DISTRIBUTED FIBER OPTIC SENSING
Continuous monitoring of critical infrastructure using optical fiber.
Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) and Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) turn standard optical fiber into a continuous sensing system that can detect and locate events over long distances.
Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) and Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) turn standard optical fiber into a continuous sensing system that can detect and locate events over long distances.
TECHNOLOGY PARTNER
Bontiss supplies and integrates FOTAS distributed fiber-optic sensing solutions developed by SAMM Teknoloji.
FOTAS combines acoustic and temperature sensing, intelligent event analysis and centralized monitoring within a unified platform.
FOTAS combines acoustic and temperature sensing, intelligent event analysis and centralized monitoring within a unified platform.
SAMM Teknoloji develops and manufactures advanced fiber optic sensing systems, combining in-house R&D, engineering and production capabilities.
Developed by SAMM engineers, FOTAS solutions are deployed across 5 continents and more than 30 countries worldwide.
DISTRIBUTED ACOUSTIC SENSING — DAS
Uses optical fiber as a continuous acoustic and vibration sensor, enabling detection, classification and localization of events along the monitored route.
Capabilities:
- Vibration Detection
- Event Classification
- Real-Time Localization
- Long-Distance Monitoring
DISTRIBUTED TEMPERATURE SENSING — DTS
Provides continuous temperature measurements along the optical fiber, enabling detection and localization of temperature changes across extended infrastructure.
Capabilities:
- Continuous Temperature Measurement
- Hotspot Detection
- Real-Time Localization
- Long-Distance Coverage
INTEGRATED DAS + DTS MONITORING
DAS and DTS can operate as an integrated fiber-optic sensing system, combining acoustic and thermal monitoring of the same critical infrastructure.
A centralized platform provides visualization, alarms and integration with SCADA and security systems for local and remote operation.
A centralized platform provides visualization, alarms and integration with SCADA and security systems for local and remote operation.
FOTAS SOLUTION PORTFOLIO
Three dedicated FOTAS platforms address acoustic security, linear heat detection and thermal condition monitoring across critical infrastructure.
FOTAS DAS
Distributed Acoustic Sensing
Continuous acoustic and vibration monitoring for intrusion detection, pipeline protection and infrastructure security.
- AI-based event classification
- Precise event localization
- Long-distance monitoring
FOTAS APEX
Linear Heat Detection
Distributed temperature sensing for continuous heat monitoring, early fire detection and precise thermal event localization.
- Continuous temperature profiling
- Fixed-temperature and rate-of-rise alarms
- Fire alarm, BMS and SCADA integration
FOTAS INTEGRITY
Condition Monitoring
Continuous thermal monitoring of critical assets for hotspot detection, operational analysis and predictive maintenance.
- Thermal trend analysis
- Localized hotspot detection
- Asset integrity monitoring
SINGLE-CHANNEL DAS INTERROGATOR
Single-channel DAS interrogators used with FOTAS DAS for continuous monitoring of one route or perimeter section.
Models: S-10, S-15, S-30, S-50
Models: S-10, S-15, S-30, S-50
- Coverage: 10, 15, 30 or 50 km
- One sensing channel
- Real-time event detection and localization
- Simple and cost-effective configuration
DUAL-CHANNEL DAS INTERROGATOR
Dual-channel DAS interrogators used with FOTAS DAS for monitoring two routes, extending total coverage or providing an alternative sensing path.
Models: D-3, D-5, D-15, D-30, D-50
Models: D-3, D-5, D-15, D-30, D-50
- Coverage per channel: 3, 5, 15, 30 or 50 km
- Two independent sensing channels
- Combined coverage of up to 100 km
- Extended-coverage or redundancy-capable configurations
MULTI-CHANNEL DTS INTERROGATOR
Multi-channel DTS interrogators used with FOTAS APEX for linear heat and fire detection and with FOTAS INTEGRITY for thermal condition and asset monitoring. They provide continuous temperature measurement, hotspot localization, thermal anomaly identification and fiber-break detection along one or multiple sensing routes.
Models:
Models:
- F-1C2, F-1C4, F-1C8, F-1C10
- F-2C2, F-2C4, F-2C8, F-2C10
- F-4C2, F-4C4, F-4C8, F-4C10
- Number of Channels: 1, 2, or 4
- Coverage per channel: 2, 4, 8 or 10 km
INTELLIGENT MONITORING PLATFORM
A web-based monitoring platform transforms distributed sensing data into classified, precisely located and actionable events.
USER INTERFACE
The interface displays the protected route on a GIS map, highlights the affected section and provides the event type, time, monitoring zone, distance and GPS coordinates.
- Real-time GIS visualization
- AI-based event classification
- Precise event localization
- Configurable routes, zones and landmarks
- Live alarms and event acknowledgement
- Searchable event and alarm history
- CCTV camera integration
- Server, system and device status
- Multi-user network access
- Local and remote operation
AI CLASSIFICATION ENGINE
The AI classification engine includes a library of more than 3,000 training samples covering walking, vehicle movement, manual and mechanical excavation, fence climbing, fence cutting and other activity patterns.
More than 150,000 signal samples have been incorporated to improve event recognition across different installations and operating environments.
Integration: REST API, SDK, SMTP, triggers and dry contacts.
More than 150,000 signal samples have been incorporated to improve event recognition across different installations and operating environments.
Integration: REST API, SDK, SMTP, triggers and dry contacts.
APPLICATIONS & SELECTED DEPLOYMENTS
FOTAS solutions in our portfolio are already deployed worldwide across critical infrastructure, industrial, and security applications.
PIPELINE MONITORING
Antalya Aviation Fuel Pipeline, Türkiye - Buried fiber-optic monitoring of an aviation fuel pipeline.
Continuous monitoring of pipelines and surrounding infrastructure for events such as third-party interference, excavation activity, leaks and other abnormal conditions.
PERIMETER SECURITY
- Kaptan Demir Çelik, Türkiye - Continuous monitoring of a 7 km industrial perimeter.
- Kenya Parliament Campus - 600 m of buried fiber-optic perimeter detection.
Detection and localization of intrusion-related events along fences, boundaries and extended protected areas.
LINEAR HEAT DETECTION
OPTOKON Data Center, Czech Republic - Distributed temperature monitoring for early detection of overheating and fire risks.
Continuous temperature monitoring along tunnels, industrial facilities, cable routes and other extended infrastructure where early detection of abnormal heating is critical.
CONDITION MONITORING
TPAO Assets & Pipeline, Türkiye - Continuous fiber-optic monitoring of critical oil and gas assets and buried detection protecting a strategic 40 km Şırnak Pipeline from Gabar to İdil, with centralized monitoring and alarms.
Monitor distributed temperature profiles to improve asset reliability and support predictive maintenance.
DEPLOYED PROJECTS RESULTS
Distributed fiber optic sensing technologies in our portfolio are deployed across critical infrastructure, industrial and security applications worldwide.
- 30+ COUNTRIES ON 5 CONTINENTSInternational deployment experience across oil & gas, transportation, industrial, telecommunications and high-security infrastructure in diverse operating environments.
- 40 KM LONG-DISTANCE MONITORINGDistributed fiber optic monitoring deployed along the 40 km Gabar–İdil crude oil pipeline, providing continuous protection of strategic energy infrastructure over an extended route.
- GOVERNMENT · PRISONS · DATA CENTERSSecurity and perimeter monitoring deployments include government facilities, correctional institutions and data centers, where continuous detection and precise localization of intrusion events are critical.
- 7 KM INDUSTRIAL PERIMETERA distributed fiber optic sensing system deployed across a 7 km perimeter of a major iron and steel production facility, providing continuous monitoring of an extensive industrial site.
- MINING & REMOTE INDUSTRIAL SITESFiber-optic sensing is deployed for perimeter and infrastructure protection at mining and other remote industrial facilities, including applications where conventional security systems are difficult to deploy across large areas.
- RENEWABLE ENERGY & SPECIAL APPLICATIONSApplications extend beyond traditional infrastructure to solar energy facilities and specialized monitoring projects, demonstrating distributed fiber sensing's adaptability across environments.
DISCUSS YOUR MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Looking for a solution for pipeline monitoring, perimeter security, linear heat detection, condition monitoring or another distributed sensing application?
Please email us at info@bontiss.com to discuss your application, technical requirements and project scope.
Please email us at info@bontiss.com to discuss your application, technical requirements and project scope.
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Email: info@bontiss.com
© 2026 BONTISS LIMITED. All rights reserved.