Product Overview
The AutroFlame X98AF is an explosion-protected infrared flame detector designed for rapid fire detection in marine, offshore and heavy-industrial environments.
Its Time Domain Signal Analysis technology provides strong immunity against background infrared radiation from heaters, turbines and ovens. It is especially suitable for contaminated or dirty areas where reliable detection and low maintenance are essential.
Main Features
- High-speed infrared flame detection
- Response as fast as 40 milliseconds on selected models
- Time Domain Signal Analysis
- Strong rejection of false-alarm sources
- Automatic, manual and magnetic optical-integrity testing
- Microprocessor-controlled heated optics
- Fire, fault and auxiliary relays
- Optional isolated 0–20 mA output
- Optional HART communication
- Modbus RS-485 communication
- Built-in event logging
- Three-colour status indicator
- Aluminium or 316 stainless-steel housing
- Explosion-protected for hazardous areas
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor installation
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Detection technology | Infrared |
| Nominal voltage | 24 VDC |
| Operating-voltage range | 18–30 VDC |
| Minimum power consumption | 2.1 W at 24 VDC |
| Maximum consumption | 16.5 W at 30 VDC |
| Relay-contact rating | 5 A at 30 VDC |
| Analogue output | Optional 0–20 mA |
| Communication | HART and Modbus RS-485 options |
| Operating temperature | –40°C to +75°C |
| Storage temperature | –55°C to +85°C |
| Humidity | 0–95% RH |
| Protection rating | IP66 / NEMA 4X |
| Field of view | 90° cone |
| Aluminium weight | Approximately 2.75 kg |
| Stainless-steel weight | Approximately 4.5 kg |
| Cable entry | ¾-inch NPT or M25 |
| Standard | EN 54-10 |
| ATEX certificate | DEMKO 02 ATEX 132195X |
| IECEx certificate | IECEx ULD 06.0018X |
Detection Examples
| Fire source | Detection distance | Typical response |
|---|---|---|
| n-Heptane, 1 × 1 ft fire | 25.9 m | 15 seconds |
| Methane, 32-inch plume | 18.3 m | 5 seconds |
| Propane torch | 0.6 m | 0.04 seconds |
Performance depends on sensitivity settings, environmental conditions, fire size and installation angle.
Typical Applications
- Ship and offshore machinery spaces
- Turbine enclosures
- Petrochemical facilities
- Refineries
- Fuel-handling areas
- Paint and powder-coating facilities
- Dirty industrial environments
- Generator rooms
- Compressor stations
- Outdoor hazardous areas
Installation Notes
The detector is supplied without its swivel mount. The correct mounting bracket, cable glands and certified blanking plugs must be selected separately according to the housing material, cable-entry type and hazardous-area certification.
