That depends on the project at hand. The region's topography and the exact requirements are important factors to determine how many sensors might be needed. Generally said, one sensor can cover a radius of 20 km, which equates to 125 000 ha. In some cases, this may be even more (especially when region's topography is flat) but can also be less (i.e. in mountainous areas).

The basic requirements are:

• tower, such as fire lookout tower or mobile cell tower etc. on which IQ FireWatch can be mounted
• energy supply (electrical power connections, optionally photovoltaic)
• facility/office for the Command and Control Center with broadband connection (if operation is done by customer)

We're happy to discuss any other requirements and further details with you directly.

Yes, IQ FireWatch is not a fully automatic system. The operator in the Command and Control Center is imperative for IQ FireWatch to work properly since operators are needed to verify or dismiss incoming alerts, respectively. 

The Command and Control Center can also be outsourced via IQT. 

No, they cannot be used. The three different sensors incorporated in IQ FireWatch are specifically designed and configured for smoke detection. Generic cameras are not suited for the early detection of smoke. 

Besides, IQ FireWatch provides high-resolution, uncompressed RAW data whereas commercial CCTV cameras only use compressed data. 

The data transfer can be quite low, but it is dependent on the customer's requirements. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Yes, we do!

Yes, IQ FireWatch can be used for various applications. In addition to forest fire detection, IQ FireWatch can also protect areas surrounding forests from forest fires. Moreover, with the additional use of the thermal sensor, the system is able to detect fires on industrial areas, outdoor warehouses and agriculture. 

Find out more about our fields of application here.