FLAME SENSOR UVTRON®
R2868
Quick Detection of Flame from Distance,
Compact UV Sensor with High Sensitivity and Wide Directivity,
Suitable for Flame Detectors and Fire Alarms.
Hamamatsu R2868 is a UVTRON ultraviolet ON/OFF detector
that makes use of the photoelectric effect of metal and the gas
multiplication effect. It has a narrow spectral sensitivity of 185 nm
to 260 nm, being completely insensitive to visible light. Unlike
semiconductor detectors, it dose not require optical visible-cut fil-
ters, thus making it easy to use.
In spite of its small size, the R2868 has wide angular sensitivity
(directivity) and can reliably and quickly detect weak ultraviolet
radiations emitted from flame due to use of the metal plate cath-
ode (eg. it can detect the flame of a cigarette lighter at a distance
of more than 5 m.).
The R2868 is well suited for use in flame detectors and fire
alarms, and also in detection of invisible discharge phenomena
such as corona discharge of high-voltage transmission lines.
Figure: UVTRON's Spectral Response and Various Light Sources
APPLICATIONS
100 TPT B0009EB
UVTRON's
SPECTRAL
RESPONSE
GFlame detectors for gas / oil lighters and matches
GFire alarms
GCombustion monitors for burners
GInspection of ultraviolet leakage
GDetection of discharge
SUNLIGHT
50
GUltraviolet switching
GAS
FLAME
TUNGSTEN
LIGHT
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
0
100
Parameter
Description / Value Unit
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Spectral Response
Window Material
Weight
185 to 260
UV glass
nm
—
g
WAVELENGTH (nm)
VISIBLE
Approx. 1.5
ULTRAVIOLET
INFRARED
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Peak Current 1
Average Discharge Current 2
Operating Temperature
NOTE: 1This is the maximum momentary current that can be handled if its
full width at half maximum is less than 10 µs.
Value
400
30
1
Unit
V
mA
mA
°C
2If the tube is operated near this or higher, the service life is notice-
ably reduced.
3Measured under room illuminations (approx. 500 lux) and recommen-
ded operating conditions. Note that these values may increase if the
following environmental factors are present.
-20 to +60
(1)Mercury lamps, sterization lamps, or halogen lamps are located
nearby.
(2)Direct or reflected sunlight is incident on the tube.
(3)Electrical sparks such as welding sparks are present.
(4)Radiation sources are present.
CHARACTERISTICS (at 25 °C)
Parameter
Value
Unit
Discharge Starting Voltage
(with UV radiation) (DC)
Max.
280
V
(5)High electric field (including static field) generates across the tube.
Recommended Operating Voltage (DC)
325 25
10
V
min-1
min-1
4
These are representative values for a wavelength of 200 nm and a
light input of 10 pW/cm2. In actual use, the sensitivity will vary with the
wavelength of the ultraviolet radiation and the drive circuitry employed.
Background 3
Sensitivity 4
Max.
Typ.
5000
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