SF910I

Uvisor™ SF910i keeps operations running safely and reliably. Additionally, it provides the possibility to optimize combustion and reduce emissions. Engineered for multi-fuel applications, it combines patented technology of flame physics with advanced diagnostics for unmatched accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

OVERVIEW

ABB Uvisor™ SF910i can help to reduces emissions, optimizes combustion, and ensures uninterrupted performance - all in one intelligent solution.

With SIL2-certified safety, FM approval, and patented Flame Physics™ technology, this industrial flame scanner delivers precise multi-fuel detection and real-time diagnostics for maximum reliability from your combustion monitoring.

KEY BENEFITS

From flexible designs to easy integrations and installations, S800 and S800L distributed I/O systems offer a number of technical and operational benefits.

SIL2-certified safety

Compliant with the required, stringent safety standards for critical combustion processes.

Patented Flame Physics™ technology

Delivers unmatched accuracy in multi-fuel flame detection for industrial flame scanners.

FM quality and safety approval

Meets global safety certifications for guaranteed reliability and compliance.

Real-time diagnostics

Avoid downtime with continuous health monitoring and predictive insights.

Optimized combustion control

Improves efficiency and reduces emissions for sustainable, reliable flame scanning.

Multi-fuel burner capability

Supports diverse fuel types for enhanced flexibility and operational resilience.

Technical specifications

Property Value
Optical sensor technology IR versions:                        Si photodiode                                     Spectral response peak @ 920nm 
UV versions:                      SiC photodiode                                   Spectral response peak @ 280nm
UVIR version:                     Si + SiC photodiode1                        Spectral response peak @280nm and 920nm 
                                                                                               
                    
                                                                                             
Power supply voltage 24 VDC (-25%, +20% = 18 to 29 VDC)
Power supply current 150 mA typical
Power consumption 3.6 W typical, 4W max
Inrush current 6 A peak, 2 ms settling time
Flame Relay Contacts: 1 NO, for each relay
Safe Relay 240 VAC / 1.5 A cycles 100,000
240 VDC / 100 mA 
30 VDC / 300 mA
Minimum load 10 mA, 5 VDC
FFRT (Flame Failure Response 
Time)
0.2 s to 4 s at 0.1 s increments (configurable)
2s default
Flame pull-in time delay 0.2 s to 10 s at 0.1 s increments (configurable)
2 s default
Analog output 4 to 20 mA (R load <= 500)
Galvanically isolated Precision: +/-5% f.s. Externally powered
Communication port One RS-485 serial channel configurable in Modbus RTU protocols.
Modbus RTU speed: selectable 9600, 19200, 38400 or 115200 baud rate
Note: 
- The serial line(s) cable(s) must not be in the same tray as the relay contact wiring:
- The relay contact(s) is (are) wired to a circuit whose voltage is higher than 50 V (AC or DC)
Local configuration 4 push-button (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT)
LCD display
Air source for lens cleaning From clean ambient air
Air flow for lens cleaning LOS (Line Of Sight) versions: 115 l/min (4 SCFM) Excessive contaminants might require a 
flow up to 400 l/min (14 SCFM)
FOC (Fiber Optic Cable) versions: 400 l/min (14 SCFM)
Minimum cleaning air pressure LOS (Line Of Sight) versions: 20 mm H₂O (1” W.C.) above the max wind box pressure 
measured at the “Y” connection inlet.
FOC (Fiber Optic Cable) versions: 300 mm H₂O (12” W.C.) above the max wind box 
pressure measured
Maximum fiber optic continuous 
operating temperature
482° C (900° F) for VL and IR fiber optic cables
350° C (662° F) for UV and dual sensor UVIR fiber optic cabl
Housing mounting thread 1” NPT male
Cable entry thread - 3/4 “NPT female tread (Scanner models “T” and “TL”)
- 16 contacts quick release connector type CVB-EX. Protection mode: Ex d IIC T6 tD A21 
IP66/IP67 T85°C (Scanner models “QC”)
- 16 contacts quick release connector. Protection mode: IP66/IP67 (Scanner models “Q”)
Electrical connections (terminal 
versions)
Removable terminals with screws
Allowable cable section:
- 0.05-2 mm² for 24 VDC Power and SHIELD (J5 terminal block)
- 0.08-1.4 mm² for all other terminal blocks
Earth connection Standard yellow-green earth cable
4 mm2 min section
3 m max length
Maximum length of electrical 
connections (by function)
Power supply                                                      Not specified
COMM (MODBUS)                                             Depends on transmission speed and 
Analog Output (4-20 mA)                               Not specified
Relay contacts                                                    Not specified




Mounting orientation Any, provided that the cable entry (or quick-release connector) is facing down

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