Teledyne Detcon FP-700 Gas Sensor
Teledyne Detcon FP-700 Gas Sensor
Product Description:
- A Gas Sensor is a high-precision detection device designed to identify and measure the presence of gases in the environment, ensuring safety, compliance, and process control. It is widely used in industrial plants, oil & gas facilities, chemical processing, HVAC systems, and safety monitoring applications, where early detection of hazardous gases is critical to prevent accidents and equipment damage.
- Constructed with advanced sensing materials, robust electronics, and durable housings, gas sensors deliver fast response, accurate readings, and reliable performance under harsh environmental conditions. They are available in various types, including electrochemical, semiconductor, infrared, and catalytic sensors, suitable for detecting toxic, combustible, and industrial gases.
- The Teledyne Detcon FP-700 Gas Sensor is a high-precision, industrial gas detection device designed to monitor toxic and combustible gases in a wide range of industrial and safety applications. This FP-700 Gas Sensor offers reliable gas detection, rapid response times, and long-term stability, making it ideal for oil and gas facilities, chemical plants, power generation, and industrial manufacturing environments.
- Engineered by Teledyne Detcon, a global leader in gas detection technology, the FP-700 Gas Sensor combines advanced electrochemical, catalytic bead, and infrared sensing technologies to provide accurate, real-time monitoring of gases such as hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), carbon monoxide (CO), oxygen (O₂), and combustible hydrocarbons. Its rugged design ensures durability, corrosion resistance, and consistent performance even in harsh environments.
Product Specification:
| System Specifications | Continuous diffusion/adsorption, Matched-pair catalytic bead detector, Plug-in field replaceable |
| Sensor Life | 3 to 5 years typical |
| Measurement Range | 0-100% LEL (lower explosive limit) |
| Accuracy/Repeatability | ±3% 0-50% LEL; ±5% 50-100% LEL |
| Response/Clearing Time | T50 <10 seconds; T90 <30 seconds |
| Zero Drift | <5% per year |
| Outputs | Linear 4-20 mA DC, RS-485 MODBUS-RTU |
| Electrical Classification | Explosion proof, cCSAus, Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, D (Tamb = -40°C to +75°C), Class I, Zone 1, Group IIB+H2, ATEX, II 2 G Ex d IIB + H2 T4 Gb (Tamb = -40°C to +70°C) |
| Ingress Protection | NEMA 4X, IP66 |
| Safety Approvals | cCSus Performance to ANSI/ISA 60079-29-1 (12.13.01)-2013 and CSA 22.2 #152, ATEX, CE Marking, SIL2 Certified to IEC 61508 |
| Warranty | Plug-in detector – 2 years, Transmitter – 2 Years |
| Environmental Specifications | Operating Temperature Range: -40°F to +167°F; -40°C to +75°C, Storage Temperature Range: -40°F to +167°F; -40°C to +75°C, Operating Humidity Range: 0-99% RH non-condensing |
| Mechanical Specifications | Dimensions: 7”H x 2.2” Dia.; 178mmH x 65mm Dia. (sensor assembly only), 11”H x 6.1”W x 3.75”D; 280mmH x 155mmW x 96mmD (with junction box), Mounting holes (J-box) 5.5”; 140mm center to center, Weight: 2 lbs; 0.907kg (sensor only), 6 lbs; 2.72kg (w/aluminum j-box), 9 lbs; 4.08kg (w/stainless steel j-box) |
| Electrical Specifications | Power Input: 11-30 VDC, Power Consumption: Normal operation = 68mA (<1.7 watt), Maximum = 85mA (2 watts), Inrush Current: 1.0A @ 24V, RFI/EMI Protection: Complies with EN50270, Analog Oubtput: Linear 4-20mA DC (1,000 ohms max loop load @ 24VDC), 0mA All Fault Diagnostics, 2mA In-Calibration, 4-20mA 0-100% full-scale, 22mA Over-range condition, Serial RS-485 Output: RS-485 Modbus™ RTU, Baud Rate: 9600 BPS (9600,N,8,1 Half Duplex), Status Indicators: 4-digit LED display with gas concentration, Full-script menu prompts for AutoSpan, Set-up Options, and Fault Reporting, Faults Monitored: Operating Temperature, Loop, Input Voltage, Bridge Voltage, Zero, Sensor, Processor, Memory, Calibration, Cable Requirements: Power/Analog, 3-wire shielded cable, Maximum distance is 13,300 feet with 14 AWG, Serial Output: 2-wire twisted-pair shielded cable specifically for use with RS-485 installations, Maximum distance is 4,000 feet to last sensor, I/O Protection: Over-voltage, Miswiring, EMI/RFI Immunity |
