Spectrex 40/40R Single IR Flame Detector – ATEX & IECEx Zone 1 Hazardous Area & SIL2

Spectrex 40/40R Single IR Flame Detector
Flame Detector
Hazardous Area | ATEX Certified
Spectrex flame detectors are trusted and specified throughout the UK and international hazardous area industries to provide reliable flame detection in potentially explosive atmospheres according to IECEx and ATEX (Zone 1 & Zone 2).
The Spectrex 40/40R is a single IR flame detector, manufactured by Spectrex, detects hydrocarbon-based fuel gas fires using advanced flame analysis tool. The 40/40R provides early warning of flaming fires working at 4.5 µm for maximum sensitivity, and immunity to false alarms from IR sources such as sunlight and IR projectors.
Spectrex 40/40R has new features including heated window, to eliminate condensation and icing; HART capabilities for digital communications; lower power requirements; and a compact, lighter design.
The 40/40R flame detector is weather resistant, highly dependable and SIL2 (TUV) approved to IEC 61508 due to increased reliability the flame detector now has a warranty period of 5 years.
Spectrex 40/40R single IR Flame Detector Features & Benefits
- Long distance detection and high false immunity
- Suitable for arduous weather conditions thanks to heated window
- Automatic and Manual Built-In-Test (BIT)
- SIL2 – TUV approval
- High Reliability – MTBF – minimum 150,000 hours
- Multiple output options for maximum flexibility and compatibility – Relays (3) for Alarm, Fault and Auxiliary – 0-20mA (stepped) – HART Protocol for maintenance and asset management – RS-485, Modbus Compatible
- 5 year warranty and user programmable via HART or RS-485
Protect life and infrastructure in hazardous area industries and potentially explosive atmosphere with Spectrex flame and gas detectors from the SharpEye range.
SPECTREX 40/40R Specification
Spectral Response | Single band IR 4.4-4.6 µm |
Response Time | Typically 5 seconds |
Adjustable Time Delay | Up to 30 seconds |
Sensitivity Ranges | 2 ranges; 1 ft2 (0.1m2) n-heptane pan fire from 15 ft (5m) or 50 ft (15m) |
Field of View | Horizontal 90º; Vertical 90º |
Built-in-Test (BIT) | Automatic (and Manual) |
Temperature Range | Operating: -67ºF to +167ºF (-55ºC to +75ºC) |
Option: -67ºF to +185ºF (-55ºC to +85ºC) | |
Storage: -67ºF to +185ºF (-55ºC to +85ºC) | |
Humidity | Up to 95% non-condensing (withstands up to 100% RH for short periods) |
Heated Optics | To eliminate condensation and icing on the window |
SPECTREX 40/40R Detection range
Detection Range (at highest Sensitivity Setting for 1ft2 (0.1m2) pan fire)Â | ||
Fuel ft / m | Fuel ft / m | Fuel ft / m |
n-Heptane 50 / 15 | Kerosene 37 / 11 | Methane* 29.5/ 9 |
Gasoline 50 / 15 | Ethanol 95% 25 / 7.5 | LPG * 43 / 13 |
Diesel Fuel 37 / 11 | Methanol 25 / 7.5 | Polypropylene Pellets 37 / 11 |
JP5 37 / 11 | PA (Isopropyl Alcohol) 25 / 7.5 | Office Paper 20 / 6 |
Spectrex 40/40Â Flame Detector Series
Spectrex 40/40R single IR Flame Detector
ATEX & IECEx Zone 1 Hazardous Area & SIL2
Ex approved for Zone 1 hazardous area location

Spectrex Flame Detectors are ATEX & IECEx Certified.
- ATEX
- IECEx
- FM/FMC
- CSA
3rd party performance tested
- EN54-10 (LPCB)
- FM3260 (FM)
- DNV Marine Approval
SPECTREX 40/40R Applications
- Offshore oil & gas installations
- Onshore oil & gas installations and pipelines
- Chemical plants
- Petrochemicals plants
- Storage tank farms
- Aircraft hangars
- Power generation facilities
- Pharmaceuticals
- Printing
- Warehouses
- Automotive
- Waste disposal facilities
Emerson Process Management Acquisition With Spectrex
In 2015 Spectrex were acquired by Emerson Process Management. The acquisition has strengthened Emerson’s product offering as they now have a comprehensive line of flame, gas and ultrasonic leak detector solutions used for safety monitoring in the industry.

Spectrex Flame Detectors : Infra-red (IR) & ultra-violet (UV) based flame detectors for quickly detecting flames from gas and fuel fires generated from hydrocarbons, hydrogen, metals, inorganic and hydroxyl sources.
 ➡ T&D Sales Team are able to support the specification and supply of their flammable and toxic gas detectors. Additionally, T&D are CompEx Certificated and competent in understanding hazardous area classifications and site requirements for the sale of explosion and flameproof equipment.

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Hazardous area industries including offshore oil/gas platforms and FPSOs, onshore oil refineries, processing plants, pipelines, storage farms and LPG/LNG plants all utilise or produce a wide range of hazardous flammable liquids and gases that can be detected using correctly specified flame and gas detectors.
Detecting toxic and flammable gases requires the detectors to be classified and certified according to the specific IECEx or ATEX standard – we distribute flame detectors manufactured by Spectrex to operate in the harshest environmental conditions including self-contained stand-alone devices designed for direct connection to control and alarm systems or automatic fire extinguishing systems.
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