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Flame Detection

ProDetec delivers advanced flame detectors engineered for rapid, reliable fire detection in Australia’s most demanding industrial environments. From oil and gas facilities and chemical plants to mining operations and power generation infrastructure, our flame detection solutions are designed to identify fires at their earliest stage – where response time is critical and failure is not an option.

As a specialist provider of industrial safety technologies, ProDetec supports customers across Australia and New Zealand with certified, field-proven flame detector solutions backed by local engineering expertise, system integration capability, and long-term support.

Our flame detection systems form a core component of broader industrial fire safety systems, helping organisations protect people, safeguard assets, and maintain regulatory compliance in hazardous and explosion-risk environments.

What Is a Flame Detector?

A flame detector is an optical fire detection device designed to identify the presence of open flame by sensing specific wavelengths of light emitted during combustion. Unlike smoke or heat detectors, flame detectors respond directly to flame radiation, enabling extremely fast detection, often within milliseconds.

Industrial flame detection sensors are typically used in high-risk environments where:

Fires can develop rapidly
Smoke may dissipate before detection
Conventional detection methods are too slow
Explosive atmospheres are present

This makes flame detection essential for outdoor, ventilated, or high-hazard applications.

Micropack flame detection system installed at tank farm

Range of UV/IR Flame Detectors

OmniGuard 660 - UV Flame Detector — OmniGuard 660 – UV Flame Detector

The Omniguard® model 660 UV flame detector is designed to detect fires and output appropriate alarm information. The model 660 senses ultraviolet radiation in the appropriate wavelength for extremely fast fire detection. The model 660 will sense both hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon fires, a technology which has proven itself over decades of reliable service.

The model 660 is available in two versions, one for standard industrial applications with a maximum operating temperature of 85°C, and a second which is capable of operating at a maximum sustained temperature of 125°C. This version is especially well suited for turbine enclosure and high temperature industrial applications. Both versions come with an automatic self-test function to monitor the detector’s ability to sense fires and report a fault condition when impaired. Typical applications for the Omniguard® 660 model are turbine enclosures, powerplants, compressor stations, LPG facilities, LNG facilities and engine test cells.

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OmniGuard 660 – UV Flame Detector

The Omniguard® model 660 UV flame detector is designed to detect fires and output appropriate alarm information. The model 660 senses ultraviolet radiation in the appropriate wavelength for extremely fast fire detection. The model 660 will sense both hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon fires, a technology which has proven itself over decades of reliable service.

The model 660 is available in two versions, one for standard industrial applications with a maximum operating temperature of 85°C, and a second which is capable of operating at a maximum sustained temperature of 125°C. This version is especially well suited for turbine enclosure and high temperature industrial applications. Both versions come with an automatic self-test function to monitor the detector’s ability to sense fires and report a fault condition when impaired. Typical applications for the Omniguard® 660 model are turbine enclosures, powerplants, compressor stations, LPG facilities, LNG facilities and engine test cells.

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DF-TV7 IR3 Flame Detector (SIL3) — DF-TV7 UV2IR Flame Detector (SIL2)

The Simtronics DF-TV7 is a combined ultraviolet / infrared flame detector offering excellent flame detection whilst maintaining outstanding false alarm immunity. The UV/2IR Multi Flame DF-TV7 is designed to respond to unwanted hydrocarbon fires, whilst maintaining a high degree of false alarm immunity. The DF-TV7 flame detector uses combined ultraviolet/infrared (UV-2IR) optical technology that provides industry-leading immunity to false alarms based on the two IR channel design.

The device offers a wide range of output options, as standard and is suitable for use in SIL 2 applications. The detector can be configured to communicate with a wide range of fire panels, controllers, and PLCs and offer HART 7 and Syntel (Lonworks) protocols for addressable event monitoring. The devices come standard with a configurable 4-20mA or 0-22mA (PLC) output, two configurable alarm relays, and two detector status LEDs.

All Multi Flame detectors are equipped with a continuous optical lens auto-check to ensure that the optical path is clear and that the detector functions properly. Sensors can be replaced easily in the field without removing any cable glands. Devices are easy to test and configure using a TLU wireless handheld unit that is approved for use in hazardous areas. The TLU can also be used for wireless testing of the optical and output circuits. The TLU can also be used for wireless testing of the optical and output circuits.

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DF-TV7 UV2IR Flame Detector (SIL2)

The Simtronics DF-TV7 is a combined ultraviolet / infrared flame detector offering excellent flame detection whilst maintaining outstanding false alarm immunity. The UV/2IR Multi Flame DF-TV7 is designed to respond to unwanted hydrocarbon fires, whilst maintaining a high degree of false alarm immunity. The DF-TV7 flame detector uses combined ultraviolet/infrared (UV-2IR) optical technology that provides industry-leading immunity to false alarms based on the two IR channel design.

The device offers a wide range of output options, as standard and is suitable for use in SIL 2 applications. The detector can be configured to communicate with a wide range of fire panels, controllers, and PLCs and offer HART 7 and Syntel (Lonworks) protocols for addressable event monitoring. The devices come standard with a configurable 4-20mA or 0-22mA (PLC) output, two configurable alarm relays, and two detector status LEDs.

All Multi Flame detectors are equipped with a continuous optical lens auto-check to ensure that the optical path is clear and that the detector functions properly. Sensors can be replaced easily in the field without removing any cable glands. Devices are easy to test and configure using a TLU wireless handheld unit that is approved for use in hazardous areas. The TLU can also be used for wireless testing of the optical and output circuits. The TLU can also be used for wireless testing of the optical and output circuits.

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Range of IR Flame Detectors

FDS303H Multi Spectrum IR H2 Flame Detector

Designed for hazardous industries where fast H2 flame detection is critical and nuisance alarms are not an option.

The MICROPACK FDS303H is an explosion proof multi spectrum IR hydrogen (H2) flame detector. The device delivers superior performance, responding to hydrogen fires at long distances. The FDS303H has been independently tested to demonstrate it can detect a hydrogen plume fire at 40m (131 ft) in 5 seconds.

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FDS303H Multi Spectrum IR H2 Flame Detector

Designed for hazardous industries where fast H2 flame detection is critical and nuisance alarms are not an option.

The MICROPACK FDS303H is an explosion proof multi spectrum IR hydrogen (H2) flame detector. The device delivers superior performance, responding to hydrogen fires at long distances. The FDS303H has been independently tested to demonstrate it can detect a hydrogen plume fire at 40m (131 ft) in 5 seconds.

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SpyGlass SG50-F-IR3-H2 — Spyglass SG50-F-IR3-V

Spyglass™ flame detectors offer the fastest detection of fires and explosions, providing the opportunity to reduce or prevent damage to property & equipment.

The SG50-F-IR3 flame detectors provide unrivalled response, high performance, and reliable detection for hydrocarbon fires such as natural gas, gasoline, diesel, & jet fuels.

The colour or optional near-infrared video technology in the SG50-F-IR3-V allows visualisation of these fires which are often nearly invisible to the human eye. Video capture of a fire event includes one minute before the alarm and up to three minutes after the event.

Rugged stainless steel construction and accessories such as weather shields, air shields, and pole mounts allow use in the most rugged and challenging conditions.

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Spyglass SG50-F-IR3-V

Spyglass™ flame detectors offer the fastest detection of fires and explosions, providing the opportunity to reduce or prevent damage to property & equipment.

The SG50-F-IR3 flame detectors provide unrivalled response, high performance, and reliable detection for hydrocarbon fires such as natural gas, gasoline, diesel, & jet fuels.

The colour or optional near-infrared video technology in the SG50-F-IR3-V allows visualisation of these fires which are often nearly invisible to the human eye. Video capture of a fire event includes one minute before the alarm and up to three minutes after the event.

Rugged stainless steel construction and accessories such as weather shields, air shields, and pole mounts allow use in the most rugged and challenging conditions.

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SpyGlass SG50-F-IR3

Spyglass™ flame detectors offer the fastest detection of fires and explosions, providing the opportunity to reduce or prevent damage to property & equipment.

The SG50-F-IR3 flame detectors provide unrivalled response, high performance, and reliable detection for hydrocarbon fires such as natural gas, gasoline, diesel, & jet fuels.

Rugged stainless steel construction and accessories such as weather shields, air shields, and pole mounts allow use in the most rugged and challenging conditions.

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SpyGlass SG50-F-IR3-H2-V

The SpyGlass SG50-F-IR3-H2-V will detect hydrogen fires and explosions extremely fast, thus allowing preventative action to be initiated even more rapidly and minimizing the consequences!

Integral HD quality video, with event recording, on top of the proven, superior capabilities of Triple IR (IR3) flame detection, provides a very powerful safety tool to protect personnel, plants, and processes.

The SpyGlass SG50-F-IR3-H2-V flame detector provides ultra-fast response, high performance, and reliable detection of hydrogen fires. It operates in all weather and light conditions with the highest immunity to false alarms.

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SpyGlass SG50-F-IR3-H2

SpyGlass SG50-F-IR3-H2 is the next generation of the IR3. It is being introduced to further enhance the protection and safety for these high risk and high value industries. The SG50-F-IR3-H2 will detect hydrogen fires and explosions extremely fast, thus allowing preventative action to be initiated even more rapidly and minimizing the consequences!

The SpyGlass SG50-F-IR3-H2 flame detector provides ultra-fast response, high performance, and reliable detection of hydrogen fires. It operates in all weather and light conditions with the highest immunity to false alarms.

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DF-TV7 IR3 Flame Detector (SIL3)

The MultiFlame DF-TV7–T is a multi-spectrum infrared flame detector using three wavelengths. The MultiFlame DF-TV7-T responds to hydrocarbon fires and is the right choice for operation in dirty environments or for detection of smoky fires.

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FDS303 Multi Spectrum IR Flame Detector

Designed for hazardous industries where fast fire detection is critical and nuisance alarms are not an option!

The MICROPACK FDS303 is an explosion-proof multi-spectrum IR flame detector. The device delivers superior performance, responding to hydrocarbon liquid fuel and gas fires at long distances.

The FDS303 has been tested by Factory Mutual to detect a hydrocarbon fuel pan fire at 60 m (~ 200 feet) in 5 seconds.

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FDS303 Multi Spectrum IR Flame Detector

Designed for hazardous industries where fast fire detection is critical and nuisance alarms are not an option!

The MICROPACK FDS303 is an explosion-proof multi-spectrum IR flame detector. The device delivers superior performance, responding to hydrocarbon liquid fuel and gas fires at long distances.

The FDS303 has been tested by Factory Mutual to detect a hydrocarbon fuel pan fire at 60 m (~ 200 feet) in 5 seconds.

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Range of Visual Flame Detectors

FDS300 Intelligent Visual Flame Detector

Designed for hazardous industries where fast optical flame detection is critical and nuisance alarms are not an option!

The MICROPACK FDS300 is an explosion-proof visual flame detector. It processes live video images to detect the characteristic properties of flames visually, by means of its flame detection algorithms and on-board digital signal processing.

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FDS300 Intelligent Visual Flame Detector

Designed for hazardous industries where fast optical flame detection is critical and nuisance alarms are not an option!

The MICROPACK FDS300 is an explosion-proof visual flame detector. It processes live video images to detect the characteristic properties of flames visually, by means of its flame detection algorithms and on-board digital signal processing.

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FDS301 Intelligent Visual Flame Detector

Designed for hazardous industries where fast optical flame detection is critical and nuisance alarms are not an option!

The MICROPACK FDS301 is an explosion proof visual flame detector. It processes live video images to detect the characteristic properties of flames visually, by means of its FM and SIL 2 certified flame detection algorithms and on-board digital signal processing. It is the safest and most advanced flame detector on the market today, and its installation track record in the harshest of locations around the globe has proven the instrument to be extremely robust.

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FDS301 Intelligent Visual Flame Detector

Designed for hazardous industries where fast optical flame detection is critical and nuisance alarms are not an option!

The MICROPACK FDS301 is an explosion proof visual flame detector. It processes live video images to detect the characteristic properties of flames visually, by means of its FM and SIL 2 certified flame detection algorithms and on-board digital signal processing. It is the safest and most advanced flame detector on the market today, and its installation track record in the harshest of locations around the globe has proven the instrument to be extremely robust.

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Flame Detection Solutions for High-Risk Industrial Environments

Flame detectors operate by analysing light energy produced by a fire. Every flame emits a unique optical signature based on the fuel source, combustion temperature, and environmental conditions.

Modern optical flame detector technologies identify flame presence by detecting:

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
Infrared (IR) radiation
Or a combination of both

Advanced detectors use continuous optical path monitoring to ensure the sensor remains operational and unobstructed, increasing reliability and fault detection.

By analysing blackbody radiation and filtering out background interference such as sunlight or hot machinery, industrial flame detectors achieve rapid response times with high false alarm immunity.

Types of Flame Detectors

Selecting the correct flame detection technology is critical to performance, reliability, and compliance. ProDetec supports a full range of industrial flame detection solutions.

UV Flame Detectors

UV detectors sense ultraviolet radiation emitted by flames. They offer fast response time but can be susceptible to false alarms from lightning, arc welding, or solar radiation if not properly specified.

IR Flame Detectors

An IR flame detector identifies infrared radiation patterns associated with hydrocarbon fires. These detectors provide greater stability than UV-only devices and are commonly used in oil and gas applications.

UV/IR Combination Detectors

UV/IR detectors require both ultraviolet and infrared signatures to trigger an alarm. This dual verification significantly improves false alarm resistance while maintaining fast detection.

Triple IR (IR3) Flame Detectors

Triple IR / IR3 detectors use multi-spectrum infrared sensing across three wavelengths. By analysing flicker frequency and spectral ratios, IR3 detectors deliver exceptional false alarm immunity and are widely used in high-risk industrial environments.

Hydrogen Flame Detectors

Hydrogen fires emit little visible light and minimal IR energy, making them difficult to detect. A dedicated hydrogen flame detector uses specialised UV or combined sensing technologies to reliably detect hydrogen flames, supporting emerging hydrogen energy applications across Australia.

How to Select the Right Flame Detector

There is no universal flame detector suitable for all environments. ProDetec applies a structured, risk-based approach to detector selection, considering:

Fuel type (hydrocarbon, hydrogen, alcohol, chemical)
Environmental conditions (sunlight, rain, dust, vibration)
Required detection range
Required field of view/cone of vision
Hazardous area classification
Required response time
Integration with site safety systems

Our engineers ensure each flame detection sensor is fit for purpose and aligned with operational realities.

Simtronics DFTV7 triple IR flame detector SIL3 certified

Choosing the Right Flame Detection Technology

Technology	Strengths	Limitations	Typical Applications
UV	Very fast response	Susceptible to false alarms	Enclosed, controlled environments
IR	Stable detection	Can be affected by hot surfaces	Oil & gas facilities
UV/IR Combination	Improved false alarm immunity	Higher complexity	Chemical processing
IR3	Excellent false alarm immunity	Higher initial cost	Outdoor, high-risk sites
Hydrogen-specific	Detects invisible flames	Application-specific	Hydrogen production & storage

Industry Applications in Australia

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Seeing the Fire Before It Spreads: Detection Range & Field of View

Detection performance depends on both detection range and field of view. A flame detector’s cone of vision defines the area it can monitor, while detection range defines how far a flame can be reliably detected.

ProDetec ensures:

Detectors are positioned to avoid blind spots
Coverage aligns with risk zones
Background interference is minimised

Incorrect placement is a common cause of poor performance and false alarms.

False Alarm Causes & Mitigation

False alarms undermine trust in fire safety systems. Common causes include:

Direct sunlight exposure
Hot exhausts or machinery
Welding arcs
Reflections from shiny surfaces

ProDetec mitigates these risks through:

Correct technology selection
Use of solar blind detectors
Advanced signal processing
Careful detector placement and configuration

Engineered for Explosive Environments: Hazardous Area & Certification Compliance

All ProDetec flame detection solutions are suitable for hazardous area / explosion-proof applications where required and are available with:

SIL2 / SIL3 certified ratings
IECEx and ATEX approvals

This ensures compatibility with Australian regulatory and insurer expectations.

Your Specialist Partner in Industrial Flame Detection

ProDetec delivers more than products – we deliver engineered outcomes. Our customers choose us because we provide:

Australian-focused expertise
Proven global technologies
Deep understanding of industrial fire risks
End-to-end engineering and lifecycle support

We ensure flame detection systems perform where reliability matters most.

Integrated Fire & Gas Safety Solutions

Flame detection rarely operates in isolation. ProDetec integrates flame detectors with:

This layered approach strengthens overall site safety and improves emergency response outcomes.

Speak With Australia’s Flame Detection Specialists

Selecting the right flame detection solution requires more than a catalogue choice. ProDetec provides expert guidance, engineered solutions, and certified technologies tailored to your operational risks.

Contact ProDetec for expert advice or request a quote to ensure your flame detection systems deliver fast, reliable protection where it matters most.

Frequently Asked
Questions

What is the difference between flame detectors and smoke detectors?

Flame detectors detect open-flame radiation, while smoke detectors respond to airborne particles.

How far can a flame detector detect a fire?

Detection range varies by technology and flame size, typically from several metres to over 80 metres.

Can flame detectors work in direct sunlight?

Yes, when designed with solar blind and multi-spectrum filtering technologies.

Do flame detectors work for hydrogen fires?

Yes, specialised detectors are required due to hydrogen’s invisible flame characteristics.

What are the different types of flame detectors?

UV, IR, UV/IR combination, IR3, and hydrogen-specific detectors.

Where would you use a flame detector?

In high-risk industrial environments such as oil & gas, mining, chemical processing, and energy infrastructure.