Abstract: A component (10) of a device, such as a keypad mechanism (10) of a cash dispenser, is provided with a mechanism for detecting separation of the component from another part (16) of the device, for example a front panel (16) of the cash dispenser. The mechanism includes a member (64) moveable between first and second positions, and biasing means (34) to bias the member resiliently in the first position. In use, the member (64) is forced into the second position by contact with the part (16). If the component (10) and the part (16) are separated, the member (64) moves from the second position to the first position. The mechanism also includes a signal means to provide a warning signal when the member (64) moves to the first position. A tube (50) of ceramic material or other hard material is provided to resist ingress of a drill bit to the member (64).

Abstract: A connector (26) transmits electrical signals between two electronic circuit boards (10, 12). The connector (26) comprises an electrically non-conductive support having two spaced surfaces (36, 38). Each surface (36, 38) has a respective interface (42) for electrical connection with a respective one of the two electronic circuit boards (10, 12) to be connected. At least one electrical conductor passes through the support and connects the two interfaces (42) for transmitting electrical signals between the two interfaces. The support also has an external surface (40). At least one electrically conductive pathway (A, B, C) is provided between the external surface (40) and the at least one electrical conductor for detecting an attempt to drill from the external surface to the at least one electrical conductor.

Abstract: A connector (26) transmits electrical signals between two electronic circuit boards (10, 12). The connector (26) comprises an electrically non-conductive support having two spaced surfaces (36, 38). Each surface (36, 38) has a respective interface (42) for electrical connection with a respective one of the two electronic circuit boards (10, 12) to be connected. At least one electrical conductor passes through the support and connects the two interfaces (42) for transmitting electrical signals between the two interfaces. The support also has an external surface (40). At least one electrically conductive pathway (A, B, C) is provided between the external surface (40) and the at least one electrical conductor for detecting an attempt to drill from the external surface to the at least one electrical conductor.

Abstract: A component (10) of a device, such as a keypad mechanism (10) of a cash dispenser, is provided with a mechanism for detecting separation of the component from another part (16) of the device, for example a front panel (16) of the cash dispenser. The mechanism includes a member (64) moveable between first and second positions, and biasing means (34) to bias the member resiliently in the first position. In use, the member (64) is forced into the second position by contact with the part (16). If the component (10) and the part (16) are separated, the member (64) moves from the second position to the first position. The mechanism also includes a signal means to provide a warning signal when the member (64) moves to the first position. A tube (50) of ceramic material or other hard material is provided to resist ingress of a drill bit to the member (64).