SR07 UV Tube Flame Sensor – Hamamatsu R259 Equivalent
The SR07 is a pin-to-pin compatible UV tube flame sensor designed as a practical equivalent replacement for the Hamamatsu R259. It delivers stable UV flame detection for burners, boilers, furnaces, and industrial combustion safety systems.
Key Features
- High sensitivity in the UV flame spectrum
- Strong immunity to ambient light and hot surfaces
- Stable performance in harsh industrial environments
- Long operating lifetime for safety-critical systems
- Practical drop-in replacement for Hamamatsu R259
Typical Applications
- Industrial gas and oil burners
- Low-NOx combustion monitoring
- Power plant boilers and furnaces
- Industrial safety interlock systems
- Equivalent replacement projects
Technical Overview
The SR07 UV tube flame sensor is designed for industrial flame detection applications requiring stable UV response, strong background light immunity, and long-term operational reliability. It can be integrated into existing flame detection system designs without major hardware or architectural changes.
Specifications
| Detection Type | UV tube flame sensing |
| Target Replacement | Hamamatsu R259 |
| Spectral Response | 185 – 260 nm |
| Peak Sensitivity | 210 nm |
| Supply Voltage (DC) | 350 V |
| Discharge Current | 1.0 mA |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +125 °C (Enhanced) |
| Mechanical Interface | Pin-to-Pin Compatible |
| Typical Applications | Industrial burners, boilers, furnaces, combustion safety and flame supervision systems |
| Output / Interface | UV signal output for common UV flame amplifier / controller modules |
| Support | Model selection guidance, compatibility verification, prototype samples for validation, OEM supply support |
SR07 vs Hamamatsu R259 – Technical Comparison
Below is a feature-level comparison between the SR07 UV tube flame sensor and the Hamamatsu R259, highlighting key performance characteristics and replacement compatibility for industrial flame detection systems.
| Technical Parameters | Sartec Photoelectronics SR07 (Equivalent) | Hamamatsu R259 |
|---|---|---|
| Spectral Response | 185 – 260 nm | 185 – 260 nm |
| Peak Sensitivity | 210 nm | 210 nm |
| Supply Voltage (DC) | 350 V | 350 V |
| Discharge Current | 1.0 mA | 1.0 mA |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +125 °C (Enhanced) | -20 to +100 °C |
| Mechanical Interface | Pin-to-Pin Compatible | Standard Base |
| Integration Mode | ✓ 100% Drop-in Replacement | Original Design |
Why Choose SR07 as an R259 Equivalent?
The SR07 is designed as a practical R259 equivalent for industrial flame detection systems. Compared with the Hamamatsu R259, it offers stable UV sensitivity, strong immunity to background radiation, long operating lifetime, and easy integration into existing UV flame detection circuits with minimal system modification.
Compatibility with Existing R259-Based Flame Detection Systems
The SR07 UV tube flame sensor is designed for drop-in replacement in existing flame detection systems that use R259-type UV flame sensors. It can be integrated without major hardware or system redesign, helping maintain system continuity while improving supply stability.
FAQs
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R259 equivalent Engineering Review
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What should engineers check before using R259 equivalent?
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Can R259 equivalent be used for replacement projects?
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