1. Thermal Imaging
  2. System Solutions
  3. Observation & Investigation
  4. Early Fire Detection - FIRE-SCAN for Li-Ion Batteries
Observation & Investigation

FIRE-SCAN for Li-Ion Batteries

Early Fire Detection in Warehouses and Assembly Halls

  • Automatic alarm triggering when critical temperature thresholds are exceeded

  • Segmentation of image areas for alerting

  • Documentation of alarm situations to analyse potential causes of fire

  • Localisation of heat sources, even in dusty or smoke polluted environments to prevent thermal runaway

  • Designed for continuous operation 24 h / 7 without supervision

  • Camera feed can be routed to control room or other locations

  • Single or multi-camera systems possible

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Electromobility – A future-oriented topic that manufacturers of electric vehicles and their suppliers are addressing to the same extent. The same applies to producers of high-performance rechargeable batteries and high-voltage batteries for use in electric cars, electric buses, e-scooters, e-mopeds and e-bikes. The production and storage of these energy storage devices entails some risks. Lithium-ion batteries in particular pose a fire hazard, as they can self-ignite in the event of a thermal runaway and release toxic gases when burning.

In order to avoid such a scenario, InfraTec offers a way to monitor assembly and storage halls completely automatically with the thermographic automation solution FIRE-SCAN. The system, consisting of a high-performance infrared camera and corresponding software, self-monitors the temperature development at workstations and storage areas 24 hours a day and reliably localises heat sources, before a thermal runaway occurs. If configurable temperature alarm set points are exceeded in selected areas of the thermal image, FIRE-SCAN triggers an automatic alarm before critical temperatures are reached and enables rapid intervention to prevent a fire.

Advant­ages of the FIRE-SCAN Ther­mo­graphy System

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Detector Format

Large detector with highest geometric and thermal resolution

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IR-Frame Rate

Analysis of temperature changes and gradients in full frame

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GigE Vision Compatible

Standard interface for easy integration into existing process environments

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Protection Degree

Camera operation under harsh environmental conditions

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Protective Housing

Robust metal housing for wide range of environmental conditions and IP rating requirements

Thermography Systems for Early Fire Protection

Alarm Release

  • Automatic alarm release when temperature values exceed critical thresholds

  • Multi-stage alarming functionality for controlled escalation

  • Selection of subareas (sectors) within the thermal image

  • Logging and analysis of long-term temperature trends with adjustable time basis

  • Documentation of alarm situations to analyse the potential causes of fire

  • Modular design concept for tailored solutions

Custom­ised System Concept

  • Designed for continuous operation 24/7 without supervision

  • Camera feed can be routed to control room or other locations 

  • Flexible wiring technology (copper or fibre optic cable) 

  • Uninterruptible power supply*

  • System maintenance through integrated PC in the control cabinet (via remote control*)

High-performing Soft­ware

InfraTec automatioan solution - Fire Prevention with FIRE-SCAN
  • Continuous display of the current thermal images of all sectors (mosaic-overview)

  • Simultaneous display of thermographic and colour video live image*

  • Camera and system status indication

  • Merging of live images of thermography and video camera

  • Recording of maximum, minimum and average temperature of each sector

  • Single or multi-camera system available

  • Graphic data display of temperature-time profiles of all sectors

  • Logging of operations

  • Filing of image data

Contact to thermography division of InfraTec

Would You Like to Know More?

It is not unusual for tasks to be associated with special requirements. Discuss your specific application needs with our specialists, receive further technical information or learn more about our additional services.

United Kingdom & Irland
InfraTec GmbH Infrarotsensorik und MesstechnikGostritzer Straße 61 - 6301217 DresdenGERMANY

High-resol­u­tion Infrared Cameras

  • Uncooled FPA-Microbolometer detectors

  • High geometrical resolution and thermal sensitivity

  • High-contrast, brilliant thermal images

  • Localisation of hot spots even in dusty or smoke polluted environments

  • Spectral range (7.5 … 14) μm

  • Real-time data acquisition (Gigabit Ethernet)

  • Internal automatic calibration

  • Rugged housing according to industrial standard IP65

  • Pan/tilt systems to extend the detection areas*

  • Extremely high level of system availability

  • Digital colour video camera*

*optionally available

InfraTec infrared cameras for thermography automation systems

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InfraTec service

Full Service Package

For more than 30 years InfraTec has been providing comprehensive service in addition to high-end thermographic cameras. For example, you can have your camera recalibrated by us. On the basis of a project analysis, we assist you in the realization of thermographic measurements and tests. In the event of a malfunction, you will receive extensive support from our in-house service department via remote maintenance. Let’s find out, what we can do for you.

InfraTec Service - Technical Support

InfraTec Service – Technical Support

Our Company’s own service department accompanies you even with complex automation solutions far beyond the actual sale. In the event of malfunctions, your enquiry is forwarded directly to the employees via a hotline. By remote maintenance, you will receive an initial diagnosis. Together with you, we analyse the cause of the problem and quickly find a solution.

Thermography trainings

Training of your Employees

In our training centre in Dresden, you can attend practical thermography training courses. After the transfer of the turnkey system, upon request qualified employees of our service team will introduce you step by step to your automation solution and instruct future users on your premises.

Camera protective housing for infrared cameras by InfraTec

Wide Range of Protective Hous­ings

The InfraTec product range includes numerous protective housings. The all-weather and robust metal housings allow the use of the thermal cameras in harsh environments and protect against mechanical stress, dust and splash water. Depending on requirements, users can also choose ATEX-certified protective housings that can be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.

InfraTec camera equipment

InfraTec Thermal Camera Equip­ment

InfraTec offers high-quality accessories for all infrared camera series. This allows users to flexibly adapt their camera to changing test and measurement environments and optimize it for daily indoor and outdoor use. The corresponding components are specially designed for the corresponding model and open up new possibilities – for current applications and new tasks.

InfraTec service

Full Service Package

For more than 30 years InfraTec has been providing comprehensive service in addition to high-end thermographic cameras. For example, you can have your camera recalibrated by us. On the basis of a project analysis, we assist you in the realization of thermographic measurements and tests. In the event of a malfunction, you will receive extensive support from our in-house service department via remote maintenance. Let’s find out, what we can do for you.

InfraTec Service - Technical Support

InfraTec Service – Technical Support

Our Company’s own service department accompanies you even with complex automation solutions far beyond the actual sale. In the event of malfunctions, your enquiry is forwarded directly to the employees via a hotline. By remote maintenance, you will receive an initial diagnosis. Together with you, we analyse the cause of the problem and quickly find a solution.

Thermography trainings

Training of your Employees

In our training centre in Dresden, you can attend practical thermography training courses. After the transfer of the turnkey system, upon request qualified employees of our service team will introduce you step by step to your automation solution and instruct future users on your premises.

Camera protective housing for infrared cameras by InfraTec

Wide Range of Protective Hous­ings

The InfraTec product range includes numerous protective housings. The all-weather and robust metal housings allow the use of the thermal cameras in harsh environments and protect against mechanical stress, dust and splash water. Depending on requirements, users can also choose ATEX-certified protective housings that can be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.

InfraTec camera equipment

InfraTec Thermal Camera Equip­ment

InfraTec offers high-quality accessories for all infrared camera series. This allows users to flexibly adapt their camera to changing test and measurement environments and optimize it for daily indoor and outdoor use. The corresponding components are specially designed for the corresponding model and open up new possibilities – for current applications and new tasks.

Use of FIRE-SCAN for these Indus­tries & Applic­a­tions

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Electromobility

Lithium-ion batteries are a key component in the field of electromobility. In order to minimize risks, thermography is used in various areas.

thermal imaging for security tasks

Security Applications

For observation tasks for applications - like investigation, remote surveillance, border guard and the protection of critical infrastructure - powerful infrared cameras are becoming increasingly indispensable today.

thermal imaging in chemical industry

Chem­ical Industry

Systematically control reactive process heat and display with infrared camera systems of InfraTec.

All branches and application areas

Infrared Cameras for FIRE-SCAN

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Zoom Cameras

VarioCAM® HD Z

Image Format(1,024 x 768) IR-Pixel
Detector typeUncooled Microbolometer Focal Plane Array

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Compact Cameras

PIR uc 605

Image Format(640 x 480) IR-Pixel
Detector typeUncooled Microbolometer Focal Plane Array

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System Cameras

VarioCAM® HDx head S

Image Format(640 x 480) IR-Pixel
Detector typeUncooled Microbolometer Focal Plane Array

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System Cameras

PIR uc LWIR 600

Image Format(640 x 480) IR-Pixel
Detector typeUncooled microbolometer focal-plane array

InfraTec Infrared camera
System Cameras

VarioCAM® HDx head 600

Image Format(640 x 480) IR-Pixel
Detector typeUncooled Microbolometer Focal Plane Array

InfraTec Infrared camera
System Cameras

VarioCAM® HD head 800

Image Format(1,024 x 768) IR-Pixel
Detector typeUncooled Microbolometer Focal Plane Array

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