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Flame detector self diagnostic system employing a modulated optical signal in composite with a flame detection signal

US5495112A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 1994
Grant dateFeb 27, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23N2227/14
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self diagnostic system for a flame detector. The system produces an optical determinant signal from an analog determinant signal that has a controllable amplitude and frequency. The system detects the optical determinant signal and the optical signal from the flame and processes both signals to thereby continuously monitor the flame while also continuously analyzing the operating status of the flame detector.

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