Honeywell Fire Sentry SS2 Series UV/IR Flame Detectors

Product Overview

The Honeywell Fire Sentry SS2-A and SS2-AN are UV/IR digital electro-optical flame detectors representing advanced technology for fire detection. They are designed to sense radiant energy across the Ultraviolet (UV), Visible, and Wide Band Infrared (IR) spectrums, alerting to the presence of flaming fires. These detectors offer a wide 120° field of view, providing extensive coverage, and feature enhanced sensitivity, potentially covering up to four times more area than other detectors. Sophisticated microprocessor-based algorithms, including FirePic™ and Tri-Mode Plot™, ensure robust false alarm immunity from common non-fire sources like arc welding and corona discharge.

The SS2-AM and SS2-AML models offer Ultra-High Speed detection capabilities, also sensing UV, Visible, and Wide Band IR energy. They are suitable for applications requiring rapid response to flaming fires.

Key Features

• Multi-Spectrum sensing across UV, Visible, and Wide Band IR™
• High false alarm immunity
• Detects hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon fires
• Microprocessor-based algorithms: FirePic™ and Tri-Mode Plot™
• Wide 120° field of view, solar blind
• Wide operating temperature range
• Explosion-proof housing
• FS2000™ System compatible or standalone operation
• Compatible with approved fire alarm panels

Product Series and Applications

SS2-A & SS2-AN UV/IR Digital Fire and Flame Detector

Applications include:

• Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Facilities
• Gas Turbines
• Compressor Stations
• Power Plants
• Silane & Hydrogen Gas Storage
• Aircraft Hangars
• Warehouses

SS2-AM & SS2-AML UV/IR Ultra-High Speed Digital Fire and Flame Detector

Applications include:

• Munitions production
• Explosives production
• Manufacture of other explosive material
• Silane & Hydrogen gas storage

SS2-AH & SS2-AHD UV/IR Ultra-High Speed Digital Fire and Flame Detector

Applications include:

• Sodium Azide propellant manufacture
• Automotive Air Bag manufacture

Operation

The SS2 detectors operate from a standard 24 Volt DC power supply and interface with approved fire alarm panels or standard PLCs. Upon power application, an internal self-test is performed, and the fault relay indicates status. Front LEDs flash every ten seconds to show power is on. The detector continuously analyzes spectral data from its sensor array using its microprocessor. In the event of an alarm, the detector activates its alarm relay and stores pre-fire spectral data in non-volatile memory for retrieval and analysis, which can help determine the cause of the fire. The detector's optical path can be tested using COP-i™ Test Sources when integrated into the FS2000™ System via the four-wire RS-485 FireBus™.

Tri-Mode Plot Description: A graph displays spectral data (UV, IR, VIS) over a sequence or time. It shows the intensity of each spectral band, illustrating the detector's response characteristics.

Technical Specifications

Physical Dimensions Description: Technical drawings show side and back views of the SS2 detector, detailing its physical form factor and mounting interface, including 3/4" NPT conduit openings.

Field of View Description: A polar graph illustrates the detector's sensitivity pattern, showing a 120-degree cone of vision with maximum sensitivity at the center and decreasing sensitivity towards the edges.

Ordering Information

Support and Contact Information

For customer support, please refer to the following:

• Korea: +82-2-69090300
• Singapore: +65-65803776
• Australia: +61-3-94642770
• Taiwan: +886-3-5169284
• China: +86-21-28943293

For Technical Services:

• Asia-Pacific: ha.ap.service@honeywell.com
• EMEA: ha.emea.service@honeywell.com
• US: ha.us.service@honeywell.com

Visit www.honeywell.com for more information.

This publication is for informational purposes and may be subject to change. Always obtain the most current regulations and guidelines.

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