Part Number: 85-5300-0X (X=unit variant)
FDS 300
The FDS300 is an explosion proof visual flame detector. It processes live video images to detect the characteristic properties of flames, by means of its flame detection algorithms and onboard digital signal processing.
List of Benefits
- The detector is immune to common sources of unwanted alarms such as hot work, hot CO2 emissions and flare reflections
- The FDS300 can be operated as a stand-alone unit.
- Can also be integrated with a control system or fire panel to provide fault, and fire signalling. The FDS300 incorporates an advanced optical verification test which ensures the internal and external surfaces of the window are free of obscurants.
Designed for hazardous industries where fast optical flame detection is critical and nuisance alarms are not an option.
The FDS300 is an explosion proof visual flame detector. It processes live video images to detect the characteristic properties of flames, by means of its flame detection algorithms and onboard digital signal processing.
UNRIVALLED FALSE ALARM IMMUNITY
The unique flame detection algorithm in the Micropack FDS300 is capable of discriminating between genuine fire conditions and other radiant sources that may cause blinding of conventional flame detectors or produce unwanted alarms. The detector is immune to common sources of unwanted alarms such as hot work, hot CO2 emissions and flare reflections. This makes it perfect for application in hazardous/ industrial applications, as recommended by FM Global, where downtime can be very costly.
FIELD OF VIEW
The FDS300 has an unrivalled 120° horizontal and 80° vertical field of view with an increased range of 60 metres to an n-heptane 0.1m2 pan fire. The vast coverage provided from this detector will optimise the number of units required, resulting in reduced maintenance and installation costs. The Field of View is a rectangular pyramid shape and represents a radial projection of the sensing element; therefore, giving it the largest coverage area of any flame detector currently available. This unique Field of View does not reduce at the outer limits unlike conventional flame detectors.
FUNCTIONAL TESTING
The Micropack FS301 Flame simulator can dependably activate a FDS300 from a distance of up to 8m. The electronics are housed in an Ex db enclosure which is designed for Zone 1 hazardous areas. Again, this further reduces maintenance costs by eliminating the need for scaffolds or ladders when testing the device and allows more freedom in the placement of these detectors to optimise the coverage achieved.
DETECTOR FLEXIBILITY
The Micropack FDS300 can be operated as a stand-alone unit. It can also be integrated with a control system or fire panel to provide fault, and fire signalling. This is achieved using a 0 to 20 mA and /or relay output.
The FDS300 is an explosion proof visual flame detector. It processes live video images to detect the characteristic properties of flames, by means of its flame detection algorithms and onboard digital signal processing.
UNRIVALLED FALSE ALARM IMMUNITY
The unique flame detection algorithm in the Micropack FDS300 is capable of discriminating between genuine fire conditions and other radiant sources that may cause blinding of conventional flame detectors or produce unwanted alarms. The detector is immune to common sources of unwanted alarms such as hot work, hot CO2 emissions and flare reflections. This makes it perfect for application in hazardous/ industrial applications, as recommended by FM Global, where downtime can be very costly.
FIELD OF VIEW
The FDS300 has an unrivalled 120° horizontal and 80° vertical field of view with an increased range of 60 metres to an n-heptane 0.1m2 pan fire. The vast coverage provided from this detector will optimise the number of units required, resulting in reduced maintenance and installation costs. The Field of View is a rectangular pyramid shape and represents a radial projection of the sensing element; therefore, giving it the largest coverage area of any flame detector currently available. This unique Field of View does not reduce at the outer limits unlike conventional flame detectors.
FUNCTIONAL TESTING
The Micropack FS301 Flame simulator can dependably activate a FDS300 from a distance of up to 8m. The electronics are housed in an Ex db enclosure which is designed for Zone 1 hazardous areas. Again, this further reduces maintenance costs by eliminating the need for scaffolds or ladders when testing the device and allows more freedom in the placement of these detectors to optimise the coverage achieved.
DETECTOR FLEXIBILITY
The Micropack FDS300 can be operated as a stand-alone unit. It can also be integrated with a control system or fire panel to provide fault, and fire signalling. This is achieved using a 0 to 20 mA and /or relay output.
| Specification | Detail Description |
|---|---|
| Operating Temp | -60°C to +85°C (-76°F to +185°F) |
| Storage Temp | -60°C to +85°C (-76°F to +185°F) |
| Humidity | 0 to 90% RH non-condensing |
| Ingress | IP66, NEMA 4X |
| Dimensions | 100 Diameter x 200 Length Overall (mm) |
| Material | HE30 Al (Red epoxy), 316 stainless steel |
| Entries | 1 – M25 or ¾”NPT (Variants on Request) |
| Weight | 2.5kg (HE30) or 6kg (316) |
| Operating Voltage | 24Vdc Nominal – (18 to 32 Vdc Range) |
| Power Consumption | 2.8 Watts Nominal at 24Vdc |
| Speed of Response | <5 seconds (Typical) |
| Field of View | Horizontal FOV -120° |
| Vertical FOV - 80° | |
| Outputs | Relay contacts - alarm and fault Current source 4-20mA |
| FLAME SENSITIVITY | FIRE SIZE / DISTANCE |
| n-Heptane Pan Fire | 0.1m2 pan 60m |
| n-Heptane in direct sunlight | 0.1m2 pan 60m |
| n-Heptane in modulated sunlight | 0.1m2 pan 60m |
| n-Heptane modulated black body | 0.1m2 pan 60m |
| n-Heptane Arc welding | 0.1m2 pan 60m |
| n-Heptane 1000watt lamp | 0.1m2 pan 60m |
| Ethanol Pan Fire | 0.1m2 pan 30m |
| Methane Jet Fire | 0.9m plume 26m |
| Gasoline Fire | 0.1m2 pan 60m |
| JP4 | 0.4m2 pan 90m |
| Ethylene Glycol | 0.1m2 pan 20m |
| Diesel | 0.1m2 pan 50m |
| Crude Oil (heavy fuel oil) Pan Fire | 0.25m2 50m |
| Silane | 0.61m plume 17m |
| CERTIFICATION | |
| ATEX | II 2 G Ex db IIC T4 |
| Factory Mutual | FM 3260 Radiant Energy Sensing Fire Detectors for Automatic Fire Alarm Signalling |
| IECEx Ex db IIC T4 | |
| Class 1 DIV 1 GROUPS B,C,D,T4 | |
| Class 1 Zone 1 AEx/Ex db IIC T4 | |
| Class 1 Zone 1 Ex db IIC T4 |