noun
read station; detection unit
Computing term for a device or component that reads data, such as a card reader or sensor unit.
この装置の検出部は磁気カードを読み取ります。
The read station of this device reads magnetic cards.
検出部の故障でデータが正しく取得できなかった。
Data could not be acquired correctly due to a failure in the detection unit.
Compound of 検出 (detection) + 部 (part, section).