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SIGNALING EQUIPMENT [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-04-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Railroad Maintenance
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- railway signal maintainer
1, record 1, English, railway%20signal%20maintainer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- railway signal mechanic 2, record 1, English, railway%20signal%20mechanic
correct
- signal mechanic 3, record 1, English, signal%20mechanic
correct
- signal maintainer 4, record 1, English, signal%20maintainer
correct
- signal and track switch repairer 3, record 1, English, signal%20and%20track%20switch%20repairer
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Signal mechanics, or signal and track switch repairers, are railroad employees who install, repair, and maintain the signals, signal equipment, and gate crossings that are part of the traffic control and communications systems along railroad tracks. They keep both electrical and mechanical components of signaling devices in good operating order by routinely inspecting and testing lights, circuits and wiring, crossing gates, and detection devices. 3, record 1, English, - railway%20signal%20maintainer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
signal maintainer: term in use at CP Rail. 2, record 1, English, - railway%20signal%20maintainer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- préposé à l'entretien de la signalisation ferroviaire
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27entretien%20de%20la%20signalisation%20ferroviaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- préposée à l'entretien de la signalisation ferroviaire 2, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%27entretien%20de%20la%20signalisation%20ferroviaire
correct, feminine noun
- réparateur de signalisation ferroviaire 3, record 1, French, r%C3%A9parateur%20de%20signalisation%20ferroviaire
correct, masculine noun
- réparatrice de signalisation ferroviaire 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9paratrice%20de%20signalisation%20ferroviaire
correct, feminine noun
- agent d'entretien des signaux 4, record 1, French, agent%20d%27entretien%20des%20signaux
correct, masculine noun
- agente d'entretien des signaux 5, record 1, French, agente%20d%27entretien%20des%20signaux
correct, feminine noun
- ouvrier d'entretien des signaux 6, record 1, French, ouvrier%20d%27entretien%20des%20signaux
masculine noun
- ouvrière d'entretien des signaux 7, record 1, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20d%27entretien%20des%20signaux
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agent d'entretien des signaux; agente d'entretien des signaux : termes en usage à CP Rail. 5, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27entretien%20de%20la%20signalisation%20ferroviaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- signaling mirror
1, record 2, English, signaling%20mirror
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
signaling mirror : an item in the "Visual Communication Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 2, English, - signaling%20mirror
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- miroir de signalisation
1, record 2, French, miroir%20de%20signalisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
miroir de signalisation : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de communication visuelle» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 2, French, - miroir%20de%20signalisation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- visual signaling device
1, record 3, English, visual%20signaling%20device
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visual signaling device : an item in the "Visual Communication Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 3, English, - visual%20signaling%20device
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- avertisseur visuel
1, record 3, French, avertisseur%20visuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avertisseur visuel : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de communication visuelle» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 3, French, - avertisseur%20visuel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sound signaling device
1, record 4, English, sound%20signaling%20device
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sound signaling device : an item in the "Sound Communication Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 4, English, - sound%20signaling%20device
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de signalisation sonore
1, record 4, French, dispositif%20de%20signalisation%20sonore
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif de signalisation sonore : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de communication sonore» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 4, French, - dispositif%20de%20signalisation%20sonore
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Measuring Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- audio generator
1, record 5, English, audio%20generator
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- tone generator 2, record 5, English, tone%20generator
correct, less frequent
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for providing an audio-frequency current suitable for testing audio-frequency equipment or for signaling. 3, record 5, English, - audio%20generator
Record 5, Key term(s)
- tone-generator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesures (Électricité)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- générateur basse fréquence
1, record 5, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20basse%20fr%C3%A9quence
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- générateur de tonalité 2, record 5, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20de%20tonalit%C3%A9
masculine noun
- générateur BF 3, record 5, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20BF
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
générateur : Appareil fournissant un signal électrique périodique dont on peut en général régler la fréquence. Il comprend un oscillateur qui alimente en général un amplificateur. Entre les bornes de sortie de ce dernier on recueille une tension de fréquence réglable. 4, record 5, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20basse%20fr%C3%A9quence
Record 5, Key term(s)
- générateur de tonalités
- générateur de signaux audiofréquences
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-03-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- user class of service
1, record 6, English, user%20class%20of%20service
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A category of a data transmission service provided by a data network in which the data signaling rate, the data terminal equipment [DTE] operating mode, and the code structure, if any, are standardized. 2, record 6, English, - user%20class%20of%20service
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
user class of service: term standardized by ISO/IEC in 1995 and CSA International in 1992. 3, record 6, English, - user%20class%20of%20service
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- catégorie d'usagers
1, record 6, French, cat%C3%A9gorie%20d%27usagers
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- classe de service 2, record 6, French, classe%20de%20service
feminine noun
- catégorie d'usagers du service 2, record 6, French, cat%C3%A9gorie%20d%27usagers%20du%20service
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Catégorie des services de transmission de données assurés par un réseau de données, définie par le débit binaire, le mode d'exploitation des équipements terminaux de traitement de données et, le cas échéant, la structure du code. 3, record 6, French, - cat%C3%A9gorie%20d%27usagers
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
catégorie d'usagers : terme normalisé par l'ISO/CEI en 1995 et la CSA International en 1992. 2, record 6, French, - cat%C3%A9gorie%20d%27usagers
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- clase de servicio de usuario
1, record 6, Spanish, clase%20de%20servicio%20de%20usuario
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- servicio de clase usuario 2, record 6, Spanish, servicio%20de%20clase%20usuario
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Categoría del servicio de la transmisión de los datos, provista por una red en donde la velocidad de las señales de los datos, el modo (modalidad) operativo del equipo terminal y la estructura de los datos, si la hubiera, están normalizados. 2, record 6, Spanish, - clase%20de%20servicio%20de%20usuario
Record 7 - external organization data 2006-02-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- user class of service
1, record 7, English, user%20class%20of%20service
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
category of a data transmission service provided by a data network in which the data signaling rate, the data terminal equipment operating mode, and the code structure, if any, are standardized 1, record 7, English, - user%20class%20of%20service
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
user class of service: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-9:1995]. 2, record 7, English, - user%20class%20of%20service
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- catégorie d'usagers
1, record 7, French, cat%C3%A9gorie%20d%27usagers
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
catégorie des services de transmission de données assurés par un réseau de données, définie par le débit binaire, le mode d'exploitation des équipements terminaux de traitement de données et, le cas échéant, la structure du code 1, record 7, French, - cat%C3%A9gorie%20d%27usagers
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
catégorie d'usagers : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-9:1995]. 2, record 7, French, - cat%C3%A9gorie%20d%27usagers
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-09-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Subway
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- guidance assistance system, for operation and maintenance
1, record 8, English, guidance%20assistance%20system%2C%20for%20operation%20and%20maintenance
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- SACEM 1, record 8, English, SACEM
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Guidance Assistance System, for Operation and Maintenance(SACEM) of Siemens Transportation Systems is a Guidance Assistance System compatible with traditional signaling equipment. Fully digital based on encode uni-processors, with continuous transmission and on-board speed control, it is nowadays in service on Line A of the Paris RER, on lines A and 8 of the metro of Mexico, and on Line TKE of the Hong Kong metro. 1, record 8, English, - guidance%20assistance%20system%2C%20for%20operation%20and%20maintenance
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Métro
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système d'aide à la conduite, à l'exploitation et à la maintenance
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20la%20conduite%2C%20%C3%A0%20l%27exploitation%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20maintenance
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- SACEM 2, record 8, French, SACEM
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de pilotage automatique adapté aux métros, [...] 1, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20la%20conduite%2C%20%C3%A0%20l%27exploitation%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20maintenance
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Système d'Aide à la Conduite, à l'Exploitation et à la Maintenance (SACEM) de Siemens Transportation Systems est un système d'aide à la conduite compatible avec les équipements de signalisation classiques. Entièrement numérique, à base de monoprocesseurs codés, à transmission continue et contrôle de vitesse embarqué, il est aujourd'hui en service sur la ligne A du RER de Paris, et sur les lignes A et 8 du Métro de Mexico, et sur la ligne TKE du métro de Hong Kong. 3, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20la%20conduite%2C%20%C3%A0%20l%27exploitation%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20maintenance
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le nouveau système de pilotage automatique SACEM (système d'aide à la conduite, à l'exploitation et à la maintenance) équipera progressivement les métros français classiques ou nouveaux de type Aramis d'ici l'an 2000. (Eurêka, 1988, p.150). 1, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20la%20conduite%2C%20%C3%A0%20l%27exploitation%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20maintenance
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-05-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Engineering
- Security Devices
- Corporate Security
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- direct-wire circuit
1, record 9, English, direct%2Dwire%20circuit
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Supervised protective signaling circuit usually consisting of one metallic conductor and a ground return and having signal-receiving equipment responsive to either an increase or decrease in current. 2, record 9, English, - direct%2Dwire%20circuit
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
direct wire: a wire connecting a protected premises directly to a monitoring station. 3, record 9, English, - direct%2Dwire%20circuit
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Électrotechnique
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- circuit à ligne directe
1, record 9, French, circuit%20%C3%A0%20ligne%20directe
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-12-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Measuring Equipment
- Aircraft Systems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- tone generator
1, record 10, English, tone%20generator
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- stall warning tone generator 2, record 10, English, stall%20warning%20tone%20generator
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for providing an audio-frequency current suitable for testing audio-frequency equipment or for signaling. 3, record 10, English, - tone%20generator
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The stall warning tone generator, located in the right radio rack is activated by electrical signals received from either stall warning computer. At stall conditions, the tone generator produces an oscillating sound that is relayed to the cockpit through speakers located in the captain’s and first officer’s consoles. Both stall recognition lights are energized by the tone generator and the lights flash in synchronization with the oscillating sound. The stall recognition lights are located on the glare shield. 2, record 10, English, - tone%20generator
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesures (Électricité)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- générateur de tonalité
1, record 10, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20de%20tonalit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
générateur de tonalité : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 10, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20de%20tonalit%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1983-10-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Switching
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- signaling
1, record 11, English, signaling
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- signalling 2, record 11, English, signalling
noun
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The transmission of address(pulsing), supervision, or other switching information between stations and switching systems and between switching systems, including any information required for billing.(ENBELL, 80 : 687) Signaling does not include the many and varied call-handling interactions between components within a switching system or within the more complex forms of station equipment.(ENBELL, 80 : 173) 1, record 11, English, - signaling
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Commutation téléphonique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- signalisation 1, record 11, French, signalisation
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique qui véhicule de l'information concernant la supervision de circuits et de lignes, l'adresse de destination, l'acheminement, etc. entre les usagers et la commande d'un système de télécommunication afin que deux usagers puissent échanger des informations. (H.B.F.) [...] en même temps que l'on transmet la parole, il faut aussi acheminer la signalisation (appel, signaux échangés entre des commutateurs). (TECHNI, E-2870: 10) 1, record 11, French, - signalisation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Safety
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- underwater locator device
1, record 12, English, underwater%20locator%20device
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The section "Emergency"] includes items such as evacuation equipment, life rafts, jackets, emergency locator transmitters, underwater locator devices, first aid kit, landing and signal flares, drag parachutes, evacuation signaling systems, etc. 1, record 12, English, - underwater%20locator%20device
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de localisation en cas d'immersion 1, record 12, French, dispositif%20de%20localisation%20en%20cas%20d%27immersion
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La section "Équipements de secours"] comprend par exemple, le matériel d'évacuation, canots et gilets de sauvetage, émetteurs de position de détresse, dispositifs de localisation en cas d'immersion, trousse de premiers secours, fusées d'atterrissage et de signalisation, parachutes de queue, systèmes de signalisation pour l'évacuation, etc. 1, record 12, French, - dispositif%20de%20localisation%20en%20cas%20d%27immersion
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Switching
- Telephone Facilities
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- pulse-link repeater 1, record 13, English, pulse%2Dlink%20repeater
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a telephone signaling system, equipment that receives pulses from one E-and-M signaling circuit and transmits corresponding pulses into another E-and-M signaling circuit. 1, record 13, English, - pulse%2Dlink%20repeater
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Commutation téléphonique
- Installations (Téléphonie)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- répétiteur d'impulsions d'une liaison
1, record 13, French, r%C3%A9p%C3%A9titeur%20d%27impulsions%20d%27une%20liaison
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pulse repeater : répétiteur d'impulsions. 2, record 13, French, - r%C3%A9p%C3%A9titeur%20d%27impulsions%20d%27une%20liaison
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
link : liaison : voie de transmission ou de télécommunication de caractéristiques déterminées entre deux points. 2, record 13, French, - r%C3%A9p%C3%A9titeur%20d%27impulsions%20d%27une%20liaison
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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