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YMX 5000 IR Spark Detection and Suppression Systems

High-Speed Infrared Ignition Detection and Millisecond Water Suppression

The YMX 5000 is the infrared spark detector at the core of the FLAMEX spark detection and extinguishing system. FM Global approved with an operating range of -40°F to +221°F and industry-exclusive automatic “through the lens” self-testing. Collectors & Filters supplies and supports FLAMEX systems for Indiana facilities.

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Engineered for Pneumatic Conveying, Dust Collectors, and Hazardous Environments

The YMX 5000 is the infrared spark and flame detector at the core of the FLAMEX spark detection and extinguishing system. Designed for industrial pneumatic ductwork, it detects sparks and glowing embers in the material flow and triggers the extinguishing assembly in under 300 milliseconds, stopping ignition before it reaches your dust collector. Collectors & Filters supplies and supports FLAMEX systems for Indiana facilities handling combustible dust. Contact us to review your application.

Key Capabilities

  • Industry-exclusive automatic “through the lens” self-testing — verifies optical integrity every detection cycle. Alerts maintenance if the lens is obscured or damaged, reducing the minimum manual inspection frequency required under NFPA 664.
  • Extremely wide operating temperature range of -40°F to +221°F — suitable for outdoor cyclones, high-heat drying processes, and everything in between.
  • Multi-sensor alarm verification with internal memory and diagnostics — reduces false shutdowns and logs events for review.
  • Greater viewing angle and field-removable, low-profile, wear-resistant lens — built for the abrasive conditions of industrial material handling.
  • EX models available for Class II Division 1 hazardous dust locations and ATEX zones.
  • Optional air purge mount that maintains full viewing angle, useful in high-dust environments where lens fouling is a concern.
  • FM Global Approved.

YMX 5000 Detection Components

Model Component Description Hazardous Rating
YMX 5000 Control Unit Monitors essential functions of connected detectors. Provides status display, memory function, and external LED indication of fire and fault conditions. Standard
YMX 5000 FUX OS/OP Sensor Unit — Spark Detector Designed for pneumatic ductwork. Features “through the lens” self-testing for optical integrity. Operating temperature -40°F to +221°F. Suitable for dark duct applications. Class II Div 1 & 2
YMX 5000 FMX Sensor Unit — Flame Detector Detects open flames using 3-channel IR analysis. Immune to false alarms from welding and flashing lights. Optical integrity feature notifies user of lens obscuration. Programmable sensitivity with internal memory. Standard
YMX 5000 EX Version EX Sensor Unit — Spark & Flame Available for both spark and flame detectors for use in hazardous locations. Control unit rated for EX zones 2 & 22. Sensor rated for Class II Division 1 / EX zones 1, 2, 20, 21 & 22. Class II Div 1 / ATEX EX zones 1, 2, 20, 21 & 22
Collectors & Filters supplies and supports the full FLAMEX system including the YMX 5000 detector, extinguishing assemblies, control panels, and abort gates for Indiana facilities. Contact us to review your duct layout and protection requirements.