As shown in figure "A" of the illustration, what is the purpose of the "test button"? Illustration EL- 0178

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The test button is used to mimic an overload to test the trip function of the overload relay.

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The test button is used to reset the now open normally closed relay contacts after an overload trip.

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The test button is used to reset the now closed normally open relay contacts after an overload trip.

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The test button is used to test the actual current trip value of the overload relay.

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