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40/40C-L4B SharpEye

Dual spectrum UV/IR flame detector

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The SharpEye 40/40C-L4B, a dual spectrum UV/IR flame detector, provides fast detection of hydrocarbon-based fuel and gas fires in under five seconds.

Featuring wide operation temperature range in extreme weather conditions with strengthened reliability, the 40/40C-L4B is based on proven Triple-IR (IR3) technology, ensuring high sensitivity with superior immunity to false alarms to keep a SharpEye on your safety!
• Fast detection under five seconds
• Proven false alarm immunity
• Unparalled reliability - 150,000 hours MTBF
• Wide temperature range: -40 to +185 °F (-40 to +75 °C)
• Worldwide and regionally certified for hazardous areas
• Performance and reliability approved by recognable certification bodies
• SIL3 compatible
• Enhanced durability backed up by with three-year warranty
• Smart field of view integrity test, allowing flawless operation
• Innovative UV and IR Built-In-Test - continuously validating the optical integrity and the electronic circuitry
• Multiple output options for maximum compatibility with standard infrastructures
• Plug-and-Play - factory calibrated for immediate use in any fire detection system
• Universal wiring option for fast ordering process
• Three sensitivity levels, adapting to any application
• Two mode heated optics for impeccable performance in challenging environmental conditions
• Internal log event recorder to analyze past events
Water and dustIP66 and IP68 per EN 60529, NEMA® 250 6P
WeightDetector aluminum: 2.8 lb (1.3 kg)
Tilt mount: 2.5 lb (1.1 kg)
DimensionsDetector: 4 x 4.6 x 6.18 in (100.6 x 117 x 155 mm)
Tilt mountElectropolished stainless steel 316
Enclosure optionsHeavy duty copper free aluminum (less than 1%), polyurethanepainted
Mechanical specifications
RS-485RS-485 Modbus®-compatible communication link that can beused in computer controlled installations
0-20 mA (stepped)Fault: 0 ± 1 mA
Built-in test (BIT) fault: 2 mA ± 0.3 mA
Normal: 4 mA ± 0.3 mA
Warning: 16 mA ± 0.3 mA
Alarm: 20 mA ± 0.3 mA
Analog outputAnalog port malfunction: 0 V (< 0.5 V)
Normal: 2 V ± 0.3 V
Alarm: 5 V ± 0.3 V
RelaysAlarm, fault, and auxiliary
SPST volt-free contacts rated 2A at 30 Vdc
Outputs
Electrical interfaceThe detector includes 17 terminals and one wiring option
Electromagnetic compatibilityEMI/RFI protected to EN61000-6-3 and EN 50130
Electrical input protectionAccording to EN 50130
Cable entries2 x ¾-in - 14 NPT conduits or 2 x M25 x 1.5 mm ISO
Power consumptionStandby: Maximum 3 W (8 W with heated window)
Alarm: Maximum 4.2 W (9.6 W with heated window)
Operating voltage24 Vdc nominal (18-32 Vdc)
Electrical specifications
HumidityNon-condensing relative humidity up to 100%
Temperature rangeOperating: -40 °F (-40 °C) to 167 °F (75 °C)
Storage: -40 °F (-40 °C) to 167 °F (75 °C)
Field of viewHorizontal: 100 °
Vertical: 95 °
Sensitivity ranges3 sensitivity ranges for 1 ft2 (0.1 m2) n-heptane pan fire
Detection response timeStandard response: Typically 5 sec
Spectral responseUltraviolet: 0.185 to 0.260 μm
Infrared: 4.3 to 4.8 μm
HART® protocolHART communication on the 0-20 mA analog current (FSK)used for maintenance, configuration changes, and assetmanagement, available in mA source output wiring options
• Oil and gas onshore and offshore installations and pipelines 
• Petrochemical and chemical plants 
• Storage tank farms 
• Aircraft hangars 
• Power generation facilities 
• Pharmaceutical industry 
• Printing industry 
• Warehouses 
• Automotive industry 
• Waste disposal facilities 
• Aerospace industry 
• Light industrial
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