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Fire Safety & Security Products

Specialized Detection Devices

UV / IR [MINI] Flame Detector
Model 20/20ML
ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER SPECIFICATIONS
• UV / IR dual-sensor detector
• High-speed response
ƒ 50-microsecond response to saturated signal
• Configurable via software from a PC or handheld device
• Large field of view
ƒ 100° horizontal / vertical
• User-programmable functions
• Immune to false alarms
ƒ Solar blind
• MTBF minimum of 100,000 hours
• Automatic and manual built-in-test (BIT)
• 4-20mA source configuration
• Standard (4) four-wire connection ƒ 3-4 wires
• RS-485 Modbus® compatible • FM, GOST K and GOST R Approved
Product Overview Ratings
The Mini-UV / IR Flame Detector (Model 20 / 20ML) from General:
Siemens Industry ─ Fire Safety is a compact-style detector Spectral UV: 0.185 - 0.260 microns
that features sophisticated detection sensitivity, along Response: IR: 2.5 - 3 microns
with enhanced immunity to false alarms. Response Time: 5 seconds, typical
Model 20 / 20ML is designed to detect hydrocarbon-based Adjustable Time
Up to 30 seconds
fuel fires; hydroxyl and hydrogen fires, and metal and Delay:
inorganic fires. The UV / IR flame detector senses energy Field of View: 100° horizontal, 100° vertical
in the shortwave section of both the ultraviolet and Built-in-Test: Manual and Automatic BIT
infrared portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Operating [up to 95% RH]:
The UV sensor incorporates a special logic circuit that helps Environmental -40°F (-40°C) to 160°F (70°C)
Ranges: Storage [up to 95% RH]:
prevent false alarms caused by solar radiation. The IR 65°F (-55°C) to 185°F (85°C)
sensor is sensitive to radiation over the range of 2.5 to 3.0 Alcohol (Ethanol) fire at 25 ft (7.5m)
microns. The signals from both sensors are analyzed for Diesel-fuel fire at 37 ft (11m)
frequency, intensity and duration. Simultaneous Gasoline fire at 50 ft (15m)
matching of radiant energy in both the UV and IR sensors Hydrogen* fire at 15 ft (5m)
triggers an alarm signal. IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) fire at 25 ft (7.5m)
Detection JP5 fire at 37 ft (11m)
Model 20 / 20ML is packaged in a compact, lightweight Ranges: Kerosene fire at 37 ft (11m)
housing for easy installation and where space is at a {at highest sensitivity LPG (Propane*) fire at 15 ft (5m)
premium. Model 20 / 20ML is specially designed as a setting for 1ft2 Methane* fire at 15 ft (5m)
[0.1m2] pan fire} Methanol fire at 25 ft (7.5m)
general-purpose flame detector for industrial applications
to withstand ‘harsh’ environmental conditions, including n-Heptane fire at 50 ft (15m)
Office paper fire at 12 ft (4m)
extreme temperatures, high humidity, vibrations, etc.
Polypropylene Pellets fire at 15 ft (5m)
Silane* fire at 15 ft (5m)
* denotes 20’’ (O.5m) high, 8’’ (0.2m) wide plume fire

UV / IR [MINI] Flame Detector ─> Model 20/20ML 6201

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Building Technologies Division
Ratings ─ (continued) Applications
Electrical: 9 Aerospace industry: Hydroxy fuels, Hydrogen and
Power Supply: Operating Voltage: 18-32 VDC Hydrazine fuels
Power Standby: 40mA, max. 9 Aircraft hangars: Landing gear pits, under-wing and
Consumptions: Alarm: 70mA, max. over-wing protection
Alarm and Fault 9 Automotive: Manufacturing, paint-spray
SPST volt-free contacts rated 2A at
Relays: 30 VDC or 0.5A at 250 VAC booths
Fault relay normally closed, Alarm 9 Chemical industry: Production, storage,
Relay normally open transportation
The detector is equipped with an
RS-485 communication link that 9 Paint: Manufacturing facilities
RS-485: can be used in installation with 9 Petrochemicals: Production, storage and shipping
computerized controllers.
Fault: 0 + 0.5mA facilities
BIT Fault: 2mA ± 10 % 9 Pharmaceutical industry
IR Detection: 8mA ± 5 %
9 Polymers and glue: Manufacturing and curing
4 - 20mA: UV Detection: 12mA ± 5 %
[Source configuration] Normal: 4mA ± 5 % 9 Power-generation facilities: Pump areas, generator
Warning: 16mA ± 5 % rooms, unmanned
Alarm: 20mA ± 5 % stations, gas-fired and
Resistance Loop: 100-600
coal-fired reactors
12 wires 6 ft. (2m) cable (for
junction-box connection) 9 Printing industry: Solvent handling, presses and
Connections: Optional: 12-wires electrical drying processes
connector (the suitable connector
9 Warehouses: Warehouses - storage facilities for
will be supplied)
flammable materials
Mechanical: Details for Ordering
Dimensions: 4" x 4" x 2.5" (10 x 10 x 6.4 cm)
Model Part
St.St 316L: 2.5Lbs. (1.2 Kgs.)
Number Number Description
Weight:
Tilt Mount: 0.8Lb. (0.37 Kg.)
20/20ML-11SF S54430-F5-A1 Mini UV / IR Flame Detector CBL SS FM
20/20ML-12SF S54430-F6-A1 Mini UV / IR Flame Detector PLG SS FM
Wiring Configurations
─ Typical ─

Notice: This marketing catalog sheet is not intended to be used for system design or installation purposes.
For the most up-to-date information, refer to each product’s installation instructions.
Fire Safety Fire Safety
8 Fernwood Road 2 Kenview Boulevard
s Industry, Inc. Florham Park, NJ 07932 Brampton, Ontario
Tel: (973) 593-2600 L6T 5E4 / Canada April 2011
Building Technologies Division (SII‐FS)
Supersedes sheet dated 3/2011
FAX: (908) 547-6877 Printed in U.S.A. Tel: (905) 799-9937 (Rev. 1)
URL: www.SBT.Siemens.com/FIS FAX: (905) 799-9858