Spectrex SharpEye 40/40C-L4B UV/IR Flame Detector
The Spectrex SharpEye 40/40C-L4B UV/IR flame detector is the latest model UV/IR flame detector with improved technology and extended detection distances of unto 28 meters and is part of the next generation SharpEye 40/40 series.
The Spectrex SharpEye 40/40C-L4B UV/IR flame detector is capable of detection Hydrocarbon fuel and gas flames only and responds in typically under 5 seconds. The detector work with an integrated UV and optical IR sensor in the 4.5 micron band for hydrocarbon flame detection only. This allows for a higher false alarm immunity and greater detection capabilities than other regular UV/IR models on the market. With this proven record of false alarm immunity these Spectrex next generation 40/40-C-L4B flame detectors keep a SharpEye on your Safety!
- FM performance tested on Lithium Ion single cell fires
- Built-in-test on both the UV and IR sensors
- MTBF of over 150.000 hours
- Sil 3 compatible
- Internal log/event recorder
- FM performance tested
- EN-54-10 approved
- 3 year warranty
Features
The Spectrex SharpEye 40/40-C-L4B UV/IR flame detector is used and suitable for a large variety of applications where there may be a risk for hydrocarbon fires. Because of the high quality, SIL 3 approval and MTBF of over 150.000 hours the detector can operate in safety critical applications.
Because of the large variety of substances with an FM performance approval it makes this unit suitable for indoor applications where flames in close proximity need to be detected. Currently the Spectrex SharpEye 40/40-C-L4B UV/IR flame detector is used in many indoor safety critical applications where reliable detection is required.
Range
Fuel (0,1 m2) | Range (m) |
Gasoline | 28 |
n-Hepthane | 28 |
Diesel | 21 |
JP5 | 21 |
Kerosene | 17 |
Ethanol | 21 |
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) | 17 |
Methanol | 18 |
Methane* | 18 |
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)* | 18 |
Polypropylene pellets | 10 |
Office paper | 21 |
Gun powder (10cm2) | 10 |
Fireworks (10 pieces per test) | 20 |
Cooking oil | 3 |
Mineral oil (20w50) | 21 |
Wood | 21 |
Ethylene glycol | 10 |
Butyl Acrylate | 7 |
Vinyl Acetate | 21 |
Flammable adhesive (flash point +60 °C) | 21 |
Solvents | 21 |
Oil paint | 21 |
Jet fuel A1 | 21 |
Battery** | 21 |
*0.75m high, 0.25m wide plume fire
**One battery cell
Previous Model
The Spectrex SharpEye 40/40C-L4B UV/IR flame detector is the new and direct replacement model for the Spectrex 40/40-L4 & 40/40-L4B (UV/IR) flame detector. This model has been used in many applications between 2009 and 2021 and many locations still rely on the high performance and long MTBF.
With over hundreds of thousand of detectors sold, the Spectrex legacy series, 40/40-L4 & 40/40-L4B is part of the best sold and mostly trusted flame detector family on the market.