Smoke detectors and sprinkler systems are absolutely necessary to minimize the risk to warehouse contents. Still, they represent a response to fire that has already broken out. FLIR's Warehouse Asset Protection Systems go a step further by providing an early warning response to hot spots that are detected with thermal imaging infrared (IR) cameras. This is particularly important for warehouse contents that are prone to spontaneous combustion, or highly flammable. FLIR IR cameras clearly reveal hot spots on a remote video or PC monitor in real time, and tell a viewer the precise temperature and location of those spots. This application flyer describes how these systems can be designed and used to save hundreds of thousands of dollars in content and structural damage by identifying imminent fires.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Detect high temperatures before fire breaks out

• Remote monitoring: see problems without onsite personnel

• Connect multiple cameras to a central monitor via Ethernet

• Increase protection of warehouse contents and employees

• Helps prevent building and equipment damage

• System ignores brief temperature increases, minimizes false alarms

• Earliest possible warning with trend analysis software

• Also enhances intrusion security

• Works day or night – 24/7 operation

• Helps prevent building and equipment damage

Complements Conventional Fire Protection

Smoke detectors and sprinkler systems are absolutely necessary. But why wait until the damage is done? Now you can take preventative measures to protect your warehouse and its contents before fire breaks out. This is particularly important for warehouse contents that are prone to spontaneous combustion, highly flammable, or exposed to ignition sources.

Cost-Effective Early Warning

FLIR's Warehouse Asset Protection Systems use an infrared camera to generate a thermographic image of the area being monitored. This clearly reveals hot spots on a remote video or PC monitor in real time. In addition, this "Smart Camera" can be programmed to set the temperature at which an alarm signal is generated, and multiple target spots and alarms can be used. The alarm output can be wired directly to an alarm device, annunciator, programmable logic controller (PLC), or PC-based monitoring and control system. When an alarm occurs, personnel can then go to the visual monitor to verify the problem and its exact location.