The S509 is a "two color" flame monitor that employs both a Si (silicon)
and PbS (lead sulfide) photo detector. The Si element is a "see through"
element which is in front of the PbS element. The Si element acts as a
detector as well as a filter for the PbS element. Using these two elements
results a very wide spectral range, from 350-3000 nm (nanometers).The signal from the two detectors are amplified separately then combined
into one signal which is transmitted to the signal processor. The signal from
these detectors is a flicker signal. All flames pulsate creating a flicker
component which is what the S509 detects. The flicker frequencies emitted from
flames range 0-2000Hz. The S509 responds to only the higher frequencies while
rejecting the lower frequencies which are part of the general furnace or
background flames.
The Si element responds to only incandescent or visible (to the
naked eye) flames and will not pick up luminescent flame such as
natural gas. The PbS element, on the other hand, will respond to all
types of
flames including natural gas. For this reason, if one is using the
S509 for
natural gas it is recommended that Si channel be turned off. This can
easily
be done by turning the Si pot (potentiometer) on the viewing head full
counter-clockwise.
The Si element is a photodiode that is operated in the photovoltaic mode.
(The diode generates current when exposed to light or radiation). The
sensitivity range of this element is quite large so some means to prevent
saturation in the first stage of amplification is required. (The PbS element
has a rather limited dynamic range exhibiting not more than 15:1 ratio from
dark to a bright signal). In order to prevent saturation an AGC (automatic
gain control) circuit is used so that the DC component or "brightness" signal
doesn't saturate causing a loss of the AC component or flicker signal.
The S509 employs electronics self-checking which is implemented by using an
electronic switch that disconnects the photo detectors every second for 200
milliseconds. The resulting chopped signal is fed to the signal processor
which monitors the signal in a fail-safe manner.
Please call or email for pricing and availability at 281-421-1321 or [email protected].
