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FIIG:  A23900

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  

Status:  A

Applicability:  A

Type:  0

Definition:  An item specifically designed to indicate the presence of alternating current, pulsating direct current and/or static electricity by detecting the electrical field surrounding the object, such as a power line being tested without making physical contact. The method of indication may be audiable, such as a high pitched tone and/or visible, such as a flashing light(s). For items designed to indicate by physical contact with the object being tested, see INDICATOR, LINE VOLTAGE.

Basic INC:  70133

Basic Name:  INDICATOR

Description:  1. An instrument which presents information transmitted or relayed from some other source. Excludes: items having a more specific name such as ALTIMETER (as modified). 2. An item which provides visual presentation of data such as azimuth, bearing, range and position. It does not present specific data, such as volts and amperes obtained from electrical meters.