signifire video fire detection | british columbia
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SigniFire cameras from Fike Video Image Detection see and recognize smoke and flames over large spaces at great distances. They detect fire in seconds, send live video to plant security staff, trigger fire alarms, and provide video forensic evidence for future fire investigations. In British Columbia the Signifire system is available from Kennedy Forest & Safety Consultants, Sales Ambassadors for Firefox Fire Solutions of Edmonton. You can read more at http://bcsafetyconsultants.com/signifire-video-smoke-flame-detection. Did You Know: There are over 125,000 commercial structure fires every year in the US alone that result in losses of $3 billion. Fire detection systems are lacking in most of these structures. Until now there has been no sound technology to address the detection challenges of large volume structures. SigniFire cameras can detect: -Presence of flames within the field of view of the camera -Reflected fire light when flames are obstructed -Presence of pluming smoke clouds -Presence of ambient smoke -Unauthorized IntrusionTRANSCRIPT
Intro to Video Image Detection
● Based on video analytics technology
● Utilized in:● manufacturing● facial recognition● inventory management● product identification
Solution
The most effective fire detection system is the human being, using visual identification of fire or smoke.
Solution
● Signifire uses visual imaging and artificial intelligence (machine vision) to emulate human fire recognition.
● “Trained” with 1000’s of real and false fires.
● Analyzes each frame of 480X640 pixels @15 frames/sec
● Scans 4.5 million datapoints (luma value)/second analyzing the image for signs of combustion 24/7/365.
What is Video Smoke and Fire Detection?
● Uses visible spectrum spatially resolved video images from stationary cameras
● Analyze each frame pixel by pixel using Digital Signal Processing (DSP) high and low pass filters
● Converts 15 frames of pixel data to one normalized pattern
● Pattern is fed to neural network for confirmation
Customized Fire Detection● Detection Algorithms
● Smoke● Flame● Reflected Fire Light● Motion
● All included on camera● Individually enabled and adjusted
● Detect or blocking zones● Sensitivities● Time delay (Alarm verification)● Relay output● On/Off schedules
Targeted DetectionReduce False Alarms
Motion Detection
● Motion detection is a byproduct of analysis● Can be tied to image location and schedule
FSM-IP NVR
●Handles up to 32 SigniFire IP cameras●Available in 3TB (2U) and 6TB (3U) storage configurations●Wintel platform●Rack mountable●Available in ruggedized
SpyderGuardTM
● Remote monitoring software application● Functions on a standard PC workstation● Provides video surveillance, fire safety monitoring, and allows
integration of an unlimited number of SigniFire systems
SpyderGuardTM
● View active alarm conditions● Receive an audible voice warning● Locate the event on building and site plans● Coordinate response efforts
SpyderGuardTM
● System records 24/7● History timeline of
detected events● View and download
video from any time period
● Easily identify and download video of events
● Used in commissioning – eliminate false alarms
SpyderPanel
● Provides simplified remote monitoring
● Functions on a touch screen unit
● Provides video surveillance, fire safety monitoring, and allows integration of an unlimited number of SigniFire systems
● Allows user to view active alarm conditions
● Receive an audible warning
● Locate the event on building and site plans
● Coordinate response efforts
System ArchitectureVideo Management● SigniFire IP Network cameras● CAT 5 Computer Cable● IP Infrastructure (Switches)● FSM-IP Network Video
Recorder (NVR)● Remote Monitoring Software
SpyderGuardFire Alarm● Dry contacts● Monitor Module● Fire Alarm Panel
SigniFire Server Capabilities
● Processes up to 16 IP camera feeds for smoke or fire
● Can also take any analog camera feeds that have been encoded into an IP stream
ChallengeTypical large volume Detection devices● Spot Smoke/Heat Detectors: ● Beam detectors● Aspirating Systems ● Linear Heat
Challenges● Smoke must interact with detection device● Installation, inspection and maintenance on high ladder, lift or scaffolding
SigniFire can be installed lower than ceiling level and brings detection to the fire.
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Challenge
● Conventional detection devices are not suitable for many applications having large volume or high ceilings
● Stratification issues● Sprinkler systems designed for building
protection, require a large fire to activate● First responders require early, “actionable
intelligence” to avoid costly fire damage and injury.
● Cause of fires unknown – can rarely make changes to avoid future incidents
Comparative Testing Objective
●Compare the smoke and fire detection capabilities of various technologies during the developing stage of a fire in a high bay environment. ●Testing was witnessed and documented by Schirmer Engineering●Equipment was designed and installed by fire protection distributors●Test Facility measures ~60 ft by 35 ft with 18 ft ceilings
Results
Detection Technology % activation (% first to Activate)
ASD Level 1 100% (6%)
ASD Level 2 70%
Beam 63%
Ion 55% (6%)
Photo 52%
VID 100% (88%)
Development of Design Fire ScenarioFacility Characteristic – ● Large Volume Space● High Value Assets● Desire for Security● Outdoor flame detection
Fire Characteristic -● Visible Signature
Occupant Characteristics –● Trained● On Site Security /
Monitoring
Risk Management of Fire
The Risk of Fire is equal to
Probability of a FireX
Loss associated with that Fire
Warehouse Fires - Example
Annual Risk Expense – Probability of Fire X Single Loss Occurrence● 1% chance of fire that requires fire brigade intervention Avg. cost $590,000● 0.25% chance of warehouse fire that causes roof collapse Avg. cost $6,000,000*● Average annual risk expense = (.01 X 590,000 + .0025 X 6,000,000) = $20,900*The Probability of Fires in Warehouses and Storage Premises, Hymes & Flynn, 1992
SigniFire mitigates this risk through very early detection and situational awareness
4 SigniFire Camera System can be installed for less than $20,000!
Combustible Dust
●Combustible dust in a facility can cause a very dangerous condition in suspension●SigniFire can detect dust clouds that resemble smoke●Several of the largest explosion and fire events were attributable to dust
●West Pharmaceutical●Imperial Sugar●Grain Elevators●Coal Dust
Mitigating Nuisance Alarms
● Sensitivities● Blocking or Detection Zones● Delays● Cross Zoning● Schedules● Commissioning Period
Maintenance and Commissioning
● Report generation● NFPA requirements
● Left to Manufacturers● How to commission
● Commissioning report● Ways to test system
● Propane torch● Smoke emitters● Canned smoke● Motion zones● User initiated alarms
Video Detection Scenario
Fast Detection
IP
Coordinate response with live
video
Dry-contact
SpyderGuard Visual ID
Improved response time and situational awareness
Email message
Dial 911
Customizable Fire Detection● One or more detection algorithm(s)● Detect or mask areas● Zone on-off schedules● Sensitivity settings● Cost savings A. Less wire and conduit/scaffolding B. Fewer devices● Minimum operational disruption● Quick system modification
“Custom Fire Detection Solutions For Challenging Applications”
Advantages
● Volume Detection● Large coverage area● Situational awareness● Continuous video
recording● Standards and Listing
● Fast detection● Cost● Nuisance rejection● Post event
reconstruction● NFPA 72, FM and UL
Provides a solution to fire and smoke detection in large volume facilities where
no detection has historically been deployed
Contact Information
Fike Video Image Detection47 Loveton Circle, Suite FSparks, MD 21152Ph: 410-472-6590Fax: 410-472-6595Webpage: www.signifire.com
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