Fiber Optic Sensing Solutions – Sandton, South Africa
Distributed Acoustic Sensing
DAS technology transforms standard fiber optic cables into thousands of virtual microphones, detecting vibrations and acoustic signals along the entire length of the fiber. This enables real-time monitoring of activities such as intrusion attempts, vehicle movements, and equipment operations.
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SAM FOTAS DAS
SAM FOTAS DAS System Features
- Real-time vibration and acoustic detection
- Up to 100km monitoring range per unit
- Precise location identification within meters
- Weather-independent operation
- No power required along the sensing fiber
- Integration with existing security systems
DAS Applications
Perimeter Intrusion Detection
Traditional security systems miss threats until damage occurs.
Detect climbing, cutting, digging, and walking intrusions along fence lines with pinpoint location accuracy.
Pipeline Monitoring
Pipelines spanning hundreds of kilometres are impossible to patrol manually.
Monitor entire pipeline corridors for third-party interference, leaks, and unauthorized activities in real-time.
Power & Transmission Lines
Tampering and environmental threats to power infrastructure go undetected until outages occur.
Protect power facilities and transmission line corridors with continuous acoustic monitoring and instant alerts.
Critical Infrastructure
High-value assets like borders and transport networks face persistent, sophisticated threats.
Secure borders, transportation networks, and critical assets with continuous acoustic sensing and geo-located alerts.
Also used for: Game farms and national parks protection, agricultural perimeter security, industrial facility monitoring, railway and road infrastructure, telecommunications cable protection.
Distributed Temperature Sensing
DTS technology measures temperature along the entire length of a fiber optic cable, providing continuous thermal monitoring. By analyzing backscattered light, it detects temperature variations that indicate potential hazards such as fires, overheating equipment, or pipeline leaks.
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SAM FOTAS DTS
SAM FOTAS DTS System Features
- Continuous temperature profiling along fiber
- Detection accuracy within 0.1°C
- Spatial resolution as fine as 1 meter
- Real-time alerts and trend analysis
- Suitable for hazardous environments
- Long-term stability and reliability
DTS Applications
Early Warning Fire Detection
Fires cause millions in damages and loss of life when detected too late.
DTS detects temperature anomalies and hotspots before flames appear, enabling rapid response and evacuation.
Data Center Monitoring
Overheating in server rooms can cause catastrophic equipment failure and data loss.
Continuous thermal monitoring of server rooms and cable trays detects hotspots instantly before damage occurs.
Conveyor Belt Monitoring
Friction-induced hotspots on conveyor belts often go undetected until fire breaks out.
Monitor conveyor systems along their full length for temperature rises that indicate impending failure or fire risk.
Pipeline Leak Detection
Fluid leaks in pipelines are difficult to pinpoint and can go undetected for extended periods.
Identify temperature changes along the pipeline indicating leaks in oil, gas, or other fluid-carrying infrastructure.
How DTS Technology Works
Laser Pulse
A laser pulse is sent through the fiber optic cable
Backscatter Analysis
Backscattered photons are returned and analyzed for temperature variations
Real-time Alerts
Temperature anomalies trigger instant alerts with precise location data
Fiber Optic Sensing in Action
From underground pipelines to airport perimeters — real-world protection across every critical sector.
Airports
Perimeter security and runway monitoring
Detect intrusions along boundary fences in real-time.
Mining
Conveyor monitoring and fire detection
Early fire warnings and belt slip detection underground.
Solar Farms
Perimeter protection and cable monitoring
Guard large remote sites against theft and trespass.
Oil & Gas
Pipeline monitoring and leak detection
Pinpoint leaks and third-party interference along pipelines.
Data Centers
Thermal monitoring and fire prevention
Continuous temperature profiling across server halls.
Critical Infrastructure
Borders, utilities, and government facilities
Protect high-value assets with sub-metre event location.
Industrial Facilities
Asset protection and process monitoring
Monitor machinery, fences, and fire risk simultaneously.
Transportation
Railway and road infrastructure security
Track intrusions and structural anomalies along rail corridors.
Ready to Implement Fiber Optic Sensing?
Contact our team to discuss which DAS or DTS solution is right for your specific application and infrastructure needs.
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Our solutions are built on SAM FOTAS fiber optic sensing technology, exclusively distributed by MACEVOS in Southern Africa.
