FS20X

Introducing Fire Sentry Corporation’s latest product:

FS20X Multi-Spectrum TriBand™ IR Fire and Flame Detector


The new Model FS20X is the latest generation high technology Multi-Spectrum (IR/IR/UV/Visible) Fire and Flame Detector, which is part of Fire Sentry´s new FSX family of advanced technology Electro-Optical Fire Detectors. Based on the foundation of highly successful and reliable SS4 detector, the new FS20X Detector represents a quantum leap in integrating Infrared and Ultraviolet sensing technologies. The FS20X is a Multi-Spectrum IR/IR/VIS fire and flame Detector with the addition of a proven UV solar-blind sensor. The FS20X exhibits faster, false-alarm free response to fires over a wider temperature range and with a much longer detection range compared to conventional UV/IR detectors.

Conventional and older technology UV/IR detectors, using narrow band 4.3 micron IR sensors, will not respond to smoky fires or if the detector lens is contaminated with oil and other substances since both UV and 4.3 micron signals are attenuated, obscured or absorbed by thick smoke or detector lens contaminations. Also, these old technology UV/IR detectors will not alarm to any fire if they are installed behind ordinary window glass.

The new FS20X Detector using advanced patented algorithms for signal processing and fire and flame analysis is designed to alarm to all types of fires, hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon, in all industrial environmental conditions. If the Detector´s UV signal is degraded due to heavy smoke, contaminated lens or blocked by ordinary window glass, the FS20X´s patented WideBand IR™, Near Band IR and Visible sensors will still alarm to fire but at a reduced sensitivity and slower response time.

Dual microprocessors provide a high level of fail-safe operation combined with fast and reliable performance. The Master Microprocessor performs high-speed digital sampling and signal processing calculations; while the slave microprocessor handles various sensor data, performs communications, self-diagnostics and provides interface versatility; and additional memory for storing Event Log and FirePic™ data.

The FS20X Detector has a detection range in excess of 200 feet (Very High Sensitivity setting) for the detection of a one square-foot Heptane reference fire and has a cone of vision greater in volumetric coverage than most UV/IR Detectors. This means fewer Detectors can be used as compared to other manufacturers´ Detectors.

Applications

• Refineries and Oil Production Facilities


• Off-Shore Platforms


• Turbine/Compressor Enclosures


• Acetylene Processing and Storage


• Oil & Gas Pipelines and Pumping Stations


• LNG/LPG Loading & Unloading Facilities


• Natural Gas and CNG Plants


• Ethanol, Methanol, and IPA Production and Storage


• Crude Oil and Gasoline Storage and Tank Farms


• Aircraft Hangars


• Hydrogen Plants and Storage


• Paint & Solvent Storage


• Chemical Production, Storage, and Loading Facilities


• Power Plants


• Silane Gas Storage

Features

• Patented WideBand IR™ Infrared Technology


• Detection range greater than 200 feet to 1 sq. ft. heptane fire


• Patented Electronic Frequency Analysis™


• Visible Sensor for optimum false alarm rejection


• Selectable Detection Sensitivities


• Solar blind 90° full 100% cone-of-vision


• Dual Microprocessors for reliable performance


• Real-Time Clock for accurate time dating of events


• FirePic™ - Up to 6 Pre-Fire Event Data Storage


• Event Log - Up to 200 Events with Date and Time Stamp


• Built-in RS-485 ModBus Communication


• Built-in non-Isolated 4-20 mA Analog output (sink or source)


• Alarm, Fault and Fire Verification relays.


• Automatic Optical Path and Electronic Self-Test


• Widest Operating Temperature Range


• Patented Electronics Module for components protection with
  plug-in terminations for easy field installation


• Two ¾" NPT OR 25mm Conduit Connections


• Low Power consumption


• High RFI and EMI immunity


• FM approved

Benefits

• Detects Hydrocarbon and Non-Hydrocarbon fuel fires in all environmental conditions


• Arc welding immunity


• False alarm rejection for all environmental conditions


• Minimal Maintenance for trouble-free operation


• PC software and Interface Module (FSIM) for fault diagnostics,
  RTGs, and downloading of FirePics™ and Event Log


• Three Year Warranty - Optional Extended Warranty available


• Suitable for a wide variety of applications

Call 714-694-2700 today to see if the FS20X will work with your application or visit our website at http://www.firesentry.com/.

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Fire Sentry Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, tests, and markets fast-reacting electro-optical fire and flame detectors, portable test lamps, controllers, and control panels. Fire Sentry detectors rapidly and reliably detect all types of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon fires for a broad range of industrial markets.

All products feature solid-state digital microprocessor electronics, Multi-Spectrum and Multi-Spectral Wide Band IR™ quantum sensors and FirePic™ for postulating the cause of fire events. Fire Sentry´s time-tested and proven fire detection products are used worldwide with over 50,000 installed in petrochemical plants, refineries and offshore platforms; the semiconductor industry; airbag manufacturing plants; munitions plants; automotive paint lines; general electrostatic finishing; power plants; general industrial facilities; as well as other diversified industries and applications.

We began as a company in 1981, and incorporated in 1984, by David A. Castleman and a small group of entrepreneurs to address the lack of advanced aerospace detection and sensing technology in the fire detection industry. During the last 28 years, we have grown into a group of dedicated fire detection professionals who continue to revolutionize the fire detection industry with their innovative products that are designed to provide the earliest warning of fires in order to save lives and property.

Fire Sentry Corporation’s offices and manufacturing plant are located in Yorba Linda, California. Fire Sentry is organized as a horizontal manufacturing company in Southern California’s aerospace community and because of the high technology military manufacturing environment in the Los Angeles/Orange County geographical area, horizontal manufacturing is cost-effective while providing the highest levels of Mil Spec quality and reliability. Mil Spec level PCB´s and components are procured from reliable, long-term strategic partner manufacturers and horizontal manufacturing allows the company to be flexible in meeting customer requirements.

In July 2008 the company moved into a modern single, free-standing building. All of Fire Sentry Corporation’s Administration, Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing departments are located in the same two story facility which further facilitates all departments working closely together on the design, development, testing and manufacturing of new products that meet the needs of Fire Protection Industry. A training room, with a full range of fully functioning Fire Sentry products, is available for the use of customers, distributors and representatives.

Fire Sentry is committed to maintaining its high quality manufacturing standards.
For the last decade, Fire Sentry has been certified for conformance to ISO 9001:2000 quality standards for the entire company operations including manufacturing, engineering and marketing by SGS International Certification Services, Inc. In addition, Factory Mutual (FM), Canadian Standards (CSA), Cenelec/ATEX, CCCF, and other approval agencies regularly audit Fire Sentry Corporation.



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