On the left picture, the installed IR detection system (1) is shown.

In addition the control unit (2) is shown installed in a Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank.
In the control unit, all signals from the detection system are monitored and evaluated.

If the control unit receives, an alarm signal from any detector the fire suppression system (3) is activated. The high rate discharge (HRD) valve guarantees that the container is emptied in less than 100 milliseconds.