C7012A,C,E,F,G SOLID STATE PURPLE PEEPER® ULTRAVIOLET FLAME DETECTORS
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DISPOSAL
Devices with electronic components:
WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
At the end of the product life (number of operating cycles reached), dispose of the packaging and product in a 
corresponding recycling center. Do not dispose of the unit with the usual domestic refuse. Do not burn the product. 
On request, old units may be returned carriage paid to the manufacturer in accordance with the relevant waste 
legislation requirements.
• Oscillating shutter interrupts ultraviolet radiation 
reaching UV sensor between 60 and 120 times per 
minute (10 times per minute with R7747C dynamic 
self-check amplifiers) to provide the UV sensor tube 
checking function. Amplifier circuitry components 
are checked from the microprocessor in the BCS 7700 
or 7800 SERIES Control.
C7012A,E,G
• Housing meets NEMA 4 enclosure standards 
(indoor, outdoor protection: rain-tight, dust-tight, 
hose-directed watertight).
• Protective heat block built into mounting flange.
• High pressure 50 psi (345 kPa) quartz viewing window, 
focusing lens, swivel mount and antivibration 
mounting accessories available.
C7012C,F
• Housing designed to be explosion-proof and 
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. listed for use in 
hazardous locations; Class I, groups C and D; 
and Class II, groups E, F, and G.
• Viewing window rated for 100 psi (690 kPa).
SPECIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT
The specifications in this publication do not include 
normal manufacturing tolerances. Therefore, this 
unit may not exactly match the specifications listed. 
This product is tested and calibrated under closely 
controlled conditions, and minor differences in 
performance can be expected if those conditions 
are changed.
Models:
C7012A Solid State Purple Peeper® Ultraviolet Flame 
Detector: For use in rectification type flame safeguard 
systems.
C7012C Solid State Purple Peeper® Ultraviolet Flame 
Detector: Same as C7012A except with explosion-proof 
housing for use in hazardous locations.
C7012E Self-Checking Solid State Purple Peeper® Ultraviolet 
Flame Detector: For use with R7247C, and R7847C 
Dynamic Self-Check Amplifiers.
C7012F Self-Checking Solid State Purple Peeper® Ultraviolet 
Flame Detector: Same as C7012E except with 
explosion-proof housing for use in hazardous locations.
C7012G Solid State Purple Peeper® Ultraviolet Flame 
Detector: Same as C7012A except designed to meet 
BGC (British) and DIN (German) requirements.
Electrical Ratings:
Voltage and Frequency:
C7012A: Separate models for 100, 120, 208, or 240   Vac, 
all 50/60 Hz
C7012E: Separate models for 100, 120, 208, or 
240 Vac, all 50/60 Hz; also models for 110 or 220 volts, 
50 Hz only.
C7012C and F: 120 Vac, 50/60 Hz.
C7012G: Models for 220 volts, 50 Hz only.
Power Consumption:
C7012A,C and G: 2.5 watts maximum.
C7012E and F: 7.0 watts maximum.
Ambient Operating Temperature Ratings 
(Outside the Case):
C7012A,C and G: 25°F to 175°F (-4°C to 79°C).
C7012E and F: -20°F to 175°F (-29°C to 79°C).
C7012A1160 and C7012E1120: -40°F to 175°F 
(-40°C to 79°C).
Storage Temperature Ratings:
-60°F to 175°F (-51°C to 79°C).
Housing:
C7012A,E and G: Violet, cast-aluminum cover; mounting 
flange (with heat block) and faceplate are separate to 
provide heat insulation and sealoff. Meets NEMA 4 
enclosure requirements (indoor, outdoor protection; 
rain-tight, dust-tight, hose-directed water). Optional water 
jacket available for the C7012A,E,G.
C7012C and F: Explosion-proof, two-piece, violet, cast 
aluminum.
Pressure Rating Of Quartz Viewing Window:
C7012A,E and G: 20 psi (138 kPa). Focusing lens: 
20 psi (138 kPa) rating or high pressure viewing window 
50 psi (345 kPa) rating available; see Accessories section.
C7012C and F: 100 psi (690 kPa).
Mounting:
C7012A and E: Mounting flange with either 3/4 or 1 inch NPT 
internal threads (depending on model) for attaching to 
sight pipe.