Spyglass Flame Detectors

The Spyglass family of Triple IR and UV/IR flame detectors delivers fast and reliable optical flame detection over long distances while providing exceptional immunity to false alarms. Designed for harsh industrial environments, these detectors are also available with optional built-in high-definition video for remote fire verification.

Spyglass SG50-F Series

The Spyglass SG50-F Series is designed to detect a wide range of fires in rugged industrial environments. Its compact design, advanced detection technology, and optional HD video make it an ideal solution for reliable fire protection.

Why Choose Spyglass Flame Detectors?

• Global approvals including FMus, FMc, ATEX, IECEx, and UKEX.
• SIL2 Certified.
• Long detection distances with low false alarm rates.
• Detects hydrocarbon, hydrogen, alternate energy fuel, munitions, and metal fires.
• Suitable for wind turbines, helipads, and NFPA 33 applications.
• Supports 0–20 mA, Modbus, HART, Fire, Fault, and Auxiliary relay outputs.

Integrated High-Definition Video

Optional HD video allows remote monitoring and verification of fire events while improving safety and reducing the need to enter hazardous areas.

• High-definition colour or near-infrared camera.
• Clear imaging up to 100 ft (30 m).
• Remote monitoring of unmanned locations.
• Stores up to 1 minute of pre-event video.
• Stores up to 3 minutes of post-event video.
• Supports fire investigation and response analysis.

Video Options

• Colour Video: Ideal for hydrocarbon fires and realistic scene monitoring.
• Near-Infrared Video: Provides better visibility of hydrogen, alcohol, and other nearly invisible flames.

Triple Infrared (IR3) Technology

Triple infrared sensing delivers fast detection of small fires while maintaining excellent immunity to false alarms.

• Long detection distance.
• High sensitivity to small fires.
• Excellent false alarm immunity.
• Spyglass IR3 detects hydrocarbon fires.
• Spyglass IR3-H2 detects hydrogen, ammonia, and silane flames.

UV/IR Technology

UV/IR technology provides reliable flame detection for hydrocarbon, hydrogen, metal, and inorganic fires.

• Proven UV/IR detection technology.
• Metal fire detection capability.
• Suitable for indoor installations.
• Spyglass UV-IR-F detects hydrocarbon fires.
• Spyglass UV-IR detects hydrogen, metal, and inorganic flames.

Spyglass IR3-H2 Xtend

The Xtend version uses advanced triple infrared technology and specialised algorithms to detect both hydrogen and hydrocarbon fires simultaneously while maintaining excellent hydrogen flame detection performance.

Typical applications include electrolysers, hydrogen refuelling stations, SMRs, and industrial facilities handling hydrogen.

Hot CO₂ Rejection

The optional Hot CO₂ Rejection feature filters false signals from hot exhaust gases while maintaining fast and accurate hydrocarbon flame detection.

Typical applications include aircraft hangars, heliports, tunnels, loading bays, and other areas with heavy vehicle activity.

Ultra Fast Detection

The Ultra Fast version is designed for high-speed industrial processes and complies with NFPA 33 requirements by detecting fires in less than 0.5 seconds.

Typical applications include automotive spray booths, high-speed printing and coating lines, conveyors, and fast-moving production systems.