alarm sensor

In telecommunication, the term alarm sensor has the following meanings: 1. In communications systems, any device that (a) can sense an abnormal condition within the system and provide a signal indicating the presence or nature of the abnormality to either a local or remote alarm indicator, and (b) may detect events ranging from a simple contact opening or closure to a time-phased automatic shutdown and restart cycle. 2. In a physical security system, an approved device used to indicate a change in the physical environment of a facility or a part thereof. Note: Alarm sensors may also be redundant or chained, such as when one alarm sensor is used to protect the housing, cabling, or power protected by another alarm sensor. Source: from Federal Standard 1037C and from MIL-STD-188

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