The FlameSpec-UV-IR-HD flame detector
The FlameSpec UV-IR-HD detects fires and explosions extremely quickly, thereby allowing mitigation steps to be initiated more rapidly to limit event escalation.
Introduction
The FlameSpec-UV-IR-HD flame detector provides ultra-fast response, high performance and reliable detection of a large variety of fires including hydrocarbon fires (visible and non-visible), hydrogen and methane/hydrogen mixed fires.
The detector addresses slow growing fires as well as fast eruptions of fire using improved UV-IR technology operating in all weather and light conditions.
The detector provides a high-definition (HD) color video output of the monitored area with clear imaging of fire events and personnel at distances up to 100 ft. (30m) allowing responders to know the exact situation before entering the hazardous area.
Video and data of events are quickly stored to non-volatile memory. The recordings start one minute before detection and continue for up to four minutes, the event video can be used for post incident investigation.
Key Benefits
- High immunity to False Alarm.
- Hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon flame detection.
- High sensitivity – up to 100 ft. (30m) for a 1 ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane fire.
- Ultra-fast detection within 5 milliseconds for fireballs or explosions.
- High speed (<0.5s) model [X5] available for compliance with NFPA 33.
- HD or composite video output with automatic recording of fire events.
- Data/Event logger: Alarms, faults & videos as well as other relevant events are logged to non-volatile memory.
- Universal outputs, 3 and 4 wire, 4-20 mA sink / source, Fire, Auxiliary and Fault Relays. RS485 port using Modbus RTU.
- Built-in-Test (BIT) – Automatic and manual self-test of window cleanliness and overall detector operation.
- Additional dirty optics warning for preventive maintenance needs.
- HART® 7, for configuration & maintenance - option available.
- Window heater to avoid condensation and icing.
- Stainless steel tilt mount with horizontal and vertical adjustment.
- SIL 2 capable - option available.
- Detect high UV (sparks and arcs) or IR levels via auxiliary relay and 4-20mA.
Response Characteristics
Fuel
Size
Sensitivity
Distance ft. (m)
Avrg Resp. Time (s)
n-Heptane
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
98 (30)
3.0
n-Heptane
1 x 1 ft.
Medium
49 (15)
1.5
Gasoline
2 x 2 ft.
Extreme
164 (50)
8.1
Gasoline
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
98 (30)
2.9
Methane
32-in Plume
Extreme
59 (18)
4.8
LPG
32-in Plume
Extreme
79 (23)
3.2
LPG
32-in Plume
Medium
33 (10)
0.6
Diesel
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
75 (23)
3.0
JP5
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
75 (23)
3.1
JP5
1 x 1 ft.
Medium
33 (10)
2.1
Kerosene
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
75 (23)
2.5
Methanol
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
59 (18)
3.8
Methanol
1 x 1 ft.
Medium
26 (8)
2.2
Ethanol
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
72 (22)
3.8
Isopropanol
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
75 (23)
3.0
Polypropylene
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
49 (15)
3.1
Paper
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
33 (10)
3.9
Hydrogen
32-in Plume
Extreme
66 (20)
3.6
Syngas (30%CH4:70%H2)
32-in Plume
Extreme
59 (18)
3.2
Syngas (30%CH4:70%H2)
32-in Plume
Medium
33 (10)
1.2
Immunity to False Alarm
False Alarm Source
Modulated
Distance ft. (m)
Response
Unmodulated
Distance ft. (m)
Response
Sunlight, Direct, Reflected
No Alarm
No Alarm
Incandescent frosted glass light, 300W
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
Fluorescent, 70W (3x23.3W)
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
Electric arc
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
Arc welding
7.0 (2.0)
No Alarm
7.0 (2.0)
No Alarm
Radiation heater, 2000W
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
Quartz lamp (500W) non-shielded
10.0 (3.0)
No Alarm
3.0 (1.0)
No Alarm
Mercury vapor lamp 160Wx3
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
Exhausts
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
Projector led
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
Solenoid bell
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
Soldering iron
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
Electric Drill
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
FIRE DETECTION
Detection time and distance
5ms for fast burst of explosion
1.5s for 1 ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane pan fire at 0–50 ft. (0–15m)
<3s for 1 ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane pan fire at 50–100 ft. (15–30m)
1.5s for 1 ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane pan fire at 0–50 ft. (0–15m)
<3s for 1 ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane pan fire at 50–100 ft. (15–30m)
Sensitivity range
4 sensitivity ranges: Extreme, High, Medium, Low
Field of view (IR detection)
90° Horizontal, 80° Vertical
Time Delay
0-30 seconds
Built in Test
Automatic and Manual
VIDEO FUNCTIONALITY
HD Video
Color HD, as standard. Near IR filtered option (X2 available on request)
Video recording of alarm events
1 minute pre-event and up to 3 minutes post-event
System integration protocol
ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) Profile S
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Voltage
24 VDC nominal (18-32 VDC)
Current Consumption
Standby: 180mA
Maximum: 300mA (including window heater)
Maximum: 300mA (including window heater)
Electrical Entries
2x cable and conduit entries 3/4" NPT(F) or M25x1.5
Wiring
12-20AWG (2.5–0.35mm2)
OUTPUTS
Relays
SPST volt-free contacts rated 2A at 30 VDC
3 relays: Alarm & Auxiliary – normally open; Fault – normally closed
3 relays: Alarm & Auxiliary – normally open; Fault – normally closed
0-20mA (stepped) current output
3 wire and 4 wire configurations (sink and source)
HART® rev 7.0 (option available)
HART® rev 7.0 (option available)
Indication
Tri-color LED (Green, Yellow, Red)
Modbus
RTU compatible on RS-485
Digital (for video)
IP network IEEE 802.3 100Base-T
Composite video
NTSC or PAL
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Size
7.87 x 5.12 x 5.12" (200x130x130mm)
Weight
Detector (Stainless Steel 316): 9.8 lbs. (4.4 kg)
Tilt mount (Stainless Steel 316): 5.4 lbs. (2.4 kg)
Tilt mount (Stainless Steel 316): 5.4 lbs. (2.4 kg)
ENVIROMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature Range
Operating: -67°F to +185°F (-55°C to +85°C)
Storage: -67°F to +185°F (-55°C to +85°C)
Storage: -67°F to +185°F (-55°C to +85°C)
Humidity
Up to 99% (RH), non-condensing
Ingress Protection
IP66 & 68 (2m, 24hr); NEMA 4X & 6P
APPROVALS
ATEX
ATEX: II 2 G D
Ex db IIC T5 Gb or Ex db eb IIC T5 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T95°C Db -55°C<Ta<75°C
Ex db IIC T4 Gb or Ex db eb IIC T4 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T105°C Db -55°C<Ta<85°C
Ex db IIC T5 Gb or Ex db eb IIC T5 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T95°C Db -55°C<Ta<75°C
Ex db IIC T4 Gb or Ex db eb IIC T4 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T105°C Db -55°C<Ta<85°C
IECEx & PESO
Ex db IIC T5 Gb or Ex db eb IIC T5 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T95°C Db -55°C<Ta<75°C
Ex db IIC T4 Gb or Ex db eb IIC T4 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T105°C Db -55°C<Ta<85°C
Ex db IIC T4 Gb or Ex db eb IIC T4 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T105°C Db -55°C<Ta<85°C
FMus & FMc
Class I, Div. 1, Groups B, C & D; T4 -50°C≤Ta≤85°C or T5 -50° C≤Ta≤75°C
Class II/III, Div. 1, Groups E, F, G; T4 -50°C≤Ta≤85°C or T5 -50°C≤Ta≤75°C
Class I, Zone 1, AEx/Ex db IIC T4 Gb or Class I, Zone 1, AEx/Ex db eb IIC T4 Gb -50°C≤Ta≤85°C
Class I, Zone 1, AEx/Ex db IIC T5 Gb or Class I, Zone 1, AEx/Ex db eb IIC T5 Gb -50°C≤Ta≤75°C
Zone 21, AEx/Ex tb IIIC T95°C Db -50°C≤Ta≤75°C or
Zone 21, AEx/Ex tb IIIC T105°C Db -50°C≤Ta≤85°C
Class II/III, Div. 1, Groups E, F, G; T4 -50°C≤Ta≤85°C or T5 -50°C≤Ta≤75°C
Class I, Zone 1, AEx/Ex db IIC T4 Gb or Class I, Zone 1, AEx/Ex db eb IIC T4 Gb -50°C≤Ta≤85°C
Class I, Zone 1, AEx/Ex db IIC T5 Gb or Class I, Zone 1, AEx/Ex db eb IIC T5 Gb -50°C≤Ta≤75°C
Zone 21, AEx/Ex tb IIIC T95°C Db -50°C≤Ta≤75°C or
Zone 21, AEx/Ex tb IIIC T105°C Db -50°C≤Ta≤85°C
EAC CU TR
1Ex d IIC T5 Gb o r 1Ex de IIC T5 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T95°C Db -55°C≤Ta≤75°C
1Ex d IIC T4 Gb or 1Ex de IIC T4 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T105°C Db -55°C≤Ta≤85°C
1Ex d IIC T4 Gb or 1Ex de IIC T4 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T105°C Db -55°C≤Ta≤85°C
Performance
ANSI FM 3260
EN 54-10
EN 54-10
Functional safety
Complies to SIL2, per IEC 61508 (option available)
ACCESSORIES
Stainless steel weather cover, model FLS-WCO-S02
Flame simulator, model FLS-FSIM-UV-IR-KIT
2" & 3" pole mount adapters, model FLS-PMA-S23
Airshield for areas with high airborne contamination, model FLS-ASD-S02
Paint shield / cover
WARRANTY
5 years
