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GENERAL ALARM [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-02-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
- Fire Detection
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- photoelectric alarm system
1, record 1, English, photoelectric%20alarm%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are two different types of smoke alarms currently in general use : the ionization alarm and the photoelectric alarm. While both types of alarms are suitable for general residential use, an ionization alarm will normally respond faster to fast flaming fires, while a photoelectric alarm may be more sensitive in detecting slow smoldering fires. Because home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable in their growth, it is impossible to predict which type of alarm will provide the earliest warning. For best home protection, install at least one photoelectric and one ionization smoke alarm. 2, record 1, English, - photoelectric%20alarm%20system
Record 1, Key term(s)
- photo-electric alarm system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
- Détection des incendies
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système d'alarme photo-électrique
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alarme%20photo%2D%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- système d'alarme photoélectrique 2, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alarme%20photo%C3%A9lectrique
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
photoélectrique : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alarme%20photo%2D%C3%A9lectrique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-05-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Protection of Property
- Protection of Life
- Applications of Electronics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- motion detector
1, record 2, English, motion%20detector
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- motion sensing alarm 2, record 2, English, motion%20sensing%20alarm
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An alarm signaling device which is activated upon motion detection in the area to be protected. 3, record 2, English, - motion%20detector
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zone 3 is the two Verified PIR [Passive infrared] motion detectors installed on the west wall of the Permanent Storage Vault. These two motion detectors protect the complete room and should be aimed toward the entrance doors. 4, record 2, English, - motion%20detector
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
motion detection :general for various types of alarm systems designed to activate when motion(air disturbance, light change, movement, etc.) is detected in the protected zone. 5, record 2, English, - motion%20detector
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité des biens
- Sécurité des personnes
- Applications de l'électronique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de mouvement
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20mouvement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- détecteur de mouvements 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20mouvements
correct, masculine noun
- appareil de détection de mouvements 3, record 2, French, appareil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20mouvements
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les systèmes de détection de mouvements. [1] Les détecteurs de passage. [...] [2] Les détecteurs de mouvements. Les modes de couverture dépendent du local à protéger. Les détecteurs offrent plusieurs solutions qui varient selon la ou les technologies employées, l'optique utilisée et son positionnement. La zone de couverture peut être de différents types : volumétrique; longue portée; rideau. Les détecteurs de mouvement peuvent analyser l'ambiance d'une pièce entière et réagir à la chaleur d'un corps humain (infrarouge), ou encore réaliser un champ de détection et capter les variations d'ultrasons ou d'hyperfréquences par effet Doppler. Une bonne couverture implique que l'on ait pris en compte avec précision les différentes possibilités d'approche d'un intrus dans la pièce sous surveillance. 4, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20mouvement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression «appareil de détection de mouvements» qui a été relevée dans le Règlement du Canada sur l'hygiène et la sécurité au travail, n'est pas mauvaise en soi mais elle constitue une expression descriptive et non une véritable unité de terminologie au sens strict du terme. 5, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20mouvement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-02-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Security Devices
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- alarm annunciator
1, record 3, English, alarm%20annunciator
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fiber-optic technology applications in security are in three general areas : secure voice and data communication..., communication links between security sensors and controls and alarm annunciators. 1, record 3, English, - alarm%20annunciator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- indicateur d'alarme
1, record 3, French, indicateur%20d%27alarme
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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