Input power

Dutch translation: ingangsspanning

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English term or phrase:Input power
Dutch translation:ingangsspanning

11:33 Jul 10, 2020
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English to Dutch translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering / Laser
English term or phrase: Input power
Context: this is stated on safety labels for lasers

INPUT POWER 220-240VAC 60HZ

Explanation: input power rating for the electrical supply (input voltage and frequency)

I found the following translations and read former answers here:

- ingangsvermogen
- ingaand vermogen
- ingangsspanning

Which translation is the best in this context?
If it should be 'ingangsspanning', why don't they use 'input voltage"?
Anita van Houdt
Netherlands
Local time: 17:47
ingangsspanning
Explanation:
Het woord power heeft veel te veel betekenissen, en zelfs de moedertaalsprekers raken daarbij de weg wel eens kwijt. Het gaat om VAC, dus moet het hier spanning zijn.
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Jan Willem van Dormolen (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 17:47
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5 +3ingangsspanning
Jan Willem van Dormolen (X)
4 +1voeding
Henk Sanderson


  

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input power
ingangsspanning


Explanation:
Het woord power heeft veel te veel betekenissen, en zelfs de moedertaalsprekers raken daarbij de weg wel eens kwijt. Het gaat om VAC, dus moet het hier spanning zijn.

Jan Willem van Dormolen (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 17:47
Works in field
Native speaker of: Dutch
PRO pts in category: 75
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Bedankt voor je heldere antwoord!

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agree  Barend van Zadelhoff
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agree  Leo Viëtor: Klopt.
46 mins
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agree  Yvonne Manuela Meissner: Goed samengevat m.b.t. het problem met de term "power"!
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input power
voeding


Explanation:
Het woord “power” wordt veel gebruikt om het algemene begrip “voeding” mee aan te duiden. In dit geval specificeert het zowel de waarde, de soort en de frequentie van de voedingsspanning. Daarom is de vertaling “ingangsspanning” minder geschikt. Eventueel zou je er nog “elektrische voeding” van kunnen maken.

Henk Sanderson
Netherlands
Local time: 17:47
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Dutch
PRO pts in category: 409

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agree  Kitty Brussaard
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