Having the ability to quickly determine between a fire or false alarm not only helps to keep workers safe on the job but can also protect against costly facility shutdowns. At The Institute of Instrumentation, Control, and Automation (IICA) Technology Expo, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), debuted its latest solution to help protect people and facility infrastructures: the MSA General Monitors® FL5000 Multi-Spectrum Flame Detector.
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control, and Automation (IICA), a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to “Connecting Industry,” continues to drive collaboration and innovation across the instrumentation, control, and automation sectors. Through a wide range of initiatives—including TÜV-certified training courses, industry tours, and specialised technical events—IICA provides professionals with valuable opportunities to connect, exchange knowledge, and stay at the forefront of emerging standards, technologies, and industry developments.
The FL5000 Flame Detector is one of those latest flame detection innovations on display at the expo. With the Flame Connect App, users will have the ability to connect wirelessly to the flame detector for configuration and perform diagnostic tests, allowing for faster setup, easier detector status checks, and quicker access to event logs. Additionally, the FL5000 Flame Detector features the latest HART 7 communications capabilities for automatic integration with plant processes and safety systems, making it easy to help further enhance the overall safety operations of a facility.
IICA attendees will be able to talk to product experts to learn more about the unique FL5000 Flame Detector features, including its:
- Multiple infrared (IR) detectors and an advanced flame detection algorithm that leverages the intelligence of three artificial neural networks (ANN) that process signals to determine potential hazards;
- Ability to distinguish between dangerous real flames and common false alarm sources, such as lightning, sunlight reflection, and other radiation sources, to help protect facilities while also avoiding false alarms and unnecessary process or plant shutdowns;
- Factor Mutual (FM) performance verification for 22 of the most common fuel types used in the petrochemical and other process industries;
Ability to detect fires up to 95 meters (310 feet) away; and - Built-in self-check system. Every two minutes, the detector’s electronics perform an optical and electrical check to ensure the path is clear and the electronic circuits are operational.
In addition to the FL5000 Flame Detector, MSA Safety will highlight a broad range of gas and flame detection solutions that include the Observer® i Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector, SENTRY io® Controller, Senscient ELDS Open Path Gas Detector, ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Monitor.
To learn more about the MSA Safety solutions on display at the IICA Expo 2025, visit au.msasafety.com/Fixed-Gas
