary circuit, mechanically operated by the circuit-breaker or contactor, e.g. for indicating the position of the contacts
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auxiliary contact

contact of a switch used for control, alarm or indication purposes
Found on http://www.electropedia.org/iev/iev.nsf/display?openform&ievref=581-11-04

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