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  • Page 1 UV-IR Flame Detector U SE R’S M ANUA L +61 8 6108 0000 info@gastech.com gastech.com...
  • Page 2 F-Guard-UV-IR (F) UV/IR Flame Detector User Guide, July 2021 Copyright © Fire & Gas Detection Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. The owner or authorized user of a valid copy of this manual may reproduce this publication to learn to use the specified equipment. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted for commercial purposes, such as selling copies of this publication or for providing paid-for support services.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ultra-Fast Detection ......................23 Alarm Delay ........................23 Alarm Latch ........................23 Enable Pre-Alarm 0-20mA ....................23 Enable dirty window warning 0-20mA ................24 Auxiliary Relay ........................24 Window Heater ......................... 24 For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 4 False Alarm Immunity ......................36 Performance F-Guard-UV-IR-F ..................37 11.1 F-Guard-UV-IR-F-ASX1 (Standard mode) ................37 11.2 False Alarm Immunity ......................39 Ordering Information ....................40 Warranty ........................41 Appendix A .......................... 42 For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 5 Figure 16 – Sink 4-Wire Scheme ......................... 17 Figure 17 – Source 3-Wire Scheme ......................18 Figure 18 – Sink 3-Wire Scheme ......................... 18 Figure 19 - 4 Wire Relay Connection ......................19 Figure 20: RS-485 Networking ........................20 For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 6 F-Guard UV-IR User Manual Doc. No. F110V0020.06 List of Tables Table 1: Terminal connections ........................16 Table 2: Detector Configuration Options ....................22 Table 2: Sensitivity levels ..........................23 Table 4: Output Signals ..........................25 For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    • Tilt mounting bracket - for accurate detector positioning. • UV and IR warning levels - 0-20mA - current output warning when elevated UV or IR radiation is • detected. For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 8: Model Number Description

    Error! Reference source not found. (in section 4.1). During the “Dirty Window” fault the detection sensitivity is significantly reduced, while “Fault” refers to critical faults which prevent flame detection. For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    F-Guard UV-IR User Manual Doc. No. F110V0020.06 Product Overview 1 - F -UV-IR (F) IGURE RONT VIEW OF THE UARD 2 - R -UV-IR (F) IGURE EAR VIEW OF THE UARD For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 10: Accessories

    3 - T IGURE ILT MOUNT 1.5.2 Weather Cover The weather cover P/N 85-6000-WC-SS-01 protects the detector from extreme weather conditions such as heat, rain and snow 4 - W IGURE EATHER OVER For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 11: Figure 5 - Pole Mount

    Air pressure source: Clean, dry, and oil-free air • Pressure: 2-3 bar /30-45 psi • • Fitting: 7/16”—20UNF-2A • Operation temperature: -55°C to +85°C / -67°F to +185°F 6 - A IGURE HIELD For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 12: Figure 7 - Flame Simulator Kit

    Each simulator kit contains a carrying case, simulator, carrying strap, battery charger, user manual, Allen key and a tool for removing the simulator rear cover. 8 - FLS-FSIM-UV-IR F IGURE LAME IMULATOR RONT For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 13: Installation

    The nature of the hazards, including materials stored or used and the protected objects • The sensitivity of the detectors • If there are any obstructed lines of sight • The field of view of the detectors (See Figure 9 and Figure 10) For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 14: Figure 9 - Horizontal Field Of View

    F-Guard UV-IR User Manual Doc. No. F110V0020.06 9 - H IGURE ORIZONTAL IELD OF 10 - V IGURE ERTICAL IELD OF For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 15 (paint, oil, etc.) that will burn and may be of the size that should be detected. For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 16: Preparations For Installation

    +167°F (-55°C to +75°C) or -67°F to +185°F (-55°C to +85°C) and should not be used in temperatures outside this range. • Installation shall be carried out per the applicable code of practice by suitably trained personnel. For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 17 / 12AWG. The internal terminals are suitable for the connection of a wire equal to or greater than • the power input wiring and at a minimum of 1mm / 17AWG conductor. For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 18: Mounting The Tilt Mount

    7mm (0.28") diameter holes. Four captive screws with spring washers are provided in the tilt mount. Figure 11: Tilt Mount Base - Plate View Figure 12: Tilt mount base – Side View For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 19: Mounting The Detector

    The detector is now correctly mounted, aligned, and ready for electrical connection. Please refer to section 2.7 for wiring instructions and section 3 for a description of the detector’s configuration settings. 3, 4 13 - D – S IGURE ETECTOR ON OUNT ITEM ITEM NAME For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 20 F-Guard UV-IR User Manual Doc. No. F110V0020.06 TILT MOUNT ASSEMBLY HOLDING PLATE MOUNTING HEX SCREWS M8 AND LOCK WASHERS HEX SOCKET LOCKING SCREW M8 HEX SOCKET LOCKING SCREW M12 For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 21: Electrical Wiring

    The terminal compartment at the back is the only part of the housing that should be opened by the user. The detector has 16 screw terminals as shown in the following figure and table: • 14 – T IGURE ERMINAL For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 22: Table 1: Terminal Connections

    RS-485 Modbus communication (also used by the “FGD Communicator” software) RS-485 (-) Auxiliary Relay NO A normally open SPST contact relay, that is open in normal operation and closed according to the configuration used. Auxiliary Relay COM For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 23: Current Output (0-20Ma) Wiring

    CHEME The following drawing shows how to wire the detector to act as a current sink isolated transmitter (4-wire connection): Power 24VDC Return Detector Controller 24VDC Return 16 – S IGURE CHEME For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 24: Figure 17 - Source 3-Wire Scheme

    The following drawing shows how to wire the detector to act as a current sink non-isolated transmitter (3-wire connection): 24VDC Return Controller Detector 18 – S IGURE CHEME Note: Link between 4 and 12 to be wired on-site For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 25: Wire Relay Connection

    32 detectors in an addressable system with only 4 wires (2 for power and 2 for communication). Using repeaters, the number of detectors can be much larger (32 detectors for For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 26: Cabling Recommendations

    There is an earthing point on the outside of the detector enclosure for connection to Electrical ground 2.12.1 General recommendations In general, correctly engineered star earthing arrangements minimize earth current • crosstalk and noise, improving the reliability and performance of instrumentation. For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 27: Configuration Options

    Some functions of the detector can be configured using an RS-485 modem connected to a computer with the “FGD communicator” software. For details of how to download the software please contact technical support via email at info@gastech.com and support@fg-detection.com These configuration options are listed in the following table along with their factory default values.
  • Page 28: Table 2: Detector Configuration Options

    1 – 247 Manual BIT – Alarm Output Test Disabled, Enabled Disabled Note: Medium sensitivity setting allows detection of a 1x1ft (0.1m ) N-heptane pan fire • at a distance of 50ft (15m). For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 29: Sensitivity

    16mA and the red LED will blink in case of a pre-alarm fire condition. A standard fire is defined as a 1x1 ft (0.1 m ) N-heptane pan fire, with maximum wind speed of 6.5 ft/s (2 m/s). For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 30: Enable Dirty Window Warning 0-20Ma

    BIT is initiated and the “Manual BIT – Alarm Output Test” is enabled as the Manual BIT will set the 0-20mA terminal to 20mA and close the alarm relay and auxiliary relay if configured. For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 31: Operation

    3– Closed when “Aux Relay” set to “IR Detected”. 4– Closed when “Aux Relay” set to “UV Detected”. 5 – 16mA when “Enable Pre-Alarm 0-20mA” enabled. 4mA when “Enable Pre-Alarm 0-20mA” disabled. 6– Closed when “Aux Relay” set to “pre-alarm”. For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 32: Testing

    The sensor module in the front half of the detector contains no serviceable components and should never be opened. The terminal compartment at the back is the only part of the housing that should be opened by the user. Any violation of these instructions will invalidate the warranty. For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 33: Cleaning Procedure

    Alarm Relay closed and Detector is exposed to a Check cause of alarm. current output is at 20mA flame If caused by “friendly fire”, re-position the detector so that it is not affected by it. For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 34: Servicing

    For technical assistance and to request a returns authorization number contact technical support via email at info@gastech.com and support@fg-detection.com. Refer to the detector warranty statement in section 12.
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Maximum 180mA all systems in operation (including window heater) • Cable Entries: 2x conduit entries 3/4” 14NPT or M25x1.5; with one entry plugged with a certified stopper. • Wiring: 14-17AWG (2.5-1.0mm For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 36: Outputs

    Ingress Protection: IP66 & IP 68 (2m, 24hr); NEMA 4X & 6P The FAULT relay will normally be energized and the contact will be closed during normal operation of the detector. The contact will be open at fault condition or low voltage. For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 37: Product Labeling

    F-Guard UV-IR User Manual Doc. No. F110V0020.06 9.6 Product Labeling 9.6.1 Ex db For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 38 F-Guard UV-IR User Manual Doc. No. F110V0020.06 9.6.2 Ex db eb For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 39: Approvals

    The detector fully complies with EMC directive 2014/30/EU and is protected against interference caused by RFI and EMI. The cables to the detector must be shielded and the detector must be grounded to comply with the EMC directive. For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 40: Performance F-Guard-Uv-Ir

    Fuel Size Distance Feet Average Response Time (Seconds) N-Heptane 1 x 1 ft 75 (23) 32-in Plume 56 (17) 1 x 1 ft 56 (17) Methanol 1 x 1 ft 43 (13) For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 41 Size Distance Average Response Time Feet (m) (Seconds) N-Heptane 1 x 1 ft 16 (5) 32-in Plume 13 (4) 1 x 1 ft 16 (5) Methanol 1 x 1 ft 10 (3) For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 42: False Alarm Immunity

    Quartz lamp (500W) non-shielded 7 (2) Mercury vapor lamp 160Wx3 2 (0.5) Car Exhausts 2 (0.5) Projector led 2 (0.5) Solenoid bell 2 (0.5) Soldering iron 2 (0.5) Electric Drill 2 (0.5) For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 43: Performance F-Guard-Uv-Ir-F

    Size Distance Feet (m) Average Response Time (Seconds) N-Heptane 1 x 1 ft 75 (23) 32-in Plume 56 (17) 1 x 1 ft 56 (17) Methanol 1 x 1 ft 43 (13) For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 44 Fuel Size Distance Feet Average Response Time (Seconds) N-Heptane 1 x 1 ft 16 (5) 32-in Plume 13 (4) 1 x 1 ft 16 (5) Methanol 1 x 1 ft 10 (3) For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 45: False Alarm Immunity

    Quartz lamp (500W) non-shielded 7 (2) Mercury vapor lamp 160Wx3 2 (0.5) Car Exhausts 2 (0.5) Projector led 2 (0.5) Solenoid bell 2 (0.5) Soldering iron 2 (0.5) Electric Drill 2 (0.5) For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 46: Ordering Information

    Pole Mounting Adaptor, Stainless Steel, for 2 and 3 inch pipes FLS-ADS-S01 Air Shield Communications 85-6000-COM RS485 to USB Converter (for connection of detector RS485 output to PC/Laptop for use with FGD Communicator Software) For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 47: Warranty

    The customer is responsible for all freight charges and taxes due on shipments both ways. This warranty is exclusive of all other warranties express or implied. For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 48 It supports HART Universal commands including Common Practice and Device Specific Commands. For more detailed information see manual F110V0050 Contact us Gastech 24 Baretta Rd, Wangara, 6065 Tel: +61 8 6108 0000 Email: info@gastech.com For more information & Technical support: info@gastech.com support@fg-detection.com...
  • Page 49 HEAD OFFICE SYDNEY OFFICE BRISBANE OFFICE 24 Baretta Road Suite G01, 10 Tilley Lane PO Box 349 Wangara WA 6065 Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 Cannon Hill Qld 4170 Phone: +61 8 6108 0000 Phone: +61 2 9451 0054 Phone: +61 7 3160 0901...

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