Identified conductor Vs Neutral conductor

[1stYearElectrican]

HI, I have a question that needs to be clarified. What the difference betwen an Identified conductor and a neutral conductor ?

Aren't they the same ? They both are considered the grounding return.

Thanks for any input

1stYearElectrician

 

[infinity]

Where are you finding the term "identified conductor"? Grounded conductors are covered in Article 200.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

The term "identified conductor" has been used to indicate a conductor that is part of a cable assembly that is "identified" by the use of a ridge(s) or other physical characteristic. This conductor is to be used as the grounded conductor.

200.6(A)(4) For aerial cable, the identification shall be as above, or by means of a ridge located on the exterior of the cable so as to identify it.

You will also find that type of identification on most two wire zip cord.
Don

 

[infinity]

The term "identified conductor" has been used to indicate a conductor that is part of a cable assembly that is "identified" by the use of a ridge(s) or other physical characteristic. This conductor is to be used as the grounded conductor.

You will also find that type of identification on most two wire zip cord.
Don

Don is that a code term or a trade term?