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3 unusual facts about Infrared open-path detector


Infrared open-path detector

In 2001 the PLMS Pulsar, soon afterwards acquired by Dräger as their Polytron Pulsar, was the first detector to incorporate sensing to monitor the mutual alignment of the transmitter and receiver during both installation and routine operation.

In 1987 Shell licenced this technology to Sieger-Zellweger (later Honeywell) who designed and marketed their industrial version as the 'Searchline', using a retro-reflective panel made up of multiple corner-cubes.

The precise wavelength passbands used must be isolated from the broad infrared spectrum.



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