Teledyne FV-40 FlameVision Flame Detectors

The Teledyne FV-40 FlameVision series are smart, flexible flame detector solutions resistant to false alarms. Models feature heated sensor windows to eliminate condensation and icing, sensitivity selection, and flexible communication options.

Designed to sense multiple types of flame for a variety of industries and budgets, the FV-40 series is available in Single IR, Triple IR (IR3), Multi IR, UV, UV/IR 2.5μm, UV/IR 4.5μm, and Ultra-Fast UV/IR configurations. Units are available with or without a built-in test (BIT) capability.

The housing is constructed from 316L stainless steel and all circuit boards are epoxy-coated for protection. All units meet MIL-C-810C standards for humidity, salt, fog, vibration, mechanical shock, and temperature extremes.

All models include a 3-colour LED and communications for 0-20mA, HART, RS-485, and MODBUS. Three built-in relays for alarm, fault, and auxiliary functions can trigger external warning systems.

Model Types

• FV-40 Single IR: Detects hydrocarbon-based fuel and gas fires, working at 4.5 μm for maximum sensitivity. Designed for indoor use as a low-cost solution with high immunity to false alarms from sunlight and IR projectors.
• FV-40 UV: Detects organic and inorganic flames, hydrocarbon-based fuel and gas fires, invisible hydrogen flames, and fires from hydrides, ammonia, silane, and other organics. Designed for indoor use as a low-cost solution.
• FV-40 UV/IR 2: Detects hydrocarbon-based fuel and gas fires, hydroxyl and hydrogen fires, as well as metal and inorganic fires. Operates at an IR wavelength of 2.5-3.0 µm.
• FV-40 UV/IR 4: Operates at an IR wavelength of 4.5 µm and is suitable for hydrocarbon-based fires. Both UV/IR models provide increased immunity to false alarms caused by solar radiation.
• FV-40 Triple IR: Detects hydrocarbon-based fuel and gas fires at long distances, indoors or outdoors, with high immunity to false alarms. Detects a 1-foot² (0.1 m²) gasoline pan fire at 215 feet (65 metres) in less than five seconds.
• FV-40 IR4 (Multi IR): Detects hydrocarbon and hydrogen flames at long distances with high immunity to false alarms. Can detect a gasoline pan fire at 215 feet (65 metres) or a hydrogen flame at 100 feet (30 metres) in less than five seconds.

Applications

• Aerospace
• Chemical Processing
• Chemical Storage
• Crude Production
• Explosives and Munitions
• Petroleum Refining
• Pharmaceutical Manufacture
• Power Generation
• Printing
• Waste Disposal

Key Features

• Long-range and wide field of view reduces the quantity of detectors required.
• Reliable, long-life design backed by a five-year warranty.
• Fast response of 5 seconds or less.
• User-programmable functions allow for customisation.
• Simple connectivity to an existing system.
• Ingress protection: IP66, IP67 and NEMA 250 6P.
• Robust construction suitable for harsh environments.
• Communications: 0-20mA, HART, RS-485 and MODBUS.
• Outputs: Three built-in relays for alarm, fault and auxiliary functions.
• Housing: 316L stainless steel with epoxy-coated circuit boards.
• Environmental Standards: MIL-C-810C for humidity, salt, fog, vibration, mechanical shock and temperature extremes.
• Approvals: ATEX/IECEx, FM/FMC/CSA, INMETRO, SIL2 and MED. SIL2 and MED approvals apply to Triple IR, Combined UV/IR 2.5µm and Combined UV/IR 4.5µm models only.