KNUCKLE 3K0150 - Caterpillar

Anode:The positive end of a diode or a rectifier.Bridge:A circuit used to change AC to DC and to measure small quantities of current, voltage or resistance.Bias:A low voltage which keeps the Silicon Controlled Rectifiers turned off.Cathode:The negative end of a diode or a rectifier.Discharge:To remove a charge.Flux-lock:The position of the generator magnet assembly in relation to the magnetic bridge of the generator coil. A resistance will be felt when the rotor moves in either direction. This is due to the magnetic forces between the rotor and the metal pick-up on the generator coil bridge.Gate:An electronic part of a controlled rectifier (thyristor).Generated:To make electricity.Induced:Current generated in a coil.Input:Power or energy put into a system.Magnetic:Having the characteristics of a magnet.Open Circuit:A broken electrical circuit.SCR:Silicon Controlled Rectifier (semi-conductor).Short Circuit:A connection between two or more components that is not desired.Turn-On:To start, as current flow through the controlled rectifier; to activate.Turn-Off:To stop, as current flow through the controlled rectifier.Windings:Layers of wire on a core.Wiring:The wires of a circuit.