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capacitance sensor [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Corporate Security
  • Security Devices
  • Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
DEF

A large sensor that radiates energy and detects changes in the capacitive coupling between an antenna and a ground. When an intruder enters the energy field the balance between the antenna and ground is disrupted, activating an alarm.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)

Spanish

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