FL500-H2 UV/IR Flame Detector

FL500-H2 UV/IR Flame Detector

The FL500-H2 is a fixed flame detector using ultraviolet/infrared (UV/IR) optical technology specifically optimized for detecting hydrogen and other hydrocarbon flames. It provides fast and reliable flame detection with advanced signal processing to minimize false alarms, making it suitable for hydrogen storage, hydrogen fueling stations, chemical plants, and industrial environments where hydrogen fire hazards exist.

Features

  • UV/IR optical flame detection specifically designed for hydrogen flame signatures

  • Delivers rapid and dependable detection with very few false alarms

  • Offers a wide field of view for extensive coverage areas

  • Resistant to environmental contaminants such as dust, humidity, and fog

  • Equipped with built-in fault and self-diagnostic monitoring capabilities

  • Constructed to be rugged for use in industrial and outdoor settings

  • Provides flexible mounting options to ensure optimal line-of-sight coverage

Specifications

Category

Specification

Detection technology

Dual UV/IR optical flame sensing

Enclosure

Industrial rugged housing

Field of view

Up to 125° max. conical

Housing

316 stainless steel, powder coated

Outputs

Relay outputs for alarm/fault, analog or digital communication options

Primary target fuel

Hydrogen flames

Response time

Milliseconds (fast flame detection)

Spectral response

UV and IR bands optimized for hydrogen detection