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FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual Doc. No. F101V0020.10 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 ........................
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 1 Introduction The FlameSpec-IR3-HD (FLS-IR3-HD) will detect fires and explosions extremely quickly allowing preventative action to be initiated rapidly to help minimize the consequences! • Detection within 40 milliseconds of fireballs or explosions • Standard fire is detected within 1.5s from 100 ft.
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 1.2 Model Number Description Model No are defined as follows FLS-IR3-HD - X S X X • 0 • HART® Standard with RGB camera, no and not SIL certified. • 1 • Standard with RGB camera. •...
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 1.4 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...
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 1.5 Accessories 1.5.1 Mounting Bracket The detector should be mounted using the stainless-steel tilt mount part number FLS-TMO-S02. This allows the detector to be securely attached to a wall, pole or other solid surface using appropriate fixings. See section2.5 and 2.6 for further details.
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 1.5.3 Pole mount The pole mount enables the detectors to be installed with its tilt mount brackets. The pole mount kit we supply are suitable for 2-inch or 3-inch poles. Part number FLS-PMA-S23. 5 - P IGURE OUNT 1.5.4 Air shield...
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 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 testing 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.
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 Duct Mount DMW-S02 The FLS-DMW-S02 allows a standard detector to be mounted remotely from a potential fire source by allowing the device to look through a special sapphire window. It must be acknowledged that the detector cannot tell if this window becomes dirty and so a maintenance routine must be established to check the optical...
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 Installation This chapter does not attempt to cover all of the standard practices and codes of installation. Rather, it emphasizes specific points of consideration and provides some general rules for qualified personnel. You must always observe special safety precautions. 2.1 General Considerations This section includes important information.
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 11 - H , 90°. IGURE ORIZONTAL IELD OF 12 - V , 80°. IGURE ERTICAL IELD OF For more information & technical support: (+1) 714-671-8500 · support@fg-detection.com...
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 Environment Environmental conditions including but not limited to dust, snow or rain can reduce the detectors sensitivity and require additional consideration. Hot Work Arc welding should not be performed within 12 ft. (3.5m) of the detector. It is recommended that the system be inhibited during welding operations in situations where the possibility of a false alarm cannot be tolerated.
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 2.3 Required Tools The detector can be installed using the following tools: Tool Function Hex. KEY 6 mm Vertical alignment Hex. KEY 10 mm Horizontal alignment Wrench 13 mm Mounting the detector Flat Screwdriver 6 mm Ground screw connection Flat screwdriver 3.5mm Terminal connection...
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 Specific conditions for use The equipment is not intended to be repaired by the user. Repair of this equipment shall be carried out by the manufacturer in accordance with the applicable code of practice. The flame paths are not intended for repair.
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 2.6 Mounting the detector Use the following steps to connect the detector to the tilt mount, referring to Figure 15: a) Place the detector, with its cable/conduit entries pointing down, on the holding plate of the tilt mount (item 2).
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 2.7 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. The detector has 22 screw terminals as shown in the following figure and table: 16 –...
“24 VDC (-)” terminals (2 or 12)”. See 3.11 Manual BIT – Alarm Output Test for more details. RS 485 (+) RS-485 Modbus communication (used by the “FGD Communicator” software) RS 485 (-) Ethernet TX+...
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 2.8 Current Output (0-20mA) Wiring The detector’s 0-20mA current output can act as both a source or a sink transmitter 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 transmitter (4- wire connection): 17 –...
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 The following drawing shows how to wire the detector to act as a current source non-isolated transmitter (3-wire connection): 19 – S IGURE OURCE CHEME Note: Link between 3 and 11 to be wired on site. The following drawing shows how to wire the detector to act as a current sink non-isolated transmitter (3-wire connection): 20 –...
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 2.9 4 Wire Relay Connection This wiring option uses the fault and alarm relay and are connected to fire alarm panels. This connection allows to connect several detectors on 4 wires in a single loop. On the last detector there is a connected EOL resistor in the connection box.
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 2.10 RS-485 Communication Network Using the RS-485 network capability of the detector and communicator software, it is possible to connect up to 32 detectors in an addressable system with only 4 wires (2 for power and 2 for communication).
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 2.12 Earth/Ground Regime Any earthing regime employed must avoid earth loops. The following information is provided to assist with proper earthing of the detector. There is an earthing point on the outside of the detector enclosure for connection to Electrical ground.
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 on: (+1) 714-671-8500 or via email at support@fg-detection.com.
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 3.1 Sensitivity The detector can be configured to one of five sensitivity levels: very low, low, medium, high and extreme. The following table lists for each sensitivity setting the maximum distance, in which a standard fire would be reliably detected.
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 3.6 Enable dirty window warning 0-20mA If enabled, this feature assists predictive maintenance by indicating an alert when the BIT signal is reduced by 75% of the value needed to trigger a BIT fault failure. When activated, the milliampere output will drop to 3mA and the LED will remain steady green, it should be noted that a fire signal will override the dirty window warning.
F101V0020.10 3.10 Modbus Address The detector can communicate with the FGD communicator software using a Modbus RTU compatible protocol on RS-485. This protocol allows for a network of detectors to be connected, each with a unique Modbus address. The address of the detector can be set to any value in the range 1–247.
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 4 Operation The FlameSpec-IR3-HD is a triple-IR flame detector that includes a built-in high-definition video camera module. The video module automatically records video of alarm events and can provide live video of the detection zone to a screen in the control room. On power up, the LED on the front of the detector flashes Yellow indicating the startup routine has begun.
The BIT process runs automatically at startup and periodically during the operation of the detector. The BIT can also be initiated manually by connecting the “Manual BIT” terminal and the “24 VDC (-) “terminal for one second (see Table 1) or by using the FGD communicator software (connected through RS-485).
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 5 Maintenance After powering up, the detector should work maintenance free. Regular checks should be in the form of a physical inspection and to periodically ensure the optical surfaces are clean (windows and reflective mirror).
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 6 Troubleshooting Use the table below to help troubleshoot any detector operational issues. Detector Status Possible Cause Corrective Action LEDs Off No power to the unit • Check that the power is connected to the detector.
8500 or via email at support@fg-detection.com. Refer to the detector warranty statement in section 12. 8 FGD Communicator Software The FGD Communicator software can be used to configure and monitor the FlameSpec-IR3 flame detector. The software 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.
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 9 Specifications 9.1 Fire Detection • Detection time and distance: o 40ms - for fast fire burst or explosion. o 1.5s - for 1ft (0.1m ) N-heptane pan fire at 100 ft (30m). o 4s - for 1ft (0.1m ) N-heptane pan fire at 230 ft (70m).
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 9.4 Outputs • Relays: Volt-free contacts rated 2A at 30 VDC o Alarm: Normally open. o Auxiliary: state selectable. o Fault : Closed when detector is operating without fault. • 0-20mA current output: o 3 wire or 4 wire (isolated) configurations, both sink or source. o Max load: 500Ω...
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 9.7 Product Labelling 9.7.1 Ex db 9.7.2 Ex db eb For more information & technical support: (+1) 714-671-8500 · support@fg-detection.com...
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FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 9.7.3 Warning Label For more information & technical support: (+1) 714-671-8500 · support@fg-detection.com...
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 9.8 Approvals Note: All items are designed and tested to meet the relevant requirements. • Explosion proof: o ATEX: II 2 G D Ex db IIC T6 Gb or Ex db eb IIC T6 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T80°C Db -55°C≤Ta≤60°C 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 o UKCA...
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 9.9 Electromagnetic Compatibility The detector fully complies with EMC directive 2014/30/EU and protected against interference caused by RFI and EMI. The cables to the detector must be shielded and the detector must be grounded in order to comply to the EMC directive.
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FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 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) Diesel 1 x 1 ft 79 (24) Jet fuel 1 x 1 ft 79 (24) Kerosene...
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FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 High Sensitivity Fuel Pan Size Distance ft (m) Average Response Time (Seconds) N-Heptane 1 x 1 ft 197 (60) Jet fuel 1 x 1 ft 148 (45) Medium Sensitivity Fuel Pan Size Distance ft (m) Average Response Time (Seconds) N-Heptane 1 x 1 ft...
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 Very low Sensitivity Fuel Pan Size Distance ft (m) Average Response Time (Seconds) N-Heptane 1 x 1 ft 25 (7.5) Methanol 1 x 1 ft 15 (4.5) 32-in Plume 25 (7.5) 10.2 False Alarm Immunity The following table shows test results of false alarm immunity for detectors configured to “Extreme”...
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FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 10.2.2 False Stimuli only at Extreme Sensitivity - FLS-IR3-HD-ASX3, FLS-IR3-HD-ASX4. False Alarm Source Maximum Distance in ft (m) Sunlight, Direct, Reflected N.R. Sunlight, Direct, reflected with water drops on sensors N.R. Incandescent frosted glass light, 300W N.R.
F101V0020.10 11 Ordering Information Part Number Description Flame Detector FLS-IR3-HD-AS11 FlameSpec IR3-HD, ATEX, FMus, FMc and IECEx certified, 316SS, M25 Entries with RGB camera FLS-IR3-HD-AS21 FlameSpec IR3-HD, ATEX, FMus, FMc and IECEx certified, 316SS, 3/4”NPT entries with RGB camera FLS-IR3-HD-AS12...
FlameSpec IR3 HD User Manual F101V0020.10 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 delivery to Purchaser/Distributor.
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