Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection has announced the release of the Spyglass Xtend triple-infrared flame detector, a product that offers the simultaneous detection of both hydrogen (H2) and hydrocarbon (HC) fires.
This is designed to boost safety in dense industrial environments where hydrogen flames can spread to other equipment and start fires involving hydrocarbon fuels that are invisible to an H2-only detector.
The combined detection of both hydrogen and hydrocarbon flames arrives courtesy of Teledyne’s triple-infrared technology.
Take the example of detecting hydrogen flames using an H2-only detector and prompting a subsequent safety action to interrupt the hydrogen supply and extinguish the flame.
It would be easy to think the emergency is over, but any already burning hydrocarbon fires will persist. An H2 detector cannot detect HC flames.
With its triple-infrared technology, paired with an algorithm, the new Spyglass Xtend flame detector supports an enhanced safety strategy by detecting both hydrogen and hydrocarbon flames simultaneously. Five selectable sensitivity levels are available.
Régis Prévost, Product Line Manager at Teledyne GFD explained: “Users of our Spyglass Xtend can take advantage of a considerably longer detection range, while response times are much faster compared with existing UV/IR technology.
“The result? Earlier detection of hydrogen and/or hydrocarbon flames, protecting workers and minimising damage to your premises and assets.
“It’s also worth pointing out that the hydrogen flame detection performance of the Spyglass Xtend matches that of our existing Spyglass IR3-H2, which is dedicated solely to hydrogen.”
The new triple-infrared technology is designed to ensure immunity against false alarms or untimely faults due to sun glare or heavy rain, providing reliable operation in outdoor environments.
Further supporting outside use, heated optics prevent condensation and frosting, while users can ensure nominal detector performance by undertaking automatic or manual self-tests that check the optics are clean. The stainless steel enclosure carries IP66/68 and NEMA 4X/6 ingress protection ratings.
Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection’s Spyglass Xtend offers a number of universal current outputs, including analogue 4-20 mA, sink or source, alarm and fault, while an optional HART 7 digital output supports easy configuration and diagnostic capability for preventive maintenance strategies.
The new flame detector carries Safety Integrity Level (SIL 2), ATEX, IECEX and usFMc certifications.
Any dense industrial settings looking to boost safety credentials and provide greater worker and asset protection will find that the new Spyglass Xtend stands up to scrutiny with its simultaneous and fast detection of both hydrogen and hydrocarbon flames.
Two versions are available: with or without on-board HD video output. The HD video option offers real-time monitoring of the area and automatic video recording during alarms for detailed post-event analysis.
The Spyglass Xtend triple-infrared flame detector has been released by Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection.
The product is designed to boost safety in dense industrial environments where hydrogen flames can spread to other equipment and start fires involving hydrocarbon fuels that are invisible to an H2-only detector.
