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SOUND ALARM [22 records]

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Record 1 2024-04-17

English

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

A personal safety alarm, also known as a personal security alarm or personal attack alarm, is a type of electronic device that emits an extremely loud siren-like alarming sound. You can activate the small, hand-held device by pressing a button or pulling a tag, which sets off the ear-piercing siren. You use a personal alarm to attract attention [or] to scare off an attacker.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Sécurité des personnes
CONT

L'alarme personnelle de sécurité est munie d'une sirène pour alerter les personnes aux alentours du danger en cas d’agression, de situation d'urgence ou de personne en difficulté.

Spanish

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Record 2 2021-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pumps
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
CONT

The excess pressure pump is designed to increase the pressure on the sprinkler system to a value substantially above the maximum pressure likely to occur in the mains. The object of this is to prevent a false alarm of fire since water flowing into the sprinkler system would automatically sound an alarm.

OBS

excess pressure pump: designation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
OBS

pompe de surpression : désignation uniformisée par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Trailers and Hauling
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
CONT

Hendrickson has unveiled an automatic trailer back-up alarm system for improved awareness of backward vehicle movement in areas of limited maneuverability and visibility.... With rearward trailer movement, the system activates a loud warning sound to help alert bystanders and other drivers in areas such as congested dock operations and near crosswalks and walkways that the vehicle is moving in reverse. A wheel-end direction sensor reads the ABS tone ring activating the alarm, a 97-decibel repeating pound pulse, after one-half of a reverse revolution of the tire. The alarm ceases two seconds after the trailer stops or immediately upon any forward movement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Remorques et remorquage
  • Camionnage
OBS

Le système vise à augmenter la sécurité lorsque les poids lourds doivent être manœuvrés dans des endroits où circulent de nombreuses personnes et autres camions. Connectée au système ABS, l'alarme se met en marche dès qu'elle détecte un demi-tour de roue vers l'arrière et émet un signal de 97 décibels. L'alarme s'arrête deux secondes après que la remorque soit immobilisée ou dès l'instant où elle bouge vers l'avant.

Spanish

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Record 4 2017-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Fixed Rescue Facilities (fire)
DEF

[A] valve used on an automatic sprinkler system to control water supply to a dry-pipe system and, under defined conditions, to cause an alarm to sound.

OBS

dry-pipe valve; differential dry-pipe valve: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Installations fixes de secours (incendies)
DEF

Dans une installation d'extinction automatique, clapet qui ne laisse pénétrer l'eau dans le réseau de tuyauteries qu'au moment de l'ouverture d'une tête.

OBS

soupape différentielle : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Obturadores y boquillas (Componentes mecánicos)
  • Instalaciones fijas de salvamento (incendios)
DEF

Tubería vertical fija y rígida, destinada a la conexión de las mangueras de los bomberos, que se alimenta con agua a presión en el momento de su empleo.

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Record 5 2016-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • CBRNE Weapons
DEF

An alarm given in all cases when an attack or the presence of a hazard is detected. This alarm is given by any means available that produces a sound that cannot be confused with other sounds encountered in combat. Visual signals are also used.

OBS

CODE dRBGYRAO.

OBS

local alarm: term officialized by the Department of National Defence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes CBRNE
DEF

Alarme qui se donne dans tous les cas où l'on décèle une attaque ou la présence d'un danger. Cette alarme se donne par tout moyen disponible qui produit un son qui se distingue des autres sons habituels du combat. On utilise également des signaux visuels.

OBS

alarme locale : terme uniformisé par le ministère de la Défense nationale.

Spanish

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Record 6 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Corporate Security
DEF

... a microphone and amplifier system connected into the circuitry; where a sudden increase in sound is detected this circuit is broken.

CONT

Intrusion Alarm-Sound Detector [heading]. These detection devices utilize microphones in the protected area, with wiring to sound amplifiers at a guard's desk or central office.... Recommended uses : To detect unauthorized intruders by the noises they make.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
DEF

Appareil muni de microphones transmettant les signaux perçus à un amplificateur sélectif qui, pour un certain niveau de bruit préréglé, provoque l'alarme.

CONT

Les détecteurs microphoniques, dits également «à niveau de bruit», interviennent en protection volumétrique et permettent de reporter à distance (centraux d'alarme ou répétiteurs chez un gardien ou responsable local) une écoute des lieux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Dispositivos de seguridad
  • Seguridad general de la empresa
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Record 7 2014-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Radiation Protection
CONT

... the term "audible-alarm dosimeters" refers to electronic dosimeters that alarm when either a preset integrated exposure or a preset exposure rate is reached; these dosimeters generally sound a short beep every time an exposure of 1 milliroentgen is accumulated. The term "audible-alarm dosimeters" also includes "chirpers, "those devices that sound a brief chirp or beep every time some small exposure is received; these "chirpers" usually emit a hundred or more chirps per milliroentgen.

Key term(s)
  • audible-alarm dosemeter
  • audible alarming dosemeter
  • sound alarm radiation dosemeter

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Radioprotection
CONT

[...] un dosimètre sonore qui émet un signal sonore lorsque le débit de dose de rayonnement atteint ou dépasse 5 mSv (millisievert) par heure ou que la dose totale de rayonnement atteint ou dépasse 2 mSv, ou qui émet un signal sonore dont l'intensité augmente proportionnellement au débit de la dose [...]

Spanish

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Record 8 2012-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pumps
  • Sewers and Drainage
CONT

A sewage pump is an essential component of any waste processing system. While most plumbing systems rely on gravity to bring the waste material down to the sewer level to be processed, occasionally the sewage line is on higher ground than where the waste is originating from. In these cases, a sewage lift pump must be used to counter the effects of gravity and transport the waste matter to its destination.... A sewage lift pump, the primary component of a sewage lift system, is essentially a large tank in which waste water and material collect. Within the tank is a float device which raises and lowers depending on the level of waste in the tank at any given point in time. When the tank fills with waste matter and the float rises to a certain point within it, the sewage lift pump activates. The lift pump essentially forces the waste water and material up through a series of pipes to the sewer or septic lines where it will continue to be processed. As the lift pump moves more material from the tank, the float will begin to lower. Once it reaches a certain point towards the bottom of the tank, it will trigger the lift pump to shut off. All sewage lift pumps also have a built-in alarm that will sound if the float fails to operate correctly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes
  • Égouts et drainage

Spanish

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Record 9 2011-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Fire Warning Devices
CONT

Emergency Electronic Bell Tone System(Alert/Alarm Signal). An emergency electronic alert/alarm bell tone is broadcast over the public address system located throughout the building. Upon activation of a smoke detector, heat detector, water sprinkler flow valve, a manual pull station or the deliberate intervention of the operators within the Building Fire/Safety Control Centre, the electronic bell tone will sound warning occupants of a possible emergency. The bell tone indicates an ALERT or ALARM condition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Alarme-incendie
CONT

Les haut-parleurs de l'édifice diffusent également une sonnerie électronique d'alarme ou d'alerte. Dès qu'un détecteur de fumée ou de chaleur est activé, qu'une valve de tête d'extincteur est ouverte, qu'une alarme est manuellement actionnée ou que les opérateurs du Centre de contrôle de l'édifice interviennent volontairement, la sonnerie électronique se déclenche pour avertir les occupants d'une éventuelle situation d'urgence. Le rythme de la sonnerie indique s'il s'agit d'une ALERTE ou d'une ALARME ».

Spanish

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Record 10 2011-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Corporate Security
  • Protection of Property
  • Protection of Life
  • Fire Warning Devices
DEF

an alarm system that sets up a pattern of sound waves between two speakers which blanket the area to be protected. Any movement within the blanketed area distorts the sound pattern and activates an alarm.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
  • Sécurité des biens
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Alarme-incendie

Spanish

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Record 11 2011-07-25

English

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

A alarm based on the use of ultrasonic or radio frequency sound waves when any motion is detected in a given area.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 12 2011-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Recording and Control Instrumentation
CONT

The better class of ultrasonic detector has a built-in compensating device to allow for daily differences in the volume of the contents of a room.

OBS

Ultrasonic systems detect motion by filling an area with inaudible sound and then monitoring the standing wave pattern. Any movement in the area disturbs the wave pattern and triggers an alarm.

Key term(s)
  • ultrasonic sound detecting device

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Appareils de contrôle et d'enregistrement
DEF

Appareil émettant des ondes acoustiques d'une fréquence donnée et qui, lors d'une modification de la fréquence originale, déclenche l'alarme.

CONT

Avec les détecteurs à ultrasons, on débouche sur des systèmes plus évolués, mais de maniement plus délicat.

Spanish

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Record 13 - external organization data 2006-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Radiography (Medicine)
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

Include a written description of all safety interlock systems, devices which indicate the operating status of the teletherapy unit and systems which indicate or warn of high radiation levels. These include... the following :... an audible alarm which will sound when the teletherapy room door is open and the source is unshielded...

CONT

Audible alarm. Battery operated audible alarms should be equipped with a battery check feature or other means to verify the proper operation of the alarm system. This will significantly improve the radiation safety in the department by alerting staff to an unsafe situation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Radiographie (Médecine)
  • Physique radiologique et applications
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Alarme sonore. Les systèmes d'alarme sonore fonctionnant à l'aide d'une pile devraient être munis d'un dispositif pour vérifier que le système fonctionne bien. Ceci devrait améliorer de façon significative la radioprotection au département en avertissant le personnel d'une situation non sécuritaire.

CONT

Un débitmètre devrait être posé bien en évidence sur le devant de la hotte. On recommande également d'installer une alarme visuelle ou audible pour indiquer toute réduction de débit d'air.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Dispositivos de seguridad
  • Radiografía (Medicina)
  • Física radiológica (Teoría y aplicación)
  • Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
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Record 14 - external organization data 2000-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

A small electronic instrument that a person can wear. The dosimeter will sound an alarm when a high radiation dose rate is encountered or when a certain radiation dose has been exceeded.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
DEF

Appareil électronique, porté par une personne, qui émet un signal sonore lorsque le débit de dose est élevé ou que la dose de rayonnement absorbée atteint une intensité prédéterminée.

Spanish

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Record 15 1998-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
DEF

An alarm system actuated by any sound or noise above a preset level.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité

Spanish

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Record 16 1998-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Corporate Security
DEF

An area covered by an alarm system, monitored by guards or protected by a barrier for security purposes.

CONT

The basic system consists of the WatchMate Transmitter and a Monitor. Each resident requiring protection wears a transmitter. The transmitter regularly emits a unique identification code. The WatchMate Monitor looks for these codes in a specifically designated protected area, such as an exit. When a resident enters a protected area, WatchMate can sound an alarm or activate external devices and immediately display the resident's identification code on the Monitor's display.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité générale de l'entreprise

Spanish

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Record 17 1998-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Recording and Control Instrumentation
  • Security Devices
CONT

A high-level alarm will sound when the tank is full and some pump is necessary.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de contrôle et d'enregistrement
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
OBS

Indicateur de niveau dans un bac d'acide sulfurique.

Spanish

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Record 18 1994-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coal Preparation
  • Security
DEF

An audible alarm that is caused to sound before machinery(e. g. a conveyor) is started.

OBS

Term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préparation des charbons
  • Sécurité
DEF

Alarme audible déclenchée de façon à être entendue avant le démarrage des machines (par exemple une bande transporteuse).

OBS

Terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 19 1994-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Telecommunications
DEF

... the ability of the interconnecting electrical circuit between secured area and remote station to detect and sound an alarm if the circuit is tampered with, either accidentally or intentionally.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Télécommunications

Spanish

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Record 20 1992-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire Warning Devices
  • Fire Detection
DEF

Fire detection device containing, in one housing, all the components(with the possible exception of the energy source) necessary to detect a fire and sound an audible alarm.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alarme-incendie
  • Détection des incendies
DEF

Dispositif de détection d'incendie qui contient, dans un même boîtier, tous les éléments (à l'exclusion, éventuellement, de la source d'énergie) nécessaires à la détection d'un incendie et à l'émission d'une alarme sonore.

Spanish

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Record 21 1985-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rehabilitation (Medicine)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
OBS

It is a system that changes sound into light, using your lamps. You see the sounds you do not hear.... You can choose the exact sound you want to know about.... For example, two small children in different rooms, or a telephone and a door buzzer, or an alarm clock and an oven timer. For those with vision and hearing problems, a fan, blower, or vibrator can be substituted for a lamp.

OBS

These information were obtained from the publicity brochure for Opticear, published by the Canadian Hearing Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réadaptation (Médecine)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical

Spanish

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Record 22 1982-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clocks, Watches and Bells
OBS

New Game Watch with Alarm/Chrono. Space interceptor game for fast-paced action at your wrist. Complete with exciting sound effects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Horlogerie et sonnerie

Spanish

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