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Record 1 1995-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Corporate Security
  • Protection of Property
  • Protection of Life
  • Security Devices
CONT

Taut-wire switches consist of a movable center act of a normally open switch and a cylindrical conductor that forms the other contact. Anyone cutting, pulling, or stepping on the individual strands of barbed wire pulls the switch center conductor rod into contact with the cylindrical conductor, closing the switch and initiating an alarm.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
  • Sécurité des biens
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Dispositifs de sécurité

Spanish

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