UV-IR Control Detector
UV-IR / OPTICAL DETECTION UV-IR Control Detector
Fast and dependable flame detection is essential on military and industrial platforms where delayed response or false alarms can affect operational continuity. The UV-IR Control Detector combines ultraviolet and infrared sensing to identify flame signatures rapidly while improving resistance to common non-fire radiation sources.
A dual-spectrum optical detector developed for early flame recognition in protected vehicles, industrial systems and harsh operational environments.
Dual-Spectrum Detection for Critical Fire Events
In high-risk platforms, the first indication of a flame can be more useful than waiting for heat or smoke to accumulate. Optical fire detection provides a way to identify radiation produced during combustion and initiate an earlier system response.
The UV-IR Control Detector monitors both ultraviolet and infrared radiation. Alarm generation requires confirmation from both sensing channels, creating a dual-spectrum detection approach intended to improve flame recognition while reducing unwanted activations from non-fire sources.
Flame Confirmation Through UV and IR Sensing
Flames produce characteristic radiation signatures across ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths. The detector evaluates these optical signals through integrated UV and IR sensors and requires both channels to confirm a fire condition before an alarm is generated.
This detection logic supports rapid fire recognition while providing high immunity to false-alarm sources identified in the supplied product information, including sunlight, headlights, welding arcs, heaters and cigarette ash.
Architecture UV
+ IR
Optical Integrity Monitoring in a Rugged Enclosure
The detector combines a sensor module and electronic controller inside a copper-free aluminum, explosion-proof enclosure. Its IP67 protection level supports operation in demanding environments; the supplied product information also states resistance to submersion under 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes.
An Automatic Optical Integrity (AOI) function uses an internal optical test source to supervise lenses, sensors and circuitry. Tri-color LED indicators provide visual status information, while an optional air shield can support operation in dusty environments.
UV-IR Detector Performance Highlights
Dual UV-IR Confirmation
Both ultraviolet and infrared sensing channels are used for alarm confirmation, supporting reliable optical flame detection.
False Alarm Immunity
The supplied product information identifies immunity to sources including sunlight, headlights, welding arcs, heaters and cigarette ash.
Automatic Optical Integrity
AOI functionality supervises the optical path, sensors and electronic circuitry through an internal test source.
IP67 Protection
The enclosure provides IP67 protection for use in wet, dusty and demanding operational conditions.
Visual Status Indication
Tri-color LED indicators provide local visual information about detector status.
Wide Temperature Capability
The technical data specifies operation from -51°C to +120°C and storage from -55°C to +150°C.
UV-IR Detection Architecture
Dual-Spectrum Flame Detection
- Sensing
- Integrated ultraviolet and infrared sensors.
- Alarm Logic
- Confirmation from both UV and IR channels.
- Role
- Early recognition of optical flame signatures.
Automatic Detector Supervision
- System
- Automatic Optical Integrity (AOI).
- Check
- Lenses, sensors and circuitry.
- Indication
- Tri-color LED visual status monitoring.
Harsh-Environment Integration
- Enclosure
- Copper-free aluminum, explosion-proof construction.
- Protection
- IP67.
- Option
- Air shield for dusty environments.
Application Areas
Standards & Certification References
The supplied UV-IR detector material references EN 54, UL 268, FM Global and NFPA 72. It also identifies the detector as FM Approved, CE Marked and ATEX certified.
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What electrical supply range is specified for the UV-IR Control Detector?
The detector is specified for a 24 VDC nominal supply with an operating input range of 16–32 V.
02 How much power does the detector consume during operation?
The supplied technical data specifies a power consumption of 70 mA at 24 VDC.
03 What temperature range is defined for detector operation and storage?
The operating range is -51°C to +120°C, while the specified storage range is -55°C to +150°C.
04 What are the physical dimensions and weight of the UV-IR detector?
The detector measures 85 × 49 × 100 mm (±5 mm) and has a specified weight of 480 g ±50 g.
05 Which certification references are listed for the detector?
The supplied product information identifies the detector as FM Approved, CE Marked and ATEX certified.
Technical Data
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