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F-Guard UV-IR User Manual

Doc. No. F110V0020.06

ABLE

ETECTOR

ONFIGURATION

PTIONS

Function

Options

Default Setting

Sensitivity

Low, Medium, High, Extreme

Medium

Ultra-fast detection

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled

Alarm Delay

0, 5, 10, 20 or 30 seconds

0 seconds (no delay)

Alarm Latch

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled

Enable Pre-Alarm 0-20mA

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled

Enable dirty window warning 0-

20mA

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled

Aux. Relay

Alarm

Pre-Alarm

UV Detected

IR Detected

Dirty Window Warning

Alarm

Window Heater

Disabled, Enabled

Enabled

Modbus address

1 – 247

Manual BIT – Alarm Output Test

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled

•

Note:

Medium sensitivity setting allows detection of a 1x1ft

(0.1m

) N-heptane pan fire

at a distance of 50ft (15m).

Summary of Contents for F-GUARD UVIR

Page 1: ...t 61 8 6108 0000 e info gastech com w gastech com USER S MANUAL UV IR Flame Detector ...

Page 2: ...rbidden to be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means While great efforts have been made to assure the accuracy and clarity of this document FIRE GAS DETECTION TECHNOLOGIES INC assumes no liability resulting from any omissions in this document or misuse of the information obtained herein The in...

Page 3: ... Installation 10 2 3 Required Tools 10 2 4 Certification Instructions 10 2 5 Mounting the Tilt Mount 12 2 6 Mounting the detector 13 2 7 Electrical Wiring 15 2 8 Current Output 0 20mA Wiring 17 2 9 4 Wire Relay Connection 19 2 10 RS 485 Communication Network 19 2 11 Cabling Recommendations 20 2 12 Earth Ground Regime 20 3 Configuration options 21 3 1 Sensitivity 23 3 2 Ultra Fast Detection 23 3 3 ...

Page 4: ... 7 Servicing 28 8 FGD Communicator Software 28 9 Specifications 29 9 1 Fire Detection 29 9 2 Electrical Specifications 29 9 3 Outputs 30 9 4 Mechanical Specifications 30 9 5 Environmental Specifications 30 9 6 Product Labeling 31 9 7 Approvals 33 9 8 Electromagnetic Compatibility 33 10 Performance F Guard UV IR 34 10 1 F Guard UV IR ASX1 Standard mode 34 10 2 False Alarm Immunity 36 11 Performance...

Page 5: ...hield 5 Figure 7 Flame Simulator Kit 6 Figure 8 FLS FSIM UV IR Flame Simulator Front View 6 Figure 9 Horizontal Field of View 8 Figure 10 Vertical Field of View 8 Figure 11 Tilt Mount Base Plate View 12 Figure 12 Tilt mount base Side View 12 Figure 13 Detector on Tilt Mount Side View 13 Figure 14 Terminal View 15 Figure 15 Source 4 Wire Scheme 17 Figure 16 Sink 4 Wire Scheme 17 Figure 17 Source 3 ...

Page 6: ... info gastech com and support fg detection com vi F Guard UV IR User Manual Doc No F110V0020 06 List of Tables Table 1 Terminal connections 16 Table 2 Detector Configuration Options 22 Table 2 Sensitivity levels 23 Table 4 Output Signals 25 ...

Page 7: ...er During normal operation the flame detector performs self tests of its optics electronics and software These include a periodic BIT Built In Test in which the sensors and window cleanliness are tested This manual covers two UV IR detector models F Guard UV IR Hydrogen and hydrocarbons flame detection UV radiation 0 18 0 26 micron range Spectrum response of IR radiation in the 2 5 3 5 micron rang...

Page 8: ...d performance option Option 5 Design for but not limited to automotive spray paint applications where compliance with 0 5 s response per NFPA 33 is needed 1 3 Internal tests During normal operation the flame detector performs self tests of its optics electronics and software These include a periodic BIT Built In Test in which the sensors and window cleanliness are tested Any detected fault is indi...

Page 9: ...on Technical support info gastech com and support fg detection com 3 F Guard UV IR User Manual Doc No F110V0020 06 1 4 Product Overview FIGURE 1 FRONT VIEW OF THE F GUARD UV IR F FIGURE 2 REAR VIEW OF THE F GUARD UV IR F ...

Page 10: ...d using the stainless steel tilt mount part number 85 6000 TMO This allows the detector to be securely attached to a wall pole or other solid surface using appropriate fixings See sections 2 5 and 2 6 for further details FIGURE 3 TILT MOUNT 1 5 2 Weather Cover The weather cover P N 85 6000 WC SS 01 protects the detector from extreme weather conditions such as heat rain and snow FIGURE 4 WEATHER CO...

Page 11: ...h or 3 inch poles Part number FLS PMA S23 FIGURE 5 POLE MOUNT 1 5 4 Air shield The air shield P N FLS ASD S01 allows the installation of flame detectors in harsh weather conditions where they may be exposed to dust sand and other particulate matter The connection point can be mounted in the 3 9 or 12 o clock locations Air pressure source Clean dry and oil free air Pressure 2 3 bar 30 45 psi Fittin...

Page 12: ... in situ without needing a hot work permit F Guard Flame Simulators emit UV and IR radiation which simulates a fire to the detectors The simulators are lightweight easy to use with testing distances of up to 21 3 ft 6 5m and capable of more than 100 activations between battery charging F Guard Flame Simulators are ATEX approved for use in hazardous Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 11 Zone 22 areas Each simulato...

Page 13: ... detector face should be tilted aimed down at an angle to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt Do not start an installation until the performance target system configuration installation location and coverage considerations have been defined by the responsible person To ensure optimal performance the following guidelines should be addressed Sensitivity To determine the sensitivity level the f...

Page 14: ...For more information Technical support info gastech com and support fg detection com 8 F Guard UV IR User Manual Doc No F110V0020 06 FIGURE 9 HORIZONTAL FIELD OF VIEW FIGURE 10 VERTICAL FIELD OF VIEW ...

Page 15: ...stem be inhibited during welding operations in situations where the possibility of a false alarm cannot be tolerated Gas welding requires a system inhibit since the gas torch is an actual fire Arc welding rods can contain organic binder materials in the flux that burn during the welding operation and are detectable by the device Welding rods with clay binders do not burn and should not be detected...

Page 16: ...e same line and the distance from the control unit in compliance with specifications Individually screen twisted pair cable is recommended for RS485 terminals Use suitably rating wire for the applicable certification and temperatures 2 3 Required Tools The detector can be installed using the following tools Tool Function Hex KEY 6 mm Vertical alignment Hex KEY 10 mm Horizontal alignment Wrench 13 ...

Page 17: ...shing from the material s datasheet that it is resistant to specific chemicals Specific conditions for use The equipment is not intended to be repaired by the user Repair of this equipment shall be carried out by the manufacturer per the applicable code of practice The flame paths are not intended for repair Contact the manufacturer if the flame paths are damaged Consult the manufacturer for a gen...

Page 18: ... vertical in all directions The following installation instructions show how to use it to support the detector from below the preferred method To install the tilt mount a Mount the tilt mount base Figure 11 to a solid structure using four suitable fixings through the four 7mm 0 28 diameter holes Four captive screws with spring washers are provided in the tilt mount Figure 11 Tilt Mount Base Plate ...

Page 19: ... and 4 c Loosen the locking screws Items 5 and 6 in such a way that enables you to rotate the detector d Point the detector towards the detection area and make certain that the view of the area is unobstructed e Secure the detector in that position by tightening the locking screws Items 5 and 6 on the tilt mount Make sure the detector is pointing in the correct direction The detector is now correc...

Page 20: ...t info gastech com and support fg detection com 14 F Guard UV IR User Manual Doc No F110V0020 06 1 TILT MOUNT ASSEMBLY 2 HOLDING PLATE 3 4 MOUNTING HEX SCREWS M8 AND LOCK WASHERS 5 HEX SOCKET LOCKING SCREW M8 6 HEX SOCKET LOCKING SCREW M12 ...

Page 21: ...nsor module in the front half of the detector contains no serviceable components and should never be opened Opening this will invalidate the warranty of the detector The terminal compartment at the back is the only part of the housing that should be opened by the user The detector has 16 screw terminals as shown in the following figure and table FIGURE 14 TERMINAL VIEW ...

Page 22: ... open SPST contact relay that is open in normal operation and closed when a fire is detected This relay can be configured to latch as described in section 3 4 8 Alarm Relay COM 11 24 VDC Power supply 18 32 VDC 12 24 VDC Power supply return 0V 13 Manual BIT activation The manual BIT built in test can be initiated by momentarily connecting this terminal and one of the 24 VDC terminals 2 or 12 See 3 ...

Page 23: ...and can be 3 wire or 4 wire connected The following drawing shows how to wire the detector to act as a current source isolated transmitter 4 wire connection FIGURE 15 SOURCE 4 WIRE SCHEME The following drawing shows how to wire the detector to act as a current sink isolated transmitter 4 wire connection FIGURE 16 SINK 4 WIRE SCHEME Detector 1 2 3 4 24VDC Return Return 24VDC Detector 1 2 3 4 Power ...

Page 24: ...urce non isolated transmitter 3 wire connection FIGURE 17 SOURCE 3 WIRE SCHEME Note Link between 3 and 11 to be wired on site The following drawing shows how to wire the detector to act as a current sink non isolated transmitter 3 wire connection FIGURE 18 SINK 3 WIRE SCHEME Note Link between 4 and 12 to be wired on site Controller 24VDC Return Detector 1 2 3 4 11 Controller 24VDC Return Detector ...

Page 25: ...on the control panels power supply capacity and length of wire width In a fault condition the fault relay will open the contact The control panel will see an open loop and will report a fault In alarm conditions the alarm relay will close the contact and short the loop With this configuration the panel does know which detector in the loop caused the alarm or fault See figure below FIGURE 19 4 WIRE...

Page 26: ...o comply with EMC regulations the cable must be shielded and the detector grounded The use of industrial grade suitably armoured field cable is recommended When using HART communications there are some additional considerations In particular a low capacitance cable should be used Further detailed information can be found at the HART Communication Foundation s website www hartcomm org 2 12 Earth Gr...

Page 27: ...se Electrical equipment connected to the system should comply with applicable national or international EMC standards Ideally the 24 V supply reaching units should be free from large transients fluctuations or high frequency noise To reduce the likelihood of radio frequency interference affecting the operation of units it is recommended that neither units nor their cabling is installed close to th...

Page 28: ...Delay 0 5 10 20 or 30 seconds 0 seconds no delay Alarm Latch Disabled Enabled Disabled Enable Pre Alarm 0 20mA Disabled Enabled Disabled Enable dirty window warning 0 20mA Disabled Enabled Disabled Aux Relay Alarm Pre Alarm UV Detected IR Detected Dirty Window Warning Alarm Window Heater Disabled Enabled Enabled Modbus address 1 247 1 Manual BIT Alarm Output Test Disabled Enabled Disabled Note Med...

Page 29: ...ion of fireballs and explosions at 5 milliseconds If enabled this feature is independent of other detection algorithms and alarm delays 3 3 Alarm Delay When a flame is detected the flame detector delays the execution of the alarm outputs up to the configured period After this time delay the detector re evaluates the situation If a flame is still detected the alarm outputs are activated 3 4 Alarm L...

Page 30: ...or high UV energy is present or on dirty window warning 3 8 Window Heater The detector is equipped with a heater to prevent condensation and icing on the window If enabled the heater is operated automatically depending on temperature 3 9 Modbus Address The detector can communicate with the FGD communicator software using a Modbus RTU compatible protocol on RS 485 This protocol allows for a network...

Page 31: ... LED TABLE 4 OUTPUT SIGNALS State State Output 0 20mA Fault Relay NC Alarm Relay NO Aux Relay NO LED Startup 1mA Open Open Open Flashing Yellow Fault 1mA Open Open Open Flashing Yellow BIT Fault 2mA Open Open Open Yellow Dirty Window Warning 3mA 1 Closed Open Closed 2 Green Normal 4mA Closed Open Open Green IR Radiation detected 8mA Closed Open Closed 3 Green UV Radiation detected 12mA Closed Open...

Page 32: ...ay will close WARNING Make sure to disable all fire extinguishing actions or alarms connected to the detector when the manual BIT is initiated and the Manual BIT Alarm Output Test is enabled as the manual BIT will set the 0 20mA terminal to 20mA and close the alarm relay 4 3 Flame Simulator Flame simulators are often used by industry to perform detector testing during installation and periodic end...

Page 33: ...open Current output at 0mA No power to the unit Check that the power is connected to the detector Check power polarity Check wiring in the detector Yellow LED constantly on Fault Relay is open Current output at 0mA 1mA Power problems Check the voltage between the 24VDC and 24VDC terminals to verify that it is in the allowed range see section 9 2 Yellow LED constantly on Fault Relay is open 0 20mA ...

Page 34: ...ntact technical support via email at info gastech com and support fg detection com Refer to the detector warranty statement in section 12 8 FGD Communicator Software The FGD Communicator software can be used to configure and monitor the F Guard UV IR flame detector The software communicates using Modbus over an RS 485 port to the detector Modbus commands enable the user to configure parameters and...

Page 35: ...UV IR F o 5ms for fast fire burst or explosion o 1 5s for 1ft2 0 1m2 N heptane pan fire at 0 50 ft 0 15m o 3s for 1ft2 0 1m2 N heptane pan fire at 50 100 ft 15 30m Field of view 90 Horizontal 80 Vertical Time Delay 0 30 seconds adjustable Built in test Automatic and Manual 9 2 Electrical Specifications Operating Voltage 24 VDC nominal 18 32 VDC Current Consumption o Standby 120mA o Maximum 180mA a...

Page 36: ...tor status Output Fault 0 mA or 1 mA 10 BIT Fault 2 mA 10 Dirty window warning 3 mA 10 Normal 4 mA 10 IR Detected 8 mA 10 UV Detected 12 mA 10 Pre alarm 16 mA 3 Alarm 20 mA 5 Tri colour LED indication Modbus RTU compatible protocol on RS 485 9 4 Mechanical Specifications Size 5 51 x 3 54 3 54 140 90 90mm Weight o Detector Stainless Steel 316 6 6 lbs 3 kg o Tilt mount Stainless steel 316 3 3 lbs 1 ...

Page 37: ...For more information Technical support info gastech com and support fg detection com 31 F Guard UV IR User Manual Doc No F110V0020 06 9 6 Product Labeling 9 6 1 Ex db ...

Page 38: ...For more information Technical support info gastech com and support fg detection com 32 F Guard UV IR User Manual Doc No F110V0020 06 9 6 2 Ex db eb ...

Page 39: ... Db 55 C Ta 85 C o IECEx Ex db IIC T5 Gb 50 C Ta 75 C Ex db IIC T4 Gb 50 C Ta 85 C o FM FMC Class I Div 1 Groups B C D T4 Class I Zone 1 AEx Ex db IIC T4 Gb T4 50 C Ta 85 C T5 50 C Ta 75 C Performance o ANSI FM 3260 o EN 54 10 Functional safety Meets the requirements for SIL 2 per IEC 61508 California Fire Marshall EAC CU TR 9 8 Electromagnetic Compatibility The detector fully complies with EMC di...

Page 40: ...dard mode Extreme Sensitivity Fuel Size Distance Feet m Average Response Time Seconds N Heptane 1 x 1 ft 98 30 2 0 Gasoline 2 x 2 ft 197 60 3 3 Gasoline 1 x 1 ft 98 30 1 8 Methane 32 in Plume 59 18 1 4 LPG 32 in Plume 75 23 1 2 Diesel 1 x 1 ft 75 23 2 6 JP5 1 x 1 ft 75 23 3 3 Kerosene 1 x 1 ft 75 23 1 8 Methanol 1 x 1 ft 52 16 0 8 Ethanol 1 x 1 ft 62 19 4 1 Isopropanol 1 x 1 ft 75 23 2 2 Polypropy...

Page 41: ...30 9 0 9 LPG 32 in Plume 33 10 1 2 Diesel 1 x 1 ft 36 11 1 2 JP5 1 x 1 ft 36 11 1 2 Kerosene 1 x 1 ft 36 11 0 9 Methanol 1 x 1 ft 30 9 1 3 Ethanol 1 x 1 ft 31 9 5 2 9 Isopropanol 1 x 1 ft 36 11 0 8 Polypropylene 1 x 1 ft 23 7 0 9 Paper 1 x 1 ft 23 7 1 0 Hydrogen 32 in Plume 33 10 1 0 Syngas 32 in Plume 33 10 1 2 Low Sensitivity Fuel Size Distance Feet m Average Response Time Seconds N Heptane 1 x ...

Page 42: ...etectors did not alarm when exposed to the radiation source either modulated or non modulated False Stimuli only at Extreme Sensitivity False Alarm Source Maximum Distance in ft m Sunlight Direct Reflected No response at any distance Incandescent frosted glass light 300W 2 0 5 Fluorescent 70W 3x23 3W 2 0 5 Electric arc 2 0 5 Arc welding 10 3 Radiation heater 1850W 2 0 5 Quartz lamp 1000W shielded ...

Page 43: ... UV IR F ASX1 Standard mode Extreme Sensitivity Fuel Size Distance Feet m Average Response Time Seconds N Heptane 1 x 1 ft 98 30 3 2 Gasoline 2 x 2 ft 197 60 5 3 Gasoline 1 x 1 ft 98 30 3 4 Methane 32 in Plume 59 18 1 6 LPG 32 in Plume 75 23 1 2 Diesel 1 x 1 ft 75 23 4 3 JP5 1 x 1 ft 75 23 7 0 Kerosene 1 x 1 ft 75 23 2 9 Methanol 1 x 1 ft 59 18 3 6 Ethanol 1 x 1 ft 72 22 4 5 Isopropanol 1 x 1 ft 7...

Page 44: ...ane 32 in Plume 30 9 0 9 LPG 32 in Plume 33 10 1 3 Diesel 1 x 1 ft 36 11 1 6 JP5 1 x 1 ft 36 11 1 5 Kerosene 1 x 1 ft 36 11 1 4 Methanol 1 x 1 ft 30 9 1 3 Ethanol 1 x 1 ft 31 9 5 1 2 Isopropanol 1 x 1 ft 36 11 1 4 Polypropylene 1 x 1 ft 23 7 1 7 Paper 1 x 1 ft 23 7 2 0 Syngas 32 in Plume 33 10 1 2 Low Sensitivity Fuel Size Distance Feet m Average Response Time Seconds N Heptane 1 x 1 ft 16 5 0 9 L...

Page 45: ...etectors did not alarm when exposed to the radiation source either modulated or non modulated False Stimuli only at Extreme Sensitivity False Alarm Source Maximum Distance in ft m Sunlight Direct Reflected No response at any distance Incandescent frosted glass light 300W 2 0 5 Fluorescent 70W 3x23 3W 2 0 5 Electric arc 2 0 5 Arc welding 10 3 Radiation heater 1850W 2 0 5 Quartz lamp 1000W shielded ...

Page 46: ...4 NPT Entries 85 6000 F SS HD UV IR F AS15 As FLS UV IR F AS11 but with enhanced speed of response option NFPA33 85 6000 F SS HD UV IR F AS25 As FLS UV IR F AS21 but with enhanced speed of response option NFPA33 Detector Tilt Mount 85 6000 TMO F Guard Stainless Steel Tilt Mount Flame Simulator Kit FLS FSIM UV IR KIT UV IR F Guard Flame Simulator Kit Including Carry Case Simulator Carrying Strap Ch...

Page 47: ...red in transit from the factory or other damage due to abuse misuse improper installation lack of maintenance or Act of God which are above and beyond its control FIRE GAS DETECTION TECHNOLOGIES INC will upon receipt of any defective product transportation prepaid repair or replace it at its sole discretion if found to have been defective when shipped Said repair or replacement is FIRE GAS DETECTI...

Page 48: ...t a low level on top of the 4 20mA current The HART implementation on the F Guard IR3 UV IR Flame Detector allows the Control Unit to monitor the status of the detector settings of User Configuration and initiate field diagnostics The HART protocol implemented in this flame detector corresponds to HART rev 7 0 It supports HART Universal commands including Common Practice and Device Specific Comman...

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