Triple IR (IR3) Flame Detector - FlameSpec-IR3-HD
FlameSpec
IR3-HD
Triple IR Flame Detector
The FlameSpec IR3 will detect fires and explosions extremely quickly, thereby allowing mitigation steps to be initiated more rapidly to limit event escalation.
Introduction
The FlameSpec-IR3-HD flame detector provides exceptional detection performance of all types of hydrocarbon fires (visible and non-visible). The detector responds to slow growing fires as well as fast fire eruptions using improved triple IR (IR3) technology operating in all weather and light conditions with highest immunity to false alarms. (IR3) technology.
The detector also 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 stored saved quickly to non-volatile memory for post incident investigation. The recordings start one minute before detection and continue for up to four minutes.
Key Benefits
- Highest immunity to false alarms
- Hydrocarbon flame detection. Three wavelengths, in the infrared spectral range of 4.0 to 5.0 µm, with clear separation.
- Each sensor has the same field of view to further improve false alarm immunity.
- HD, or composite, video output with automatic HD video recording of events.
- Ultra-fast detection within 40 milliseconds for fireballs or explosions.
- Fast flame detection, <1.5 s for standard fire up to 30 m. Option for <0.5s, in compliance with NFPA 33, available.
- Optimized option for aircraft hangars, helipads & truck loading racks available, see FLS-IR3-HD CO2L data sheet.
- Detects up to 262 ft. (80m) for a 1 ft2 (0.1m2 ) n-heptane fire.
- 5 selectable sensitivity levels
- Universal outputs, 3 and 4 wire, 4-20 mA sink / source, Fire, Auxiliary and Fault Relays. RS485 port using Modbus RTU.
- Event logger: Alarms, faults & videos are logged to non-volatile memory
- Built-in-Test (BIT) – Automatic and manual self-test of window cleanliness and overall detector operation.
- HART® 7 for configuration & maintenance - option available.
- Dirty optics warning for preventive maintenance needs.
- Window heater to avoid condensation and icing.
- Stainless steel tilt mount provides horizontal and vertical adjustment.
- SIL 2 capable option available
Fuel
Size
Sensitivity
Distance ft. (m)
Avrg Resp. Time (s)
n-Heptane
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
262 (80)
9
n-Heptane
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
230 (70)
4.1
n-Heptane
1 x 1 ft.
High
197 (60)
3.2
n-Heptane
1 x 1 ft.
Medium
98 (30)
2.2
n-Heptane
1 x 1 ft.
Low
49 (15)
1.2
n-Heptane
1 x 1 ft.
Very Low
24.5 (7.5)
1.6
Gasoline
2 x 2 ft.
Extreme
328 (100)
5.3
Gasoline
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
230 (70)
3.6
Gasoline
1 x 1 ft.
Medium
98 (30)
1.5
Methane
32-in Plume
Extreme
148 (45)
2.6
Methane
32-in Plume
Medium
82 (25)
0.6
LPG
32-in Plume
Extreme
180 (55)
4.8
LPG
32-in Plume
Medium
98 (30)
1.4
LPG
32-in Plume
Low
49 (15)
1.4
Diesel
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
164 (50)
2.9
Diesel
1 x 1 ft.
Medium
79 (24)
2.9
JP5
2 x 2 ft.
Extreme
295 (90)
9.2
JP5
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
164 (50)
4.1
JP5
1 x 1 ft.
High
148 (45)
4.9
JP5
1 x 1 ft.
Medium
79 (24)
1.9
Kerosene
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
164 (50)
4.1
Kerosene
1 x 1 ft.
Medium
79 (24)
2.5
Methanol
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
131 (40)
4.1
Methanol
1 x 1 ft.
High
125 (38)
5.5
Methanol
1 x 1 ft.
Medium
75 (23)
1.2
Ethanol
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
125 (38)
4.2
Isopropanol
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
180 (55)
3.5
Isopropanol
1 x 1 ft.
Medium
75 (23)
1
Polypropylene
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
115 (35)
10.1
Polypropylene
1 x 1 ft.
Medium
66 (20)
2.6
Syngas (30%CH4 70%H2)
32-in Plume
Extreme
98 (30)
3.3
Syngas (30%CH4 70%H2)
32-in Plume
Medium
49 (15)
0.8
Wood
1 x 1 ft.
Extreme
137 (42)
3.8
Wood
1 x 1 ft.
Medium
74 (22.5)
2.1
False Alarm Source
Modulated
Distance ft. (m)
Response
Unmodulated
Distance ft. (m)
Response
Sunlight, (direct or reflected)
No response
No response
Sunlight, (direct or reflected) with water droplets on sensors
No response
No response
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
12.0 (3.5)
No Alarm
12.0 (3.5)
No Alarm
Radiation heater, 1850W
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
Radiation heater, 1850W with water droplets on sensors
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
Quartz lamp (1000W) shielded
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
Quartz lamp (500W) non-shielded
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
Mercury vapor lamp 160Wx3
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
2.0 (0.5)
No Alarm
Car 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
40ms for fast fire burst or explosion
1.5s for 1 ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane pan fire at 0–100 ft. (0–30m)
9.0s for 1 ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane pan fire at 100–262 ft. (30–80m)
1.5s for 1 ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane pan fire at 0–100 ft. (0–30m)
9.0s for 1 ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane pan fire at 100–262 ft. (30–80m)
Sensitivity range
5 sensitivity ranges: Extreme, High, Medium, Low, Very Low
Field of view (IR detection)
90° Horizontal, 75° 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 (isolated) 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 or 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)
MED
DNVGL Certificate Number MED-B-00006AM - units available upon request
ACCESSORIES
Stainless steel weather cover, model FLS-WCO-S02
Flame simulator, model FLS-FSIM-IR3-KIT
2" & 3" pole mount adapter, model FLS-PMA-S23
Airshield for areas with high airborne contamination, model FLS-ASD-S02
Paint shield / cover
WARRANTY
5 years
