In the world of industrial fire detection, reliability is critical. Sensors must function accurately under all conditions, even in demanding environments. One innovative technology that helps with this is RTC self-calibration. Developed by Sensor Partners and integrated into hot spot and fire detection solutions such as the SmartProtect Fire, RTC allows a thermal imaging camera to self-calibrate. This involves the camera going to a calibration point once in a while, checking itself. Is the software still working properly? Is the camera not contaminated? Isn't there a cobweb hanging in front of it?
RTC stands for Reference Temperature Cell. It is a technology that allows a thermal imaging camera to automatically calibrate itself during operation. By calibration here, we mean a check on temperature that ensures correct measurement. This keeps measurements accurate and reliable without the need for manual calibration.
In industrial environments, factors such as dust, smoke and temperature fluctuations can affect measurement performance. RTC self-calibration offers several advantages.
One often does not think about it but something as small as an insect can have a major consequence on the reliability of a safety system. If, for example, a spider web enters the field of view of the lens, a thermal imaging camera may give the impression of measuring just fine, but it does not measure the area with product but monitors the temperature of the web. Through the RTC calibration, the system is checked periodically, for example every hour, for correct measurement which maximizes reliability. In case of a deviation, the user or security authority, such as a control room, is alerted or notified.
The SmartProtect Fire uses RTC self-calibration. Want to learn more about how the SmartProtect Fire with RTC self-calibration can secure your business location? Check out our solution hot spot and fire detection solutions or contact our product specialist.
