sensing principle

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Description
Synonyms
  • CFIHOS ID
    CFIHOS-50000092
Values
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camera
  • Description: Apparatus with a light-sensitive medium, designed to capture an image as a physical or digital record
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60000262
catalytic
  • Description: Device that uses a catalyst to accelerate a chemical reaction and produce a change in electrical properties
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60000273
electrochemical
  • Description: Device that measures the electric current or potential generated by a chemical reaction between an electrode and an analyte
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60000439
fixed point
  • Description: Device that activates when the temperature reaches a predetermined level, regardless of the rate of change
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60000501
fusible plug
  • Description: Device that melts or ruptures when the temperature exceeds a certain limit, releasing pressure or activating an alarm
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60000534
infrared
  • Description: Device that detects the infrared radiation emitted or reflected by an object, based on its temperature or composition
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60000643
infrared flammable
  • Description: Device that detects the presence of flammable gases by measuring the absorption of infrared light at specific wavelengths
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60000644
ionization
  • Description: Device that measures the electric current or resistance produced by ionized gas molecules in the presence of radiation or electric field
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60000654
laser-based aspirating
  • Description: Device that uses a laser beam and a photodetector to measure the scattering or absorption of light by smoke particles in a sampled air stream
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60000752
open path
  • Description: Device that uses a transmitter and a receiver to measure the concentration of gas along a linear path, based on the attenuation of light at specific wavelengths
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60000896
optical
  • Description: Device that uses a light source and a photodetector to measure the reflection, transmission, or modulation of light by an object or medium
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60000898
optical beam
  • Description: Device that uses a collimated light beam and a photodetector to detect the presence or absence of an object or obstruction in the beam path
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60000899
photoelectric
  • Description: Device that uses the photoelectric effect to convert light into electric current or voltage, depending on the intensity or wavelength of light
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60000946
rate compensated
  • Description: Device that activates when the temperature reaches a predetermined level, compensating for both ambient temperature changes and fast rate-of-rise situations
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60001036
rate of rise
  • Description: Device that activates when the temperature increases at a predetermined rate, regardless of the absolute temperature level
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60001037
semi conductor
  • Description: Device that uses a semiconductor material to vary its electrical conductivity or voltage in response to changes in temperature, light, pressure, magnetic field, etc.
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60001191
solid state
  • Description: Device that uses solid materials to perform sensing functions without moving parts, such as transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors, etc.
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60001225
ultrasonic (acoustic)
  • Description: Device that uses high-frequency sound waves and their echoes to measure the distance, speed, shape, or presence of an object or medium
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60001310
ultraviolet
  • Description: Device that detects the ultraviolet radiation emitted or reflected by an object, based on its chemical composition or exposure to sunlight
  • Synonyms: CFIHOS-60001311
Properties
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  • Data Type: Text
  • Description: A general description of the technology used to carry out the detection function For example infrared, ionisation, ultraviolet etc