Balanced Magnetic Switch (BMS): A security device used to monitor the opening and closing of doors and windows. It consists of a magnet and a sensor that form a circuit, which, when disturbed (for example, by a door opening), triggers an alert. BMS systems are commonly integrated into broader security systems to detect unauthorized entries.
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