Introduction
FV-40 Series Flame Detector
087-0056 REV F
10
1.3
Features and Benefits
F4-2V, F4-2B, F4-4V, and F4-4B UV/IR Dual Sensor
UV/IR Dual Sensor
High Speed Response: 200msec. response to flash fire
F4-I3 Triple IR Sensor
Advanced Digital Processing of the Dynamic Characteristics of
Fire: Flickering, threshold correlation and ratio.
Multi IR Channels: Between 2-5 microns.
Field Programmable Sensitivity: Four ranges to avoid zone
crossover.
F4-MM Multi IR Sensor
Detects Hydrocarbons and Hydrogen Flames.
Detection Range: Up to 215 ft. (65m) for a 1 ft
2
(0.1m
2
) n-
heptane fire.
Advanced Digital Processing of the Dynamic Characteristics of
Fire: Flickering, threshold correlation and ratio.
F4-UV, F4-UB UV Sensor
UV Sensor design
High Speed Response: 200msec. response to flash fire
F4-UF UV/IR Ultra Fast Dual Sensor
High Speed Response: 20msec. response to flash fire
General Information for all Sensor Models
Ultra High Immunity to False Alarms: See Table 6: False Alarms
Prevention
See Table 6 on page 18.
Built In Test (BIT): Automatic (see
Built-In-Test (BIT)
.
Heated Window: Prevents effects of icing, snow, condensation.
Electrical Interface:
Dry contact relays
Communication network RS-485
0-20mA output
HART Protocol: Communication protocol (see
HART Protocol
).
Exde: Integral junction box for easy wiring.
SIL-2: TÜV approval (pending on some models).
Hazardous Area Certification: ATEX, IECEx, FM.
Functionality Approval: (next page)