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Multi-Spectrum UV/Dual IR/VIS   Fire and Flame Detector

The Fire Sentry FS20X is the latest generation high technology Multi

Spectrum (UV/Dual IR/VIS) Fire and Flame Detector, which is part of the

FSX family of advanced technology Electro-Optical Flame detectors.

Based on the foundation of the highly successful and reliable Fire Sentry

SS4 detector, the Fire Sentry FS20X detector represents a quantum leap in

integrating Infrared and Ultraviolet sensing technologies. The Fire Sentry FS20X

is a Multi-Spectrum and UV/Dual IR/VIS fire and flame detector with a proven

UV solar-blind sensor. The Fire Sentry FS20X exhibits faster false-alarm free

response to fires over a wider temperature range and with a much longer

detection range compared to conventional UV/IR detectors.

APPLICATIONS

• Refineries and oil production facilities

• Off-Shore platforms

• Turbine/Compressor enclosures

• Acetylene processing and storage

• Oil and Gas pipelines and pumping stations

• LNG/LPG loading and unloading facilities

• Natural Gas and CNG plants

• Ethanol, Methanol, and IPA production and storage

• Crude oil and gasoline storage and tank farms

• Aircraft hangars

• Hydrogen plants and storage

• Paint and solvent storage

• Chemical production, storage, and loading facilities

• Power plants

• Silane gas storage

Dual microprocessors provide a high level of fail-safe operation combined with fast and reliable

performance.The master microprocessor performs high-speed digital sampling and signal

processing calculations whilst the slave microprocessor handles various sensor data, performs

communications, self-diagnostics and provides interface versatility and additional memory for

storing event log and FirePic™ data. The FS20X detector has a detection range in excess of 60 m

(200 feet) (very high sensitivity setting) for the detection of a 0.1m2 (one square-foot) Heptane

reference fire and has a cone of vision greater in volumetric coverage than most UV/IR detectors.

This means fewer detectors can be used as compared to other manufacturers’ detectors.

The FS20 detector using advanced patented algorithms for signal processing and fire and flame analysis is

designed to alarm to all types of fires in all industrial environmental conditions. If the detector’s UV signal

is degraded due to heavy smoke or a contaminated lens, the FS20X’s patented WideBand IR™, Near Band

IR and Visible sensors will still alarm to fire, albeit at a reduced sensitivity and slower response time.

Conventional and older technology UV/IR detectors, using

narrow band 4.3 micron IR sensors, will not respond to smoky

fires or if the detector lens is contaminated with oil and

other substances since both UV and 4.3 micron signals are

attenuated, obscured or absorbed by thick smoke or detector

lens contaminations. All UV sensors will be attenuated to some

degree. Also, these old technology UV/IR detectors will not alarm

to any fire if they are installed behind ordinary window glass.

APPLICATIONS

• Refineries and oil production facilities

• Off-Shore platforms

• Turbine/Compressor enclosures

• Acetylene processing and storage

• Oil and Gas pipelines and pumping stations

• LNG/LPG loading and unloading facilities

• Natural Gas and CNG plants

• Ethanol, Methanol, and IPA production and storage

• Crude oil and gasoline storage and tank farms

• Aircraft hangars

• Hydrogen plants and storage

• Paint and solvent storage

• Chemical production, storage, and loading facilities

• Power plants

• Silane gas storage

BENEFITS

• Detects hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon fuel fires in all environmental conditions

• User selectable output options

• Wide operating temperature range

• Optimal false alarm rejection

• Minimal maintenance for trouble-free operation

• PC software and Interface Module (FSIM) for fault

diagnostics, real-time graphics (RTGs), and downloading of

FirePics™ and event log

• Suitable for a wide variety of applications

• Easy electronics module replacement

• Test lamps for manual testing

•  Patented Electronics Module for components protection

with easy plug-in terminations and field installation

•  Two M25 conduit entries

• Low power consumption

• High RFI and EMI immunity

• CU-TR approved

• INMETRO approved

• Meets SIL 2 requirements

• Certified to EN54-10:2002

• FM 3260 Performance

General Specification

• FM, ATEX, CE mark approvals

FEATURES

• Patented WideBand IR™ technology

• Patented Electronic Frequency Analysis™

•Visible sensor for optimum false alarm rejection

• Selectable detection sensitivities

• Field-of-View: 90° cone-of-vision

• Dual microprocessors for reliable performance

• Real-time clock for accurate time dating of events

• FirePic™ — pre-fire event data storage

• Event log with date and time stamp

• RS-485 ModBus communication

• Non-Isolated 4-20 mA Analog output (sink or source)

• Alarm, Fault and Fire Verification relays

•  Automatic optical path and electronic self-tes

•  Patented Electronics Module for components protection

with easy plug-in terminations and field installation

•  Two M25 conduit entries

• Low power consumption

• High RFI and EMI immunity

• CU-TR approved

• INMETRO approved

• Meets SIL 2 requirements

• Certified to EN54-10:2002

• FM 3260 Performance

The FSX family of detectors feature our patented* FirePic data storage and information retrieval

facility. FirePic™ records pre-fire data, which can be recovered from the detector’s non-volatile

flash memory for post fire analysis and determination of the fire cause. Additionally, unique Real

Time Graphing (RTG™) allows viewing of the data which the detector senses in each waveband. A

combination of outputs makes the FSX detectors useful beyond the immediate alarm and help

in both protection and investigation of fire events in today’s demanding industrial requirements.

The FS24X detector has a detection range greater than 60 m (200 feet) (Very High Sensitivity

setting) for the detection of a 0.1 m2 (one square-foot) Heptane reference fire and has a cone of

vision far greater in volumetric coverage than any other Multi-Spectrum IR detector.

This means fewer detectors can be used as compared to other manufacturers’ detectors

FS24X Detector

True triple IR wide band sensing and sophisticated detection algorithms.

FS24X provides wideband Multi-Spectrum Triple IR (IR/IR/IR/Visible) flame detection.

It is part of our FSX family of advanced technology Electro-Optical fire detectors.

Using our patented* WideBand IR™, WideBand 4.3 micron IR™, and Visible detection technology,

the FS24X sets the standard for flame detection.

Sophisticated software algorithms and dual microprocessors ensure that the FS24X

has the highest fire detection performance combined with optimal false alarm rejection.

The WideBand IR™ Infrared technology using high-speed solid-state

Quantum sensors allows detection of all types of fires,

hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon, in all weather conditions.

Dual microprocessors provide a high level of fail-safe operation combined

with fast and reliable performance. The master microprocessor performs

high-speed digital sampling and signal-processing calculations, while

the slave microprocessor handles  various sensor data, performs

communications, self-diagnostics and provides interface versatility and

additional memory for storing Event Log and FirePic™ data.

BENEFITS

• Detects hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon fuel fires in all environmental conditions

• Wide operating temperature range

• Arc welding immunity

• False alarm rejection

• Minimal maintenance for trouble-free operation

• PC software and interface module (FSIM) for fault diagnostics real-time graphs (RTGs),

and downloading of FirePics™ and event log

• Suitable for a wide variety of applications• Built-in non-isolated 4-20 mA analog output (sink or source)

• Alarm, Fault and Fire Verification relays

• Automatic Optical Path and Electronic self-test

• Patented Electronics Module for component protection with plug-in terminations for easy  field

installation

• Two M25 conduit entries

• Low power consumption

• FM hazardous area approved

• Ex d ATEX /IECEx approved

• CU-TR approved

• INMETRO approved

• Meets SIL 2 requirements

• Certified to EN54-10:2002

• FM 3260 performance

General Specification

• High RFI and EMI immunity

FEATURES

•  Patented WideBand IR™ Infrared combined with Ultraviolet

• Detection range greater than 60 m (200 feet)  to 0.1 m2 (1sq. ft.) heptane fire

• Patented Electronic Frequency Analysis

• Visible sensor for optimum false alarm rejection

• Selectable detection sensitivities

• Solar blind 90° field of view

• Dual microprocessors for reliable performance

• Real-time clock for accurate time dating of events

• FirePic™ — Up to 6 pre-fire event data storage

• Event log — Up to 200 events with date and time stamp

• Built-in RS-485 ModBus communication• Built-in non-isolated 4-20 mA analog output (sink or source)

• Alarm, Fault and Fire Verification relays

• Automatic Optical Path and Electronic self-test

• Patented Electronics Module for component protection with plug-in terminations for easy  field

installation

• Two M25 conduit entries

• Low power consumption

• FM hazardous area approved

• Ex d ATEX /IECEx approved

• CU-TR approved

• INMETRO approved

• Meets SIL 2 requirements

• Certified to EN54-10:2002

• FM 3260 performance