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- Page 1 Operating Manual FL500 UV/IR, FL500-H Flame Detector Order No.: 10193213/04 CR 800000038336 MSAsafety.com...
- Page 2 WARNING! Read this manual carefully before using and maintaining the device. The device will perform as designed only if it is used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Otherwise, it can fail to perform as designed and persons who rely on this device for their safety could sustain serious injury or death.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Regulations ..............Correct Use . - Page 4 Troubleshooting ..............Troubleshooting Table .
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Page 5: Safety Regulations
Safety Regulations Safety Regulations Correct Use WARNING! Do NOT install or operate the device until you read and understand the instructions in this manual. Only qualified personnel are approved to operate and do maintenance on the device. Do NOT remove the cover from the device when the device is in operation or in an explosive atmo- ... -
Page 6: Liability Information
Safety Regulations Specific Conditions of Safe Use • Potential electrostatic charging hazard; use only a damp cloth for cleaning. • Contact General Monitors if dimensional information of flameproof joints is needed. • Field connections to the FL500 shall be appropriately certified for the location and installed in accordance with wiring method requirements of the local electrical code as applicable. -
Page 7: Description
Description Description Overview The following two models exist: • FL500 UV/IR • FL500 H The models are not interchangeable. The FL500 UV/IR is optimized for and to be used for hydrocarbon flame detection, whereas the FL500 is optimized for and to be used for hydrogen flame detection. The FL500 ultraviolet/infrared (UV/IR) flame detector, referred to hereafter as the "FL500"... -
Page 8: Continuous Optical Path Monitoring (Copm)
Description The FL500 has the following features: • Compact unitized design • Wide field of view • Continuous optical path monitoring (COPM) • 4 - 20 mA source or sink, alarm relays, and Modbus RTU RS-485 standard • HART 7 communication •... -
Page 9: Led Operation Mode Definitions
Description LED Operation Mode Definitions The LEDs show the following modes of operation for the device. Device Status Alternate Mode Standard Mode No Power All LEDs OFF Initial Power On All LEDs blink alternately for 10 s Green LED = ON with heartbeat Green LED = ON (5 s ON, 0.5 s OFF) Ready/Normal... -
Page 10: Installation
Installation Installation WARNING! Do not install or operate a device that is damaged. Install the device in a location away from conditions (such as high-pressure steam) where electro- static charge can collect on nonconducting surfaces. This equipment uses an external nonmetallic coating. -
Page 11: Field Of View
Installation 3.2.1 Field of View 0° 15° 15° 90’ 30° 30° 85’ Gas Performance: 80’ HEPTANE 75’ 45° 45° 70’ Horizontal High 65’ 60’ 55° 55° 0° 90’ 55’ 45’ 55’ ± 15° 60° 60° 50’ 45’ 30° 55’ 45’ 65°... - Page 12 Installation 0° 15° 15° 80’ 30° 30° Gas Performance: 75’ 70’ METHANE 65’ 45° 45° Horizontal High 60’ 55’ 55° 55° 0° 80’ 60’ 45’ 50’ ± 15° 60° 60° 45’ 30° 65° 40’ 65° 35’ - 30° 30’ 40° 25’...
- Page 13 Installation 0° 15° 15° 40’ 30° 30° Gas Performance: 35’ 40° 40° METHANOL 45° 45° 30’ Horizontal High 50° 50° 25’ 55° 55° 0° 40’ 30’ 25’ ± 15° 60° 60° 20’ 30° 15’ − 30° 10’ ± 40° 45° −...
- Page 14 Installation 0° 15° 15° 60’ 30° 30° Gas Performance: 55’ 40° 40° PROPANE 50’ 45° 45° 45’ Horizontal High 50° 50° 40’ 55° 55° 0° 60’ 45’ 25’ 35’ ± 15° 60° 60° 30’ 30° 25’ 20’ − 30° 15’ 40°...
- Page 15 Installation 0° 15° 15° 60’ 30° 30° Gas Performance: 55’ 40° 40° ETHANE 50’ 45° 45° 45’ Horizontal High 50° 50° 40’ 55° 55° 0° 60’ 40’ 30’ 35’ ± 15° 60° 60° 30’ 30° 25’ − 30° 20’ 40° 40’...
- Page 16 Installation 0° 15° 15° 55’ 30° 30° Gas Performance: 50’ 40° 40° BUTANE 45’ 45° 45° Horizontal High 50° 40’ 50° 55° 55° 0° 55’ 35’ 25’ 35’ ± 15° 60° 60° 30’ 30° 25’ − 30° 20’ 40° 25’ 15’...
- Page 17 Installation Response Times and Field of View data were derived by testing the FL500-H flame detector with a hydrogen flame from a 6 inches square custom burner with 1600 orifices. The flame height was approximately 32 inches. The FL500-H does not have FM approval.
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Page 18: Environmental Factors
Installation 3.2.2 Environmental Factors WARNING! Do NOT install the device in an area where temperatures will be more than 185°F (85°C). Failure to obey this warning can result in serious injury or death. Make sure that the device is in an area where ice, dirt, or debris cannot collect on the optical window. If ice, dirt, or debris collects on the optical window, a COPM Fault occurs. - Page 19 Installation Fig. 11 FL500 Outline Drawing, Side View Fig. 12 FL500 and Mounting Bracket, Side View FL500 UV/IR, FL500-H Flame Detector...
- Page 20 Installation Fig. 13 FL500 and Mounting Bracket, Top View Fig. 14 FL500 and Mounting Bracket, Rear View FL500 UV/IR, FL500-H Flame Detector...
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Page 21: Wiring
Installation Wiring WARNING! An approved electrician must do electrical wiring. All wiring must satisfy the requirements of the applicable NEC, CEC, and local electrical safety codes. Install a conduit seal within 18 in. (46 cm) of the device enclosure. ... - Page 22 Installation Normally Open Switch Fault 2 Alarm Reset Fault C No Connection Fault 1 Normally No Connection Open Switch Alarm Test Data − RS485 Data + Alarm High 2 Alarm High 1 Alarm High Relay No Connection Control Device 0-20 mA Alarm High C PLC, DCS, ETC + 24 VDC...
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Page 23: Terminal Connections
Installation Terminal Connections There are 20 terminal connections. The following sections give descriptions and specifications for each connection. TERM# TERM# Fault 2 Alarm Reset Fault C No Connection Fault 1 No Connection Data − Alarm Test Data + Alarm High 2 No Connection Alarm High 1 0-20 mA... -
Page 24: Tb2, Alarm Low Relay Connection
Installation 3.5.2 TB2, Alarm Low Relay Connection The output for the SPDT Alarm Low relay is immediate. Alarm Low output can be normally energized or normally de-energized, latching or non-latching. All options can be set through Modbus, HART, or the DIP switch. Refer to Section 4.2 "Changing Device Settings"... -
Page 25: Analog Output, Modbus And Hart
Installation 3.5.5 Analog Output, Modbus and HART The 0 - 20 mA output is equivalent to the following analog output: Condition Modbus HART (Normal) HART (Special) Startup 0 - 0.2 mA 3.5 ±0.2 mA 1.25 ±0.2 mA Fault 0 - 0.2 mA 3.5 ±0.2 mA 1.25 ±0.2 mA COPM Fault... -
Page 26: Cable Lengths
Installation Cable Lengths Use the following cable lengths (maximum 50-ohm loop) for interfaces with impedance devices that have 250-ohm input. Cable AWG Run (ft) Cable (mm Run (m) 9000 2.50 2750 5800 1.50 1770 3800 1.00 1160 2400 0.75 1700 0.50 Use the following cable lengths (maximum 20-ohm loop) for a 24 Vdc power supply. -
Page 27: Cable Termination In A Nonhazardous Area
Installation 3.10 Cable Termination in a Nonhazardous Area WARNING! Do NOT connect or disconnect equipment when power is supplied to the device. Doing so can result in serious damage to the equipment. The warranty does not supply coverage for equipment that is damaged in this way. -
Page 28: Operation
Operation Operation WARNING! Make sure that there is no physical blockage from permanent objects such as structures and equipment or temporary objects such as personnel and vehicles in the sensor's field of view. If there is physical blockage in the sensor's field of view, the device cannot accurately monitor the area for flame. - Page 29 Operation Fig. 18 DIP Switch Location On the DIP switch, the nomenclature "ON/CLOSED" is used when the switch is pushed in on the side labeled "ON" or "CLOSED" (opposite the side labeled "OPEN"). The nomenclature "OFF/OPEN" is used when the switch is pushed in on the side with the number related to the switch position or the side labeled "OPEN".
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Page 30: Using Modbus Or Hart
Operation 4.2.2 Using Modbus or HART To use the HART protocol, it is necessary to select the applicable current (1.25 mA or 3.5 mA). The factory default setting is 3.5 - 20 mA. This setting can only be changed through HART or Modbus. Settings for Modbus and HART can be changed through the DIP switch. -
Page 31: Alarm Test Feature
Operation 4.3.2 Alarm Test Feature To use the Alarm Test feature, do the following: Connect one contact of a normally open, momentary switch to TB2 Terminal 14. Connect the other contact to TB1 Terminal 2 (COM). Activate the switch for the period set for the time delay (2 - 10 seconds). •... -
Page 32: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance WARNING! Repair or alteration of the device beyond the scope of the maintenance instructions in this manual or by anyone other than General Monitors or General Monitors-approved service personnel can cause incorrect operation of the device and put persons who use this device for their safety at risk of serious injury or death. -
Page 33: Annual Maintenance
Storage Annual Maintenance Make sure that all wiring and terminal connections are connected correctly. Make sure that the mounting for all integral safety equipment, including but not limited to following components, is stable: • Power supplies • Control modules • Field detection devices •... -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting WARNING! Repair or alteration of the device beyond the scope of the maintenance instructions in this manual or by anyone other than General Monitors or General Monitors-approved service personnel can cause incorrect operation of the device and put persons who use this device for their safety at risk of serious injury or death. -
Page 35: Returning The Device For Repairs
Troubleshooting Returning the Device for Repairs Use the following contact information to return a device to General Monitors for repair. Include a detailed written description of the problem. UNITED STATES Phone: +1-949-581-4464 26776 Simpatica Circle Email: info.gm@msasafety.com Lake Forest, CA 92630 IRELAND Ballybrit Business Park Phone: +353-91-751175... -
Page 36: Specifications
Specifications Specifications System Specifications Product Model FL500 UV/IR Class I, Division 1, Groups A*, B, C, and D Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G Class III Ex db IIC T5 Gb Device location Ex tb IIIC T100°C Db II 2 G D -50°C to 85°C under FM, -55°C to 85°C under CSA/ATEX/IECEx... - Page 37 Specifications Product Model FL500-H Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, and D Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G Class III Device location Ex db IIC T5 Gb Ex tb IIIC T100°C Db II 2 G D -55°C to 85°C under CSA/ATEX/IECEx Environmental ratings Type 6P, IP66/IP67...
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Page 38: Mechanical Specifications
Specifications Mechanical Specifications Enclosure material 316 Stainless Steel Color Finish TGIC polyester powder coat Height 6.4 in. (16.2 cm) Width 5.0 in. (12.7 cm) Depth 4.3 in. (11.0 cm) Weight 9.4 lb (4.3 kg) Cable Entry 2 x ¾ in. NPT (M25 adapters included for some configurations) 8-32 x 3/8 Philips pan-head screw, stainless steel, zinc-plated, green Earth Terminals dye;... -
Page 39: Environmental Specifications
Approvals Environmental Specifications Operating temperature range -67°F to 185°F (-55°C to 85°C) Storage temperature range -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C) Humidity range 0% to 95% RH noncondensing False Alarm Immunity for the FL500 UV/IR and FL500-H False Alarm Source Distance from FL500 (ft) Trouble / False Alarm Direct sunlight... - Page 40 For local contacts, please visit us at MSAsafety.com...
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