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Any type of electronic sensor used to notify security or emergency personnel of a problem. Security sensors are available in a variety of types: | Any type of electronic sensor used to notify security or emergency personnel of a problem. Security sensors are available in a variety of types: | ||
| − | + | * Video sensors use cameras, tapes and people to monitor activity. | |
| − | + | * Motion sensors have an infrared heat detector to examine temperature variations. | |
| − | + | * Audio sensors have an ultrasonic detector to perceive noises such as breaking glass. | |
| − | + | * Shock sensors detect physical vibrations. | |
| − | + | * Contact sensors send an alarm when physical or optical contact is broken. | |
| − | + | * Duress alarms are operated by humans when help is required. | |
| − | See also | + | See also fire, and [[smoke%20detector|smoke]] detectors. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Latest revision as of 11:25, 16 June 2022
Description
Any type of electronic sensor used to notify security or emergency personnel of a problem. Security sensors are available in a variety of types:
- Video sensors use cameras, tapes and people to monitor activity.
- Motion sensors have an infrared heat detector to examine temperature variations.
- Audio sensors have an ultrasonic detector to perceive noises such as breaking glass.
- Shock sensors detect physical vibrations.
- Contact sensors send an alarm when physical or optical contact is broken.
- Duress alarms are operated by humans when help is required.
See also fire, and smoke detectors.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Alarmmelder (Deut.); détecteur d'alarme (Fr.)