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Ultra Fast Spectrex SharpEye 40/40D-L4B UV/IR Flame Detector

The Ultra Fast Spectrex SharpEye 40/40D-L4B UV/IR flame detector for detection of hydrocarbon flames in the 4.5 micron band is part of the Next generation SharpEye 40/40 series.

The Ultra Fast Spectrex SharpEye 40/40D is a UV/IR flame detector that responds to flash fires in under 20 msec. The units works 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 compared to other regular UV/IR models on the market and with this proven record of false alarm immunity this detector keeps a SharpEye on your Safety! 

  • Ultra-fast detection under 20 msec
  • Lithium Ion single cell fire performance approval
  • MTBF of over 150.000 hours
  • Sil 3 compatible
  • Internal log/event recorder
  • Smart Field of View integrity test
  • Temperature range -60 °C to +85 °C
  • Selection of UV only, IR only or UV/IR
  • Atex T5 and T6 approved

Features

The Ultra Fast Spectrex SharpEye 40/40-D-L4B UV/IR flame detector is used and suited for a large variety of applications such as explosives-, and ammunition production. Because of the high quality, SIL 3 and DNV approval and MTBF of over 150.000 hours the unit can operate in safety critical applications.

Because of the large variety of substances with an FM performance approval it makes this the affordable hydrocarbon flame detector offering the possibility to select just UV or just IR or both UV/IR sensors through the software settings. Currently the Ultra Fast Spectrex SharpEye 40/40-D-L4B UV/IR flame detector is used in many indoor safety critical applications where quick and reliable detection is required.

Range

Fuel (0,1m2)

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

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