Stage 1 is the most important stage to monitor. Why? Because this stage typically gives you ample time to react and fix the problem before it results into a catastrophic event.
Fires could be have multiple origins like UPS issues, short-circuits, eletrical overloads, water, corrosion, earthing/grounding.
All those risks are unmonitored. Yet they only cost a fraction of the fire detection and suppression system.
Thermal or temperature sensors are used to detect if equipment is running abnormally hot. This can be done using contactless sensors like our thermal imaging sensors. Or it can be done using our contact based temperature sensors.
Environmental sensors monitor for any conditions that could result in failure of the equipment. As an example, short circuits can be caused by water, dust deposits or even corrosion from gasses such as H2S. With the right sensors you can mitigate those environmental risks.
Power sensors check for electrical conditions that could cause equipment to malfunction. Think of issues like earthing/grounding, power voltage surges, harmonics or over-current. But not just your AC power source, also your DC batteries and UPS systems are a fire risk. Those power related risks can be monitored 24x7.
Risk |
Stage |
Sensor(s) |
Li-Ion UPS |
Stage 1 |
Thermal Imaging, Shock / Vibrations, Power Quality, Current, Humidity, Water |
|
Stage 2 |
CO2, VOC |
Lead Acid UPS |
Stage 1 |
Thermal Imaging, Shock / Vibrations, Power Quality, Current, Humidity, Water |
|
Stage 2 |
H2 |
Electrical Cables |
Stage 1 |
Thermal Imaging, Cable Temperature Sensor |
|
Stage 2 |
CO |
Computing & Network Equipment |
Stage 1 |
Temperature, Corrosion (H2S), Humidity, Water |
|
Stage 2 |
CO |
Switchgear |
Stage 1 |
Thermal Imaging, Shock/Vibrations, Corrosion (H2S), Humidity, Water, SF6 leaks |
|
Stage 2 |
O3 (Arc Flashes) |
HVAC equipment |
Stage 1 |
Thermal Imaging, Temperature, Shock/Vibrations (Bearings), Noise Anomaly, Corrosion (H2S), Humidity, Water, Refigerant leaks |