Description

Early fire detection and emergency fire planning can be challenging in outdoor locations such as paper mills, sawmills, biomass power plants, scrap metal and waste recycling plants, and other large facilities where fire risks are prevalent. Fire causes significant financial loss annually due to inadequate early detection systems. Infrared cameras are particularly effective for monitoring extensive areas and providing early fire warnings, which are crucial for executing fire emergency action plans.

In numerous industrial environments, monitoring equipment and detecting early fire signs are crucial, especially in extreme temperature conditions. For example, conveyor systems transporting coal or wood chips are often found in cold climates. The bearings in these systems can overheat, risking conveyor malfunction and elevating the fire hazard. Similarly, the friction in wood chip processes can generate small sparks, potentially igniting fires in wood pulp operations. Furthermore, large, damp piles of decomposing mulch, wood pulp, or other biomass materials can spontaneously combust, posing significant dangers to nearby factories or residential areas.

The Xi 400CM Package meets the critical need for continuous monitoring in industrial outdoor settings. This comprehensive package incorporates all necessary components to effectively monitor equipment and fire hazards, offering early warnings when equipment overheats or when ignition temperatures signal the onset of a fire. The package features an infrared camera, an outdoor enclosure equipped with a fan and heating element, a front window air purge, a high-definition video camera, and a USB Gigabit Server for long-distance video transmission.

By consolidating these elements into a single standardized package, the Xi 400 CM Package can be offered at an affordable price, resulting in substantial savings compared to custom installations. Enhanced fire safety is achieved by monitoring more areas from multiple mounting locations. The cost-effective nature of this system supports comprehensive area coverage, providing more effective early fire detection solutions.

Central to the Xi 400CM Package’s detection strategy is the utilization of every pixel in the high-resolution 382 x 288 infrared camera to identify hot spots. The high-speed processors within the Xi 400 thermal imager continuously scan the field of view for hot spots that exceed user-defined temperature thresholds. The Xi 400 infrared camera includes a process interface port capable of sending alarm signals (0/4-20 analog output) to external control devices or sprinkler systems. Additional process interface modules can be incorporated to set fire alarm temperatures in various locations within the camera’s field of view, enhancing the system’s ability to detect and respond to potential fire hazards.

The system also supports transmitting high-resolution thermal and video images to a control room PC equipped with PIX Connect Software. This software can be configured to display multiple images from various mounting locations, providing real-time thermal video reviews to identify false positives, such as excavator exhaust pipes or solar reflections on shiny metal surfaces. This feature is crucial in preventing unnecessary activation of fire control systems or emergency evacuations.
Engineered and manufactured in Germany, the Xi 400CM Package offers a comprehensive and affordable early fire detection solution. Engineers worldwide are available to assist with installation questions, ensuring that the system is effectively implemented and operational in various industrial settings.