---
title: "Flame Scanner / Detector"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  index_version: "2026.Q1-Universal"
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attributes:
  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.5-5.0 m detection distance, 190-650 nm spectral response, -40°C to +85°C ambient temperature"
    unit: "nm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 2.0
    unit: "m"
    consequence: "UV photocathode poisoning from hydrocarbon deposition reduces photoelectric emission, quartz lens devitrification from prolonged &gt;500°C exposure creates crystalline SiO₂ scattering centers, electromagnetic interference above 10 V/m at 50-500 MHz disrupts photomultiplier tube gain stability"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Silicone vapor deposition from gasket outgassing at 150°C"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install activated carbon breather filter with 0.3 μm particulate rating on enclosure ventilation"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Thermal cycling between -30°C and +80°C at 5 cycles/hour"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Replace epoxy with silicone gel encapsulation having 300% elongation at break"
bom_nodes:
  optical-lens:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:OPTICAL_LENS"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  sensor-element:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SENSOR_ELEMENT"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  signal-processor:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SIGNAL_PROCESSOR"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  housing:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:HOUSING"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/flame-scanner-detector.md"
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version: "3.3.4-EXTREME-SOVEREIGN-WEB3"
---

# Industrial Specification: Flame Scanner / Detector

## 1. Technical Definition
A safety device that detects the presence or absence of flame in a burner system.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-5.0 m detection distance, 190-650 nm spectral response, -40°C to +85°C ambient temperature**. Failure boundary: **Flame signal intensity drops below 1.0 μA at 2.0 m distance, UV sensor quantum efficiency falls below 15% at 300 nm, lens contamination reduces transmission below 70% at 400 nm**, Mechanism: **UV photocathode poisoning from hydrocarbon deposition reduces photoelectric emission, quartz lens devitrification from prolonged &gt;500°C exposure creates crystalline SiO₂ scattering centers, electromagnetic interference above 10 V/m at 50-500 MHz disrupts photomultiplier tube gain stability**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Rayleigh Resolution Criterion**:

> **Primary Equation**: $d = \frac{0.61 \lambda}{NA}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Defines the theoretical limit of machine vision systems.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| \lambda | Wavelength | Engineering Constant |
| NA | Numerical Aperture | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Silicone vapor deposition from gasket outgassing at 150°C | 8 | UV sensor quantum efficiency degradation from 25% to 8% over 2000 hours | Install activated carbon breather filter with 0.3 μm particulate rating on enclosure ventilation |
| Thermal cycling between -30°C and +80°C at 5 cycles/hour | 8 | Fiber optic bundle fracture at epoxy-glass interface due to 0.02% CTE mismatch | Replace epoxy with silicone gel encapsulation having 300% elongation at break |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | nm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Sensor Element](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/sensor-element.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Signal Processor](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/basic-metal-manufacturing/product/signal-processor.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Burner Management System**, **Programmable Logic Controller**, **Flame Signal Amplifier**  
**Downstream Applications**: Industrial Boilers, Process Heaters, Thermal Oxidizers  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What is the primary function of this flame scanner/detector?
**A**: It detects the presence or absence of flame in burner systems to ensure operational safety and prevent unburned fuel accumulation in industrial machinery.

### Q: What materials make this flame detector durable for industrial environments?
**A**: It features a corrosion-resistant stainless steel housing and a quartz glass lens that withstands high temperatures and harsh conditions in machinery manufacturing.

### Q: How does the UV sensor technology work in this flame detector?
**A**: The photodiode/UV sensor detects ultraviolet radiation emitted by flames, providing fast, reliable flame presence verification even in noisy industrial environments.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: FLAME_SCANNER_DETECTOR | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 2664b023
