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STATION CENTRALE [3 records]

Record 1 2016-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications Facilities
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

In a telecommunication network, [a] station which controls a group of stations or sub-networks, and provides their possible access to others networks.

OBS

The hub of a network of very small aperture terminals is an Earth station.

OBS

hub station; hub: terms and définitions standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations de télécommunications
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Dans un réseau de télécommunication, station qui assure la coordination d'un groupe de stations ou de sous-réseaux, ainsi que leur accès éventuel à d'autres réseaux.

OBS

La station pivot d'un réseau de microstations terriennes est une station terrienne.

OBS

station pivot; station maîtresse; station centrale : termes et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instalaciones de telecomunicaciones
  • Internet y telemática
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Record 2 1994-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Corporate Security
CONT

reliable alarm annunciation methods is to have the alarm report to a central alarm station, either commercial or proprietary, where the security status is constantly monitored.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
CONT

Il s'agit du cerveau de l'installation! Elle recueille les informations transmises par les détecteurs et, en fonction de celles-ci, déclenchent ou non l'alarme.

Spanish

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Record 3 1986-10-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydroelectric Power Stations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centrales hydro-électriques

Spanish

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