Bosch AVIOTEC IPSTARLIGHT 8000 User manual

AVIOTEC IP starlight 8000
FCS-8000-VFD-B
en Operation manual

Table of contents
1Safety instructions 5
1.1 General Safety Messages / Notices 5
2Introduction 8
2.1 Disclaimer 8
2.2 About this manual 8
2.3 Conventions in this manual 8
2.4 Definition of optical terms 8
2.4.1 Illumination 8
2.4.2 Focal length 9
2.4.3 Monitoring Area 10
2.4.4 Different angle types 10
3System Overview 13
3.1 Camera 13
3.1.1 Power supply 13
3.1.2 Uninterruptible Power Supply 14
3.2 Algorithm 14
3.2.1 Flame detection characteristics 15
3.2.2 Smoke detection characteristics 15
3.3 Intelligent Video Analytics 18
3.4 Video Management System 19
4Planning 20
4.1 Minimum distances 20
4.2 Maximum distances 21
4.3 Image margin area 22
4.4 Immediate environment of the camera 24
4.4.1 Illumination and brightness 24
4.4.2 Privacy protection 24
5Installation 25
5.1 Lens mounting 25
5.2 Camera mounting 27
5.3 Setting the field of view 27
5.4 Wiring of the camera 29
6Camera integration 31
6.1 Local Area Network 32
6.2 Local Area Network with recording solution 32
6.3 Monitoring Center 33
6.4 Fire Alarm Control Panel 33
6.5 Mobile Devices 36
7Access via web interface 38
8Adjustment of detection settings 39
8.1 General settings 39
8.2 Adjustments of image regions 39
8.3 Relay settings 42
9Troubleshooting 43
9.1 False Alarms 43
9.1.1 Quick solution to solve false alarms 43
9.1.2 False alarms under 4 seconds concerning the whole detection area 43
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9.1.3 False alarms at small constant areas 43
9.1.4 Vibrations at the camera site 44
9.2 No alarm transmission 44
9.3 No fire detection 44
9.4 Image quality 44
9.5 Camera 45
10 Maintenance 46
10.1 Cleaning 46
10.2 Repair 46
10.3 Reset 46
11 Technical data 47
12 Appendices 49
12.1 Maximum detection distances for margin areas 49
12.1.1 Flame detection 50
12.1.2 Smoke detection 52
12.2 Commissioning report 54
Index 62
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Safety instructions
In this document, the following symbols and notations are used to draw attention to special
situations:
Danger!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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Warning!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Caution!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
Notice!
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the equipment or
environment, or data loss.
General Safety Messages / Notices
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Warning!
Do not moisten the electronic appliances inside of the lens.
It may cause fire or electric shock. In this case, shut off the power supplied to the lens
immediately.
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Caution!
The Low Voltage power supply unit must comply with EN/UL 60950. The power supply must
be a SELV-LPS unit or a SELV - Class 2 unit (Safety Extra Low Voltage - Limited Power
Source).
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Caution!
Installation should only be performed by qualified service personnel in accordance with the
National Electrical Code (NEC 800 CEC Section 60) or applicable local codes.
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Caution!
Do not leave or store the lens under direct sunshine.
The lens may focus rays of light on a near-by object and cause fire.
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Caution!
In case of unusual behavior, smoke, noise or smell coming out of the lens, shut off the power
immediately and pull out the lens cable.
Notify the installer or sales agent from which you purchased the product.
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Notice!
Avoid obstructions in the field of view!
Covered fires cannot be detected correctly. An unobstructed view of the detection area is
necessary.
Notice!
Activating video-based fire detection sets camera settings to a specific preset.
This preset affects several camera settings as long as this mode is activated.
Notice!
No detection of moving fire.
Moving fires will not be detected by the video-based fire detection.
Notice!
Indoor use only.
This product is designed for indoor use only. Outdoor use is not allowed.
Notice!
No direct connection to fire services in EN54 compliant installations.
Authorities can allow a connection to fire services after verifying alarms in a monitoring
center.
Notice!
Minimum Illumination required.
To ensure the proper functioning of the video-based fire detection algorithm, a minimal
illumination of 7 lx is required.
Notice!
No existing standards.
There are no existing EN standards concerning the video-based fire detection.
Notice!
Calm wind conditions only.
Strong air currents can cause false alarms by raising dust or debris similar in appearance to
fire and smoke.
Notice!
Respect data protection.
The relevant data protection and privacy rules are to be complied with.
Notice!
Avoid backlight.
Backlight can disturb the video-based fire detection algorithm.
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Notice!
Optimized smoke detection.
The video-based fire detection algorithm is optimized for smoke of smoldering fires.
Notice!
Qualified personnel only.
Assembly and installation must only be performed by qualified personnel.
Notice!
Reduced detection distances at image margin area.
Due to optical distorsion of the lens, the maximum detection distances at the image margin
area are reduced.
Notice!
Avoid image regions with continuous upward motion.
Continuous upward motion might lead to false alarms.
Notice!
Make sure the camera is firmly mounted.
Camera shake might lead to false alarms. Avoid vibrations of the camera and the camera
environment.
Notice!
No detection of irregular expanding smoke.
Smoke plumes must rise in a constant direction with a minimum density to be detected by
the video-based fire detection.
Notice!
Ensure that you are always using the latest version of the operation manual and the current
camera firmware. The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the
use of older versions.
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Introduction
Disclaimer
Video Fire indication systems are video content analysis systems. They give indications for
fires and are designed to supplement fire detection systems and human guards in
monitoring centers.
Video Fire indication systems are confronted with a higher amount of challenges
considering scenery and background compared to conventional fire detection systems. It
cannot be granted that fire is detected in all scenery settings. Thus the video fire detection
system shall be seen as a system that enhances the probability of early fire detection, with
the restriction that it might detect false alarms. It shall not be seen as a system that
ensures fire detection in all possible image scenarios.
About this manual
This manual has been compiled with great care and the information it contains has been
thoroughly verified. The text was correct at the time of printing, however, the content can
change without notice. Bosch Security Systems accepts no liability for damage resulting
directly or indirectly from faults, incompleteness or discrepancies between this manual and
the product described.
For more information please contact the nearest Bosch Security Systems location or visit
www.boschsecurity.com .
All hardware and software product names used in this document are likely to be registered
trademarks and must be treated accordingly.
The operation manual provides an overview of possibilities and fields of application of the
video-based fire detection. It should be a guideline for customer-specific application planning.
Conventions in this manual
Terms concerning the adjustment of the smoke and flame algorithm, such as menu options,
commands or text in the user interface, are written in bold.
Definition of optical terms
The reflected light coming from the field of view arrives at the camera lens. The image sensor
of the camera transforms the light into electric signals. This electrical image is the basis for
further data processing. This chapter contains basic descriptions of optical terms.
Illumination
Illumination is an important influencing factor for sensible optical systems. Natural light shows
the huge range of illumination values from direct sunlight (~100.000 lx) to full moon on a clear
night (~1.0 lx). A luxmeter can be used to measure the light levels.
The following table provides an overview of typical illumination values in different application
areas:
Application Area Illumination (in lx)
Storage facility 50
Process plants 200
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Sales room 300
Office space 500
In general a well illuminated monitoring area is advantageous for the video-based fire
detection. Backlight should be avoided.
Focal length
The focal length of an optical system defines the distance between a light refracting lense and
the focal point. Field of view, maximum distance and field angle are dependant as shown in
the graphic below.
The maximum width of the field of view may be realized by the minimum focal length. This
adversely affects the maximum distance to a detectable fire (red).
The maximum distance to a detectable fire may be reached by adjusting the largest focal
length which decreases the width of the field of view to the minimum (green).
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Monitoring Area
The monitoring area defines the effective space that can be observed by the video-based fire
detection. It is depending on the setting of the camera lens.
See also
–Planning, page 20
Different angle types
There are different types of angles influencing the set-up of the camera. The following
overview helps to get a better understanding of angles which are important for the video-
based fire detection.
Angle between ground and line of sight
The angle between a fire on the ground and the line of sight to the camera is important for the
flame and smoke detection. This angle needs to be 37.5% or less, otherwise flame or smoke
will not be detected.
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Opening angle of the lens
The opening angle of the lens can be set from wide-angle to telephoto setting. This influences
the field of view of the camera.
Angle for vertical alignment of the camera
The vertical alignment of the camera is also important for the video-based fire detection. A flat
angle is recommended.
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Angle for horizontal alignment of the camera
Align the camera according to your application by adjusting the angle of the horizontal
alignment of the camera.
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System Overview
The video-based fire detection is the system of choice when reliable video motion and fire
detection is needed, e.g. applications which are not subjected to construction product
regulation or a supplementation to existing fire detection systems. AVIOTEC IP starlight 8000
operates as stand-alone unit and doesn’t need a separate evaluation unit. Furthermore it
contains all features of the Intelligent Video Analytics which allows analyzing and evaluating
moving objects in parallel. Video-based fire detection and Intelligent Video Analytics operate
independently from each other and are separately adjustable.
Camera
To access the features of the camera, use a web browser. The browser provides live viewing of
the camera streams in the interface window, and also allows you to access and change the
extensive list of settings and parameters for camera configuration. Refer to the HTML help for
more information on the browser interface.
The camera recording and storage functions include local alarm recording and recording to
iSCSI-based systems. Integration with many recording solutions is seamless.
The camera offers a number of flexible power and mounting options to meet your site-specific
installation requirements.
Power supply
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Notice!
Use only PoE approved devices.
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Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) allows to use the Ethernet cabling for data transmission and for
supplying power to the network device in the same cable. It is possible to realize long cable
lengths in a PoE network system. The standard power supply for the video-based fire
detection is Power-over-Ethernet. Alternatively, a 12 VDC power connector is available as
accessory.
Power-over-Ethernet can be connected at the same time as a 12 VDC power supply. If auxiliary
power (12 VDC) and PoE is applied simultaneously, the camera selects PoE and shuts off the
auxiliary input.
Uninterruptible Power Supply
An uninterruptible power supply allows electronic devices to keep running for a short period
of time when the primary power source is lost. In case of an electrical power outage, the
video-based fire detection cameras will be supplied by the uninterruptible power supply.
Algorithm
The intelligent smoke and flame algorithm analyzes video frames by means of characteristic
and predefined patterns and variables. The fast detection algorithm is based on a real-time
image processing on the camera firmware.
There are factors that can influence this kind of visual fire detection. It is important to avoid
obstructions in the field of view. Sometimes obstructions cannot be prevented, e.g. building
construction factors or huge machine parts. In this case it is necessary to analyze whether
there is any need for further video-based fire detection cameras.
3.1.2
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Flame detection characteristics
Flames will be analyzed by means of their flame color. White and orange are the basis colors
for the algorithm to split off the video image into important and unimportant areas. Further
flame colors will not be considered, for example a blue flame might not be detected.
Another algorithm characteristic to identify flames is the flickering of a flame. Objects with a
similar movement pattern might cause false alarms, e.g. loose fluttering objects. The video-
based fire detection offers subsequent adaption of flame detection settings for this purpose.
Smoke detection characteristics
The video-based fire detection is optimized for smoke of smoldering fires. The algorithm
analyzes smoke based on physical characteristics. Typically a plume of smoke is formed in a
regular upward motion of smoke at the same position. This is characterized by a thick column
of smoke which is directly visible. Speed and angle of rising smoke may vary. The maximum
detectable speed of upward motion is 4.2% of picture height per second. Only color-neutral
smoke (white, grey, black) will be detected by the smoke algorithm.
The area in which the smoke density decreases is called ambient smoke. The smoke motion is
not directly visible. Ambient smoke will not be detected.
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1Ambient smoke
2Smoke plume
3Fire
Minimum smoke width and motion speed
A minimum rising speed of smoke is needed together with a minimum width of the smoke
plume to be detected by the video-based fire detection. The minimum motion speed of smoke
is 0.7% of the picture height per second and the minimum width of a smoke plume is 2.3% of
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the picture width. Both values have to be reached at the same location in the smoke plume. It
is not sufficient to measure one value at the bottom and the other value at the top of the
smoke plume.
Direction and angle of a smoke plume
The inclination angle and direction of a smoke plume are important indicators to detect
smoke. In the field of view of the camera, rising smoke plumes can have a maximum tilt angle
of 90° and will be detected.
Smoke plumes must rise in a constant direction with a minimum density to be detected by the
video-based fire detection. Irregular expanding smoke and smoke plumes rising in the
direction of the camera might not be detected.
The intelligent smoke detection covers a large area of application. Nevertheless, there might
be some disruptive factors in the operational environment of the customer. Objects with a
similar movement pattern of smoke might cause false alarms, e.g. escalators or conveyor
belts.
Smoke density
A minimum smoke density is required to identify the smoke plume.
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The smoke density is described as the decrease of a local image contrast with the presence of
smoke as seen in the following graphic:
σBG σS
Figure 3.1: Smoke density definition
The effect of contrast reduction by smoke is described by the formula
with the contrast values for a temporal average image with smoke σs and the contrast for the
background σbg.
Exemplary images for smoke densities are shown in the following table:
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Smoke density: 40% Smoke density: 90%
In regular conditions with an equal colored background, smoke is visible when the smoke
density exceeds 40%.
In case of a background with high color saturation (e.g. deep blue) or a high background
intensity or color contrast (e.g. black and white or blue and yellow) directly behind the smoke
region the required smoke density can increase up to 90% before smoke is detected.
Intelligent Video Analytics
Intelligent Video Analytics is the guard-assistant system of choice when you need reliable
video motion detection for indoor or outdoor use and it is state-of-the-art and reliably detects,
tracks, and analyzes moving objects while suppressing unwanted alarms from spurious
sources in the image.
Advanced tasks like multiple line crossing, loitering, crowd density estimation, and people
counting are available. Object filter based on size, speed, direction, aspect ratio, and color can
be defined.
For calibrated cameras, Intelligent Video Analytics automatically distinguishes between the
object types upright person, car, bike, and truck.
The software also supports geolocation, that is it outputs tracked objects in relation to camera
position for subsequent visualization on maps.
It allows you to record all of the object information and change the rules even after the fact for
fully configurable forensic search.
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Video Management System
A Video Management System is a unique enterprise IP video security solution that provides
seamless management of digital video, audio, and data across any IP network. It nevertheless
offers interfaces and standards to integrate AVIOTEC IP starlight 8000.
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Planning
A fire safety analysis should be performed to determine the characteristics of the area
including a fire load calculation. The placement of the camera or cameras results from the
application environment of the customer.
Minimum distances
The camera must be mounted according to the following graphic:
dMinimum distance to fire
h Installation height
The table below demonstrate exemplarily the minimum distances to fire or smoke depending
on the installation height:
Installation height [m] Minimum distance to fire [m]
2.5 3.3
3 4.0
3.5 4.6
4 5.3
4.5 6.0
5 6.6
5.5 7.3
6 8.0
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