GasTech F-Guard-UV-IR-HD, User Manual

Page 1: ...t 61 8 6108 0000 e info gastech com w gastech com USER MANUAL UV IR Flame Detector ...

Page 2: ...n to be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means While great efforts have been made to assure the accuracy and clarity of this document GASTECH AUSTRALIA PTY LTD assumes no liability resulting from any omissions in this document or from misuse of the information obtained herein The information i...

Page 3: ...ions for Installation 10 Required Tools 10 Certification Instructions 10 Mounting the Tilt Mount 12 Mounting the detector 13 Electrical Wiring 14 Current Output 0 20mA Wiring 16 4 Wire Relay Connection 18 RS 485 Communication Network 18 Cabling Recommendations 19 Earth Ground Regime 20 3 Configuration options 20 Sensitivity 22 Ultra Fast Detection 22 Alarm Delay 22 Alarm Latch 22 Enable Pre Alarm ...

Page 4: ...Communicator Software 29 9 Specifications 30 Fire Detection 30 Video Functionality 30 Electrical Specifications 30 Outputs 31 Mechanical Specifications 31 Environmental Specifications 32 Product Labeling 32 Approvals 35 Electromagnetic Compatibility 35 10 Performance 35 F Guard UV IR HD ASX1 F Guard UV IR HD ASX2 Standard model 36 False Alarm Immunity 38 11 Performance F Guard UV IR F HD 38 F Guar...

Page 5: ...r Front View 6 Figure 9 Horizontal Field of View 8 Figure 10 Vertical Field of View 8 Figure 11 Tilt Mount Base Plate View 12 Figure 12 Tilt mount base Side View 12 Figure 13 Detector on Tilt Mount Side View 13 Figure 14 Terminal View 14 Figure 15 Source 4 Wire Scheme 16 Figure 16 Sink 4 Wire Scheme 16 Figure 17 Source 3 Wire Scheme 17 Figure 18 Sink 3 Wire Scheme 17 Figure 19 4 Wire Relay Connect...

Page 6: ... definition is needed This manual covers two UV IR detector models 1 F Guard UV IR HD Hydrogen and hydrocarbons flame detection UV radiation 0 18 0 26 micron range Spectrum response of IR radiation in the 2 5 3 5 micron range 2 F Guard UV IR F HD Hydrocarbon flame detection Spectrum response of IR radiation in the 4 0 5 0 micron range Key Features High immunity To false alarm Ultra fast detection ...

Page 7: ...s needed With RGB camera 1 M25 2 NPT 1 2 1 Enhanced performance options Option 5 Design for but not limited to automotive spray paint applications where compliance with 0 5 s response per NFPA 33 is needed Internal tests During normal operation the flame detector performs self tests of its optics electronics and software These include a periodic BIT Built In Test in which the sensors and window cl...

Page 8: ...more information technical support info gastech com 3 F Guard UV IR HD User Manual 76 M 6010 02 02 Product Overview FIGURE 1 FRONT VIEW OF THE F GUARD UV IR HD F FIGURE 2 REAR VIEW OF THE F GUARD UV IR HD F ...

Page 9: ...s steel tilt mount part number 85 6000 TMO HD TMO S02 This allows the detector to be securely attached to a wall pole or other solid surface using appropriate fixings See sections 2 5 and 2 6 for further details FIGURE 3 TILT MOUNT 1 5 2 Weather Cover The weather cover P N 85 6000 WC SS 02protect the detector from extreme weather conditions such heat rain and snow FIGURE 4 WEATHER COVER ...

Page 10: ...oles Part number FLS PMA S23 FIGURE 5 POLE MOUNT 1 5 4 Air shield The air shield P N FLS ASD S02 allows installation of flame detectors in harsh weather conditions where they may be exposed to dust sand and other particulate matter The connection point can be mounted in the 3 9 or 12 o clock locations Air pressure source Clean dry and oil free air Pressure 2 3 bar 30 45 psi Fitting 7 16 20UNF 2A O...

Page 11: ...t needing a hot work permit F Guard Flame Simulators emit UV and IR radiation which simulates a fire to the detectors The simulators are lightweight easy to use with testing distances of up to 21 3 ft 6 5m and capable of more than 100 activations between battery charging F Guard Flame Simulators are ATEX approved for use in hazardous Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 11 Zone 22 areas Each simulator kit contains ...

Page 12: ... prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt Do not start an installation until the performance target system configuration installation location and coverage considerations have been defined by the responsible person To ensure optimal performance the following guidelines should be addressed Sensitivity To determine the sensitivity level the following issues should be considered The size of the fire...

Page 13: ...For more information technical support info gastech com 8 F Guard UV IR HD User Manual 76 M 6010 02 02 FIGURE 9 HORIZONTAL FIELD OF VIEW FIGURE 10 VERTICAL FIELD OF VIEW ...

Page 14: ...ted during welding operations in situations where the possibility of a false alarm cannot be tolerated Gas welding requires a system inhibit since the gas torch is an actual fire Arc welding rods can contain organic binder materials in the flux that burn during the welding operation and are detectable by the device Welding rods with clay binders do not burn and should not be detected However a sys...

Page 15: ...dually screen twisted pair cable is recommended for RS485 terminals Use suitably rating wire for the application certification and temperatures 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 ...

Page 16: ...cific 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 Contact the manufacturer if the flame paths are damaged Consult the manufacturer for genuine replacement cover and housing to connection box fasteners M6x1x1...

Page 17: ...e following installation instructions show how to use it to support the detector from below the preferred method To install the tilt mount a Mount the tilt mount base Figure 11 Tilt Mount Base Plate View to a solid structure using four suitable fixings through the four 7mm 0 28 diameter holes Four captive screws with spring washers are provided in the tilt mount Figure 11 Tilt Mount Base Plate Vie...

Page 18: ... rotate the detector d Point the detector towards the detection area and make certain that the view of the area is unobstructed e Secure the detector in that position by tightening the locking screws Items 5 and 6 on the tilt mount Make sure the detector is pointing in the correct direction The detector is now correctly mounted aligned and ready for electrical connection Please refer to section 2 ...

Page 19: ... 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 FIGURE 14 TERMINAL VIEW ...

Page 20: ...scribed in section 3 4 8 Alarm Relay COM 9 Analog Video Composite analog video output 10 Analog Video A1 Auxiliary Relay NO A normally open SPST contact relay with B1 that is open in normal operation and closed according to the configuration used 11 24 VDC Power supply 18 32 VDC 12 24 VDC Power supply return 0V 13 Manual BIT activation 14 RS 485 15 RS 485 16 Ethernet TX The manual BIT built in tes...

Page 21: ... or 4 wire connected The following drawing shows how to wire the detector to act as a current source isolated transmitter 4 wire connection FIGURE 15 SOURCE 4 WIRE SCHEME The following drawing shows how to wire the detector to act as a current sink isolated transmitter 4 wire connection FIGURE 16 SINK 4 WIRE SCHEME Detector 1 2 3 4 24VDC Return Return 24VDC Detector 1 2 3 4 Power 24VDC Return Retu...

Page 22: ...ed transmitter 3 wire connection FIGURE 17 SOURCE 3 WIRE SCHEME 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 FIGURE 18 SINK 3 WIRE SCHEME Note Link between 4 and 12 to be wired on site Controller 24VDC Return Detector 1 2 3 4 11 Controller 24VDC Return Detector 1 2 3 12 4 ...

Page 23: ... panels power supply capacity and length on wire width In fault condition the fault relay will open the contact The control panel will see an open loop and will report a fault In alarm condition the alarm relay will close the contact and short the loop With this configuration the panel does know which detector in the loop caused the alarm or fault See figure below FIGURE 19 4 WIRE RELAY CONNECTION...

Page 24: ...endations The cable used should be appropriate for the hazardous area classification and meet local national and company regulations In order to comply with EMC regulations the cable must be shielded and the detector grounded The use of industrial grade suitably armored field cable is recommended When using HART communications there are some additional considerations In particular low capacitance ...

Page 25: ...e screens shields of field cabling must not be connected in a manner that creates earth loops or that will result in the screens shields carrying large currents from heavy plant or equipment 2 12 2 Interference and noise Electrical equipment connected to the system should comply with applicable national or international EMC standards Ideally the 24 V supply reaching units should be free from large...

Page 26: ...deo module Disabled Enabled Enabled Video analog output Disabled NTSC PAL Disabled Post alarm video recording duration 1 2 or 3 minutes 1 minute Enable Pre Alarm 0 20mA Disabled Enabled Disabled Enable dirty window warning 0 20mA Disabled Enabled Disabled Aux Relay Alarm Pre Alarm UV Detected IR Detected Dirty Window Warning Alarm Window Heater Disabled Enabled Enabled Modbus address 1 247 1 Manua...

Page 27: ...ion of fireballs and explosions at 40 milliseconds This feature can be disabled or enabled regardless of the alarm delay configuration Alarm Delay When a fire is detected the detector delays the execution of the alarm outputs up to the configured time period After this time delay the detector re evaluates the situation If a fire is still detected the alarm outputs are activated Alarm Latch If alar...

Page 28: ...th a video camera and processing module If enabled Video module setting the detector provides video outputs and records flame alarm events The events are recorded from 1 minute before the flame was detected to 1 2 or 3 minutes after depending on the post alarm video recording duration setting Digital video output is provided via ethernet and ONVIF Profile S protocol Composite analog video output i...

Page 29: ... 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 After approximately 30 seconds if the startup is successful the LED turns green the 0 20mA output goes to 4mA and the fault relay is closed Detector configuration settings can be changed as d...

Page 30: ...en Yellow Dirty Window Warning 3mA 1 Closed Open Closed 2 Green Normal 4mA Closed Open Open Green IR Radiation detected 8mA Closed Open Closed 3 Green UV Radiation detected 12mA Closed Open Closed 4 Green Pre Alarm 16mA 5 Closed Open Closed 6 Flashing red Fire Alarm 20mA Closed Closed Closed Red Notes 1 3mA when Enable dirty window warning 0 20mA enabled 4mA when Enable dirty window warning 0 20mA...

Page 31: ...ng actions or alarms connected to the detector are DISABLED when the manual 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 Flame Simulator Flame simulators are often used by industry to perform detector testing during installation and periodic end to end testing of a flame detector alarm system Refer...

Page 32: ...d to the detector Check power polarity Check wiring in the detector Yellow LED constantly on Fault Relay is open Current output at 0mA 1mA Power problems Check the voltage between the 24VDC and 24VDC terminals to verify that it is in the allowed range see section 9 3 Yellow LED constantly on Fault Relay is open 0 20mA at 2mA BIT Fault Clean detector window Restart the detector by turning the power...

Page 33: ... support info gastech com 28 F Guard UV IR HD User Manual 76 M 6010 02 02 Green LED constantly on Fault Relay closed No digital Video through ethernet Wiring or software problem Check wiring and polarity Check ONVIF Client software ...

Page 34: ...on number contact technical support on via email at info gastech com Refer to the detector warranty statement in section 12 8 Gastech Communicator Software The Gastech Communicator software can be used to configure and monitor the F Guard UV IR HD flame detector The software communicates using Modbus over an RS 485 port to the detector Modbus commands enable the user to configure parameters and mo...

Page 35: ... test Automatic and Manual Video Functionality HD Video allowing clear imaging of fire and people at 100ft 30m distance Video recording of alarm events 1 minute before and up to 3 minutes after the flame is detected System integration protocol ONVIF Open Network Video Interface Forum Profile S Electrical Specifications Operating Voltage 24 VDC nominal 18 32 VDC Current Consumption o Standby 180mA ...

Page 36: ... configured as source Detector status Output Fault 0 mA or 1 mA 0 1mA BIT Fault 2 mA 0 2mA Dirty window warning 3 mA 0 2mA Normal 4 mA 0 2mA IR Detected 8 mA 0 3mA UV Detected 12 mA 0 3mA Pre alarm 16 mA 0 3mA Alarm 20 mA 0 3mA Tri colour LED indication Modbus RTU compatible Protocol on RS 485 Digital Video IP network IEEE 802 3 10Base t Mechanical Specifications Size 7 87 x 5 12 5 12 200 130 130m...

Page 37: ... 32 F Guard UV IR HD User Manual 76 M 6010 02 02 Environmental Specifications Temperature Range o Operating and storage 67 F to 185 F 55 C to 85 C Humidity up to 99 non condensing Ingress Protection IP66 IP68 2m 24hr NEMA 4X 6P Product Labeling 9 7 1 Ex db ...

Page 38: ...For more information technical support info gastech com 33 F Guard UV IR HD User Manual 76 M 6010 02 02 9 7 2 Ex db eb ...

Page 39: ...For more information technical support info gastech com 34 F Guard UV IR HD User Manual 76 M 6010 02 02 9 7 3 Warning Label ...

Page 40: ...x db IIC T4 Gb or Class I Zone 1 AEx Ex db eb IIC T4 Gb T4 Ta 50 C Ta 85 C or T5 Ta 50 C Ta 75 C and Zone 21 AEx Ex tb IIIC T95 C Db 50 C Ta 75 C or Zone 21 AEx Ex tb IIIC T105 C Db 50 C Ta 85 C Performance o ANSI FM 3260 o EN 54 10 Functional safety Meets the requirements for SIL 2 per IEC 61508 California Fire Marshall EAC CU TR Electromagnetic Compatibility The detector fully complies with EMC ...

Page 41: ...98 30 2 9 Methane 32 in Plume 59 18 4 8 LPG 32 in Plume 75 23 3 2 Diesel 1 x 1 ft 75 23 3 JP5 1 x 1 ft 75 23 3 1 Kerosene 1 x 1 ft 75 23 2 5 Methanol 1 x 1 ft 59 18 3 8 Ethanol 1 x 1 ft 72 22 3 8 Isopropanol 1 x 1 ft 75 23 3 Polypropylene 1 x 1 ft 49 15 3 1 Paper 1 x 1 ft 33 10 3 9 H2 32 in Plume 66 20 3 6 Syngas 32 in Plume 59 18 3 6 High Sensitivity Fuel Size Distance ft m Average Response Time ...

Page 42: ...ane 32 plume 82 25 0 8 LPG 32 plume 98 30 1 4 Diesel 1 x 1 ft 79 24 3 9 JP5 1 x 1 ft 79 24 1 9 Kerosene 1 x 1 ft 79 24 2 5 Methanol 1 x 1 ft 75 23 1 2 Ethanol 1 x 1 ft 75 23 1 6 Isopropanol 1 x 1 ft 75 23 1 0 Polypropylene 1 x 1 ft 66 20 2 6 Paper 1 x 1 ft 39 12 0 8 Low Sensitivity Fuel Size Distance ft m Average Response Time Seconds N Heptane 1 x 1 ft 49 15 1 2 LPG 32 plume 49 15 1 4 JP5 1 x 1 f...

Page 43: ...s No response at any distance Incandescent frosted glass light 300W 2 0 5 Fluorescent 70W 3x23 3W 2 0 5 Electric arc 2 0 5 Arc welding 12 3 5 Radiation heater 1850W 2 0 5 Radiation heater 1850W with water drops on sensors 2 0 5 Quartz lamp 1000W shielded 2 0 5 Quartz lamp 500W non shielded 2 0 5 Quartz lamp 500W non shielded with water drops on sensors 2 0 5 Mercury vapor lamp 160Wx3 2 0 5 Car Exh...

Page 44: ...ine 1 x 1 ft 98 30 3 7 Methane 32 in Plume 59 18 1 6 LPG 32 in Plume 75 23 1 2 Diesel 1 x 1 ft 75 23 3 8 JP5 1 x 1 ft 75 23 3 5 Kerosene 1 x 1 ft 75 23 3 4 Methanol 1 x 1 ft 59 18 3 7 Ethanol 1 x 1 ft 72 22 5 1 Isopropanol 1 x 1 ft 75 23 2 8 Polypropylene 1 x 1 ft 49 15 2 7 Paper 1 x 1 ft 33 10 3 8 Syngas 32 in Plume 66 20 1 3 High Sensitivity Fuel Size Distance Feet m Average Response Time Second...

Page 45: ... 2 1 Kerosene 1 x 1 ft 36 11 1 6 Methanol 1 x 1 ft 30 9 2 3 Ethanol 1 x 1 ft 31 9 5 1 4 Isopropanol 1 x 1 ft 36 11 1 6 Polypropylene 1 x 1 ft 23 7 3 0 Paper 1 x 1 ft 23 7 3 7 Syngas 32 in Plume 33 10 1 8 Low Sensitivity Fuel Size Distance Feet m Average Response Time Seconds N Heptane 1 x 1 ft 16 5 1 4 LPG 32 in Plume 13 4 1 3 JP5 1 x 1 ft 16 5 4 9 Methanol 1 x 1 ft 10 3 2 9 For performance detail...

Page 46: ...larm when exposed to the radiation source either modulated or non modulated False Stimuli only at Extreme Sensitivity False Alarm Source Maximum Distance in ft m Sunlight Direct Reflected No response at any distance Incandescent frosted glass light 300W 2 0 5 Fluorescent 70W 3x23 3W 2 0 5 Electric arc 2 0 5 Arc welding 10 3 Radiation heater 1850W 2 0 5 Quartz lamp 1000W shielded 2 0 5 Quartz lamp ...

Page 47: ...SS 3 4 NPT Entries with RGB camera 85 6000 F SS HD AS12 As F Guard UV IR F HD AS11 with Near IR camera instead of RGB camera 85 6000 F SS HD AS22 As F Guard UV IR F HD AS21 with Near IR camera instead of RGB camera 85 6000 F SS HD AS15 As FLS UV IR F HD AS11 but with enhanced speed of response option 85 6000 F SS HD AS25 As FLS UV IR F HD AS21 but with enhanced speed of response option Detector Ti...

Page 48: ... from the factory or other damage due to abuse misuse improper installation lack of maintenance or Act of God which are above and beyond its control GASTECH AUSTRALIA PTY LTD will upon receipt of any defective product transportation prepaid repair or replace it at its sole discretion if found to have been defective when shipped Said repair or replacement is GASTECH AUSTRALIA PTY LTD sole liability...

Page 49: ...erimpose at low level on top of the 4 20mA current The HART implementation on the F Guard IR3 UV IR Flame Detector allows the Control Unit to monitor the status of the detector settings of User Configuration and initiate field diagnostics The HART protocol implemented in this flame detector is corresponds to HART rev 7 0 It supports HART Universal commands including Common Practice and Device Spec...

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