Fireye 95DSS1-E | Dual UV/IR Flame Scanner | Burner Flame Detection

Fireye 95DSS1-E | Dual UV/IR Flame Scanner | Burner Flame Detection

  • Model: 95DSS1-E — exact ordering code requires confirmation.
  • Manufacturer: Fireye
  • Product Family: InSight Type 95 flame scanners
  • Core Function: Detects burner flame using ultraviolet and infrared sensing technology.
  • Product Type: Integrated dual-spectrum flame scanner.
  • Detection method: Solid-state UV and IR sensing is documented for the Fireye 95DSS family.
  • Electrical connection: The documented family uses a 12-pin quick-disconnect connector or a captive cable on designated CG versions; verify the exact variant.
  • Output options: The family documentation describes flame and fault relay outputs and a 4–20 mA analog signal; verify the specific model configuration.
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Description

Fireye 95DSS1-E Flame Scanner

 

Key Technical Specifications

Parameter Available information
Manufacturer Fireye
Product family InSight Type 95
Flame detection Dual UV and IR for the 95DSS family
Sensor technology Solid-state sensors
Flame output Relay output documented for the family
Fault output Relay output documented for the family
Analog output 4–20 mA documented for the family
Electrical connection Model-dependent connector or cable
Housing protection NEMA 4X/IP66 listed for applicable Type 95 models
Mounting Scanner mounting hardware is model- and installation-dependent
Supply voltage Verify against the exact model manual and nameplate
Operating temperature Verify against the exact model documentation
Certifications Depend on the complete ordering code

The specifications above describe the documented Type 95 family, not a guarantee that every feature applies to 95DSS1-E. The precise suffix should be resolved before using this table for a replacement specification.

 

Product Introduction

The Fireye 95DSS family is designed for flame monitoring in industrial combustion and burner-management applications. Its dual UV/IR sensing approach provides flame-detection information to the associated burner control system. The scanner is a field sensing component; correct operation depends on the burner geometry, flame characteristics, scanner sightline, wiring, and the control system’s approved flame-failure response.

For 95DSS1-E, procurement should begin with identification rather than assuming the code is complete. Fireye’s published model listing uses designations such as 95DSS1-1 and 95DSS1E-1. Differences in model suffixes can affect connection arrangements, electrical contact ratings, approvals, and installation requirements. Confirm the complete nameplate code before selecting a substitute.

Fireye 95DSS1-E

Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls — The Engineer’s Perspective

Engineering Pain Point

A scanner replacement may fit the existing mounting point but still fail to provide an acceptable flame signal. Flame visibility, refractory reflections, burner register position, fuel type, and electrical interface can all affect commissioning. A replacement must be validated against the burner’s approved flame-safeguard design—not just the physical dimensions.

Typical Applications

  • Flame detection on industrial gas- or oil-fired burners, subject to the burner control system’s approved configuration.
  • Boiler and process-heating combustion monitoring.
  • Maintenance of existing Fireye InSight Type 95 installations.
  • Replacement planning for legacy burner-management equipment where the installed scanner’s complete model code is available.

Technical Pitfalls to Avoid

  1. Do not infer the full model from 95DSS1-E alone. Compare the complete nameplate code with Fireye documentation.
  2. Check connector and cable configuration. Confirm whether the installed unit uses the specified quick-disconnect or captive-cable arrangement.
  3. Verify output compatibility. Confirm relay contact ratings, analog-output requirements, and the receiving controller’s input design.
  4. Validate the flame signal under actual firing conditions. Sightline and burner characteristics matter; a bench check alone does not establish suitable flame discrimination.
  5. Preserve the approved safety sequence. Do not bypass flame-failure interlocks or use temporary jumpers during normal operation. Fireye explicitly warns that installation, servicing, and troubleshooting must be performed by qualified technicians.

 

Related Products

These are related Fireye scanner models for comparison, not automatic drop-in replacements.

  • 95DSS1E-1 — documented dual UV/IR Type 95 model; confirm the full suffix and electrical configuration.
  • 95DSS1-1 — dual UV/IR Type 95 model listed in Fireye documentation.
  • 95DSS2E-1 — expanded-feature dual UV/IR model; verify the required functions before substitution.
  • 95DSS2-1 — dual UV/IR model in the Type 95 range.
  • 95IRS1E-1 — IR-only model; not equivalent to a dual UV/IR scanner.
  • 95UVS1E-1 — UV-only model; not equivalent to a dual UV/IR scanner.
  • 95DSS2 — InSight Type 95 dual UV/IR family.
  • 95DSS3 — InSight II dual UV/IR family; confirm system-level compatibility before considering a change.

Fireye lists these models within its Type 95 and InSight scanner documentation. Feature level, connection arrangement, approvals, and control-system compatibility must be checked against the exact ordering code.

 

Procurement Note

Before ordering, request a clear photograph of the scanner nameplate and connector end. Confirm the complete model code, installed cable or connector, supply requirements, relay and analog interfaces, approvals, and mounting arrangement. Do not approve 95DSS1-E as an exact replacement until Fireye documentation or the installed equipment records establish the correct designation. For safety-critical burner equipment, installation and commissioning must be completed by qualified personnel in accordance with the applicable manuals and site procedures.

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