Video fire detection systems use a combination of smoke, flame & thermal detection
The use of multi-detection cameras also provides a solution integrated into a BS5839 compliant design with a fully integrated solution. Multiple cameras across areas helps to mitigate blind spots and to eliminate single point failure. Each risk area is broken down into a number of detection ‘zones’ within each of the risk areas and monitored in real time by multi-detection cameras, providing a visual feed and outputs monitored by the house fire alarm system and 3rd party monitoring company.
On detection of smoke, flame or pre-determined temperature with any of the detection zones the multi-detection camera system highlights the alarm issue on the corresponding monitor screen. An alarm output is provided to both the house alarm, activating the sounder beacons within the facility.
Why choose video fire detection?
- The use of video fire detection provides a solution integrated into a BS5839 compliant design with a fully integrated solution.
- All three detection options can be configured and set to suit the specific application they are deployed in providing the ultimate detection solution.
- Instant notification of any detection is sent to site staff and off-site responders such as fire and rescue services.
- Seamless integration can be achieved with just about any other fire alarm or CCTV systems.
- The use of video fire detection using a combination detection helps to mitigate false activations by focusing on video analytics and IR heat signatures as opposed to looking at temperature alone.
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Where should video flame detection be used?
Waste management and recycling facilities present some of the highest risks of fire out of any operation. Highly flammable material is collected in huge volumes ,stored and processed at sites such as these. Transporting and sorting these materials means that machinery and vehicles are likely to heat up. Any small spark could quickly turn into an uncontrollable fire.
Other facilities where dry, flammable materials are handled in high volumes would also benefit from video flame detection systems, such as, fuel production & storage plants, wood processing plants and some agricultural facilities. The Fire Shield video flame detection system is ideal in large open spaces as a fast effective form of fire detection for applications such as large atriums, airports and turbine halls.
FAQs
For any further information, please see our list of video flame detection frequently asked questions in our collapsable menu below:
What is camera fire detection?
Camera fire detection is any system that uses camera surveillance to monitor an area for fire risk. This is often achieved by observing changes in temperature. Where this is not suitable, alternative methods of detection include visual inspection for the distinctive movement of flickering flames or clouds of smoke.
Can cameras detect fire?
Yes – not only can cameras detect fire, but there are multiple ways they can do so. Video fire detection works in the visible light spectrum and looks for flames, smoke and other distinctive features of a fire. Thermal imaging systems use longwave infrared to remotely measure the temperature of distant objects and surfaces, detecting unusual increases in heat that may be a sign of fire.
How to detect fire using a camera?
Video flame detection can identify fire visually, acting as an early warning system even before temperatures rise significantly. It’s fast, effective and accurate, and a good solution in areas where high temperatures are routinely present. Thermal imaging systems are an alternative camera fire detection technology that detect the large amounts of infrared radiation emitted by an active fire.
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