Glossary “voltage potential” Definition:
Electrical pressure at a particular point.

Glossary “voltage regulator” Definition:
Electrical or electronic device to control the output of a generator or alternator.

Glossary “voltage scale” Definition:
Voltage defined by each vertical division on a scope display.

Glossary “voltage spike” Definition:
Momentary increase or decrease in voltage. A high voltage that ocurrs while disconnecting a powered circuit lead that happens because electrons that were in motion before the circuit was opened. When they try to push their way across the gap that was created wwhen the circuit was opened, the spike is created.

Glossary “voltage generating sensor” Definition:
Device having a junction of dissimilar metals that provide a small voltage output. A VRS is an example of a voltage generating sensor, as well as a 02 sensor.

Glossary “voltage drop testing” Definition:
Test using a voltmeter to check for resistance in a loaded circuit.

Glossary “voltage limiter” Definition:
Connected through the resistor network of a voltage regulator, it controls the field voltage for the required amount of charging system output.

Glossary “voltage coupling” Definition:
Setting that enables an ocilloscope to read a type of voltage. AC coupling allows the scope to filter out the DC and read only AC voltage, DC coupling allows the scope to read AC and DC voltages. Ground coupling displays the ground trace.

Glossary “voltage dividers” Definition:
Variable resisrors that produce a variable DC voltage signal.

Glossary “voltage drop” Definition:
The amount of voltage required or dropped, to pushing the amperage across any resistance value.