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How to Start and Stop SQL Server Service from a Command Prompt

Issue There may be instances where the only option to shut off the service is via a command prompt Product Line Microsoft SQL Server Environment Power Monitoring Expert Software with SQL Server using...

What type of breakers is used in the NBLP Federal Pioneer panelboards?

Issue: Breakers used in the NBLP Federal Pioneer Panelboards Product Line: FPE Panelboards Environment: Applies to NBLP, NBC, NBDP, CDP type panelboards Resolution: The NBLP panelboards take NB type...

What does the Trip Class 10, Class 20 and Class 30 mean for overload...

Issue: Meaning of Trip Classes for overload relays. Product Line: NEMA Overload Relays Environment: North American Products Resolution: The trip class means that at 600% (6 times) of the maximum...

What is the wire color code for the BMXFCW303 cable?

This is simply a flying lead cable and below is the color code. It can be used for any 40 way terminal module. There would be no way to provide color to channel information. Using the wiring diagram...

What is the difference between a 80% rated breaker and a 100% rated...

Issue: What is the difference between a 80% rated breaker and a 100% rated breaker? Do we have a list of 100% rated circuit breakers? Resolution: For a particular breaker, even though the 80% and...

What is the default password for EcoStruxure Panel Server?

Issue The user may need to know what the EcoStruxure Panel Server password is during the initial installation. Product Line EcoStruxure Panel Server (The 3 models of EcoStruxure Panel Server are...

What is the difference between PNP and NPN when describing 3 wire...

Most industrial proximity sensors (inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic and photo electric) are solid state. The term solid state refers to the type of components used within the sensor. Solid state...

NEMA 5-15 receptacle description

Issue : Which terminal is which in a standard household outlet? Cause : Informational Resolution : The NEMA 5-15 receptacle is the most common electrical receptacle in the United States and Canada....

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What is the difference between PNP and NPN when describing 3 wire...

Most industrial proximity sensors (inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic and photo electric) are solid state. The term solid state refers to the type of components used within the sensor. Solid state...

How do I become a supplier for Schneider Electric?

Issue: How to become a supplier for Schneider Electric Product Line: Source Materials Environment: Products sold and used in the United States Resolution: For information and help on becoming a...

What do the terms AC1 and AC3 mean?

Issue: What are the utilization categories AC-1 and AC-3? Product Line: Schneider Electric Products Environment: Inductive and Resistive Loads Resolution: AC-1 - This category applies to all AC loads...

What does the term "NEMA Type 1A" refer to?

NEMA Standards Publication 250-1997, "Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)" no longer lists this enclosure type. This enclosure type is commonly accepted to be referring...

Insulation Resistance Testing and Humidity

Issue: How does humidity affect insulation resistance testing results? Product Line: Circuit Breakers Environment: Molded case and insulated case breakers Resolution: High humidity can drastically...

Who is my local distributor?

Issue Who is my local distributor? Resolution For United States distributors: https://www.se.com/us/en/locate/257-us-distributor-locator/where-to-buy For distributors in Canada:...

How to have access to M218 controllers in Machine Expert

NOTE: M218 are obsolete controllers, from v2.2 they stopped being integrated into Machine Expert. Machine Expert v2.1 or below is needed for the Local Offer Code to work The M218 controllers are not...

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