Product Information & News PP2399/2010/Issue 1

Series 65 Base Mounted UV Flame Detector

FUNCTION
The Series 65 Base Mounted Ultraviolet (UV) Flame
Detector is designed to protect internal areas where
flaming fires may be expected.

FEATURES
The detector is sensitive to ultraviolet radiation
emitted by flames during combustion. Since it requires
only UV radiation the Flame Detector responds even to
stationary flames with no flicker like cigarette lighters
and blue gas flames.

The detector is set to respond to ultraviolet radiation

(185 to 260nm) emitted by almost all flames, including
those invisible to the naked eye, e.g. hydrogen fires.

The detector has a single UV sensor with a narrow

spectral response in order to discriminate between Part no. 55000-025
flames and most spurious sources of radiation
and is designed for internal fully enclosed areas. To ensure correct operation of the detector the
Caution: The detector will also detect electrical dis- control panel must be arranged to supply a maximum
charges from lightning or arc welding. of 33V DC and a minimum of 12V DC in normal
operation.
ELECTRICAL CONSIDERATIONS
The detector signals an alarm state by switching an The supply may fall to 6V DC in alarm conditions if
alarm latch on, increasing the current drawn from the a supply current of at least 10mA is available at this
supply from 550μA to a maximum of about 75mA. This voltage.
fall in the impedance of the detector is recognised by
the control panel as an alarm signal. To ensure effective illumination of the integral LEDs
and any remote indicator, the supply to the detector
The alarm current also illuminates the detector’s inte- should exceed 12V.
gral LEDs. A remote indicator connected between the
L1 IN terminal and the –R terminal will have a voltage
equal to the supply voltage less 1V across it and so
will illuminate.

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To restore the detector to quiescent condition, TECHNICAL DATA
ensuring all flames are extinguished, interrupt the
electrical supply to the detector for a minimum of Supply voltage 12-33V DC
one second. Quiescent current 550μA
Terminal functions
Note: When using the detector the following must L1 IN and OUT supply positive
be avoided; outside viewing, UV lamps, electrical L2 supply negative
sparking, welding and sources of radiation, UV light –R remote indicator negative connection
sources, prolonged ambient temperatures above Alarm Voltage 6 to 33V
60°C and obstructions to the field of view. Alarm Current 61mA at 28V
54mA at 24V
APPLICATIONS FOR UV FLAME DETECTORS * 20mA at 10V
U V f lame dete c tor s are designe d for use Remote output characteristics
in enclosed spaces and require a clear line of Remote is a current sink to the negative line
sight within the area to be protected. They are limited to 17mA
unaffected by draughts or convection currents. Alarm Indicator Red Light Emitting Diode
(LED)
They are fast reacting and respond to a flame more Design Alarm Load 420Ω in series with a 2V
than 25m away (see Fig. 1.) drop
Holding Voltage 6V (min)
* Full a full list of applications for Apollo Flame Holding Current 10mA (min)
Detectors, please refer to PP2409, available on Minimum Voltage Required
request. to Illuminate Indicators 12V
Alarm Reset Voltage <1V
DIMENSIONS Alarm Reset Time 1 second
100mm x 40mm (Detector only) Range of view 0.1m² n-heptane at 25m
100mm x 48mm (Detector and base) Sensitivity Class 1 (EN54-10)
Field of view 90° cone
WEIGHT Spectral response UV 185 to 260nm
Detector 150g Operating temperature -40° C to + 70° C
Detector in base 210g (no condensation or icing)
Storage temperature -40° C to + 85° C
ACCESSORIES Relative humidity 0-95%, non-condensing
A portable Flame Detector Test unit is available, part IP rating 66
number 29600-226. Materials
Housing White polycarbonate
Adjustable mounting bracket, part number 29600- V-0 rated to UL94
458 (comes complete with Deckhead Mounting Box). Terminals Nickel plated stainless steel

Deckhead Mounting Box, part number 45681-217.

INSTALLATION NOTE
If fitting to an XP95 Zone Monitor do not fit more
than one device per zone.

If fitting to a conventional control panel, please

verify the quanity per zone with the chosen panel
manufacturer.
 centre line of detector
detection of 0.4m² flame

detection of 0.1m² flame

0°
0.4m² flame seen –15° 15°
at 40m in straight line –30° 30°
from flame detector
–45° 45°
0.1m² flame seen
at 25m in straight line –60° 60°
from flame detector

0.1m² flame not seen 75°

–75°
at 25m since it is not
in the field of view of
the flame detector
–90° 90°
0 25m 40m

Fig. 1 Field of View

The field of view of the flame detector is shown in Fig. 1. This also provides information on the size of fire
detectable at various distances.

The Flame Detectors can also be ceiling mounted, positioned above the anticipated flame source
or at the centre of the area to be protected, perpendicular to the floor below. If the detector cannot
see the whole of the area to be protected, one or more additional detectors may be required. Refer
to the angle of view diagram Fig. 2 to establish the detector performance. The area of detection is
dependent on the detectors height above the likely source of flame. The detector has a 90° conical
field of view or 45° either side of the viewing axis centre line. The maximum ceiling height is 20m.
If the detector is perpendicular to floor and at a height of 10m then the detector will view a circular floor
area below with a 10m radius (20m diameter circle).

Vertical Plane Ceiling

5m
Height

10m

15m

20m
Floor

Plan View
10m Dia.
20m Dia.
30m Dia.
40m Dia.

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Fig. 2 Ceiling mounting example