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Flame Detection

A complete range of high performance Triple IR (IR3) and UVIR flame detectors

Flame Detectors

An integrated High-Definition (HD) Camera allows clear imaging of fire and people at 100 ft. (30m). All fire events are recorded and stored in the detector for local or remote download and analysis. Continuous HD video can also be streamed live to a control room and recorded on a Network Video Recorder (NVR). Download PDF of FGD Brochure

Mechanical Design

  1. 316 Stainless Steel Housing with Electro-Polish finish
  2. Easy retrofit to existing mounts
  3. Precipitation lip
  4. Individually machined Sensor Aperture for maximum signal accuracy reducing interference
  5. Integrated HD IP Camera
  6. Integrated Terminal Connections separated and hermetically

FLS-X3 Detector CO2L – Hangar Mode

The FlameSpec IR3-ASx3 flame detector has been optimised to provide fast, robust detection for a wide range of hydrocarbon fires where com-bustion exhaust may be present. Whilst detecting real fires, the IR3- ASx3 will analyse and reject any false signal from a hot CO2 exhaust. Typical applications include: Aircraft hangars; Hardened; Aircraft shelters; Helipads; Areas with high vehicle activity: Waste recycling facilities, Road/Rail tanker loading racks.

FLS-X5 Detector for Hi-Speed Detection

The FlameSpec ASx5 range flame detectors have been optimised to provide extra-fast detection of fires in hi-speed production processes. The detector is designed to meet the NFPA33 standard which requires the detector to alarm on an event in less than 0-5secs. Performance tested and approved, the FLS ASx5 range is available in UVIR, IR3 and IR3-H2 configurations.
Typical applications include: Automotive Spray Booths; High speed printing and coating; Fast moving conveyors and trains. Aerosol filling stations.

FlameSpec IR3

Triple IR (IR3) Flame Detector with HD video detects hydrocarbon fuel and gas fires at long distances and provides the highest immunity to false alarms with its triple spectrum design.
The unmatched detection times and distances are:

  • 40ms for fast fire burst or explosion
  • 1.5s for 1 ft2 (0.1m2) pan fire at 0–100 ft. (0–30m)
  • 4s for 1 ft2 (0.1m2) pan fire at 100–230 ft. (30–70m)
  • RGB Colour or Near IR greyscale video output
  • TCP-IP or analogue
  • 4.9 megapixel resolution
  • ONVIF profile S compatible
  • Up to 200 video events record capacity

FlameSpec UVIR

A UV and IR detector, comprising an IR sensor that operates at a wavelength of 2.7 μm and a solar blind UV sensor, the FLS UVIR-HD detects hydrocarbon-based fuel and gas fires, hydroxyl and hydrogen fires, as well as metal and inorganic fires. The UV sensor has a special logic circuit that prevents false alarms from solar radiation.

  • 5ms for fast burst of explosion
  • 1.5s for 1 ft2 (0.1m2) pan fire at 0–50 ft. (0–15m)
  • Up to 3s for 1 ft2 (0.1m2) pan fire at 50–100 ft. (15–30m)
  • RGB Colour or Near IR greyscale video output
  • TCP-IP or analogue
  • 4.9 megapixel resolution
  • ONVIF profile S compatible
  • Up to 200 video events record capacity

FlameSpec IR3

Detects “invisible” hydrogen (H2) gas fires at long distances and provides the highest immunity to false alarms with its triple spectrum design. A special filter in front of the HD camera allows you to see the “invisible” fire. The FLS IR3-H2-HD is fast, responding in:

  • 40ms for fast fire burst or explosion
  • 1.5s for 32” (0.8m) hydrogen fire at 0–66 ft. (0–20m)
  • 4s for 32” (0.8m) hydrogen fire at 66–100 ft. (20–30m)
  • RGB Colour or Near IR greyscale video output
  • TCP-IP or analogue
  • 4.9 megapixel resolution
  • ONVIF profile S compatible
  • Up to video 200 events record capacity

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