Early Fire Detection with Optris Thermal Cameras and Pyrometers

Industrial fires are often caused by overheating components, friction, electrical faults, or accumulation of combustible materials. Traditional fire detection systems such as smoke detectors typically respond only after combustion has already begun.

Infrared thermal imaging enables early detection of abnormal temperature increases, often long before smoke or flames appear. 

Recommended thermal cameras

  • Optris PI series

  • Optris Xi series

These cameras continuously monitor large areas and detect hotspots in real time. High-resolution thermal imaging allows systems to analyze temperature patterns and trigger alarms only when real fire risks are detected. 

Infrared pyrometers for point monitoring

For monitoring specific components, infrared pyrometers are often installed.

Recommended models:

  • Optris CTlaser

  • Optris CS LT

They are commonly used to monitor:

  • bearings

  • motors

  • conveyor rollers

  • critical machine components

Typical applications

Infrared fire detection systems are widely used in:

  • waste recycling facilities

  • wood processing plants

  • paper production

  • industrial tunnels

  • warehouses and logistics centers

In waste recycling plants, thermal monitoring systems scan bunker surfaces and identify temperature increases that may indicate an ignition risk.