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Active sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that require an external power source to operate
- sensors
- active
Crash sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that detect the severity and direction of a collision
- safety
- sensors
Passive sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that do not require an external power source to operate
- sensors
- passive
Acceleration Sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that measure acceleration to detect collisions
- safety
- sensor
- collision
Tilt Sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that detect changes in a vehicle's position or orientation
- security
- alarm
Pressure Sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that detect changes in air pressure to detect collisions
- safety
- sensor
- collision
Ultrasonic Motion Sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that use ultrasonic waves to detect motion or movement
- security
- alarm
Park Distance Warning Systems
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that warns the driver of nearby objects using ultrasonic sensors
- parking
- sensors
- ultrasonic
Hall control unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic control unit that uses Hall effect sensors to regulate engine functions
- electronic
- control
Wheel speed sensor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor measuring the speed of the wheels, used in various systems such as anti-lock braking and navigation
- sensor
- wheel