Microprocessor-controlled tester for evaluation of the Self-Energized Credential System (SECS)

Technical Report · Fri Feb 29 23:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5398778· OSTI ID:5398778

Corlis, N E

The Self-Energized Credential System (SECS) was developed for use in the Plutonium Protection System (PPS) installed at Hanford, Washington. Evaluation and development of the SECS system was enhanced by the use of a microprocessor-controlled portal tester. This tester used infrared (ir) beam sensors to provide information on the direction of travel of the credential wearer and to detect inoperative credentials. A printed record of the portal number, actual code read, time, and direction of the credential passage provided information essential to an assessment of the operability of the SECS.

• Research Organization: Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-04-0789
• OSTI ID: 5398778
• Report Number(s): SAND-79-1700
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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