R4348B

INDUSTRIAL FLAME SWITCH

INSTRUCTION SHEET

APPLICATION
The R4348B flame switch is for application in large com-
mercial and industrial burner installations.
The function is:

flame safeguard primary controls capable of providing

system „safe start“ check and flame sensing functions.

The unit can also be used in installations using an EC7800

microcomputer-based burner control system - to extend the
number of burners being controlled.

The unit include a 3-pole flame relay which is energized when

flame is sensed and de-energized when „no-flame“ is sensed
and a 3-pole line voltage „load relay“.

• Standard is a green LED which is illuminated when the

flame relay is energized.
• Option:
– LED bar and 4-20mA output for indicating and / or
recording the flame current strength.
• Unpowered relay outputs enable Honeywell sensors
and amplifiers to be used with a wide range of logic
schemes according to customer needs.
• Plug-in unit makes wiring and servicing easy.
• Plug-in flame signal amplifiers available to match a wide
range of flame sensors.

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SPECIFICATIONS

WARNING .
To avoid the risk of electrical shock which could Maximum current
cause personal injury, follow all safety notices in this rating (continuous
documentation. Typical operation) Maximum
Load power In-rush
MODEL: factor 110V current
R4348B industrial flame switch with 3-pole flame relay 230V 120V
and 3-pole load relay 127V

MODEL NUMBERS NOTES 1) Solenoid 0.4 1.5A 2A 10 x rated

valve current
R4348B1008 standard model
Motorized 0.5 2A 4A 3 x rated
R4348B1057 with 4-20mA output valve current
and LED-meter
Burner 0.6 3A 3A 5 x rated
1)
see OPTIONS also motor current
ELECTRICAL RATINGS: Ignition 0.2 2.5A 4A rated
can operate on 110V - 120V - 127V - 230V 50/60Hz transformer current
POWER CONSUMPTION:
less than 15VA Other 0.95 4A 4A rated
ENCLOSURE: current
IP40 or IP54 depending on the model and base
CONTACT RATINGS:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE LIMITS: If more than one safety shut-off valve is to be actuated by
Operating: - 20°C to + 60°C. the R4348 it is recommended to use separate relay contacts
Storage: - 40°C to + 80° rather than paralleling from one contact.
CLASSIFICATION: MAXIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY:
OOCRXB 90 % RH at 40oC (not to exceed saturation point)
APPROVALS: WEIGHT : 1,5 Kg
Installation and cabling for both intermittent and
continuous operations must be in accordance with FLAME SENSORS AND AMPLIFIERS :
relevant standards (i.e. EN298) will accept any of the plug-in amplifiers and appropriate
sensor listed .
OPTIONS: (see MODELS also)
LED-METER. A series of color coded LED’s on the face of FLAME INDICATION :
the unit which give a direct indication of flame current Green LED on face of unit when illuminated indicates
strength. presence of flame. Relay contact enables remote indica-
Green LED’s indicate normal flame current strength. Yellow tion of flame presence to be made.
LED’s indicate marginal signals. Red LED’s indicate MOUNTING :
unsatisfactory flame signal strength (see fig. 2). Can be wall, DIN rail of panel mounted.
Panel mounting kit : 46176553-502
4-20mA OUTPUT. The lame current value can be
registered and/or displayed at a local or remote loca-tion.
Load : 0 to 750Ω.

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45

200
100

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82
30
11x Pg11
158 88 88

20

20 (minimum) required for unplugging

TOP VIEW R4348B from the subbase

FIG. 1 Dimensions in mm.

subbase Rear view Front view

FIG.2 Main features

ACCESSORIES:
Subbase : 46176612-501 : for IP40 (to be ordered
separately)
Panel mounting kit : 46176553-502

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FLAME DETECTION SYSTEM:

PLUG-IN FLAME AMPLIFIERS APPLICABLE FLAME DETECTORS

FLAME
MINIMUM
FAILURE
SELF FLAME
DETECTION- COLOR MODEL RESPON- FUEL TYPE MODELS
CHECKING CURRENT
MODE SE TIME
(µA)
(MAX.)

Rod holders 3):

C7004/C7007/ C7011
Rectifying
Gas Complete assemblies
flame rods
R7321A 1 sec. C7005/C7008/
C7009/Q179
NO 2
Photocells C7003/C7010/
Oil 4)
C7013/C7014

Gas, Oil,
RECTIFICA- GREEN R7321B 2-3 sec. Ultraviolet C7012 A OR G
Coal
TION
Rod holders 3):
1 sec.,
C7004/C7007/ C7011
2 sec. or Rectifying
R7247B 2) Gas Complete assemblies : 1,25
3 sec. flame rods
YES C7005/C7008/
max.
C7009/Q179

R7247C 1) 2 sec. or Gas, Oil,

Ultraviolet C7012 E or F 2 5)
2-3 sec. Coal

R7323A 1 sec.
VIOLET NO Gas, Oil, Ultraviolet C7027/C7035/ C7044 3.5
R7323B 2-3 sec.

ULTRA R7476B 1) 2 sec. or Ultraviolet

Gas, Oil,
VIOLET BLUE YES 2-3 sec. (adustable C7076 2.5 5)
Coal
sensitivity)

R7061A 1 sec. or
Gas, Oil,
VIOLET YES 2 sec. or Ultraviolet C7061A 2.5
Coal
2-3 sec.

1) Dynamic Self Check circuitry tests all electronic compo- 4) Use Honeywell photocell. Part No 36316 only.
nents in the flame detection system (amplifier and
detector) 60 to 120 times/min. during burner operation 5) C7012E, F and C7076A shutter operation causes fluc-
and shuts down the burner if the detection system fails. tuations in the current reading. Read the average stable
current - disregard peaks.
2) Circuitry tests only the flame signal amplifier during bur-
ner operations and shuts down the burner if the ampli-
fier fails.
3) Order flame rod separately, see instruction sheet for the
holder

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INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT To have access to the internal connector, remove the 4 cover

retaining screws and slide out the PC board.
1 The installer must be a trained, experienced flame
safeguard technician.
2 When installing the subbase and R4348 industrial
flame switch refer to the instructions provided by the
burner manufacturer. When these are not available
follow the instructions packed with the product.
3 Disconnect power supply before beginning the
installation.

MOUNT THE SUBBASE

The R4348 industrial flame switch can be wall, DIN rail of
panel mounted. When panel or DIN rail mounting the R4348
the appropriate kit must be ordered separately.

WIRE THE SUBBASE

1 All wiring must comply with local codes ordinances and
regulations.
2 Ensure that loads do not exceed the terminal ratings.

SELECTING THE OPERATING VOLTAGE

To match the R4348 to the supply line voltage, select the
proper terminals and the internal connector position per the
following table.
SUPPLY connect supply set internal
VOLTAGE to terminals... strap to ...
110V 2 and 3 110V
120V 2 and 3 120V
127V 2 and 3 127V
230V 2 and 1

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INSTALL THE FLAME DETECTOR PLUGGING THE R4348 INTO THE SUBBASE
The performance of the flame safeguard system depends 1 Plug the selected amplifier into the back of the R4348
upon correct flame detector installation. Refer to the (see fig. 3).
instructions packed with the flame detector and also the Make sure the correct combination of amplifier and
burner manufacturer’s instructions for details. (See also flame detector is used.
figure 4).
2 Check that wiring connections are correct and that all
Keep the flame signal leadwires from the flame detector to
terminal screws are tight.
the wiring subbase as short as possible. Capacitance
increases with leadwire length, reducing the signal 3 Plug the chassis into the subbase and tighten the two
strength. The maximum permissible leadwire length captive screws.
depends on the type of flame detector, leadwire, and 4 In case of B1057 model, plug the cable into the back-
conduit. The ultimate limiting factor in the flame signal side of the amplifier.
leadwire length is the flame current.

MEASURING FLAME CURRENT STRENGTH

Flame current is measured/recorded in different ways
according to the model selected

1 It can be measured conventionally using a micro-

ammeter which is plugged into a jack socket on the
face of the R4348B.

2 It can be displayed/recorded locally or remotely when

the 4-20mA output model is taken.

3 Visually presented on the face of the unit by means of

color coded LED’s.

The customer can choose a model which includes two

methods of flame current measurement. e.g. Flame current
jack socket for local testing by a service technician plus 4-
20mA output for remote indication.

FIG. 3 Installing a plug-in flame current amplifier

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 Wires are identified by color code as follows :
0=black
4=yellow
6=blue
9=white

FIG. 4 Flame detector wiring diagrams

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FIG. 5 Industrial flame switch - terminal location

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CHECK OUT AFTER INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION CHECKOUT 1 Using a Honeywell W136A micro-ammeter which is

plugged into a socket on the face of the R4348.
Preliminary inspection - make certain that :
2 By reference to an LED-meter on the face of the R4348
which gives the value “at-a-glance”.
1 System overload protection is correct (5A max.).
3 By relaying the current to existing customer recording/
2 Wiring connections are correct and all terminal screws
indicating equipment.
tight.
3 Flame detector installation is complete.
HOT REFRACTORY TEST
4 The correct flame detector is used. Refer to table page 5.
In applications using caesium oxide detectors (rectifying
5 Burner is completely installed and ready to fire with the
photocells) it is important to determine that hot refractory
fuel lines purged of air.
does not simulate a flame after the end of normal run. If this
6 Combustion chamber and flues are clear of fuel. happens a flame condition is simulated after the real flame is
7 Power is on at the system main switch. extinguished and a system restart is made impossible.

FLAME DETECTOR CHECKOUT Test for this condition by operating the burner until the
refractory reaches maximum temperature and then stop the
The best guide to the performance of a flame detector is burner fuel supply. At this point the flame current should
given by the FLAME CURRENT value. drop below 1mA, followed by a lockout within 0,8 to 1 second.
The expected maximum and minimum values of flame current If this does not happen the photocell may be influenced by
for the various types of flame detectors are given in the table the hot refractory.
page 12.
Note that the following have an influence on flame sensing
THIS CONDITION MUST BE CORRECTED.
performance :
Try sighting the photocell at a cooler and/or more distant
1 Position, size and burning characteristic of the flame.
refractory background. If that does not eliminate the trouble
2 Refractory - when refractory temperature exceeds try adding an orifice of filter to the detector. Continue to adjust
1370oC/2500oF some ultraviolet radiation may occur. and test until the hold-in problem is eliminated.
Lower refractory temperature may affect photocells.
See relevant data sheets. NOTE : Repeat all flame detector tests after ALL adjustments
3 Temperature at flame detector have been completed. All tests must be satisfied at the FI-
- Flame rods : ensure suitable rod is being used NAL flame detector position.
- Other detectors : see relevant data sheet.
PILOT TURN-DOWN TEST
The R4348B has the possibility of measuring / recording the
flame current value in various ways, as follows : Ensure that any pilot which can be detected by the flame
(see also MODELS). sensing system is powerful enough to light the main burner
reliably.
WHAT TO CHECK IF
MIN. ACCEPTABLE MAXIMUM CURRENT
FLAME DETECTOR FLAME CURRENT IS
STEADY CURRENT EXPECTED *
UNSTEADY OR WEAK
Flame rod
C7004B Sufficient earthing area
C7005A/B
C7007A Good earth connection
2.50 µA 7.00 µA
C7008A
C7009A Proper positioning of flame
C7011A rod in flame
Q179A/B/C/D
Rectiying photocell
Proper sighting
C7003A
C7010A 2.50 µA 5.50 µA **
C7013A
Clean lens
C7014A
Ultraviolet
Proper sighting
C7012A/E/F/G 2.00 µA 7.00 µA
C7027A 3.50 µA 7.50 µA
Clean lens
C7035A 3.50 µA 7.50 µA
C7044A 3.50 µA 7.50 µA
An unsteady signal indicates
C7061A 3.00 µA 7.00 µA
the detector is viewing an
C7076A 3.00 µA 7.00 µA
unstable part of the flame
2.50 µA 5.50 µA

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