Flame Sensors

Flame sensors are components used in heating and burner-control systems to monitor flame presence and support flame-detection functions. Common commercial uses include maintenance, replacement, and service work on compatible heating equipment, burner controls, and flame safeguard setups. This category includes sensing components, UV detectors, flame amplifiers for compatible relay modules, and an electronic flame detection control.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Flame Sensor Buying Guide

Selecting a flame-sensing component starts with the type of flame-detection system already in place. Compare the detection method, control or relay-module compatibility, connection style, mounting details, and service features before choosing a replacement or system component.

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Popular examples in this category

Use Cases

Maintain compatible flame-detection systems

Use flame amplifiers to process flame signals in compatible 7800 Series and R7140 relay-module applications. Choose sensor and detector components for replacement or service work on compatible heating equipment and burner-control setups.

How to Choose

Match the sensing method and interface

Start by identifying whether the system requires UV detection, a cadmium-sulfide detector, a mercury sensor, or a flame amplifier. Then verify relevant interfaces such as relay-module fit, threaded connection, plug or terminal configuration, element length, and lead length.

Applications

Support burner and heating-equipment operation

Products represented here are used with heating equipment, industrial and commercial single- or dual-fuel burners, flame safeguard controls, and compatible flame-monitoring systems. Some UV options address difficult flame-sighting applications or blast tube mounting where appropriate.

Additional Information

Consider service and monitoring features

Available features include flame-signal test jacks, dynamic self-checking, color-coded identification, an oscillating shutter, replaceable UV sensing components, alarm contacts, and safe-start or lockout functions on the electronic control.

0.0–5.0 VDCSpecified signal range

Available on selected flame amplifiers for monitoring flame signal strength.

48 in.Mercury sensor element

Represented mercury flame sensors use a 48-inch element.

60 in.Cadmium-sulfide leads

The cadmium-sulfide detector includes 60-inch leads.

5 psiUV sensor pressure seal

The compact UV flame sensor includes a 5 psi pressure seal when correctly installed.

Comparison Guide

Compare Flame Sensor Product Types

Use this overview to distinguish the component types represented in the category and the details to verify before selection.

Product typePrimary roleKey comparison points
Flame amplifiersProcess flame signals in compatible 7800 Series and R7140 relay-module systems.Confirm relay-module compatibility; compare keyed connection, test jacks, dynamic self-checking, color coding, and specified signal range.
Flame sensors and detectorsProvide flame-sensing components for compatible heating equipment and burner-control systems.Compare sensing method, element or lead length, terminal or plug configuration, holder inclusion, mounting, and threaded connection.
Electronic flame detection controlProvides primary burner control and monitors rectification-type flame detection for specified single- or dual-fuel burners.Compare flame-loss recycling, pilot lockout, safe-start check, SPDT alarm contacts, and mounting features.
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

1. Identify the component category

Choose a sensor, detector, amplifier, or control based on the existing system

The category includes several distinct component types. UV flame sensors and UV flame detectors support ultraviolet flame monitoring, while a cadmium-sulfide detector provides a cad cell eye with leads and holder. Mercury flame sensors are represented in bulb-style configurations with 48-inch elements. Flame amplifiers process flame signals in compatible relay-module systems, and the electronic flame detection control is a primary burner control for specified burner applications.

  • For compatible 7800 Series and R7140 relay modules, compare flame amplifier options.
  • For ultraviolet flame monitoring, compare UV sensor or detector mounting and control compatibility.
  • For replacement sensing components, compare mercury-sensor connections or cadmium-sulfide lead length and assembly details.
2. Check fit, connection, and installation details

Confirm the physical and electrical details required by the application

Connection and mounting details vary across the product types. The mercury sensor options include either two 1/4-inch spade terminals plus one pin terminal or a 3-pin plug. UV products include 1/2-inch NPT threaded-spud and sighting-pipe mounting details, as well as a 3/4-inch NPT connection on a shuttered detector. The cadmium-sulfide detector has 60-inch leads, and its holder is included.

  • Match the required terminal or plug configuration for mercury-sensor replacement work.
  • Compare 48-inch sensor elements and 60-inch detector leads where length matters.
  • Verify threaded connection size, sighting-pipe mounting, and available installation orientation for UV products.
3. Compare monitoring and safeguard functions

Select the features that support inspection and burner-control needs

Several amplifiers provide keyed edge connectors, flame-signal test jacks, dynamic self-checking, and color-coded labels. Specified amplifier options support monitoring within a 0.0 to 5.0 VDC signal range. The electronic flame detection control adds flame-loss recycling, pilot lockout, a safe-start check, SPDT alarm contacts, and captive mounting screws. A shuttered UV detector uses an oscillating shutter and works with compatible dynamic self-check amplifiers.

  • Use flame-signal test jacks when voltage measurement is needed during service checks.
  • Consider dynamic self-checking where detector and electronic-component testing is required.
  • For a primary burner control, compare flame-loss response, pilot lockout, safe-start checking, and alarm-contact capability.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What types of flame-sensing products are included?

The category includes flame amplifiers, mercury flame sensors, UV flame sensors and detectors, a cadmium-sulfide flame detector, and an electronic flame detection control.

How do I choose a flame amplifier?

Confirm compatibility with the existing 7800 Series or R7140 relay module, then compare features such as a keyed edge connector, flame-signal test jacks, dynamic self-checking, and the specified signal range where listed.

What should I check when replacing a mercury flame sensor?

Match the 48-inch element and the required connection configuration, such as two spade terminals plus a pin terminal or a 3-pin plug. Also confirm the bulb-style requirement.

What installation details matter for UV flame detectors?

Check the required mounting and connection arrangement, including the listed 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch NPT connection details. For the compact UV sensor, consider sighting-pipe mounting, threaded installation, and parallel-detector capability where needed.

Helpful Buying Guide

Flame Sensor Buying Guide

Selecting a flame-sensing component starts with the type of flame-detection system already in place. Compare the detection method, control or relay-module compatibility, connection style, mounting details, and service features before choosing a replacement or system component.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

Use Cases

Maintain compatible flame-detection systems

Use flame amplifiers to process flame signals in compatible 7800 Series and R7140 relay-module applications. Choose sensor and detector components for replacement or service work on compatible heating equipment and burner-control setups.

How to Choose

Match the sensing method and interface

Start by identifying whether the system requires UV detection, a cadmium-sulfide detector, a mercury sensor, or a flame amplifier. Then verify relevant interfaces such as relay-module fit, threaded connection, plug or terminal configuration, element length, and lead length.

Applications

Support burner and heating-equipment operation

Products represented here are used with heating equipment, industrial and commercial single- or dual-fuel burners, flame safeguard controls, and compatible flame-monitoring systems. Some UV options address difficult flame-sighting applications or blast tube mounting where appropriate.

Additional Information

Consider service and monitoring features

Available features include flame-signal test jacks, dynamic self-checking, color-coded identification, an oscillating shutter, replaceable UV sensing components, alarm contacts, and safe-start or lockout functions on the electronic control.

0.0–5.0 VDCSpecified signal range

Available on selected flame amplifiers for monitoring flame signal strength.

48 in.Mercury sensor element

Represented mercury flame sensors use a 48-inch element.

60 in.Cadmium-sulfide leads

The cadmium-sulfide detector includes 60-inch leads.

5 psiUV sensor pressure seal

The compact UV flame sensor includes a 5 psi pressure seal when correctly installed.

Comparison Guide

Compare Flame Sensor Product Types

Use this overview to distinguish the component types represented in the category and the details to verify before selection.

Product typePrimary roleKey comparison points
Flame amplifiersProcess flame signals in compatible 7800 Series and R7140 relay-module systems.Confirm relay-module compatibility; compare keyed connection, test jacks, dynamic self-checking, color coding, and specified signal range.
Flame sensors and detectorsProvide flame-sensing components for compatible heating equipment and burner-control systems.Compare sensing method, element or lead length, terminal or plug configuration, holder inclusion, mounting, and threaded connection.
Electronic flame detection controlProvides primary burner control and monitors rectification-type flame detection for specified single- or dual-fuel burners.Compare flame-loss recycling, pilot lockout, safe-start check, SPDT alarm contacts, and mounting features.
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

1. Identify the component category

Choose a sensor, detector, amplifier, or control based on the existing system

The category includes several distinct component types. UV flame sensors and UV flame detectors support ultraviolet flame monitoring, while a cadmium-sulfide detector provides a cad cell eye with leads and holder. Mercury flame sensors are represented in bulb-style configurations with 48-inch elements. Flame amplifiers process flame signals in compatible relay-module systems, and the electronic flame detection control is a primary burner control for specified burner applications.

  • For compatible 7800 Series and R7140 relay modules, compare flame amplifier options.
  • For ultraviolet flame monitoring, compare UV sensor or detector mounting and control compatibility.
  • For replacement sensing components, compare mercury-sensor connections or cadmium-sulfide lead length and assembly details.
2. Check fit, connection, and installation details

Confirm the physical and electrical details required by the application

Connection and mounting details vary across the product types. The mercury sensor options include either two 1/4-inch spade terminals plus one pin terminal or a 3-pin plug. UV products include 1/2-inch NPT threaded-spud and sighting-pipe mounting details, as well as a 3/4-inch NPT connection on a shuttered detector. The cadmium-sulfide detector has 60-inch leads, and its holder is included.

  • Match the required terminal or plug configuration for mercury-sensor replacement work.
  • Compare 48-inch sensor elements and 60-inch detector leads where length matters.
  • Verify threaded connection size, sighting-pipe mounting, and available installation orientation for UV products.
3. Compare monitoring and safeguard functions

Select the features that support inspection and burner-control needs

Several amplifiers provide keyed edge connectors, flame-signal test jacks, dynamic self-checking, and color-coded labels. Specified amplifier options support monitoring within a 0.0 to 5.0 VDC signal range. The electronic flame detection control adds flame-loss recycling, pilot lockout, a safe-start check, SPDT alarm contacts, and captive mounting screws. A shuttered UV detector uses an oscillating shutter and works with compatible dynamic self-check amplifiers.

  • Use flame-signal test jacks when voltage measurement is needed during service checks.
  • Consider dynamic self-checking where detector and electronic-component testing is required.
  • For a primary burner control, compare flame-loss response, pilot lockout, safe-start checking, and alarm-contact capability.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What types of flame-sensing products are included?

The category includes flame amplifiers, mercury flame sensors, UV flame sensors and detectors, a cadmium-sulfide flame detector, and an electronic flame detection control.

How do I choose a flame amplifier?

Confirm compatibility with the existing 7800 Series or R7140 relay module, then compare features such as a keyed edge connector, flame-signal test jacks, dynamic self-checking, and the specified signal range where listed.

What should I check when replacing a mercury flame sensor?

Match the 48-inch element and the required connection configuration, such as two spade terminals plus a pin terminal or a 3-pin plug. Also confirm the bulb-style requirement.

What installation details matter for UV flame detectors?

Check the required mounting and connection arrangement, including the listed 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch NPT connection details. For the compact UV sensor, consider sighting-pipe mounting, threaded installation, and parallel-detector capability where needed.