Introduction; Disclaimer; About This Manual; Conventions In This Manual - Bosch AVIOTEC IP starlight 8000 Operation And Commissioning Manual

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Introduction

2.1

Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Video fire indication systems are video content analysis systems. They give
indications for fires and are designed to supplement fire detection systems and human guards
in monitoring centers.
Video fire indication systems are confronted with a higher amount of challenges considering
scenery and background compared to conventional fire detection systems. It cannot be
granted that fire is detected in all scenery settings. Thus, the video fire detection system shall
be seen as a system that enhances the probability of early fire detection, with the restriction
that it might detect false alarms. It shall not be seen as a system that ensures fire detection in
all possible image scenarios.
Seller does not represent that the product will prevent any personal injury or property loss by
fire or otherwise; or that the product will in all cases provide adequate warning or protection.
Buyer understands that a properly installed and maintained alarm may only reduce the risk of
a fire or other events occurring without providing an alarm, but it is not insurance or a
guarantee that such will not occur or that there will be no personal injury or property loss as a
result.
Consequently, seller shall have no liability for any personal injury, property damage or
other loss based on a claim the product failed to give warning.
2.2

About this manual

This manual has been compiled with great care and the information it contains has been
thoroughly verified. The text was correct at the time of printing, however, the content can
change without notice. Bosch Security Systems accepts no liability for damage resulting
directly or indirectly from faults, incompleteness or discrepancies between this manual and
the product described.
For more information please contact the nearest Bosch Security Systems location or visit
www.boschsecurity.com .
All hardware and software product names used in this document are likely to be registered
trademarks and must be treated accordingly.
The operation manual provides an overview of possibilities and fields of application of the
video-based fire detection. It should be a guideline for customer-specific application planning.
2.3

Conventions in this manual

Terms concerning the adjustment of the smoke and flame algorithm, such as menu options,
commands or text in the user interface, are written in bold.
2.4

Definition of optical terms

The reflected light coming from the field of view arrives at the camera lens. The image sensor
of the camera transforms the light into electric signals. This electrical image is the basis for
further data processing. This chapter contains basic descriptions of optical terms.
2.4.1

Illumination

Notice!
Different illumination levels can lead to different detection speeds. The poorer the ambient
illumination, the less the smoke stands out against the background. For this reason, poor
lighting < 7 lx may require a higher smoke density for reliable smoke detection.
2020.08 | 01 | F.01U.391.015 Operation and Commissioning Manual
AVIOTEC IP starlight 8000
Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH