Alpha Technologies CXPS 48-1.2-225 48 Vdc - Manual (Page 41)

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10 Alpha Conventions
10.1 Acronyms
Acronym Definition
AC
Alternating current
ANSI American National Standards Institute
AWG American wire gauge
BTU British thermal unit
CAN Controller area network
CEC Canadian Electrical Code
CMA Circular mil area
CSA Canadian Standards Association
CX Cordex™ series; e.g., CXC for Cordex System Controller
DC Ground fault circuit interrupter
DCP Distribution center plug-in
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
EMI Electromagnetic interference
ERM Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
FCC Federal Communications Commission (for the USA)
HVSD High voltage shutdown
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IP Internet Protocol
LED Light emitting diode
LVD Low voltage disconnect
LVBD Low voltage battery disconnect
LVLD Low voltage load disconnect
MIL One thousandth of an inch; used in expressing wire cross sectional area
MOV Metal oxide varistor
MTBF Mean time between failures
NC Normally closed
NEC National Electrical Code (for the USA)
NO Normally open
OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration
OVP Over voltage protection
RAM Random access memory
RU Rack unit (1.75”)
TCP/IP Transmission control protocol / internet protocol
UL Underwriters Laboratories
VRLA Valve regulated lead acid