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Some thing an electrician gave me when I worked at the Monster Plantation. I can't remember what he told me it did exactly but it was part of the logic control system for the ride.
Sector: Transportation | Location: San Jose CA United States
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Some thing an electrician gave me when I worked at the Monster Plantation. I can't remember what he told me it was exactly but it was part of the control system for the ride.
The green thing is a proximity sensor that you'll see on most any thrill ride and in many other applications. A proximity sensor can detect a metal target in their sensing field (usually an inch away or so) using induction. They help the controller know where trains are located, what position the loading gates are in, if the brakes are open or closed, and other operational aspects of a ride.