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SPOT DETECTOR [1 record]

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Record 1 1991-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
DEF

Detector that responds to the phenomenon monitored in the vicinity of a compact sensor.

CONT

"Spot" detectors are usually small electrical devices, a few inches in diameter, and interconnected with wire. "Line" detectors are usually lengths of heat-sensitive wire or small-bore metal tubing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
DEF

Détecteur qui répond au phénomène contrôlé au voisinage d'un élément sensible de faible encombrement.

CONT

La diversité des détecteurs existants ou à venir a conduit à un classement des détecteurs selon le phénomène détecté : température, fumée, flammes, gaz de combustion, autres actions non encore précisées; selon le mode de fonctionnement : statique, différentiel, vélocimétrique; selon son aspect géométrique : ponctuel ou linéaire; [...]

Spanish

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