If the official terms are not present in any code or standard, this is where you would consider advice from a professional prior to sending it to the printing press.\u00a0 The tough part with the French language is that words are generally longer and may have different meanings.\u00a0 Therefore, if an internet site is used, the actual definition must be considered before considering it for your custom label.\u00a0 A free reputable internet site is offered in Quebec called Vitrine Lingustique; let\u2019s see what it reveals for the term: \u201cArc \/ Flash.\u201d\u00a0 If you type it in a search engine: https:\/\/vitrinelinguistique.oqlf.gouv.qc.ca\/, four results appear, two of which apply to our case.<\/p>\n
1-\u00c9clat d\u2019arc FR \u00c9lectrique \u2192 Arc flash EN \u00c9lectricit\u00e9 s\u00e9curit\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n Analysis: The result gives the English correspondence with the prefix EN.\u00a0 It then described the application as \u201cElectrical Safety.\u201d\u00a0 This is the correct term for the intended message because the description refers to molten material that is released following a fault current.\u00a0 The term \u2018\u2019\u00c9clat\u2019\u2019 means \u2018\u2019spread of material\u2019\u2019.\u00a0 To verify your findings, you can type the French term in the search engine, and it will revert back to \u2018\u2019Arc \/ Flash\u2019\u2019 so we know that \u2018\u2019nothing got lost in translation\u2019\u2019 so to speak.<\/p>\n 2- Coup d\u2019arc FR \u2192 Welder\u2019s flash EN- M\u00e9decine, s\u00e9curit\u00e9, soudage<\/strong><\/p>\n Analysis: This result refers to the actual impact from the electrical fault.\u00a0 The term \u201ccoup\u201d means \u201cbeing hit.\u201d\u00a0 This term would also be acceptable for a warning marking because we are trying to warn the service or maintenance personnel that he \/ she could be struck if a dead short was to occur with the panel open while still energized.<\/p>\n 3-Coup d\u2019arc FR \u2192 Stay flash EN \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n Analysis: We see that they are describing a flash of the welding process, which is not the message we are trying to convey.<\/p>\n 4-Tension d\u2019arc FR \u2192 Flash off voltage EN<\/strong><\/p>\n Analysis: We see that they are describing the voltage of the arc, which is not the message we are trying to convey.<\/p>\n Below are three examples of Arc \/Flash labels that are readily available on the market.\u00a0 Keep in mind that the textual content and standard references must be considered based on end users\u2019 jurisdiction.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Image](\"https:\/\/iaeimagazine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2024-01-Leonard-PH1.jpg\")
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