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- Page 1 Araani Fire Guard V3.01.08 USER- & INSTALLATION MANUAL...
- Page 2 Copyright Notice This document is copyright protected and is the property of Araani NV and may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any way without the prior written consent of Araani NV. ©2015 Araani NV. Araani is a registered trademark of Araani NV. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing the Araani Fire Guard ACAP ..........................18 Activating a Fire Guard license ............................19 Activate a trial license for Araani Fire Guard........................21 How to use Araani Fire Guard ....................22 Starting / stopping Araani Fire Guard ..........................22 Starting Araani Fire Guard .............................. - Page 4 Configuring detection zones ............................... 26 Configuring display options.............................. 27 View Araani Fire Guard status ............................27 View detection bounding box ............................. 29 How to test Araani Fire Guard ....................31 Safety precautions ................................31 Required materials ................................31 Smoke simulation ................................. 31 Flame simulation ..................................
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
The end user should be aware that fire safety is subject to strict standards and regulations. Araani Fire Guard can never replace a mandatory fire detector. A solution equipped with Araani Fire Guard is also not intended to be linked with a fire alarm control panel. For such function, Araani refers to its certified solutions (SmokeCatcher Certified, FlameCatcher Certified). -
Page 6: Introduction
Liability Every care has been taken in the preparation of this document. Please inform Araani NV of any inaccuracies or omissions. Araani NV cannot be held responsible for damage caused by technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. -
Page 7: Product Description
Araani Fire Guard is an early warning system. By detecting smoke and/or flames in a very early stage of a fire and raising an alarm on the surveillance display, operators can verify the situation and take preventive actions to limit the impact of an incident. -
Page 8: How To Install Araani Fire Guard
CAMERA REQUIREMENTS The Araani Fire Guard software is compatible with a broad range of Axis cameras. To run the Araani Fire Guard, a camera with recent chipset and firmware is required. For proper detection, the camera needs to have sufficient resolution and light sensitivity. -
Page 9: Lens Requirements
ACAP-based analytics. For proper functioning of Araani fire detection analytics, make sure the total stream demand - including the required analytics stream - does not exceed this limit and preferably add some margin. If that limit is exceeded, the camera will lower the frame rate on ALL streams and as a result, Araani analytics will no longer work. -
Page 10: Environment Requirements
ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS The sensitivity and performance of the Araani Fire Guard system are impacted partially by the environment it is operating in. Consider these basic guidelines with each installation for optimal performance: Light: For smoke recognition, there should be sufficient light 24/7 in the complete field of view. -
Page 11: Camera Positioning
3% of the field of view during 5 seconds at the same location in the field of view. • Araani Fire Guard algorithm will trigger alarm when the flame size exceeds 0,2% of the field of view and the flame was detected for at least 20 seconds at the same location in the field of view. - Page 12 Adjust the zoom / focus of the camera lens according to the Axis focus procedure as described in the camera manual. Do not forget to tighten the screws after setting up the focus and zoom to ensure they stay fixed. Also consider the environment requirements described above when positioning the camera and adjusting the field of view.
- Page 13 Information: Axis provides a lens calculator tool on their website that assists in determining the field of view, based on lens type and focal length, mounting height, and distance in the scene. Version: 20210708...
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Page 14: Camera Configuration
The current firmware version is displayed in the Firmware upgrade section of the maintenance screen, as indicated in the screenshot below. If the version is not compliant to the camera requirements for Araani Fire Guard, you can download the required firmware from https://www.axis.com/support/firmware. - Page 15 Select “Select file” and browse for the new downloaded firmware file. Select “Upgrade”. Confirm the upgrade by selecting “Upgrade”. The camera will start uploading firmware, updating the system and finally reboot. This may take a few minutes. Verify if the camera is properly upgraded by checking the version again in the maintenance menu. Version: 20210708...
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Page 16: Camera Configuration
CAMERA CONFIGURATION Before changing the parameters, first verify if the Current capture mode is correct, as this will require restarting the camera. To verify this, perform the following steps: Connect with a laptop, tablet, or smart phone to your camera, using your internet browser software and login to the camera webpage. - Page 17 For optimized smoke and flame detection performance, the camera should be configured with following recommended settings (mandatory settings are followed by mandatory): • Image Wide dynamic range WDR: recommended OFF to avoid image artefacts. ▪ Only use when required (e.g. environment with non-uniform lighting) and no artefacts are generated by WDR.
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Page 18: Araani Fire Guard Installation
Araani Fire Guard installation The Araani Fire Guard software comes as an ACAP (Axis Camera Application Platform) compatible package. The ACAP platform allows Axis Development Partners (ADP) to build smart applications that run on a wide range of Axis cameras. Multiple applications can be installed and running on a camera simultaneously. -
Page 19: Activating A Fire Guard License
ACTIVATING A FIRE GUARD LICENSE With the purchase of Araani Fire Guard, a license activation code is provided. This code is valid for a number of Araani Fire Guard installations, as purchased. Case 1: the camera is connected to the internet Perform the steps below to activate the Araani Fire Guard app directly on the camera. - Page 20 A message will appear from which you can download the license key to your local storage. The license key, created in previous steps can now be uploaded and installed on the camera to activate the Araani Fire Guard app. Follow steps below to activate the app: Connect to your camera, using your internet browser software and login to the camera webpage.
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Page 21: Activate A Trial License For Araani Fire Guard
13. When installed correctly with a valid license key, following screen should appear: ACTIVATE A TRIAL LICENSE FOR ARAANI FIRE GUARD If you prefer to try out Araani Fire Guard before purchasing, follow the same steps as in Activating a Fire Guard license case 2. -
Page 22: How To Use Araani Fire Guard
The reason for this default behaviour is to prevent Araani Fire Guard to trigger a “Fault Signal” immediately after an upgrade. Within a maximum of 5 minutes, Araani Fire Guard will either remain in this condition, or go to “Fault Signal”... -
Page 23: Stopping The Araani Fire Guard App
5, the application will be stopped. Configuring Araani Fire Guard detection In most cases, default settings of Araani Fire Guard will work OK. If detection is not satisfactory or too many false alarms occur, you may want to change some of these settings. -
Page 24: Configuring Smoke Detection Sensitivity
Refer to next sections for detailed information on all available settings. When settings are changed, an asterisk will appear in the tab header of the configuration page. This indicates that the changed setting is not yet saved. When trying to leave the page without saving, a pop-up warning will appear. Select “Save”... -
Page 25: Configuring Flame Detection Sensitivity
As a guideline: • For stable environments with little disturbances, the sensitivity can be increased for a higher probability of smoke detection. • For very dynamic scenery or outdoor application, the sensitivity may be decreased to avoid excessive triggering of alarms by smoke-like phenomena. Smoke alarm delay Range = 2 - 150 seconds Default value = 5 seconds... -
Page 26: Configuring Detection Zones
Make sure the application is running, otherwise start Araani Fire Guard. Select “Open” A new browser window will appear that contains all available settings to configure Araani Fire Guard. Select the “DetectionZone” tab. To draw a polygon detection zone on the visual image: Left click in the image to add a point. -
Page 27: Configuring Display Options
Zones may overlap. For detection, the aggregated area is considered. Configuring display options To visualize Araani Fire Guard alarms inside the video stream, two options are available: • Adding text overlay that displays the Araani Fire Guard status. - Page 28 Font, color and size are customizable. Select “Done”. 10. An overlay text bar will now appear in the video with the selected options, including the Araani Fire Guard status. Version: 20210708...
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Page 29: View Detection Bounding Box
This box dynamically changes as the incident zone grows or shrinks. To enable the drawing of this bounding box, it must be enabled in the Araani Fire Guard configuration. Follow steps below to do this: Connect to your camera, using your internet browser software and login to the camera webpage. - Page 30 A new browser window will appear that contains all available settings to configure Araani Fire Guard. Depending on your license, either smoke detection settings, flame detection settings or both are visible. Select “Overlay” to enable the bounding box in the streaming image.
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Page 31: How To Test Araani Fire Guard
• Other: be aware of fire hazards before using other ways to test Araani Fire Guard smoke recognition. FLAME SIMULATION To perform a flame test, try to simulate flames in a safe way with. You can choose from different options to simulate flames: •... -
Page 32: Test Zone Setup
This method requires expertise. Do not do this if you are not a fire safety specialist. • Other: be aware of fire hazards before using other ways to test Araani Fire Guard flame recognition. Test zone setup Select a safe indoor area to perform the fire tests. For best result, position the test fire in the middle of the field of view. -
Page 33: Sensitivity Versus Size
Action Check Install and configure the camera according the Araani Fire Guard manual. Do not forget to check if the camera is compatible and the firmware is supported. Activate overlay text and bounding boxes to display the Araani Fire Guard status (see Araani Fire Guard manual to enable this). -
Page 34: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTICS INFORMATION In case of problems with the Araani Fire Guard detection, your support contact may request you to retrieve the logging information from the app. When contacting support services, it is advised to include this information by default in the problem report. - Page 35 A new browser window will appear that contains all available settings to configure Araani Fire Guard. Select the “Logging” tab to access the diagnostics page. To view the logging information of the application, select “View”. To download the logging information of the application, select “Download”.
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Page 36: Technical Specification
In realistic situations, this constraint is usually fulfilled. In case there is a lack of contrast, Araani Fire Guard will raise a Fault Signal. Minimum ambient light level: 5 lux or more is required for smoke recognition 24/7 over the whole field of view. -
Page 37: Addendum: Araani Application Eula
Application (as defined below), as well as the manner in which the End User should (not) use the Application. Please note that this EULA may be updated from time to time. The latest version shall always be available on Araani’s Website and on the Application. - Page 38 Acceptable use of the Application The End User hereby agrees to use the Application in accordance with certain restrictions and 4.1.1 conditions. In particular, the End User shall not use the Application in a manner that Araani believes: Version: 20210708...
- Page 39 4.2.2 intended, taking into account the specifications indicated above. In no event can Araani or its affiliates be held accountable for any – direct or indirect – damages 4.2.3 for loss or damage of property, death or personal injury to any person caused by (the non- detection of) fires, or related occurrence.
- Page 40 The End User acknowledges that Araani is and remains the sole owner of all Intellectual Property Rights related to the Application, developed by Araani itself (or by a third party for the benefit of Araani). Nothing in this EULA shall be construed as to limit Araani’s right, title and interest in the Application.
- Page 41 8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Araani’s liability Araani’s total liability to the End User for all claims relating to this EULA or the use of the 8.1.1 Application shall not exceed the License Fee. Exemption for indirect damages Araani shall not be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages 8.2.1...
- Page 42 The End User shall not use the External Services in any manner that is inconsistent with the 10.2 terms of this EULA or that infringes the Intellectual Property Rights of Araani or any third party. External Services may not be available in the End User’s languages and may not be appropriate 10.3...
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