overload relay

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overload relay [′ō·vər‚lōd ‚rē‚lā]

(electricity)

A relay that opens a circuit when the load in the circuit exceeds a preset value, in order to provide overload protection; usually responds to excessive current, but may respond to excessive values of power, temperature, or other quantities. Also known as overload release.

overload relay

A relay in the circuit of a motor which causes the motor to be disconnected from its source of power if the current to the motor exceeds a predetermined value.

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