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MICROWAVE MOTION DETECTOR [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1994-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Corporate Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microwave detector
1, record 1, English, microwave%20detector
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unlike conventional microwave detectors, the 4120 has two receivers. Coupled with digital processing circuits and memory, the 4120 senses motion and determines the net change in distance of an object from the detector. 2, record 1, English, - microwave%20detector
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détecteur à micro-ondes
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20%C3%A0%20micro%2Dondes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- détecteur hyperfréquence 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20hyperfr%C3%A9quence
correct, masculine noun
- détecteur à hyperfréquence 3, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20%C3%A0%20hyperfr%C3%A9quence
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces détecteurs incorporent des micro-circuits hybrides qui leur donnent une stabilité et une efficacité de performance sans égales. Ils comprennent aussi un dispositif de contrôle de la sensibilité particulier pour éliminer les fausses alarmes. 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20%C3%A0%20micro%2Dondes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1993-11-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Fire Detection
- Security Devices
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dual channel motion detector
1, record 2, English, dual%20channel%20motion%20detector
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Currently available dual channel motion detectors combine either an active ultrasonic or microwave detector with a passive infrared detector. 1, record 2, English, - dual%20channel%20motion%20detector
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Détection des incendies
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de mouvement à deux voies
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20mouvement%20%C3%A0%20deux%20voies
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
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
- active motion detector
1, record 3, English, active%20motion%20detector
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Active motion detectors fill the volume in range of the detector with either ultrasonic, microwave, or sonic energy. The transmitted energy forms a standing wave pattern as it reflects from the objects and walls in the room. Some of this energy is reflected back to the detector receiver, where it is received and processed. When there is a disturbance in the received signal due to someone moving within the protected area, the processor initiates an alarm. 1, record 3, English, - active%20motion%20detector
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active detection system: a ... system which emits energy as a means of detection. 2, record 3, English, - active%20motion%20detector
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- détecteur actif de mouvement
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20actif%20de%20mouvement
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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