SR08 UV Tube Flame Sensor – Hamamatsu R2868 Equivalent
The SR08 UV tube flame sensor is designed as a reliable alternative to the Hamamatsu R2868, providing stable ultraviolet flame detection performance for industrial combustion and flame safety systems. It offers strong immunity to background radiation and ambient light for dependable monitoring in harsh operating environments.
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
- Designed as a practical alternative to commonly used R2868 UV tube flame sensors
Typical Applications
- Industrial gas burners
- Combustion monitoring systems
- Boilers and furnaces
- Industrial safety and flame supervision systems
These applications require fast and reliable UV flame detection, making SR08 an ideal R2868 equivalent sensor.
Technical Overview
The SR08 UV tube flame sensor is designed as an R2868 equivalent for industrial flame detection applications requiring stable UV response, strong background light immunity, and long-term operational reliability. The sensor can be integrated into existing flame detection system designs without major architectural changes.
Specifications
| Model | SR08 |
| Equivalent / Replacement For | Hamamatsu R2868 |
| Sensor Type | UV Tube Flame Sensor (Solar-blind UV) |
| Typical Applications | Industrial burners, boilers, combustion safety systems |
| Key Advantages | Stable UV detection, strong background light immunity, long operational lifetime |
| Support | Model selection guidance, compatibility verification, prototyping samples, OEM supply support |
SR08 vs Hamamatsu R2868 – UV Tube Flame Sensor Comparison
The SR08 UV tube flame sensor is designed as a functional equivalent to the Hamamatsu R2868, providing reliable solar-blind ultraviolet flame detection for industrial combustion and safety systems.
| Feature | SR08 UV Tube Flame Sensor | Hamamatsu R2868 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | UV Tube Flame Sensor | UV Tube Flame Sensor |
| UV Spectral Response | Solar-blind UV | Solar-blind UV |
| Typical Applications | Industrial burners, boilers | Industrial burners, boilers |
| Flame Detection | Hydrocarbon flames | Hydrocarbon flames |
| Background Light Immunity | Strong | Strong |
| Operating Environment | Harsh industrial environments | Industrial environments |
| Replacement Compatibility | Functional equivalent | Original model |
Performance Summary
Overall, the SR08 UV tube flame sensor delivers equivalent UV flame detection performance to the Hamamatsu R2868, while offering stable supply availability and compatibility with existing industrial flame detection systems. It is suitable for use in industrial burners, boilers, and combustion safety applications where reliable solar-blind UV flame monitoring and long-term operational stability are required.
Compatibility with Existing R2868-Based Flame Detection Systems
The SR08 UV tube flame sensor is designed for drop-in replacement in existing flame detection systems that use R2868-type UV flame sensors. It can be integrated without major hardware or system redesign, helping maintain system continuity while improving supply stability.
Why Choose SR08 as a Replacement for Hamamatsu R2868?
Compared with the Hamamatsu R2868, the SR08 offers dependable ultraviolet flame detection performance with strong resistance to background radiation and ambient light interference. Its design focuses on long-term stability and reliable operation in harsh industrial environments.
- Stable UV flame sensitivity in industrial combustion environments
- Strong resistance to background radiation and ambient light
- Designed for long-term operation in harsh conditions
- Suitable for direct replacement without system redesign
FAQs
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SR08 UV Tube Flame Sensor – R2868 Replacement Use Cases
As an R2868 replacement UV tube flame sensor, the SR08 is commonly used in industrial environments where reliable flame detection is required for combustion safety and process control.
Typical use cases include industrial gas burners, boilers, furnaces, incinerators, and combustion chambers operating under high-temperature conditions. The SR08 is suitable for both continuous flame monitoring and safety interlock systems where fast UV response and stable detection performance are critical.
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