20/20I

IR3 Flame Detector

Triple Spectrum Design

Sensitivity Selection
User-Programmable Configuration
Highly Immune to False Alarms
Automatic and Manual Built-In-Test
Explosion-Proof
Standard 4-Wire Connection
MTBF Minimum 100,000 Hours
FM, CSA, Cenelec and ATEX Approved

The Spectrex "SharpEye" 20/20I is a self-contained, The SharpEye 20/20I is extremely sensitive. It can
triple-spectrum flame detector. The sensor band detect a lxl sq. ft. gasoline pan fire at 200 ft. in less
pass has been carefully selected to ensure the than 10 seconds. The sensitivity is user-program-
mable, offering 4 ranges of detection.
greatest degree of spectral matching to the radiant
energy emissions of fire, and the lowest degree of
The outputs 4-20 mA and RS-485 interface, as well
matching to non-fire stimuli. as the standard alarm, accessory and fault relays,
make the 20/20I the most diverse detector avail-
The microprocessor design allows for unique field able.
programmability not found in similar detectors. The
20/20I incorporates both Automatic and Manual BIT The 20/20I utilizes Mil-spec. electronic components
(Built In Test). and materials. The MTBF (Mean Time Between
Failures) is calculated to be 100,000 hours (11+
years). This outstanding performance permits a 3-
The patented triple IR circuit design scans for oscil- year warranty on the entire detector, not just the
lating IR radiation (1 to 10 Hz) in the spectral bands sensors.
ranging from 4.0 to 5.0 microns. This highly
advanced detector uses programmed algorithms The patented triple IR design
which check the ratio and correlation of data offers two to three times
received by the three sensors. Only detection of the detection distance
radiation emissions matching the spectral finger- of any conventional IR
print of fire will produce an alarm, making the 20/20I
or UV/IR detector.
highly immune to false alarms.

218 Little Falls Road, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 Telephone: 973-239-8398 Fax: 973-239-7614
E-mail: spectrex@spectrex-inc.com Web Site: www.spectrex-inc.com
 General Specifications
Spectral Response: Environmental tests: Applications:
Three separate IR band channels from Design per MIL-STD-810C. The 20/20I IR3 flame detector has been
4.0 to 5.0 microns. High Temp. – Method 501.1 Proc. II designed as a general-purpose flame
Low Temp. – Method 502.1 Proc. I detector with special emphasis on
Detection Range: immunity to false alarms. It has applica-
1 sq. ft. gasoline fire at 200 ft. (60m)* Humidity – Method 507.1 Proc. IV
Salt Fog – Method 509.1 Proc. I tions in a wide range of industrial and
1 sq. ft. diesel oil fire at 100 ft. (30m)* commercial facilities, where the threat
1 sq. ft. alcohol fire at 150 ft. (45m)* Dust – Method 509.1 Proc. IV
Vibration – Method 514.2 Proc. VIII of accidental fire involves hydrocarbon
4 sq. ft. JP4 fire at 150 ft. (45m)* fuels such as gasoline, kerosene, diesel
Mechanical Shock – Method 516 Proc. I
*Highest sensitivity setting fuel, aviation jet fuels like JP-4, JP-5,
Temperature range: JP-8, hydraulic fluids, paints and sol-
Response Time: vents, monomers and polymers like eth-
Typical 5 seconds Operating:
-40°F (-40°C) to 158°F (70°C) ylene and polyethylene, natural gas
Adjustable time delay up to 30 secs. (LNG), town gas and liquefied petrole-
Storage:
-65°F (-55°C) to 185°F (85°C) um gas (LPG), hydrocarbon gases like
Field of View:
methane, ethane, propane, butane,
90° horizontal
Explosion-proof enclosure: acetylene, propylene, etc.
90° vertical
* FM & CSA approved
Class I Div. 1 Groups B*, C & D Field applications include:
Class II Div. 1 Groups E, F & G Automotive - manufacturing, paint spray
* Cenelec approved booths, wet bench manufacturing
EExd IIB + H2 T5 Aircraft - hangars, commercial, military,
EExde IIB + H 2 T5 including landing gear pits, underwing
Electrical: Per 50014, 50018, 50019 and overwing protection
* ATEX approved
Operating Voltage: Chemical industry - production, storage,
Per CE 0518 Ex II 2G
18-32 VDC and transportation
Sira 00 ATEX 1163 & 4
Power Consumption: *Requires seal at detector Explosives and munitions - handling
150 mA in standby and storage
200 mA in alarm Water and dust tight: Oil and Gas - exploration, production,
Electrical Interface: IP 66 & 67 per BS-EN 6052 storage, and offloading
Standard 4-wire connection with cas- NEMA 260 6P
Provides for installation Offshore - platforms (fixed rigs and
cading capability. floating vessels FPSO)
Complete electrical interface protection. of swivel mount
Onshore - refineries, loading terminals,
Available outputs: pipelines
Physical design: Petrochemicals - production, storage,
* 4-20 mA sink version: The standard detector housing is a
Fault: 0 mA and shipping facilities
heavy-duty, copper-free aluminum. The
Normal: 5 mA housing is finished in white (red-option) Power generation facilities - pump
Warning: 10 mA epoxy enamel and is also available in areas, generator rooms and unmanned
Alarm: 15 mA stainless steel* upon request. The view- stations, gas-fired and coal-fired reac-
* RS-485 communication link for com- ing window and back cover are each tors
puterized controllers. MOD BUS com- sealed with special "O" rings to prevent Pharmaceutical industry
patible option. intrusion of dust, salt, spray, and
Printing industry - solvent handling,
foam/water fire fighting agents. The cir-
cuit boards are conformably coated and presses, drying processes
Dry contacts relays:
shock-mounted to minimize damage Tank farms - floating-roof and fixed-roof
Alarm: from mechanical vibration and impact. tank areas
2 Amps at 30 VDC The detector is explosion-proof and is Warehouses - storage facilities for flam -
0.5 Amps at 250 VAC designed per MIL-STD-810-C. mable materials.
Fault & Accessory: Dimensions - base: 132mm x 132mm Waste disposal facilities - incineration,
5 Amps at 30 VDC (5.2" x 5.2"); height: 120mm (4.7"). The processing and storage of flammable
5 Amps at 250 VAC detector weighs 3.7 kg (8.1 lb.) in the waste materials (solids, liquids, gases)
standard aluminum enclosure and 6.5
Electrical connection: kg (14.3 lb.) in the stainless steel enclo-
Standard two 3/4 in. 14NPT conduit sure.
Option - two M25 x 1.5 conduit * Carries an additional charge.

DS- S-IR3, October 2001 The information in this document is subject to change without notice.