MRBP.425241.001 UM version 1.1 01.05.2022 FD 329/330-3-1 «Vega»
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1. Introduction
This user manual (UM) is intended to describe design, principle of operation and
operating routine of flame detectors «Vega» 329/330-3-1 (hereinafter FD 329/330-3-1
«Vega»). The UM contains basic technical data, guidelines for connection, maintenance
service, as well as other information, necessary for the correct operation, storage and
repair of flame detectors «Vega».
According to GOST R 53325 classification FD 329/330-3-1 «VEGA» belongs to:
а) by principle of operation –optical;
б) by region of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum –combined;
в) by power supply –powered by a separate wire;
г) by address setting possibility –addressable.
In terms of the functioning quality, FD 329/330-3-1 "VEGA" meets criteria A in
accordance with GOST R 53325 Appendix B.
Application scope:
explosive and fire hazardous areas of premises and outdoor installations at the
mounting sites of technological equipment of pumping stations of main oil pipelines,
tank farms, loading racks, etc., with the possible occurrence of an explosive and
flammable mixture of vapors of petroleum products, natural gas and other
hydrocarbons
explosive and fire hazardous facilities of the oil and gas as well as fuel and energy
complexes, including production sites, transport systems and storage facilities in the oil
and gas sector, tanks with oil, oil products, natural gas, etc.;
offshore oil production/refining platforms, ships and vessels;
as a part of fire protection and firefighting installations and complexes.
2. Intended use
FD 329/330-3-1 «VEGA» is a combined action detector, responding to electromagnetic
radiation in two spectral ranges –infrared (IR) and ultraviolet (IV).
Flame detector FD 329/330-3-1 «VEGA» is designed to detect fires of various
combustible materials indoors and outdoors and transmit a fire notification signal to fire
alarm control units, security and fire units and/or automatic fire fighting systems. It can be
used both as a separate device and as part of fire and security alarm systems.
FD 329/330-3-1 «VEGA» is placed at the process equipment mounting locations at oil
and gas production, transportation and storage facilities, in pumping stations of main oil
pipelines, on open areas, offshore platforms and tank farms, loading racks, etc. (electrical
equipment of subgroups IIA, IIB, IIC, IIIA, IIIB, IIIC temperature classes T1 - T6 according
to GOST IEC 60079-14-2013.
