EPS IPES-IR3 - 2.0 Description; Application; Specifications

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IPES IR3 Flame Detector
Operating Manual
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2.0 Description
Application
The IPES‐IR3 design and explosion‐proof ratings make it an excellent choice for indoor and outdoor applications,
including:
Drilling and production
Paint production
Automated and manned ocean
Power Plants‐ Nuclear, Coal, Oil,
based platforms.
Natural Gas, Solar Process, MHD
Fuel loading and transfer facilities
Shipping Tankers, Freighters.
Refineries
Virtually any vessels that may
have a
Bulk terminals
potential fire hazard.
Tank farms and storage facilities
Laboratory and Plasma
LNG/LPG processing and storage
Study/Process
Compressor stations
Transportation facilities, Airports,
Pipelines and pump stations
Petrochemical processing
facilities
Subways, Aircraft hangers
Oil and Gas Boilers
Fertilizer production
Stage and entertainment
special effects
Specifications
The IPES‐IR3 meets industry certifications and requirements for Hazardous Locations.
Detection Type: Optical
Detection Method: Multiple Spectrum Infrared Radiation Source Spectral Range: Three points in a range of 4.0 to 5.0 m
Detection Process Time:
4.5 to 7 Seconds
(Complies with FM Standard 3260)
Refer to Section 4.0
Detection Distance: Minimum 211 feet (64meters) depending on detected fuel.
Detection Cone of Vision: Up to 90° (45° Left/Right of center)
Sensitivity: User Selectable for distance and False/Positive process time
Power requirements: 24VDC nominal (18‐32VDC range)
Power Consumption: 3 VA (3 Watt) Max
Outputs:
● Industry Standard +4 to 20mA
● 1 Alarm Relays (SPDT/Form‐C latching)
● 1 Fault condition (NO/Form‐A)
*All Relays Contact Rating 1 Amp@125VAC/30VDC
● Digital RS‐485 Modbus
● HART Communication Protocol
Cable Distance: 6200ft (1900m) 18 AWG
Ingress Protection: IP66
Vibration: Meets FM 3260: 2000
Impact Resistance: 1.9 Joules
Test Method: ITES Test Lamp
RFI‐resistant to interference by EMI and RFI: EMC Directive compliant with CE mark. Not susceptible to keying 5 watt
walkie‐talkie at distances greater than 1 foot.