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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The 45UV5 scanner employs a detector which is a sealed, gas filled, ultraviolet-transmitting special
glass envelope containing two electrodes connected to an AC voltage source. The detector responds
only to a portion of the ultraviolet spectrum from common flames.
When ultraviolet radiation of sufficient energy (at wavelengths shorter than those in sunlight at the
earth’s surface) falls upon the electrodes, electrons are released and the inter-electrode gas becomes
conductive. This results in an electric current flow from one electrode to the other.
The current flow in the detector starts and ends abruptly and is known as an “avalanche.” A very
intense source of UV radiation will produce several thousand avalanches or pulses per second. Less
radiation will produce fewer pulses per second. Upon total loss of flame, the detector output ceases
except for very infrequent single pulses caused by cosmic rays. The circuitry does not respond to
these infrequent pulses. Thus, the presence or absence of pulses is an indication of the presence or
absence of flame; the frequency of the pulses is a measure of flame intensity. Pulses generated by the
scanner are transmitted to a compatible Fireye control via scanner wiring.
FEATURES
The UV tube, quartz lens, power transformer and related electronic components are contained in an
aluminum enclosure which is sealed with high temperature oil-resistant gaskets. The quartz lens is a
planoconvex type which increases the scanner’s sensitivity up to 400 percent. A hinged mount is pro-
vided to permit easy access for cleaning the lens. A double screw-and-keyhole slot arrangement per-
mits quick removal of the housing from its mount. The scanner has a 1" fitting for mounting to a
threaded sight pipe and a 3/8" threaded connection for purge air.
Also included in the Type 45UV5 scanner is an electromagnetic shutter that permits a self-checking
circuit within an associated Fireye control to verify that the scanner and signal circuits are producing
valid flame presence or absence information. During the shutter closed period the detector’s optical
path is blocked from flame radiation. While the shutter is open, flame presence or absence is
detected. The resultant scanner output, while flame is detected, is a continuous, periodically inter-
rupted pulsed flame signal. This is a prerequisite for energizing the associated Fireye control’s flame
relay.
FIGURE 1. 45UV5 SCANNER DIMENSIONS
2 3/16 (56)
8 1/2 (216)
2 13/16
(72)
45
LENS
CLEARANCE FOR
CLEANING LENS
6 3/16 (158)
1 7/16
(36.5)
1/2 - 14 NPSM
FOR ELECTRICAL FITTING
4 (102)
1 11/
16
Material: ALUMINUM
HOUSING MAY BE ROTATED
AT HINGE POSITION IN 90
INCREMENTS
1-11 1/2 NPT
OR 1" BSP
SIGHT PIPE
CONNECTION
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES (MM)
2 13/32
3/8 -18 NPT
PURGE AIR CONNECTION
or 3/8 - 19 BSP
(61)
(43)
CLEARANCE
REQUIRED
REMOVE
2
(51)
TO
P/N 45UV5-1000, 45UV5-1103
(Includes p/n 61-2841-1 NPT Hinged Mounting Flange).
P/N 45UV5-1101, 45UV5-1010
(Includes p/n 61-2841-2 BSP Hinged Mounting Flange)
Hinged
Mounting Flange
(included)