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AMETEK FLAME SCANNER OFFERS VERSATILITY, RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE


Solid-state Detector Compatible with Full Range of Industrial Fuels


Sep 13, 2000


WILMINGTON, Mass. U.S.A.¿The newest flame scanner from AMETEK Power and Industrial Products ¿ the Model 8TP20 RLY1 ¿ uses an advanced solid-state optical detector to provide maximum performance and reliability.

The Model 8TP20RLY1 flame scanner offers a host of features:

Versatility ¿ The unit is compatible with the full range of industrial fuels ¿ natural gas, oil, and waste oil. Its wavelength sensitivity ranges from UV to near-IR optical energy. The fully sealed, aluminum scanner head installs on standard pipe threads and can be mounted on any type burner.
Reliability ¿ The unit¿s robust design meets or exceeds rigorous test standards for temperature, vibration and humidity. It features a NEMA 4X housing enclosure, fail safe relays with continuous electronic self-checking ¿ dedicated relay and LED system functionality, and a modular design that permits ease of trouble-shooting and component replacement.
Performance ¿ The unit has built-in signal processing and flame ON/OFF output relay indication. It is programmable for gain and set point, providing flexibility and real-time flame signal information to the Burner Management System. Compact signal processing uses standard 24 VDC power. In addition to the relay contacts, there is a 4-20mA signal available for exterior display or remote monitoring.
AMETEK Power and Industrial Products is a leader in the development and manufacture of sensor systems for gas turbine engines and for boilers and burners used by the utility, petrochemical, process, and marine industries worldwide.

AMETEK Power and Industrial Products is a unit of AMETEK, Inc., a New York Stock exchange-listed company (ticker symbol: AME) and a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electric motors with annual sales approaching $1 billion.

For more information, contact AMETEK Power and Industrial Products, 50 Fordham Road, Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887, U.S.A. Phone: 978-988-4903. Fax: 978-988-4990. Web site:
 
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