mechanical detector
1Mechanical systems drawing — is a type of technical drawing that shows information about heating, ventilating, and air conditioning;[1] it is a powerful tool that helps analyze a complex system.[2] These drawings are often a set of detailed drawings used for construction… …
2Mechanical television — This schematic shows the circular paths traced by the holes in a Nipkow disk. Mechanical television (also called televisor) was a broadcast television system that used mechanical or electromechanical devices to capture and display video images.… …
3Mechanical resonance — This article is about mechanical resonance in physics and engineering. For a general description of resonance, see resonance. For mechanical resonance of sound including musical instruments, see acoustic resonance. For the music album by the… …
4Defect detector — Overview of a wheel impact detector installation A defect detector is a device used on railroads to detect axle and signal problems in passing trains. The detectors are normally integrated into the tracks and often include sensors to detect… …
5Metal detector — A U.S. Army soldier uses a metal detector to search for weapons and ammunition in Iraq A metal detector is a device which responds to metal that may not be readily apparent. The simplest form of a metal detector consists of an oscillator… …
6Heat detector — A heat detector is a device that responds to changes in ambient temperature. Typically, if the ambient temperature rises above a predetermined threshold an alarm signal is triggered. In the case of sprinkler systems, water will be released to… …
7Motion detector — A motion detector attached to a garage A motion detector is a device for motion detection. That is, it is a device that contains a physical mechanism or electronic sensor that quantifies motion that can be either integrated with or connected to… …
8Aspirated smoke detector — An aspirating smoke detector is a type of smoke detector, based on a nephelometer that is capable of detecting the presence of microscopic particles of combustion also known as (smoke) suspended in air by detecting the light scattered from the… …
9Currency detector — A currency detector is a device that determines if a piece of currency is, or is not, counterfeit. These devices are used in vending machines that accept payment and dispense a product to a customer. They are also used in change machines and in… …
10Water detector — A Water detector is a small electronic device that is designed to detect the presence of water and alert humans in time to allow the prevention of water damage. A common design is a small device that lays flat on a floor and relies on the… …
