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This SAE Recommended Practice recommends a common naming convention to be used to designate the terminals on automotive generators found in internal combustion engine road vehicles. The intent is to standardize the terminology in use. This document is not intended to include hybrid and/or electric vehicles.

This SAE Standard contains the industry standard definitions for electrical equipment used in the generation of electric power onboard today's conventional road vehicles. It is intended to complement the electronic terminology that was formerly documented in SAE J1213 (canceled) and/or in other industry glossaries of electrical/electronic devices.