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GKB Vide Fire Detection System
An innovative video surveillance solution for the prevention of fire-related disasters
Taichung, | May 27, 2009 — GKB today announced the introduction of the innovative Video Fire Detection System solution (VFDSTM). The GKB VFDSTM pre-empts fire-related disasters through the detection of fire and smoke using standard analog video signals over existing surveillance systems. Once the VFDSTM system detects fire or smoke, the server auto-initiates actions which include automated alarms, SMS alerts, and video recording. A VFDSTM can support up to 8 video cameras. In a larger application, a VFDS console server controls up to 16 VFDSTM servers and up to 128 video cameras.
Despite advances in traditional fire alarm technology, losses caused by fire, such as deaths, permanent injuries, property and environment damages have increased rapidly over the last century, . According to statistics provided by the National Fire Protection Association, there were 1,557,500 fires reported in 2007 in the
alone, causing 3,430 civilian deaths, 17,000 injures and property damage worth US$14.6 billion. Most damage was the result of an inability to respond before the fire got out of control. Responding to these challenges, GKB developed its Video Fire Detection System (VFDSTM) to reduce fire-related loss of life and property damage by making early stage fire and smoke detection more reliable and more ubiquitous.There are many advantages of VFDSTM, including rapid fire and smoke detection for open spaces, active notification of fire and smoke detection, and compatibility with traditional fire panel systems. VFDSTM detects weak smoke and flames within 20 seconds using highly sensitive, proprietary image inspection technology. Once smoke or fire is detected, the VFDSTM system signals detection via an on-screen display notification, triggers networked sound alarms, and sends out short-message-service (SMS) messages to mobile phones. The VFDSTM server can also connect to traditional fire panels - such as FM200 - through a relay box to extend the range of fire detection.
The GKB VFDS system is an ideal solution for the pre-emption of fire-related disasters in outdoor areas, spacious indoor areas, areas with extreme temperatures, and in structures with ceiling heights of over 30 meters. Locations that are well-suited to the GKB VFDSTM system include: storage facilities, warehouses, gas stations, railway stations, tunnels, mining sites, museums, and many more.
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Media Contact | Katrina Chang E katrina@gkbsecurity.com T 886 4 25605225 #127
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