C-Rate (also see Hourly Rate) - Discharge or charge current, in amperes, expressed in multiples of the rated capacity. For example, C/10 discharge current for a battery rated at 1.5 Ah is:
Ampere-Hour Capacity - The quantity of electricity measured in ampere-hours (Ah) which may be delivered by a cell or battery under specified conditions.
Reactance (subtransient Uscx %, for generator) - Relative measurement (%) of the internal impedance of an AC generator during harmonic phenomena. This reactance, also called the longitudinal subtransient reactance of the generator, is sometimes identified as X"d. For most common generators, the value ranges between 15 and 20%. It can drop to 12% for optimized systems and to 6% for special devices.
Temperature Cutoff (TCO) - A protective or safety device (e.g., thermostat, PTC, etc.) which senses temperature (e.g., in a battery) and opens or cuts off the electrical circuit if the specified temperature is exceeded, thus preventing a further rise in temperature due to the charge or discharge of a battery.
Frequency - The repetition of cycles measured in Hz. 60 Hz is the standard frequency in the U.S. 50 Hz is the standard frequency in other parts of the world. 60 Hz = 60 cycles per second.
Hertz - The standard unit of frequency. A frequency of one complete cycle per second is a frequency of one hertz.
Series - The interconnection of cells in such a manner that the positive terminal of the first is connected to the negative terminal of the second, and so on, resulting in increased voltage.
