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TEMPERATURE SENSOR [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-05-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Measuring Equipment
- Electrical Component Manufacturing Equipment
- Electronic Devices
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- temperature sensor
1, record 1, English, temperature%20sensor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A temperature sensor is a device used to measure temperature. This can be air temperature, liquid temperature or the temperature of solid matter. 2, record 1, English, - temperature%20sensor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thermistors, resistance temperature detectors, thermocouples and temperature probes are different types of temperature sensors. 3, record 1, English, - temperature%20sensor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesures (Électricité)
- Matériel et équipement électriques
- Dispositifs électroniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capteur de température
1, record 1, French, capteur%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- capteur thermique 2, record 1, French, capteur%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
- thermocapteur 3, record 1, French, thermocapteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les capteurs de température sont des composants électriques et électroniques permettant en tant que tels de mesurer la température au moyen d'un signal électrique déterminé. Ils peuvent envoyer ce signal directement ou indirectement en changeant de résistance. 2, record 1, French, - capteur%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de medición eléctrica
- Equipo de fabricación de componentes eléctricos
- Dispositivos electrónicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensor de temperatura
1, record 1, Spanish, sensor%20de%20temperatura
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-07-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
- Orbital Stations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- temperature sensor
1, record 2, English, temperature%20sensor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
- Stations orbitales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- thermosonde
1, record 2, French, thermosonde
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thermosonde : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale - CUTS. 2, record 2, French, - thermosonde
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-02-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- temperature sensing element
1, record 3, English, temperature%20sensing%20element
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- temperature sensor 2, record 3, English, temperature%20sensor
correct
- temperature pick-up 1, record 3, English, temperature%20pick%2Dup
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sensor: The generic name for a device that senses either the absolute value or a change in a physical quantity such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, or pH, or the intensity of light, sound, or radio waves and converts that change into a useful input signal for an information-gathering system ... 3, record 3, English, - temperature%20sensing%20element
Record 3, Key term(s)
- temperature pickup
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capteur de température
1, record 3, French, capteur%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capteur : Organe qui élabore un signal à partir d'une grandeur physique dont les variations doivent conditionner le fonctionnement d'une certaine machine. 2, record 3, French, - capteur%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre les termes «détecteur», «capteur» et «appareil de surveillance (en continu)» (en médecine : «moniteur»). Un détecteur (en anglais : «detector») décèle, révèle la présence d'un corps, d'un phénomène caché (gaz, radiation, phénomène électrique, vibration, etc.); un capteur constitue l'élément sensible d'un détecteur qui permet de traduire un phénomène physique [...] en une grandeur mesurable, en le représentant sous la forme d'un signal (généralement électrique) [...] 3, record 3, French, - capteur%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
capteur de température : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 4, record 3, French, - capteur%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- temperature sensor
1, record 4, English, temperature%20sensor
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- temperature pickup 1, record 4, English, temperature%20pickup
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Device installed in the engine cooling system which measures the coolant temperature value and transmits the reading to the thermometer located on the instrument panel. 1, record 4, English, - temperature%20sensor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sonde de température
1, record 4, French, sonde%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif placé dans le circuit de refroidissement du moteur, servant à mesurer la température du liquide de refroidissement et à transmettre cette information au thermomètre situé sur le tableau de bord. 1, record 4, French, - sonde%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Accesorios para vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensor de temperatura
1, record 4, Spanish, sensor%20de%20temperatura
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- sonda pirométrica 1, record 4, Spanish, sonda%20pirom%C3%A9trica
avoid, correct
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo del circuito de enfriamiento del motor que permite medir la temperatura del líquido refrigerante y transmitirla al termómetro del tablero de instrumentos. 1, record 4, Spanish, - sensor%20de%20temperatura
Record 5 - internal organization data 1982-04-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- thermal sensor
1, record 5, English, thermal%20sensor
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a cold engine is started, a thermal sensor allows vacuum to pass to the vacuum motor. The sensor is usually in the air cleaner or screwed in the engine or radiator (where it senses coolant temperature). 1, record 5, English, - thermal%20sensor
Record 5, Key term(s)
- temperature sensor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- thermocontact 1, record 5, French, thermocontact
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le volet [du réchauffeur] peut être commandé mécaniquement par un thermostat, placé dans la buse, ou encore par un thermocontact placé dans le filtre à air et accouplé à une membrane à dépression, située sur la buse. 1, record 5, French, - thermocontact
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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