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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)
Two mode heated optics for impeccable performance in challenging environmental conditions

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Spectrex™ SharpEye 40/40C-LB Integrated UV/IR Flame Detector

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SKU

Spectrex-40/40C-LB

Details

Spectrex™ SharpEye 40/40C-LB Integrated UV/IR Flame Detector

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

The Spectrex SharpEye 40/40C-LB is capable of detecting both Hydrocarbon fuel and gas fires, as well as hydrogen flames, Metal and inorganic flames. The Spectrex SharpEye 40/40C-LB works with an integrated UV and optical IR sensor and together and with the proven record of false alarm immunity they keep a SharpEye on your Safety.

Features and Benefits

Integrating UV and IR optical sensors for detection of fires from a large variety of hazardous sources, such as hydrocarbon-based fuel and gas, hydroxyl, hydrogen, metal, inorganic, etc.

• 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

• EN-54-10 approved

• Innovative UV & 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

Product Specifications

Table 1: Detection Ranges

At the highest sensitivity setting for 1 ft.² (0.1 m²) pan fire

Fuel	40/40C-LB
Gasoline	50 ft. (15 m)
N-Heptane	50 ft. (15 m)
Diesel fuel	37 ft. (11 m)
Kerosene	37 ft. (11 m)
Alcohol 95%	30 ft. (9 m)
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA)	37 ft. (11 m)
Methanol	30 ft. (9 m)
Methane	33 ft. (10 m)
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)	33 ft. (10 m)
Polypropylene	33 ft. (10 m)
Paper	16.4 ft. (5 m)
Hydrogen(1)	37 ft. (11 m)
Magnesium alloy(2)	16.4 ft. (5 m)
Gunpowder(3)	32.8 ft. (10 m)
Fireworks	5.25 ft. (1.6 m)
Cooking oil	37 ft. (11 m)
Mineral oil: 20W-50	37 ft. (11 m)
Wood	16 ft. (5 m)
Ethylene glycol	12 ft. (3.7 m)
Butyl acrylate	37 ft. (11 m)
Vinyl acetate	37 ft. (11 m)
Flammable adhesive	37 ft. (11 m)
Solvents	37 ft. (11 m)
Oil paint	37 ft. (11 m)
Jet fuel JP5	37 ft. (11 m)
Jet fuel A1	37 ft. (11 m)
Battery(4)	39 ft. (12 m)

(1) 30 in. (0.75 m) high, 10 in. (0.25 m) wide plume fire.
(2) Contact Spectrex representative for guidance on detecting magnesium alloy.
(3) 1.5 in. x 1.5 in. (3.8 cm x 3.8 cm) wide, 4 in. (10 cm) tall.
(4) One Lithium-ion battery cell. Height: 2.6 in. (65 mm). Diameter: 0.72 in. (18.4 mm).

Table 2: General Specifications

	40/40C-LB
Spectral response	Ultraviolet: 0.185 to 0.260 μm Infrared: 2.5 to 3.0 μm
Field of view	Horizontal: 100° Vertical: 95°
Coverage area (m³)	73,000 ft. (2,067 m)(1)
Coverage area (m²)	1,895 ft. (176 m)(1)
Sensitivity ranges	Two sensitivity ranges
Detection response time	Standard response: Typically < 5 seconds
Temperature range	Operating: –40 to +167 °F (–40 to +75 °C) Storage: –40 to +167 °F (–40 to +75 °C)
Humidity	Non-condensing relative humidity up to 100%

(1) Gasoline and N-Heptane fuels.

Table 3: Electrical Specifications

Operating voltage	24 Vdc nominal (18 to 32 Vdc)
Cable entries	2 x ¾–in.–14 NPT conduits or 2 x M25 x 1.5 mm ISO
Electrical input protection	According to EN 50130
Electromagnetic compatibility	EMI/RFI protected to EN61000-6-3 and EN 50130
Electrical interface	The detector includes 17 terminals and one wiring option

Table 4: Typical Power Consumption (24 Vdc)

Mode	40/40C-LB
Normal power consumption without a heater	90 mA, 2.2 W
Normal power consumption without a heater, with an alarm	120 mA, 2.9 W
Standard power mode heater with alarm	320 mA, 7.7 W

Table 5: Outputs

Relays	Alarm, fault, and auxiliary SPDT volt-free contacts rated 2 A at 30 Vdc
Analog output default(1)	Analog port malfunction: 0 V (< 0.5 V) Normal: 2 V ± 0.3 V Alarm/explosion: 5 V ± 0.3 V
0–20 mA (stepped) default(1)	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
HART® protocol	HART communication on the 0–20 analog current (Frequency-Shift Keying [FSK]) used for maintenance, configuration changes, and asset management, available in mA source output wiring options
RS-485	RS-485 Modbus® -compatible communication link that can be used in computercontrolled installations

(1) This output is configurable.

Table 6: Mechanical Specifications

Enclosure options	Heavy-duty copper-free aluminum (less than 1%), polyurethane painted
Mounting	Electropolished stainless steel 316
Dimensions	Detector: 4 x 4.6 x 6.18 in. (100.6 x 117 x 155 mm)
Weight	Detector aluminum: 2.8 lb. (1.3 kg) Tilt mount: 2.5 lb. (1.1 kg)
Water and dust	IP66 and IP68 per EN60529 NEMA® 250 6P

Order Information

You can order the Spectrex 40/40C as separate parts and accessories.
Spectrex 40/40C detector (PN 40/40C-X-64XAXXX).

Model

Code	Description
-I	QuadSense™ triple infrared (IR3)
-M	QuadSense triple infrared (IR3) with Hydrogen fire detection
-LB	Ultraviolet/infrared (UV/IR) with Hydrogen fire detection
-L4B	Ultraviolet/infrared (UV/IR)

Wiring

Code	Description
-6	Universal

Operating temperature range

Code	Description
4	–40 to +167 °F (–40 to +75 °C)

Electrical cable entries

Code	Description
1	M25
2	¾–in. NPT

Enclosure

Code	Description
A	Aluminum polyurethane painted

Hazardous area approvals

Code	Description
B	INMETRO
F	USA and Canada Explosion-Proof(1)
C	ATEX/IECEx/UKCA
R	EAC CU TR

(1) Aluminum enclosure: FM, FMC

Tilt mount

Code	Description
Y	Including tilt mount stainless steel 316
N	Without tilt mount

Protective cover

Code	Description
7	ABS plastic
8	Stainless steel 316

Accessories

Part Number	Description
FS-1100	Flame simulator (ex-proof) compatible with 40/40C-I model
FS-1200	Flame simulator (ex-proof) compatible with 40/40C-LB and 40/40C-L4B models
FS-1400	Flame simulator (ex-proof) compatible with 40/40C-M model
877090	Tilt mount
877670	Flame detector duct mount assembly
789260-2	Flame detector pole mount assembly, 2 in.
789260-1	Flame detector pole mount assembly, 3 in.
789260-3	Flame detector pole mount assembly, 4 in.
794079	USB RS-485 harness kit
877650	Flame detector air shield assembly
877263	Protective cover (Plastic)
877163	Protective cover (Stainless steel)
877563	Field of view limiter