Spectrex 40/40L-LB UV/IR Flame Detector – ATEX & IECEx Zone 1 Hazardous Area & SIL 2

Product Overview

Hazardous Area | ATEX Certified

Spectrex flame detectors are trusted and specified throughout the UK and international hazardous area industries to provide reliable flame detection in potentially explosive atmospheres according to IECEx and ATEX (Zone 1 & Zone 2).

Model 40/40L (or LB, with Built-in-test option) by Spectrex provides a combination of UV and IR sensors, where the IR sensor operates at a wavelength of 2.5-3.0 µm, and can detect hydrocarbon-based fuel and gas fires, hydroxyl and hydrogen fires, as well as metal and inorganic fires.

The Spectrex UV/IR flame detector senses radiant energy in the short wave section of both the ultraviolet and infrared portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The signals from both sensors are analyzed for frequency, intensity and duration. Simultaneous detection of radiant energy in both the UV and IR sensors triggers an alarm signal.

The UV sensor incorporates a special logic circuit that helps prevent false alarms caused by solar radiation.

Due to increased reliability, the 40/40 Series warranty period has been extended to 5 years and is SIL2 (TUV) approved to IEC 61508.

Spectrex 40/40L-LB UV/IR Flame Detector Features & Benefits

• UV/IR Dual-Sensor
• Solar Blind
• Automatic Built-In-Test (BIT) and Manual- to assure continued reliable operation (in 40/40LB only)
• Heated window – for operation in harsh weather conditions (snow, ice, condensation)
• Multiple output options for maximum flexibility and compatibility
  • Relays (3) for Alarm, Fault and Auxiliary
  • 0-20mA (stepped)
  • HART Protocol for maintenance and asset management
  • RS-485, Modbus Compatible
• High Reliability – MTBF – minimum 150,000 hours
• Approved to Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2 – TUV) – Model 40/40LB only
• 5-Year Warranty
• User Programmable via HART or RS-485
• Hazardous area zones:
  • Zones 1 & 2 with IIC gas group vapors present
  • Zones 21 & 22 with IIIC dust type present
• Ex approved to:
  • ATEX & IECEx
  • FM/FMC/CSA
  • TR CU (EAC)
• 3rd party performance approved
  • EN54-10 (VdS)
  • FM3260
• Marine Approval
  • MED “Wheelmark” approval (DNV)
• Reliability
  • IEC61508 – SIL2 (TUV) – model 40/40LB only

ATEX & IECEx Zone 1 Hazardous Area & SIL2

Ex approved for Zone 1 hazardous area location

• ATEX
• IECEx
• FM/FMC
• CSA
• TR CU (EAC)

3rd party performance tested

• EN54-10 (LPCB)
• FM3260 (FM)
• DNV Marine Approval

SPECTREX 40/40L-LB Applications

• Offshore oil & gas installations
• Onshore oil & gas installations and pipelines
• Chemical plants
• Petrochemicals plants
• Storage tank farms
• Aircraft hangars
• Power generation facilities
• Pharmaceuticals
• Printing
• Warehouses
• Automotive
• Explosives & Munitions
• Waste disposal facilities
• Aerospace industry
• Paint, polymer and glue processes

Emerson Process Management Acquisition With Spectrex

In 2015 Spectrex were acquired by Emerson Process Management. The acquisition has strengthened Emerson’s product offering as they now have a comprehensive line of flame, gas and ultrasonic leak detector solutions used for safety monitoring in the industry.

Flame, Heat, Gas Detectors & Detection Systems

Hazardous area industries including offshore oil/gas platforms and FPSOs, onshore oil refineries, processing plants, pipelines, storage farms and LPG/LNG plants all utilise or produce a wide range of hazardous flammable liquids and gases that can be detected using correctly specified flame and gas detectors.

Detecting toxic and flammable gases requires the detectors to be classified and certified according to the specific IECEx or ATEX standard – we distribute flame detectors manufactured by Spectrex to operate in the harshest environmental conditions including self-contained stand-alone devices designed for direct connection to control and alarm systems or automatic fire extinguishing systems.

Our range of Hazardous Area Fire & Gas Detection System products also includes Explosion Proof Warning Systems – comprehensive range of intrinsically safe, flameproof and explosion proof alarm sounders, sirens, bells and horns, loudspeakers and beacons.