In the last ten years, some 250 fires at waste management facilities resulted in damages reaching up to £16 million. Don’t let your site be one of these numbers.
The result is a fire detection solution with less than 0.1% false alarm rate, capable of detecting a semi-concealed 40cm pan fire at 180m and a lighter flame at 10m, typically in under 10 seconds, inside or outside, day or night.
Why choose video flame detection?
- Unlike thermal imaging cameras, video flame detection show a live feed meaning fire is identified, typically in under ten seconds, along with other hazards nearby.
- Video Flame detection systems focus on the detection of flames only, not areas of high temperature. This makes flame detection a more useful option on sites where high temperature changes are a normal component of operations, and could interfere with thermal image detection.
- Instant notification of any flame detected 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.
- Full BS5839 certification for the system’s design and commissioning in included.
- Every Fire Shield camera is checked at least once per second by the controller to confirm it is connected, working successfully, and hasn’t detected a flame.
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FAQs
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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.