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- Page 1 FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual Doc. No. F101V0020.08 FlameSpec IR3-HD 4222 E. La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807 USA T: (+1) 714-671-8500 www.fg-detection.com · support@fg-detection.com...
- Page 2 Informa on FlameSpec-IR3-HD Triple IR HD Flame Detector User Guide, October 2022 Copyright © Fire & Gas Detec on Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. The owner or authorized user of a valid copy of this manual may reproduce this publica on for the purpose of learning to use the specified equipment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual Doc. No. F101V0020.08 Table of Contents Introduction ........................1 Key Features ........................1 Model Number Description ....................2 Internal tests ........................2 Product Overview ........................3 Accessories ..........................4 Installation ........................8 General Considerations ......................8 Preparations for Installation ....................11 Required Tools ........................ - Page 4 FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual Doc. No. F101V0020.08 Window Heater ......................... 24 Video Settings ........................24 Modbus Address ........................ 24 Manual BIT – Alarm Output Test (Full loop test) ..............25 Operation ........................26 Output Signals ........................26 Testing..........................27 Flame Simulator .........................
- Page 5 FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual Doc. No. F101V0020.08 List of Figures Figure 1 - Front view of the FLS-IR3-HD ....................3 Figure 2 - Rear view of the FLS-IR3-HD ....................3 Figure 3 - Tilt mount ..........................4 Figure 4 - Weather Cover ........................4 Figure 5 - Pole Mount ..........................
- Page 6 FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual Doc. No. F101V0020.08 List of Tables Table 1: Terminal connec ons ......................16 Table 2: Detector Configura on Op ons .................... 22 Table 3: Sensi vity levels ........................23 Table 4: Output Signals ........................26...
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Page 7: Introduction
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 1 Introduc on The FlameSpec-IR3-HD (FLS-IR3-HD) will detect fires and explosions extremely quickly allowing preventa ve ac on to be ini ated rapidly to help minimize the consequences! Detec on within 40 milliseconds of fireballs or explosions ... -
Page 8: Model Number Description
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Model Number Descrip on Model No are defined as follows FLS-IR3-HD - A S X X Standard with RGB camera, no Hart and not SIL cer fied. Standard with RGB camera Like model 1 with Near IR camera... -
Page 9: Product Overview
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Product Overview 1 - F FLS-IR3-HD IGURE RONT VIEW OF THE 2 - R FLS-IR3-HD IGURE EAR VIEW OF THE For more information & technical support: (+1) 714-671-8500 · support@fg-detection.com... -
Page 10: Accessories
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Accessories 1.5.1 Moun ng Bracket The detector should be mounted using the stainless-steel lt mount part number FLS-TMO- S02. This allows the detector to be securely a ached to a wall, pole or other solid surface using appropriate fixings. -
Page 11: Figure 5 - Pole Mount
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 1.5.3 Pole mount The pole mount enables the detectors to be installed with its lt mount brackets. The pole mount kit we supply are suitable for 2-inch or 3-inch poles. Part number FLS-PMA-S23. 5 - P... -
Page 12: Figure 7 - Flame Simulator Kit
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 1.5.5 Flame Simulator The FLS-IR3-HD may be tested using the FLS- FSIM-IR3-KIT. The FlameSpec flame simulator family provides a fast and convenient means of periodically tes ng the detector and control system end-to-end. Maintenance costs can be reduced as the detectors can be tested in situ without needing a hot work permit. -
Page 13: Figure 9 - Duct Mount Dmx-S02
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 1.5.6 Duct Mounts Duct Mount DMX-S02 The FLS-DMX-S02 allows a standard (non-HD) detector to be mounted remotely from a poten al fire source by allowing the device to look through cut hole in the side of a duct. -
Page 14: Installation
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Installa on This chapter does not a empt to cover all of the standard prac ces and codes of installa on. Rather, it emphasizes specific points of considera on and provides some general rules for qualified personnel. -
Page 15: Figure 11 - Horizontal Field Of View
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 11 - H IGURE ORIZONTAL IELD OF 12 - V IGURE ERTICAL IELD OF For more information & technical support: (+1) 714-671-8500 · support@fg-detection.com... - Page 16 FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Environment Environmental condi ons including but not limited to dust, snow or rain can reduce the detectors sensi vity and require addi onal considera on. Hot Work Arc welding should not be performed within 12 . (3.5m) of the detector. It is recommended that the system be inhibited during welding opera ons in situa ons where the possibility of a false alarm cannot be tolerated.
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Page 17: Preparations For Installation
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Prepara ons for Installa on The installa on must comply with na onal and local regula ons and standards applicable to flame detectors (e.g., NFPA 72) and all local and common engineering prac ces. It is recommended to consult with the authority having jurisdic on. - Page 18 FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Inspec on and maintenance of this equipment shall be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with the applicable code of prac ce. If the equipment is likely to come into contact with corrosive and/or other harsh substances, consult with the relevant technical persons to take suitable precau ons to prevent the detector from being adversely affected, thus ensuring that the type of...
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Page 19: Mounting The Tilt Mount
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Moun ng the Tilt Mount The lt mount enables the detector to be rotated up to 45 degrees (horizontal/ver cal) in all direc ons. The following installa on instruc ons show how to use it to support the detector from below (the preferred method). -
Page 20: Mounting The Detector
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Moun ng the detector Use the following steps to connect the detector to the lt mount, referring to Figure 15: a) Place the detector, with its cable/conduit entries poin ng down, on the holding plate of the lt mount (item 2). -
Page 21: Electrical Wiring
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Electrical Wiring Warning The sensor module in the front half of the detector contains no serviceable components and should never be opened. Opening will invalidate the warranty of the detector. The terminal compartment at the back is the only part of the housing that should be opened by the user. - Page 22 “24 VDC (-)” terminals (2 or 12)”. See 3.11 Manual BIT – Alarm Output Test for more details. RS 485 (+) RS-485 Modbus communica on (used by the “FGD Communicator” so ware) RS 485 (-)
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Page 23: Current Output (0-20Ma) Wiring
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Current Output (0-20mA) Wiring The detector’s 0-20mA current output can act as both a source or a sink transmi er and can be 3-wire or 4-wire connected. The following drawing shows how to wire the detector to act as a current source isolated... -
Page 24: Figure 19 - Source 3-Wire Scheme
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 The following drawing shows how to wire the detector to act as a current source non-isolated transmi er (3-wire connec on): 24VDC Return Controller Detector 19 – S IGURE OURCE CHEME Note: Link between 3 and 11 to be wired on site... -
Page 25: Wire Relay Connection
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 4 Wire Relay Connec on This wiring op on uses the fault and alarm relay and are connected to fire alarm panels. This connec on allows to connect several detectors on 4 wires in a single loop. On the last detector there is a connected EOL resistor in the connec on box. -
Page 26: Cabling Recommendations
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 each repeater) up to 247 on the same 4 wires. Using the RS-485 network, it is possible to read each detector’s status (fault, alarm) and to ini ate a BIT to each detector individually. -
Page 27: Earth/Ground Regime
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Earth/Ground Regime Any earthing regime employed must avoid earth loops. The following informa on is provided to assist with proper earthing of the detector There is an earthing point on the outside of the detector enclosure for connec on to Electrical ground 2.12.1 General recommenda ons... -
Page 28: Configuration Options
Some func ons of the detector can be configured using an RS-485 modem connected to a computer with the “FGD communicator” so ware. For details of how to download the so ware please contact technical support on: (+1) 714-671-8500 or via email at support@fg- detec on.com... -
Page 29: Sensitivity
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Sensi vity The detector can be configured to one of five sensi vity levels: very low, low, medium, high and extreme. The following table lists for each sensi vity se ng the maximum distance, in which a standard fire... -
Page 30: Enable Pre-Alarm 0-20Ma
NTSC or PAL format, depending on the “Video analog output” se ng Modbus Address The detector can communicate with the FGD communicator so ware using a Modbus RTU compa ble protocol on RS-485. This protocol allows for a network of detectors to be connected, each with a unique Modbus address. -
Page 31: Manual Bit - Alarm Output Test (Full Loop Test)
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Manual BIT – Alarm Output Test (Full loop test) When enabled, the alarm outputs are ac vated when a Manual BIT is ini ated. See sec on 4.2 for details. WARNING Make sure all fire ex nguishing ac ons or alarms connected to the detector are DISABLED when the manual BIT is ini ated and the “Manual BIT –... -
Page 32: Operation
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 4 Opera on The FlameSpec-IR3-HD is a triple-IR flame detector that includes a built-in high-defini on video camera module. The video module automa cally records video of alarm events and can provide live video of the detec on zone to a screen in the control room. -
Page 33: Testing
The BIT can also be ini ated manually by connec ng the “Manual BIT” terminal and the “24 VDC (-) “terminal for one second (see Table 1) or by using the FGD communicator so ware (connected through RS-485). -
Page 34: Maintenance
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 5 Maintenance A er powering up, the detector should work maintenance free. Regular checks should be in the form of a physical inspec on and to periodically ensure the op cal surfaces are clean (windows and reflec ve mirror). -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 6 Troubleshoo ng Use the table below to help troubleshoot any detector opera onal issues. Detector Status Possible Cause Correc ve Ac on LEDs Off No power to the unit Check that the power is connected to •... -
Page 36: Servicing
Refer to the detector warranty statement in sec on 12. 8 FGD Communicator So ware The FGD Communicator so ware can be used to configure and monitor the FlameSpec-IR3 flame detector. The so ware communicates using Modbus over an RS-485 port to the detector. Modbus commands enable the user to configure parameters and monitor the status of the detector. -
Page 37: Specifications
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 9 Specifica ons Fire Detec on Detec on me and distance: o 40ms - for fast fire burst or explosion o 1.5s - for 1 (0.1m ) N-heptane pan fire at 100 (30m) o 4s - for 1 (0.1m... -
Page 38: Outputs
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Outputs Relays: Volt-free contacts rated 2A at 30 VDC o Alarm: Normally open o Auxiliary: Normally open o Fault : Closed when energized 0-20mA (stepped) current output: 3 wire and 4 wire configura ons (sink and source). HART® 7. -
Page 39: Product Labelling
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Product Labelling 9.7.1 Ex db For more information & technical support: (+1) 714-671-8500 · support@fg-detection.com... - Page 40 FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 9.7.2 Ex db eb For more information & technical support: (+1) 714-671-8500 · support@fg-detection.com...
- Page 41 FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 9.7.3 Warning Label For more information & technical support: (+1) 714-671-8500 · support@fg-detection.com...
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Page 42: Approvals
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Approvals Note: All items are designed and tested to meet the relevant requirements. Explosion proof: o ATEX: II 2 G D Ex db IIC T5 Gb or Ex db eb IIC T5 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T95°C Db -55°C<Ta<75°C Ex db IIC T4 Gb or Ex db eb IIC T4 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T105°C Db -55°C<Ta<85°C... -
Page 43: 10 Performance
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 10 Performance The following tables show test results of detec on distances and mes for different fire scenarios. Each table lists results for a different sensi vity se ng. For liquid fires the size of fire refers to the size of the pan, filled with the fuel. - Page 44 FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Medium Sensitivity Fuel Pan Size Distance ft (m) Average Response Time (Seconds) N-Heptane 1 x 1 ft 98 (30) Gasoline 1 x 1 ft 98 (30) Methane 32” plume 82 (25) 32” plume 98 (30)
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Page 45: False Alarm Immunity
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 False Alarm Immunity The following table shows test results of false alarm immunity for detectors configured to “Extreme” sensi vity. For each radia on source a distance is listed. This is the minimum tested distance, from which the detectors did not alarm when exposed to the radia on source (either modulated or non-modulated). -
Page 46: Ordering Information
Duct Mount Assembly, without window HD model. Use with FLS-ADS-SO2 (Sold separately). Communica ons USB/RS485 RS485 to USB Converter (for connec on of detector RS485 output to PC/Laptop for use with FGD Communicator So ware) For more information & technical support: (+1) 714-671-8500 · support@fg-detection.com... -
Page 47: 12 Warranty
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 12 Warranty FIRE & GAS DETECTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. agrees to extend to Purchaser/Distributor a warranty on the FIRE & GAS DETECTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. supplied components of the FlameSpec products. FIRE & GAS DETECTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. warrants to Purchaser/Distributor that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years, commencing with the date of... - Page 48 FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.08 Appendix A HART 7 Communica ons Highway Addressable Remote Transducer (HART®) establishes digital data communica on over 4-20mA Current Loop cables. The HART protocol uses FSK modula on signals superimpose at low level on top of the 4-20mA current.
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