EPEC Glossary

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Access Point (AP)

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This is an antenna for wireless connections to a network.
Created By: EPEC Administrator 12-06-2018
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Adaptation

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The responsive adjustment of a sense organ, such as the eye, to varying conditions, such as light intensity.
Created By: EPEC Administrator 12-05-2017
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AFCI Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter

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Device intended to provide protection from the effects of arc faults by recognizing characteristics unique to arcing and by functioning to de-energize the circuit when an arc fault is detected.
Created By: EPEC Administrator 12-05-2017
Last Updated By: EPEC Administrator 12-05-2017

Alternating Current ( ac , AC , a-c )

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Electric current that reverses direction at regularly recurring intervals of time.
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Ampere ( A )

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SI unit for current strength or electrical intensity; 1 ampere equals 1 volt acting through a resistance of 1 ohm; 1 coulumb per second.
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ANSI

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American National Standards Institute
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Apparent Power

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Current multiplied by voltage, expressed in volt-amperes.
Created By: EPEC Administrator 02-27-2018
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Arc Fault, Arcing Fault

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Fault characterized by an electrical arc through air.
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Arc Flash

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Dangerous condition caused by the release of energy in an electric arc, usually associated with electrical distribution equipment.
Created By: EPEC Administrator 02-06-2018
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Armored Cable , Type AC

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Fabricated assembly of insulated conductors in a flexible metallic enclosure.
Created By: EPEC Administrator 12-05-2017
Last Updated By: EPEC Administrator 12-05-2017