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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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This will calibrate the trigger point for an overload relay which will shut down the system before the motor is damaged.
In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following low voltage switchgear products: air circuit breakers (ACBs), moulded case circuit breakers (MCCBs), miniature circuit breakers (MCBs), contactors and relays (C&Rs), pushbutton switches (PBs), electronic overload relays (EOs), intelligent overload relays (IOs) and finally, thermal overload relays (TOs).
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