Chapter 1 Introduction; Model And Types; Features And Benefits - Emerson Rosemount FS-UVIR-975 Instruction Manual

1 Introduction
To comply with local standards and jurisdictional authorities, end-to end loop testing of fire
protection alarm systems, including detectors, should be performed periodically. Many
safety authorities and plant managers of high value / high risk assets and facilities insist on
quarterly end-to end testing of their entire fire protection systems using an external flame
simulator.
Rosemount Flame Simulators emit electromagnetic radiation in a unique sequential
pattern corresponding to and recognizable as fire by the specific Rosemount 975 Flame
Detector model. This allows the detector to be tested under real fire conditions without
the associated risk of an open flame. Rosemount Flame Simulators are ATEX certified EExd
for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2, Zones 21 and 22 hazardous areas and are powered by
rechargeable lithium ion batteries. When fully charged, the Flame Simulator will operate
for at least 1001,000 tests without recharging.
Using an external, portable Rosemount Flame Simulator is the best means to perform a
full, functional end-to-end test of the detector and the fire protection system without the
need to start a real fire (which is not permitted in hazardous areas and can be dangerous in
non-hazardous areas). The Rosemount Flame Simulator is the only non-hazardous and safe
method to test the Flame Detector's sensors, internal electronics, alarm activation
software, cleanliness of the viewing window/lens, wiring integrity, actual relay activation,
and proper functionality of any other outputs used (mA, RS-485, HART).
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Model and types

The FS-UVIR-975FS-IR-975FS-HR-975 Flame Simulator is compatible with different
detector typesthe following detector type:
Table 1-1:
Simulator
UltravioletMulti-spectrum In-
frared Hydrogen Flame Simula-
tor
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Features and benefits

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Flame simulator compatibility
Used for maintenance and testing of flame detectors
Can activate the flame detector from a distance of up to 712 m
Includes rechargeable battery
Operates at least 1001,000 tests before recharging the battery
P/N Compatible with:
FS-UVIR-975FS- 975UF, 975UR975MR975HR
IR-975 FS-HR-975
Introduction
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