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F-Guard UV-IR-HD User Manual
76-M-6010-02-02
1. Introduction
The
F-Guard-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), as well as hydrogen fires. The
detector addresses slow growing fires as well as fast eruptions of fire using improved UV-IR technology.
The detector operates in all weather and light conditions. The detector provides high-definition (HD) video
output of the monitored area with clear imaging of a fire event and of personnel at distances up to 100 ft
(30m) allowing rescuers to discover the exact situation before entering the hazardous area. It will
automatically record a video of a fire event (1 min pre-alarm/up to 3 mins post-alarm).
The integral HD quality video, with event recording, on top of the proven superior capabilities of UV-IR flame
detection together provide a very powerful safety tool to protect your personnel, plant and process. As
an option, the color HD camera can be replaced with a near IR camera if greater flame definition is needed.
This manual covers two UV/IR detector models:
1.
F-Guard-UV-IR-HD
: 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 range.
2.
F-Guard-UV-IR-F-HD
: Hydrocarbon flame detection. Spectrum response of IR radiation in the 4.0-5.0
micron range
Key Features
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High immunity
: To false alarm
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Ultra-fast detection mode
: Within 5 milliseconds for Hydrogen fireballs or explosions
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Hydrogen and hydrocarbons flame detection
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High sensitivity
: Up to 100 ft. (30m) for a 1ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane pan fire
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HD video output
: With automatic HD video recording of fire events
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Option: Improved speed of response:
(0.5s) for enclosed spare protection, like automotive
applications in compliance with NFPA 33 or printing presses and conveyors.
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Data/Event logger
: Alarms, faults and other relevant events are logged to non-volatile memory
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Ethernet communication
: In addition to the standard methods, such as 4-20mA and Modbus
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Built-in-Test (BIT)
: Automatic and manual internal self-test of window cleanliness and the overall
operation of the detector (for both IR and UV channels)
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Window heater
: To avoid condensation and icing
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Tilt mounting bracket
- for accurate detector positioning.
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UV and IR warning levels - 0-20mA
- current output warning when elevated UV or IR radiation is
detected.