Passive Portal Detector.
Abstract
Honeywell designed a Passive Portal Detector and built two systems, including two frames for outdoor sensor mounting. The Passive Portal Detector is used to sense the passage of a metallic (magnetic) weapon through a sensor-equipped portal. It signifies detection by illumination of an indicator lamp and by a relay closure, used for an audible or remote alarm. The output indicator has a minimum energized time of approximately one-half second. Sensor panels, providing magnetic sensor coils with vertical and horizontal polarization, are mounted on each side of a portal. Disturbances in the earth's magnetic field caused by a magnetic object passing through the portal cause induced voltages in the sensor coils. The signals are amplified by solid-state electronics to a level which can be compared with a reference voltage. When the threshold level is exceeded, alarm circuitry is activated. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0770537
Entities
People
- James W. Smith
Organizations
- Honeywell International, Inc.