The Fire & Gas Detection Technologies (FGD) team is led by Y. Spector, who was the founder and CEO of Spectronix/Spectrex. Spector has been involved for many years in the development, implementation and marketing of leading concepts and technologies in the field of optical fire and gas detection. This included the introduction in the late 1970s of the UV/IR flame detector, followed by IR3 (triple IR) flame detection technologies and the flash type, open-path gas-detection technology in the early 1990s.

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UV IR Flame Detector – FlameSpec-UV-IR

The FlameSpec-UV-IR flame detector provides ultra-fast response, high performance and reliable detection of a large variety of fires including hydrocarbon fires (visible and nonvisible), as well as Hydrogen fires.

The detector addresses slow growing fires as well as fast eruptions of fire using improved UV IR technology. The detector operates in all weather and light conditions.

Key Benefits

  • Hydrogen and Hydrocarbons flame detection.
  • Ultra-fast detection mode detection within 5 milliseconds for fireballs or explosions
  • High sensitivity – up to 100ft (30m) for a 1ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane pan fire
  • High immunity to false alarm
  • Data/Event logger – alarms, faults and other relevant events are logged to non-volatile memory.
  • Ethernet communication – in addition to the standard methods, such as 4-20mA and Modbus.
  • Built-in-Test (BIT) – Automatic and manual internal self-test of window cleanliness and the overall operation of the detector (for both IR and UV channels).
  • Window heater to avoid condensation and icing.
  • Tilt mounting bracket can be connected either above or below the detector.
  • Configurable detection mode – allows configuration of UV-IR, UV or IR detection mode.
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UV IR Flame Detector – FlameSpec-UV-IR-HD

The FlameSpec-UV-IR-HD flame detector provides ultra-fast response, high performance and reliable detection of a large variety of fires including hydrocarbon fires (visible and nonvisible),  Glycol fires as well as Hydrogen fires.

The detector addresses slow growing fires as well as fast eruptions of fire using improved UV/IR technology. The detector operates in all weather and light conditions.

FlameSpec-UV-IR-F-HD model – Same As FlameSpec-UV-IR-HD but does not see hydroxyl and hydrogen fires and IR sensor that operates at a wavelength of 4.0-5-0 µm

In addition, the detector provides high-definition (HD) video output of the monitored area with clear imaging of a fire event and of personnel at distances up to 100 ft (30m).This allows the rescue team to be aware of the exact situation before entering the hazardous area. The detector automatically records video of any fire event (1 minute pre- and up to 3 minutes post alarm initiation). These features, along with the built-in event logger, provide additional means to study the cause and development of fire events for “lessons learned” reviews.

Key Benefits

  • Hydrogen and Hydrocarbons flame detection.
  • Ultra-fast detection mode detection within 5 milliseconds for fireballs or explosions
  • High sensitivity – up to 100ft (30m) for a 1ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane pan fire
  • High immunity to false alarm
  • Data/Event logger – alarms, faults and other relevant events are logged to non-volatile memory.
  • Ethernet communication – in addition to the standard methods, such as 4-20mA and Modbus.
  • Built-in-Test (BIT) – Automatic and manual internal self-test of window cleanliness and the overall operation of the detector (for both IR and UV channels).
  • Window heater to avoid condensation and icing.
  • Tilt mounting bracket can be connected either above or below the detector.
  • Configurable detection mode – allows configuration of UV-IR, UV or IR detection mode.
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Triple IR Flame Detector – FlameSpec-IR3

The FlameSpec-IR3 flame detector provides ultra-fast response, high performance and reliable detection of all types of hydrocarbon fires (visible and non-visible).

The detector addresses slow growing fires as well as fast eruption of fire using improved triple IR (IR3) technology. It operates in all weather and light conditions with highest immunity to false alarms.

  • Detection within 40 milliseconds of fireballs or explosions
  • Standard fire in only 1 second from 100 ft. (30m) and 4 seconds from 260 ft. (80m).

Add to that, the integral event recording, on top of the proven superior capabilities of Triple IR (IR3) flame detection and you have a very powerful safety tool to protect your personnel, plant and process.

Key Benefits

  • Extreme sensitivity – up to 260ft (80m) for a 1ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane pan fire.
  • Ultra-fast detection mode – detection within 40 milliseconds for fireballs or explosions.
  • 1 second detection time – for 1ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane pan fire at up to 100 ft. (30m) distance.
  • Data/Event logger – alarms, faults and other relevant events are logged to non-volatile memory.
  • Built-in-Test (BIT) – Automatic and manual self-test of window cleanliness and the overall operation of the detector.
  • Window heater to avoid condensation and icing.
  • Tilt mounting bracket can be connected either above or below the detector.
  • High immunity to false alarm
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Triple IR Flame Detector – FlameSpec-IR3-HD

FlameSpec-IR3–HD is the next generation of the IR3. It is being introduced to further enhance the protection and safety for these high risk and high value industries.

The FlameSpec-IR3-HD will detect fires and explosions extremely fast, thus allowing preventative action to be initiated even more rapidly and minimizing the consequences!

The unmatched detection times and distances are:

  • 40ms– for a fast fire burst or explosion
  • 1s– for 1ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane pan fire at up to100 ft. (30m)
  • less than 4s– for 1ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane pan fire at up to 260 ft. (80m)

Integral HD quality video, with event recording, on top of the proven, superior capabilities of Triple IR (IR3) flame detection, provides a very powerful safety tool to protect personnel, plants, and processes.

The FlameSpec-IR3-HD flame detector provides ultra-fast response, high performance, and reliable detection of all types of hydrocarbon fires (visible and non-visible). The detector addresses slow-growing fires as well as fast eruption of fire using improved triple IR (IR3) technology. It operates in all weather and light conditions with the highest immunity to false alarms.

In addition, the detector provides high-definition (HD) video output of the monitored area with clear imaging of a fire event and of personnel at distances up to 100 ft (30m). This allows the rescue team to be aware of the exact situation before entering the hazardous area. The detector automatically records video of any fire event (1 minute pre- and up to 3 minutes post alarm initiation). These features, along with the built-in event logger, provide additional means to study the cause and development of fire events for “lessons learned” reviews.

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FlameSpec FLS-FSIM Flame Simulators

The FlameSpec Flame Simulator provides fast and convenient detector verification in the field.

Flame simulators are often used by industry to perform detector testing during commissioning and periodic system testing. The FlameSpec simulators are inexpensive, lightweight and simple to use. The modern ergonomic design, with alignment markers, allows accurate, fast and convenient detector performance verification. Suitable for use in hazardous areas, the FlameSpec simulators can be used at distances of up to 23.0 feet (7.0 meters) from the detector.
Three different models are available for testing each type of FlameSpec Detector (IR3, IR3-H2 and UV-IR) All FlameSpec flame detectors perform automatic self-tests of their optics, windows, electronics and software. Additionally, the FlameSpec flame detectors can be manually put into alarm via the FGD communicator software or by short circuiting the “Manual BIT” terminal and the “24 VDC (-)” terminal for one second. The FlameSpec flame test simulators are designed to complement these inbuilt features by providing a fully external loop test capability.

  • More than 1,000 activations between charges.
    – Ready to use when you are

  • Complementary to FlameSpec Detector inbuilt test features
    – Enables full end to end system test.

  • Inexpensive, lightweight and simple to use.
    – Reduced initial cost and ongoing maintenance costs.

  • Activation of test from up to 23 feet (7 meters).
    – Reduces the need for scaffolding.

  • Hazardous area use approved.
    – No time-consuming hot work permit required.

  • Includes carrying strap, protective storage case, battery
    charger and operating instructions.
    – Easy to transport and supplied with everything you need.

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