FAQ
Q. What makes PyrOptic so reliable?
A. PyrOnodes capture the expansion of an inert material to cut a plastic optical fibre, this simplicity is how PyrOptic can guarantee long term reliability, even after decades of latency.
Q. Why cut the loop, what about a process sensor?
A.
Q. How is a fibre optic loop repaired after an over temperature alarm?
A. Joining plastic optical fibre is both quick and easy using our splicing kits.
Q. How is the point of failure identified?
A. The most obvious sign is the detachment of the plastic optical fiber at the alarmed PyrOnode.
Q. Can I put 500 sensors on one loop?
A. Yes, however remember that after an alarm the hot spot must be found. Fibre optic loops are typically provided for each isolation zone. Because any repair work in response to alarm will require isolation of that zone there is no practical value knowing exactly which connection has failed in that zone prior to access.
Q. What is the correct temperature limit to select?
A. A PyrOnode with an activation temperature at or above the design temperature of the monitored connection should be used. This temperature rating is often that of the protected insulation system or terminal of a component or device.
Q. Can PyrOptic be used for applications other than electrical connections?
A. PyrOptic is a temperature alarm suited to unlikely yet hazardous events, any activation temperature can be made from around 60°C to 130°C.
Contact us to discuss your application!
sales@pyroptic.com
A. PyrOnodes capture the expansion of an inert material to cut a plastic optical fibre, this simplicity is how PyrOptic can guarantee long term reliability, even after decades of latency.
Q. Why cut the loop, what about a process sensor?
A.
- The vast majority of connections will not fail over an electrical installations life
- Temperature rise is only detectable in the end stages of connection failure
- A practical monitoring system must be economical, maintenance free and perform its function reliably, even after decades of latency
- PyrOnodes capture the expansion of an inert material to cut a plastic optical fibre
- Other systems that primarily rely on electronics may have an underlying reliability that's considerably less than the electrical connections being monitored. As time progresses the probability of malfunction and false alarms increase. PyrOptic have received enquiries for the replacement of such systems after only 10 years of operation.
Q. How is a fibre optic loop repaired after an over temperature alarm?
A. Joining plastic optical fibre is both quick and easy using our splicing kits.
Q. How is the point of failure identified?
A. The most obvious sign is the detachment of the plastic optical fiber at the alarmed PyrOnode.
Q. Can I put 500 sensors on one loop?
A. Yes, however remember that after an alarm the hot spot must be found. Fibre optic loops are typically provided for each isolation zone. Because any repair work in response to alarm will require isolation of that zone there is no practical value knowing exactly which connection has failed in that zone prior to access.
Q. What is the correct temperature limit to select?
A. A PyrOnode with an activation temperature at or above the design temperature of the monitored connection should be used. This temperature rating is often that of the protected insulation system or terminal of a component or device.
Q. Can PyrOptic be used for applications other than electrical connections?
A. PyrOptic is a temperature alarm suited to unlikely yet hazardous events, any activation temperature can be made from around 60°C to 130°C.
Contact us to discuss your application!
sales@pyroptic.com