Unifire FORCE 50 Remote Control Water Cannon (Firefighting Monitor) Unifire AB 2015-10-27 | This video shows the Unifire Force 50 remote control water cannon (Firefighting Monitor / robotic nozzle) on a ship for fire fighting protection. The Force 50 is a high quality, stainless steel 316L professional water cannon that is used in many industries both on land and at sea. They include numerous types of firefighting (including on ships and yachts of all kinds), for mining applications (such as dust control and wash down), for riot control and crowd control, as anti-pirate water cannons for the non-lethal and humane protection of property and people at sea, fountains, on fire trucks, water trucks, and many more.The Force 50 features advanced electronics. Unifire's new generation are now called robotic nozzles because they now feature industrial robot type, brushless (BLDC) motors and sophisticated electronic control systems similar to those use for controlling industrial robots.Much more information can be found at Unifire.com and RoboticNozzles.com.
Unifire FlameRanger Demonstration Chasing Flame Unifire AB 2023-07-19 | FlameRanger is an Autonomous Robotic Fire Suppression System (aka autonomous or automatic fire monitor) manufactured by Unifire AB of Sweden. Unifire is a global leader in automatic and fully autonomous fire suppression systems. In this video, shot informally in Unifire's lab, you can see the robotic nozzle (fire monitor) follow the flame.FlameRanger autonomously detects fire nearly instantaneously, locates the fire's position in three-dimensional space, and dynamically and intelligently aims the nozzle to contain, suppress and extinguish fires extremely rapidly. Typically the system has a high volume of water or foam directly on and surrounding the fire in under 15 seconds. Typical systems flow approximately 1250 liters (330 US gallons) per minute at 5 bars (75 psi) of pressure, and can deliver as much as 5000 liters (1320 gallons) of water or foam per minute onto the fire.Unifire works with a wide range of fire detection technologies, including special IR3 flame detectors that provide the fire's coordinates, standard IR3 flame detectors, thermal imaging cameras (TIC, or infrared thermographic cameras), video analytics, hybrid thermal imaging and video analytics cameras, linear heat detection, sniffers, and more. Various combinations and techniques are used to determine the fire's location and aim the robotic nozzle (fire monitor). For more information, visit https://unifire.com/
FlameRanger NFPA Conference 2023 by FGD Unifire AB 2023-07-03 | FGD Fire Detection Technologies presents the Unifire FlameRanger autonomous robotic fire suppression system (automatic fire monitor) at the 2023 NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.FGD's IR3 HD flame detectors provide extremely fast fire detection with very low risk of false alarms. Moreover, they provide the precise coordinates of a fire to the FlameRanger system, which then aims at the fire to suppress it in seconds. A single FGD detector provides 2-dimensional aiming, and Unifire also offers systems with two FGD detectors, which allows the system to triangulate the exact three-dimensional location of the fire and track it in real time with intelligent suppression.In this video watch the Force 50 robotic nozzle (aka remote control fire monitor) track the simulated flame. In real installations the FlameRanger typically commences fire suppression in less than 15 seconds from fire ignition, suppressing it with 300 to 530 gallons of water or foam per minute.This video is provided with permission from FGD with thanks!Last: shout out to Anton Vlasov for the music, entitled "Trailer Sport Stylish".
Unifire FlameRanger XT Demonstration Unifire AB 2023-06-30 | Check out this video demonstrating Unifire's revolutionary autonomous firefighting technology, the FlameRanger-XT. Designed specifically for swift detection and extinguishing of building fires, this cutting-edge system reacts within seconds of ignition. Witness the robotic nozzle extending 4 meters away from the building, ensuring optimal angle and protection for the building's facade while dynamically targeting and suppressing the flames. Although water is not used in this demonstration, the system seamlessly activates the water or foam flow through a valve, and shuts off the water after it is extinguished. With extensive third-party testing and a successful market presence since 2010, Unifire's FlameRanger technology has been deployed globally, making a significant impact on fire safety. Discover more at https://unifire.com.
Automatic Fire Monitor - Large Scale Fire Test by LASH FIRE Unifire AB 2023-06-29 | The tests were of Unifire's robotic nozzles (fire monitors) to validate the installation guidelines developed by LASH FIRE to advise the IMO as to increased fire safety on ro-ro weather decks.The tests established the ability of a single, 2" remote control fire monitor (Unifire Force 50) to suppress/contain a large fire (212 pallets, simulating a freight truck fire on a weather deck), both with a 30 second pre-burn time and a 300 second pre-burn time, and flowing a modest 1250 liters per minute at 5 bars of pressure.The tests also established that 2 fire monitors operating simultaneously from opposing angles were significantly more efficient at cooling the adjacent containers and suppressing the fires (both with 30 s and 300 s pre-burn times). Moreover, 2 monitors were in some tests able to extinguish the fires rapidly. Early fire suppression showed significantly faster and superior cooling and suppression.The project LASH FIRE has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 814975. For more information, see: LASHFIRE.eu and https://unifire.com
Unifire ONE App for Robotic Nozzle (Monitor) Remote Control by Computer Unifire AB 2023-02-15 | Unifire of Sweden offers the world's most advanced robotic nozzles (aka remote control fire monitors).This video shows Unifire's virtual joystick, called ONE, for use from a computer browser. Unifire also has a ONE app for iOS and Android.Here you can see the ONE virtual joystick controlling a robotic nozzle over the Internet.ONE allows users of the robotic nozzles to take full remote control from anywhere in the world, using a secure Internet connection. Unifire's Force robotic nozzles can also be controlled by a hand-held joystick, wireless joystick and other means.In fact, Unifire also offers the FlameRanger, a fully autonomous robotic fire suppression system. FlameRanger uses advanced flame detectors, thermal imaging cameras and/or other fire detection technologies (including, video analytics, hybrid detectors and others) to detect a fire, located it and automatically suppress / extinguish a fire in seconds directly at its source.
Ro-Ro Weather Deck Fire Suppression Unifire AB 2023-01-25 | This presentation by Unifire to Interferry took place on January 19, 2023. It discusses ro-ro and ro-pax weather deck fire protection from the perspective of the research and development done within the LASH FIRE project, of which Unifire is a partner.LASH FIRE is an EU funded project to advise the International Maritime Organization to improve fire safety on ro-ro ships. The project LASH Fire has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 814975.
Large Scale Fire Tests - LASH FIRE WP10 Action 10B Unifire AB 2022-12-16 | This video shows clips from a series of large-scale fire tests of Unifire's Force 50 fire monitors.The tests were to validate the installation guidelines developed by LASH FIRE to advise the IMO as to increased fire safety on ro-ro weather decks.The tests established the ability of a single, 2" remote control fire monitor to suppress/contain a large fire (212 pallets, simulating a freight truck fire on a weather deck), both with a 30 second pre-burn time and a 300 second pre-burn time, and flowing a modest 1250 liters per minute at 5 bars of pressure.The tests also established that 2 fire monitors operating simultaneously from opposing angles were significantly more effecient at cooling the adjacent containers and suppressing the fires (both with 30 s and 300 s pre-burn times). Moreover, 2 monitors were in some tests able to extinguish the fires rapidly. Early fire suppression showed significantly faster and superior cooling and suppression.The project LASH FIRE has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 814975.
Unifire FlameRanger General Presentation Unifire AB 2021-10-15 | Unifire presents state of the art Autonomous Robotic Fire Suppression Systems (also known as automatic fire monitors or auhonomous fire fighting robotic nozzles).Unifire is the global leader in fully automatic fire detection and suppression systems.Unifire’s FlameRanger systems combine state of the art fire detection technologies with its advanced Robotic Nozzles to create the world’s fastest-acting, fully automatic fire fighting robots.Typically in under 15 seconds from a fire’s ignition, FlameRanger systems directly target a fire with a high volume of water or foam, and automatically shut off when the fire has been extinguished.These automatic fire monitors are used to fight fires around the clock in many industries, including waste to energy plants (waste bunkers) and incineration plants, recycling facilities, factories and warehouses, aircraft hangars, historical buildings, ro-ro weather decks, naval vessels, ships and yachts, helicopter landing pads, oil and gas facilities, tunnels, atriums, and many more.We hope you enjoy this presentation about the technology behind the world’s most advanced autonomous fire fighting robot systems. To learn more, visit Unifire.com.
Automatic Fire Suppression system on Brisbane Square example - Flameranger XT Unifire AB 2021-01-26 | Brisbane Square Flameranger concept
Automatic Fire Suppression for High-Rise Buildings with Combustible Cladding (ACM) Unifire AB 2021-01-21 | FLAMERANGER XT by UNIFIRE is the world's first and only fully autonomous fire detection and suppression system designed and successfully tested for protecting high rise building façades with flammable / combustible cladding, or Aluminum Composite Material (ACM).Fire can spread extremely quickly on high-rise building exteriors which are covered with combustible cladding. Thousands of buildings around world-wide are at high risk of going up in flames in minutes. Dozens of buildings have suffered catastrophic fires as a result of such combustible cladding material, among them the Grenfell Tower in 2017, which left 74 dead. Such fires continue to repeat and will continue without an effective solution.FLAMERANGER XT rapidly detects fires on building exteriors by means of state-of-the-art fire detection technologies and identifies the fire's location. The system extends a high-volume remote controlled robotic nozzle (water cannon) out of the building and automatically aims to suppress the fire. Within seconds the system is fighting the fire much like a human firefighter would do were they able to get to the fire.Not only is the system extremely fast acting, but it can be installed so as to protect the entire building, all the way to the top, where firefighters cannot reach with traditional equipment.The FlameRanger XT is highly economical and can be installed quickly with little disruption to the building or its occupants. And, the system can tap into the building's existing water supply.To learn more about how the FLAMERANGER can protect your building, contact Unifire AB of Sweden and visit Unifire.com.
Unifire XT Telescopic Boom for extending robotic nozzles Unifire AB 2021-01-21 | This video shows the building of a telescopic boom for extending a robotic nozzle from a building or structure to fight fires. It can also be useful for cleaning applications, such as at waste and sewage treatment plants, tank cleaning, etc.Unifire can customize the length and stroke of the boom to suit our clients' needs. Unifire also offers other custom solutions, such as wing arms, automatic doors, etc.The telecopic boom, built by Unifire AB of Sweden, is also an optional component of Unifire's company's FLAMERANGER XT system--the world's first and only fully autonomous fire detection and suppression system designed and successfully tested for protecting high rise building façades with flammable / combustible cladding, or Aluminum Composite Material (ACM). A video showing the full system can be seen at https://youtu.be/tnCiLEx3O3wFire can spread extremely quickly on high-rise building exteriors which are covered with combustible cladding. Thousands of buildings around world-wide are at high risk of going up in flames in minutes. Dozens of buildings have suffered catastrophic fires as a result of such combustible cladding material, among them the Grenfell Tower in 2017, which left 74 dead. Such fires continue to repeat and will continue without an effective solution.FLAMERANGER XT rapidly detects fires on building exteriors by means of state-of-the-art fire detection technologies and identifies the fire's location. The system extends a high-volume remote controlled robotic nozzle (water cannon) out of the building and automatically aims to suppress the fire. Within seconds the system is fighting the fire much like a human firefighter would do were they able to get to the fire.Not only is the system extremely fast acting, but it can be installed so as to protect the entire building, all the way to the top, where firefighters cannot reach with traditional equipment.The FlameRanger XT is highly economical and can be installed quickly with little disruption to the building or its occupants. And, the system can tap into the building's existing water supply.To learn more about how the FLAMERANGER can protect your building, contact Unifire AB of Sweden and visit Unifire.com.
UNIFIRE FORCE periodic inspection (every 90 days) Unifire AB 2020-12-07 | This video shows how to perform a periodic inspection to ensure maximum life of Unifire Force 50 and Force 80 robotic nozzles (remote controlled monitors).Unifire recommends that you inspect the robotic nozzle every ninety (90) days in the manner shown in this video.
UNIFIRE Oscillating Robotic Nozzles / Turrets Unifire AB 2020-11-06 | Unifire's F50R-ST is a Swedish, high-quality stainless steel, remote controlled, single-axis, electric (24V DC) robotic nozzle (a.k.a. turret or water cannon).Each nozzle can be set to rotate 360°, or even continuously in circles; or you can limit the rotation to any range required.The nozzles can be controlled in many ways, including as shown in this video, or from inputs from other systems/PLC's. The nozzles are ideal for numerous applications when you want to control a nozzle in one-axis (e.g., up/down or left/right). They are particularly popular for wash-down applications--including in mining applications, vehicles, etc.--as well as fountains, firefighting and police vehicles, and more.The F50R-ST is extremely robust and made to the highest quality performance and manufacturing standards.For more information, contact us at Unifire.com.
Autonomous Fire Suppression system - FLAMERANGER with FORCE 50 Unifire AB 2020-10-12 | This video shows tests of Unifire AB's FlameRanger autonomous fire fighting robot--a fully autonomous and remote controlled fire monitor system, which automatically, and without any human intervention, detects and suppresses fire.As seen in the video, the system dynamically detects, follows, and suppresses fires in real time. It automatically turns the water on when fire is detected, and shuts the water off when it has been extinguished.The tests were conducted on June 9, 2020, at Guttasjön Fire training site, outside Borås, Sweden, as part of the EU Funded LASH FIRE project.The objective of these tests is primarily to determine the feasibility of a fully autonomous fire detection and suppression system to protect cargo on open weather decks on RoRo ships. Other objectives of the project include, among many others, comparing and determining the performance of various fire detection technologies, and assess their performance and usability as fire detection systems on RoRo weather decks.The project LASH FIRE (Legislative Assessment for Safety Hazards of Fire and Innovations in Ro-ro ship Environment) aims to develop maritime fire safety solutions with innovative technologies, operations and applications. The consortium is coordinated by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and comprises 26 partners from 13 Member States of the European Union, including Unifire AB of Sweden and other industry partners, research institutes, universities, regulatory bodies, trade associations and experts in communication and external relations. LASH FIRE will provide a basis for the revision of international maritime regulations and gives European industry knowledge to build safer and more competitive ships for sustainable transport. The European Commission, via its research and innovation programme Horizon 2020, invests 12.2 million euro in LASH FIRE over 4 years, starting in September 2019.LASH FIRE has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 814975.For more information about the LASH FIRE project, see: lashfire.eu. For more information about the FlameRanger system and automatic fire monitors, see: Unifire.com.
Robotic Nozzle on Automatic Extending Boom (Arm) Unifire AB 2020-09-28 | This video shows one of many custom robotic nozzle solutions made by Unifire AB of Sweden.Here, Unifire Force 50 robotic nozzles are mounted on extending / retracting booms (or arms). The nozzle can thus be mounted in a hidden or protected retracted position and then extend downward or upward when needed, such as for fire fighting, or use for wash-down applications, fountains, mining, etc. This particular system was originally developed by Unifire for use in sewage treatment plant. The nozzle is mounted in a protected ceiling structure and, when activated for sludge wash down, it pops down through the ceiling, does the automatic wash-down of sludge, and then retracts back into the ceiling when finished.Unifire offers systems that can be controlled not only by joystick and radio remote control, but also from any iOS or Android device using Unifire's ONE app, and also can be controlled over the Internet. Unifire also develops custom graphical user interfaces for its customers' specific needs. Unifire also offers systems—including with the retractable boom shown in this video—that operate fully autonomously, including Unifire's FlameRanger™ and HeatRanger™ systems for autonomous fire detection and suppression, known as "automatic fire monitors", "automatically operated self-targeting monitor systems" and "autonomous fire suppression" systems. These systems can also take advantage of the extending boom shown in this video.For more information, visit Unifire.com.
Unifire DMX Controlled Force Robotic Nozzle (Water Cannon) for Fountains Unifire AB 2020-07-09 | This video shows a Unifire Force 50 Robotic Nozzle being controlled by DMX in Unifire's laboratory in Sweden. Unifire's Force Robotic Nozzles with DMX can be easily incorporated into full fountain and stage productions for ultra-cool water effects and synchronization with lights, lasers, music & other stage effects and peripheral devices. Unifire AB of Sweden (Unifire.com) makes high-tech robotic nozzles for fountains, fire fighting, wash down and many other applications. The Robotic Nozzles are made of marine-grade, acid-proof Stainless Steel Type 316L. They can run sea water and withstand extremely harsh environments.
AUTONOMOUS FIRE FIGHTING ROBOT! Test Preview of FlameRanger for the LASH FIRE project Unifire AB 2020-06-11 | This video shows tests of Unifire AB's FlameRanger autonomous fire fighting robot--a fully autonomous and remote controlled fire monitor system, which automatically, and without any human intervention, detects and suppresses fire.As seen in the video, the system dynamically detects, follows, and suppresses fires in real time. It automatically turns the water on when fire is detected, and shuts the water off when it has been extinguished.The tests were conducted on June 9, 2020, at Guttasjön Fire training site, outside Borås, Sweden, as part of the EU Funded LASH FIRE project.The objective of these tests is primarily to determine the feasibility of a fully autonomous fire detection and suppression system to protect cargo on open weather decks on RoRo ships. Other objectives of the project include, among many others, comparing and determining the performance of various fire detection technologies, and assess their performance and usability as fire detection systems on RoRo weather decks.The project LASH FIRE (Legislative Assessment for Safety Hazards of Fire and Innovations in Ro-ro ship Environment) aims to develop maritime fire safety solutions with innovative technologies, operations and applications. The consortium is coordinated by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and comprises 26 partners from 13 Member States of the European Union, including Unifire AB of Sweden and other industry partners, research institutes, universities, regulatory bodies, trade associations and experts in communication and external relations. LASH FIRE will provide a basis for the revision of international maritime regulations and gives European industry knowledge to build safer and more competitive ships for sustainable transport. The European Commission, via its research and innovation programme Horizon 2020, invests 12.2 million euro in LASH FIRE over 4 years, starting in September 2019.LASH FIRE has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 814975.For more information about the LASH FIRE project, see: lashfire.eu. For more information about the FlameRanger system, see: AutomaticFireFighting.com and UnifireAB.com.
Unifire ZoneRanger system - Setup & Calibration Unifire AB 2020-01-29 | ZoneRanger™ is a fully automatic heat detection and suppression system.The system combines Unifire's FORCE robotic nozzles (a.k.a., fire fighting monitors / water cannons) with FireTIR™ thermal imaging cameras from VisionTIR of Spain. Each camera can react to up to 8 zones, which can be defined on site to the user's needs.When the temperature in any zone exceeds the programmed limit, an alarm is triggered. ZoneRanger then opens the valve to the robotic nozzle and aims the Force robotic nozzle to suppress the zone until the fire/heat buildup is suppressed. The system then automatically shuts off the valve.This video shows how each zone is defined and the response of the water cannon is programmed.Unifire of Sweden is a world leader in the design and supply of fully automatic fire detection and suppression systems. For more information, visit AutomaticFireFighting.com and UnifireAB.com. VisionTIR of Spain is a leading manufacturer of high-tech thermal imaging cameras, including the FireTIR cameras used by the HeatRanger system. For more information, visit VisionTIR.com.
FlameRanger: Aircraft Hangar Fully Automatic Fire Detection & Suppression System Unifire AB 2019-02-07 | Unifire's FlameRanger Fully Automatic Fire Detection & Suppression System is the world's most advanced firefighting robot. Learn more about it at AutomaticFireFighting.com and unifire.com. This video shows an example, for visualization purposes, of how a system is installed in an aircraft hangar and similar large open building interiors to automatically protect them from fire.Fire grows exponentially—all fires start out small, but then grow extremely quickly as long as they have oxygen and a fuel source. If you can quickly both detect a fire and begin extinguishing with a high volume of water (or foam), directly at its source, then you not only maximize your chances of successfully extinguishing it, but you also minimize damage and use the least amount of water or agent necessary to extinguish the fire.The FlameRanger was designed specifically to achieve both of these goals—fast detection, and fast suppression. Full-scale tests of the system have proven the technology to be astonishingly effective. In multiple full-scale fire tests conducted by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and Jensen Hughes, FlameRanger was able to extinguish fires in 20 seconds or less, and faster than a human with a joystick (and with less water).Unifire’s FlameRanger is a revolutionary system that uses IR array flame detectors to automatically detect and locate and track in real-time the exact size and three-dimensional (3D) position of fire and begin suppressing it with the Force robotic nozzles, with pin-point accuracy, within seconds of detection. Unifire’s robotic nozzle system can also be combined with thermal imaging cameras. The system automatically turns on the water (or foam) supply when a fire is detected, and then shuts off the water as soon as the fire is extinguished, yet remains in active stand-by 24/7/365.The FlameRanger is ideal for the protection of large indoor and outdoor spaces, both on- and off-shore. Applications include: incineration plants, waste-to-energy & SRF production plants, recycling plant, aircraft hangars, concert halls, historical buildings, atriums, tunnels, warehouses and storage facilities, manufacturing facilities, airport baggage handling facilities, airport arrival halls, helicopter landing pads (helidecks), ferry and RoRo cargo decks, Large Volume Spaces on marine vessels and aircraft carriers, oil & gas facilities, petrochemical manufacturing plants, convention centers, and many more.
Unifire FlameRanger for Concert Halls: The Worlds Most Advanced Fire Fighting Robot Unifire AB 2019-02-04 | Unifire's FlameRanger Fully Automatic Fire Detection & Suppression System is the world's most advanced firefighting robot. Learn more about it at AutomaticFireFighting.com and unifire.com. This video shows an example of how a system is installed in concert halls and similar large open building interiors to automatically protect them from fire.Fire grows exponentially—all fires start out small, but then grow extremely quickly as long as they have oxygen and a fuel source. If you can quickly both detect a fire and begin extinguishing with a high volume of water (or foam), directly at its source, then you not only maximize your chances of successfully extinguishing it, but you also minimize damage and use the least amount of water or agent necessary to extinguish the fire.The FlameRanger was designed specifically to achieve both of these goals—fast detection, and fast suppression. Full-scale tests of the system have proven the technology to be astonishingly effective. In multiple full-scale fire tests conducted by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and Jensen Hughes, FlameRanger was able to extinguish fires in 20 seconds or less, and faster than a human with a joystick (and with less water).Unifire’s FlameRanger is a revolutionary system that uses IR array flame detectors to automatically detect and locate and track in real-time the exact size and three-dimensional (3D) position of fire and begin suppressing it with the Force robotic nozzles, with pin-point accuracy, within seconds of detection. Unifire’s robotic nozzle system can also be combined with thermal imaging cameras. The system automatically turns on the water (or foam) supply when a fire is detected, and then shuts off the water as soon as the fire is extinguished, yet remains in active stand-by 24/7/365.The FlameRanger is ideal for the protection of large indoor and outdoor spaces, both on- and off-shore. Applications include: incineration plants, waste-to-energy & SRF production plants, aircraft hangars, concert halls, historical buildings, atriums, tunnels, warehouses and storage facilities, manufacturing facilities, airport baggage handling facilities, airport arrival halls, helicopter landing pads (helidecks), ferry and RoRo cargo decks, Large Volume Spaces on marine vessels and aircraft carriers, oil & gas facilities, petrochemical manufacturing plants, convention centers, and many more.
FlameRanger: Fully Automatic Fire Suppression System for Recycling Plants Unifire AB 2019-01-21 | Unifire's FlameRanger Fully Automatic Fire Detection & Suppression System is the world's most advanced firefighting robot. Learn more about it at AutomaticFireFighting.com and unifire.com. This video shows an example, for visualization purposes, of how a system is installed in recycling plant and similar large open building interiors to automatically protect them from fire.Fire grows exponentially—all fires start out small, but then grow extremely quickly as long as they have oxygen and a fuel source. If you can quickly both detect a fire and begin extinguishing with a high volume of water (or foam), directly at its source, then you not only maximize your chances of successfully extinguishing it, but you also minimize damage and use the least amount of water or agent necessary to extinguish the fire.The FlameRanger was designed specifically to achieve both of these goals—fast detection, and fast suppression. Full-scale tests of the system have proven the technology to be astonishingly effective. In multiple full-scale fire tests conducted by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and Jensen Hughes, FlameRanger was able to extinguish fires in 20 seconds or less, and faster than a human with a joystick (and with less water).Unifire’s FlameRanger is a revolutionary system that uses IR array flame detectors to automatically detect and locate and track in real-time the exact size and three-dimensional (3D) position of fire and begin suppressing it with the Force robotic nozzles, with pin-point accuracy, within seconds of detection. Unifire’s robotic nozzle system can also be combined with thermal imaging cameras. The system automatically turns on the water (or foam) supply when a fire is detected, and then shuts off the water as soon as the fire is extinguished, yet remains in active stand-by 24/7/365.The FlameRanger is ideal for the protection of large indoor and outdoor spaces, both on- and off-shore. Applications include: incineration plants, waste-to-energy & SRF production plants, recycling plant, aircraft hangars, concert halls, historical buildings, atriums, tunnels, warehouses and storage facilities, manufacturing facilities, airport baggage handling facilities, airport arrival halls, helicopter landing pads (helidecks), ferry and RoRo cargo decks, Large Volume Spaces on marine vessels and aircraft carriers, oil & gas facilities, petrochemical manufacturing plants, convention centers, and many more.
FLAMERANGER Recycling Plant Automatic Fire Protection System Unifire AB 2019-01-17 | 7 meters ceiling height. Monitor is installed 5 meters from floor. the FV300 detectors 5,5 meters from floor. Building dimension is 51 x 28 meters.Unifire's FlameRanger Fully Automatic Fire Detection & Suppression System is the world's most advanced firefighting robot. Learn more about it at AutomaticFireFighting.com and unifire.com. This video shows an example, for visualization purposes, of how a system is installed in concert halls and similar large open building interiors to automatically protect them from fire.Fire grows exponentially—all fires start out small, but then grow extremely quickly as long as they have oxygen and a fuel source. If you can quickly both detect a fire and begin extinguishing with a high volume of water (or foam), directly at its source, then you not only maximize your chances of successfully extinguishing it, but you also minimize damage and use the least amount of water or agent necessary to extinguish the fire.The FlameRanger was designed specifically to achieve both of these goals—fast detection, and fast suppression. Full-scale tests of the system have proven the technology to be astonishingly effective. In multiple full-scale fire tests conducted by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and Jensen Hughes, FlameRanger was able to extinguish fires in 20 seconds or less, and faster than a human with a joystick (and with less water).Unifire’s FlameRanger is a revolutionary system that uses IR array flame detectors to automatically detect and locate and track in real-time the exact size and three-dimensional (3D) position of fire and begin suppressing it with the Force robotic nozzles, with pin-point accuracy, within seconds of detection. Unifire’s robotic nozzle system can also be combined with thermal imaging cameras. The system automatically turns on the water (or foam) supply when a fire is detected, and then shuts off the water as soon as the fire is extinguished, yet remains in active stand-by 24/7/365.The FlameRanger is ideal for the protection of large indoor and outdoor spaces, both on- and off-shore. Applications include: incineration plants, waste-to-energy & SRF production plants, recycling plant, aircraft hangars, concert halls, historical buildings, atriums, tunnels, warehouses and storage facilities, manufacturing facilities, airport baggage handling facilities, airport arrival halls, helicopter landing pads (helidecks), ferry and RoRo cargo decks, Large Volume Spaces on marine vessels and aircraft carriers, oil & gas facilities, petrochemical manufacturing plants, convention centers, and many more.
Unifire Flameranger Live Presentation at Lighthouse Swedish Maritime Competence Centre Unifire AB 2016-12-07 | Unifire AB presented its FlameRanger™ fully automatic and autonomous fire detection and extinguishing system at the Lighthouse conference on Autonomous Vessels—a Higher Degree of Autonomy for Increased Safety, held on December 5, 2016, in Gothenburg, Sweden.This video is Unifire's presentation at the Conference, republished here with permission from Lighthouse.The Lighthouse Swedish Maritime Competence Centre (Lighthouse.nu) gathers leading maritime stakeholders through Triple-Helix collaboration between industry, society, academia and institutes for research, development and innovation within the maritime sector.The Lighthouse Conference brought together an international group of over 80 individuals and covered a broad range of topics relating to the automization of the shipping industry and the role humans will play on future smart ships. The event was covered on Swedish radio and television. To view the Swedish television coverage (in Swedish), see: http://www.lighthouse.nu/news/122016/national-tv-4-news-about-smart-vesselsFor more information about Unifire's FlameRanger technology, see: AutomaticFireFighting.com or contact Unifire (www.Unifire.com).
Unifire Force 80 Demo Kit - 4 Control Systems in 1 Unifire AB 2016-11-23 | This video shows a Force 80 Robotic Nozzle demo unit with the following 4 separate ways to control it: PI Joystick Digital joystick POINTER synchron controller & InterAct wireless graphical user interfaceUnifire's robotic nozzles offer the most advanced control systems on the market. Extremely flexible, this demo unit is just one example of the virtually limitless possibilities to control these state-of-the-art robotic nozzles.Unifire designs systems that can control almost any peripheral device (valves, lights, swing arms, doors, alarms, etc.), and can take in signals from other devices too, such as flame detectors, thermal imaging cameras, tank level gauges, wind meters (anemometers), pressure gauges, alarms, etc. Unifire's powerful TARGA PLC is highly flexible with numerous digital and analogue inputs and outputs. Unifire delivers custom-made solutions complete with software to achieve each customer's needs. For more information, visit RoboticNozzles.com and AutomaticFireFighting.com
Unifire InterAct - Vehicle Control System Unifire AB 2016-10-07 | This video shows an example of Unifire's InterAct graphical user interface, here designed for firefighting or riot control vehicle control system with robotic nozzles and full control of valves and other peripheral devices.This system provides huge cost savings for vehicle manufacturers and offers customers the most advanced and easy-to-use control system. Installation is quick and simple. Simply plug valves, nozzles and tank level gauges into Unifire's TARGA PLC. Display and control the entire system from one or more touchscreen PC's in the vehicle's cab.System functions, settings, language and logic are completely customized to your needs. Each control station in the cab can have its own set of functions: e.g., for controlling one or more specific robotic nozzles (or other function(s)), or full system function.The system is low-cost and makes installation quick and simple.Functions and software can be upgraded and changed via simple USB stick.
Visit the Unifire factory : BJ GEAR A/S Unifire AB 2016-08-30 | At Unifire AB we are proud to be working closely with BJ Gear A/S in Skanderborg, Denmark. BJ Gear has been our manufacturing partner since 2011.Since 1964 BJ-Gear has been acting as a quality oriented manufacturer of gears and actuators for many different industries.BJ Gear are specialized in producing high-end gear and actuator applications for Medicare, Defense, Aerospace, Food processing, Oil & Gas.... Common denominator for BJ Gear customers is that they are industries with extremely high quality demands. At Unifire AB we are proud to be part of the BJ Gear customer base, that include companies like SIEMENS Medical, PHILIPS Healthcare, ELEKTA, Alfa-Laval, ABB, SAAB Aviation and CybAero, just to mention a few.
UNIFIRE FLAMERANGER XT Unifire AB 2016-08-29 | UNIFIRE FLAMERANGER XTBackground & Objective:Every large fire starts as a small fire and grows exponentially. Rapid detection and suppression are crucial to successfully fighting fire before it has a chance to develop into a catastrophic, fully developed fire.What FlameRanger XT Does: The FLAMERANGER XT is a high capacity, fully automatic, fire detection and extinguishing system designed to provide rapid detection and extinguishing of fire incidents on the exterior of buildings. How it Works:The system uses 2 x FV300 Array IR Detectors to detect and locate a fire in 3 dimensions (x, y, z). Up to 4 fires can be detected simultaneously, and the system knows the size and volume of the fire(s) as well.When a flame is detected, the system extends from the building a robotic arm mounted with an advanced robotic nozzle. The TARGA Robotic Nozzle PLC opens the valve or starts pump when the nozzle is aimed at the target fire.A large flow of water is then accurately aimed directly onto the target fire (or fires). The spray angle is also automatically adjusted. The stream dynamically follows the flame if the flame moves or spreads.When no more fire is detected, the system automatically shuts off and returns to stand-by mode, and the water supply closes automatically, retracts the robotic arm and nozzle, and the system remains ready to reactivate should a flame reignite.Network / Web-Server:Each individual, fully self-contained, stand alone system has a built-in web-server with UniWeb™ technology. The FLAMERANGER XT web-server allows remote monitoring and remote control of all systems, providing personnel, in the control room and/or in the field, with the exact status of each unit 24/7/365.The web-server also makes it possible to manually remote control any system. If there is a fire in a car on the street below, for example, fire fighters can start the FLAMERANGER XT nozzle and fight the fire, without even being at the scene.Groups of FLAMERANGER’s cooperate:A FLAMERANGER system that detects a flame can activate its neighboring systems to provide support to the extinguishing and to provide protection to the rest of the buildingHow many units are required?Unifire estimates that, at a minimum, one FLAMERANGER XT system should be installed on each side of a building for every 100 meters.One system for each side, so normally 4 systems to achieve full 360° protection.A 300 meter tall building may require 12-16 systems, depending on the layout of the individual building. The reach is approximately 50 meters horizontally, and with help of gravity, 70-80 meters of effective range can be achieved when shooting downwards.Depending on pressure the nozzle can shoot up to 30 meters upwards.Recent high rise fires show massive chunks of burning debris that could easily ignite unprotected neighboring buildings. The units can also be configured such that when a fire is detected, the neighboring nozzles are also activated to support the extinguishing and to prevent any fire spread. When a fire is detected in one building, the neighboring buildings can use the nozzles to assure fire is not spread. For more information, visit FlameRanger.com
Unifire Garage Works - Yoda Control Unifire AB 2016-03-16 | Tinkering in our lab with outrageous control systems, here's an inside look at a novel way to control Unifire's robotic nozzles. Probably no commercial or practical use, but it sure is fun and cool! Unifire AB (unifire.com) makes the world's most advanced robotic nozzles for a wide array of industries, including firefighting (on- and off-shore), wash-down, mining, non-lethal defense (such as riot control vehicles and anti-pirate defense), and others.For more information, visit RoboticNozzles.com or Unifire.com.
Dancing Robotic Nozzles Unifire AB 2016-01-24 | Unifire AB of Sweden (www.unifire.com) makes robotic nozzles that are easily networked and can be controlled over any device (smart phone, tablet, computer, Internet, etc.). Ultra-high quality, made in Denmark & Sweden of marine-grade, acid-proof Stainless Steel 316L.This videos shows a network of 6 robotic nozzles performing a choreographed dance to music (here, using DMX lighting control protocol, synchronized to the music). This show was performed at Intersec 2016 in Dubia (Jan 17-19).Unifire's robotic nozzles are used in many industries, including fire fighting, mining operations, wash-down applications, for riot control / crowd control on police riot control vehicles, on ships and superyachts to protect against pirate attacks and hijackings, and more.Unifire also offers "FlameRanger" systems, a network of robotic nozzzles connected to flame detectors for fully automatic fire detection and extinguishing systems (see: automaticfirefighting.com). Unifire's robotic nozzles use industrial-robot-type brushless (BLDC) motors, which provide greater than 1/10th of a degree (0.1º) of accuracy, and very high torque and efficiency.Learn more at RoboticNozzles.com.
Revolutionary Robotic Firefighter! The FlameRanger Automatic Fire Detection & Extinguishing System Unifire AB 2015-12-10 | Unifire AB, a Swedish manufacturer of advanced robotic nozzles, has announced successful live, full-scale fire tests of its FlameRanger™, a new and revolutionary high flow, fully-automatic fire detection and extinguishing system.Tests of the FlameRanger system proved the system’s ability to detect, locate in three-dimensional space and rapidly extinguish multiple fires, with pinpoint accuracy and without any human intervention.Unlike other firefighting systems, the FlameRanger combines state-of-the-art robotic firefighting nozzles with advanced electronics and flame detectors. Robotic nozzles are a new generation of what have traditionally been known in the firefighting industry as “remote controlled monitors” or “water cannons” (see: http://roboticnozzles.com/plcs/robotic-nozzles-defined/).Because fire grows exponentially, rapid intervention and extinguishing are absolutely crucial to prevent catastrophic loss of property and even life. Unlike traditional firefighting sprinkler systems—which, by comparison, react slowly and provide only a wide area of small water droplets, often insufficient to extinguish the fire at its source—the FlameRanger system reacts within seconds and directs a large volume of water or foam agent directly onto the fire itself and shuts off when the fire is extinguished. This dramatically increases the effectiveness and also cuts down on water damage to the surrounding environment.Unifire believes that this technology will revolutionize the design of firefighting systems for large, open, indoor and outdoor spaces. According to a Unifire spokesman, “The FlameRanger is truly revolutionary technology. It is analogous to having a full-time firefighter on duty, ready to extinguish a fire at its source right when it breaks out. This has resounding implications for the firefighting industry as a whole. To our knowledge, the FlameRanger is the first system in the world with all of these capabilities.”The FlameRanger system has been designed to protect large indoor and outdoor areas, such as aircraft hangars, tunnels, atriums, sports arenas, stadiums, convention centers, concert halls, arrival halls at train stations and airports, storage facilities, and warehouses. All components of the FlameRanger have been designed to withstand harsh environments. The flame detectors (by Tyco Fire Protection Products) and the Unifire robotic nozzles are made of stainless steel 316L.Another noteworthy aspect of the system is that an unlimited number of systems can be networked together, utilizing the company’s UniWeb™ technology. When networked, each FlameRanger system can not only react independently, but can also be monitored and manually controlled from one or more remote control stations, and can react based on the behavior of other systems on the network. This feature allows the system to be easily installed and controlled in large areas, such as tunnels, where it is important to be able to see and control the status of many robotic nozzles, detectors, valves and related systems from a central command center.For more information about the system contact Unifire AB by visiting http://AutomaticFirefighting.com or http://Unifire.com.NOTE: The FV300 series & FV311SC FlameVision flame detectors are solely the products of Tyco Fire Protection Products and/or their associated companies and Unifire makes no claims to ownership, trademarks or other intellectual property rights associated therewith.
Unifire Force 50 BLDC Robotic Nozzle on Boat Unifire AB 2015-11-04 | This video shows the Unifire Force 50 Robotic Nozzle with BLDC motors spraying water. The Force 50 can be controlled by a wide variety of tethered or wireless radio remote control joysticks, or even wirelessly over WiFi (cell phone, tablet, PC) and over the Internet. More information is available at Unifire.com, RoboticNozzles.com and PirateSafe.com. Here, the Force 50 is mounted on a small boat manufactured by Chong Kui Marine Engine Ltd of Hong Kong.
Robotic Nozzles - POINTER Unifire AB 2014-07-02 | RoboticNozzles.com Robotic nozzles made of stainless steel and manufactured by Unifire of Sweden.Advanced electronics and industrial robotic BLDC motors provide state of the art control wirelessly, by joystick, by the POINTER shown in this video, or even over the Internet or from your tablet, PC, touchscreen or your smart phone.The POINTER controller, shown in this video, is Unifire's new controller that moves the nozzles in perfect synchronicity with the POINTER. This gives the operator simple and intuitive control, even when he or she cannot see the water cannon, such as when mounted on the roof of a firefighting vehicle.Unifire's robotic nozzle technologies are used in a wide array of industries, including: fountains, mining for dust control and mining truck wash down, industrial applications, oil & gas (including in explosive zones requiring ATEX certification), tank cleaning, municipal firefighting, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF), on yachts and superyachts, helideck / helicopter landing pad fire protection, on ships for anti-piracy as anti pirate water cannons, on riot control vehicles, and even at zoos for the wash down of elephants and other large animals. Unifire. Contemporary Robotic Nozzle Technologies.For more information, visit RoboticNozzles.com or Unifire.com
UNIFIRE FORCE INTRO auf Deutsch Unifire AB 2012-09-07 | Dieses Video enthält eine Kurzpräsentation der Monitore FORCE 50 und FORCE 80 der Firma UNIFIRE AB - Schweden. Es zeigt anschaulich den Aufbau, die Vorzüge, die vielfältigen Anwendungsmöglichkeiten und Einsatzgebiete dieses modernen, innovativen Löschsystems.Begleitend hierzu erfolgt eine kurze Anleitung der Bedienung.Weitere Info auf www.unifire.com/de
INTRODUCTION TO UNIFIRE FORCE MONITORS Unifire AB 2012-04-02 | Unifire AB manufactures contemporary robotic nozzles for a wide variety of industries, including firefighting, mining, wash down, fountains, industrial applications, riot control, anti-pirate water cannons, helicopter landing pad protection, yachts, ships and off-shore applications, and much more. This video introduces some of the many unique features of Unifire's robotic nozzle technologies. Learn more at unifire.com.
Unifire Anti Pirate Water Cannon - the movie Unifire AB 2012-03-18 | RAPIDLY FLOOD PIRATES' SKIFFS!The Unifire Anti-Pirate Water Cannon System is unique on the market. Comprised of networked high-volume, remote control water cannons. This NON-LETHAL system is designed to:PROTECT YOUR SHIP NON-LETHALLY BY FLOODINGFlood pirates' skiffs by aiming a stream of up to 80 LITERS PER SECOND with a protection range of up to 80 meters out from the ship side (80 m radius). The massive flooding will rapidly slow the skiff and make it difficult to maneuver, thus effectively prevent boarding. The very powerful water jet also inhibits the use of firearms.INTIMIDATE and DETER ATTACKS by show of force already in harbor.CONTROL the system from the SAFETY OF THE BRIDGE and/or citadelAUTOMATICALLY DEPLOY MOTION SEQUENCE at the PRESS OF A SINGLE BUTTON via the system's simple RECORD & PLAY feature.CONTROL EASILY with our intuitive, video-game-like joystick with progressive movement feature, allowing a high degree of accuracy.INCREASE FIREFIGHTING CAPABILITY - Unifire's water cannons are also used around the globe by professional firefighters on ships and on shore.EMPOWER YOUR CREW and help protect their lives - raise the crew's comfort, courage and motivation by giving them tools for their effective self defense.SAVE MONEY - Unifire's systems are affordable and allow you to NEGOTIATE BETTER INSURANCE RATES by protecting lives and property from HIJACKING, PIRATE ATTACKS, and FIRE.For more, visit http://PirateSafe.com and http://unifire.com
Unifire Anti Pirate Water Cannon System Unifire AB 2011-08-23 | The Unifire Force™ Anti-Pirate Water Cannon System is an extremely powerful, yet non-lethal, device for getting tough with pirates.Spraying up to 5000 liters (1,350 US Gallons) per minute at pressures of up to 12 bars (175 PSI), directly onto pirates and into their skiff, from the safety of the bridge, citadel or other safe location, finally gives ships a powerful weapon with which to defend themselves.Unifire AB is a world renowned fire fighting equipment manufacturer which has put its might to work for the protection of ships for nearly 4 decades. They have now focused on saving ships not only from fire, but also against attacks by pirates and hijackers. These robotic nozzles (also called "water cannons") are high-tech and made of acid-proof, marine grade Stainless Steel 316L.More information can be found at www.Unifire.com and www.PirateSafe.com.
Unifire-Segway Robotic Fire Fighting Platform Unifire AB 2010-08-17 | Compact and powerful, the RMP-450F takes mobile firefighting to a whole new level. It combines a Unifire Force50(tm) water cannon with a Segway robotic platform to provide unmatched maneuverability, positioning and control.Unifire AB is a globally renowned and trusted manufacturer of advanced, high quality firefighting equipment. Unifire's Force series water/foam robotic nozzles are the world's most advanced, high performance and intelligent of their kind.Segway is the global leader in personal, green transportation, developing electric vehicle products that transform the way you work. The Segway RMP line of products are the world's most reliable and robust mobile platforms.More information is available at Unifire.com and RMP.Segway.com
Anti-Pirate Water Cannon System Live Test Unifire AB 2010-08-16 | This video shows a successful test of the Unifire Anti-Pirate Water Cannon System (APWCS)--a highly advanced, portable, remote controlled water cannon manufactured by Unifire AB of Sweden.The test was conducted by the Admiral Danish Fleet and the Danish Ship Owners Association, and organized in cooperation with shipping giant Maersk.This test was conducted at approximately 1000 liters (265 gallons) per minute and 5 bars (72 psi) of pressure--only half of cannon's recommended 2000 liters (530 gallons) per minute at 10 bars (145 psi). Nevertheless, it managed to impress. Unifire offers water cannons with capacities of up to 5000 liters (1350 gallons) per minute.More information about this test and the anti-pirate water cannon systems by Unifire are available at PirateSafe.com.
