What sets them apart
| Certified video fire detection | Fire early warning with ProDataAI Lens | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | A fire detector, part of the fire alarm system | An additional early warning on top of the fire alarm system |
| Approval | Tested and approved for connection to a fire alarm panel | Not a certified fire detection system |
| Hardware | Dedicated detector cameras | The IP cameras you already have |
| What happens on detection | Signal to the fire alarm panel, with the panel's alarm chain | Critical alert with snapshot and clip to the people you name |
| Other use cases | Fire only | Fire alongside intrusion, safety gear, vehicles and search |
Which one you need
- Your fire safety concept or insurer requires detection in an area: certified detection, planned by your fire safety engineer.
- You want an extra early warning for areas cameras already see, such as outdoor storage or waste yards: an early warning on existing cameras.
- Both often make sense: certified detection where it is required, an early warning where cameras see more than the detectors.
Please note
ProDataAI Lens does not replace your fire alarm system, smoke detectors or the measures your fire safety concept and your insurer require.
Frequently asked questions
Can ProDataAI Lens be connected to our fire alarm panel?
No. It is not a certified fire detection system and is not connected to the panel. It alerts the people you name, with the clip.
Is a camera-based early warning useful if we have smoke detectors?
It can be, for areas the detectors do not cover well, such as outdoor storage, large halls and loading bays.