Description
🔥 Product Overview
The SEAVIS SAACKE FLUS 06 is a UV-based flame detector designed for burner and combustion monitoring applications. Part number K7-8385-602164, this unit is associated with SAACKE combustion systems used in industrial and marine boiler installations.
The FLUS 06 detects ultraviolet radiation generated by a flame and provides a fast flame-presence signal to the associated burner or flame-monitoring system. It is particularly useful in applications where dependable flame supervision is required for burner safety and automatic combustion control.
The identified configuration operates from 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz and uses terminals 11/12. Published product information identifies a 500 mA internal protection rating, approximately 1-second flame detection time, and an IP20 enclosure rating.
⚙️ Key Features
- UV-based flame detection technology
- Designed for SAACKE burner and combustion systems
- Model: FLUS 06
- Part number: K7-8385-602164
- 230 VAC operating supply
- 50/60 Hz supply frequency
- Terminal 11/12 configuration
- Approx. 1-second flame detection time
- Internal 500 mA protection
- IP20 protection rating
- Suitable for marine and industrial boiler applications
- Compact replacement component for legacy SAACKE combustion systems
📊 Technical Datasheet
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | SEAVIS SAACKE |
| Model | FLUS 06 |
| Part Number | K7-8385-602164 |
| Product Series | FLUS 06 Flame Detection System |
| Product Name | UV Flame Detector |
| Product Type | Ultraviolet Flame Detector / Flame Monitor |
| Detection Principle | UV-Based Flame Detection |
| Power Supply | 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Detection Time | Approx. 1 second |
| Protection / Internal Rating | IP20 / 500 mA internal protection, configuration dependent |
🔍 Flame Detection Function
The FLUS 06 monitors the combustion area for ultraviolet radiation associated with flame formation. The detector provides the flame-status information required by the associated flame-monitoring and burner-control system.
During normal operation, the flame signal confirms that combustion is established. If the expected UV flame signal disappears, the connected burner-control system can initiate the appropriate safety response according to the installed control sequence.
This makes the FLUS 06 an important component in burner supervision, particularly during ignition, normal firing, and flame-failure conditions.
🚢 Typical Applications
The FLUS 06 can be used in applications including:
- Marine steam boilers
- Shipboard burner systems
- Industrial boilers
- SAACKE combustion systems
- Oil-fired burner installations
- Gas-fired burner installations
- Dual-fuel combustion equipment
- Burner flame monitoring
- Legacy SAACKE boiler automation
- Flame-detection system replacement projects
🔌 System Integration
A typical combustion-monitoring arrangement can be represented as:
Burner Flame → UV Detection → FLUS 06 → Flame Monitoring / Burner Control → Fuel & Burner Safety Logic
The FLUS 06 should be considered part of the complete flame-monitoring chain rather than an independent burner controller.
Correct compatibility between the detector, flame scanner, burner, flame monitor, wiring, and safety-control sequence should be verified before commissioning.
🛠️ Installation & Commissioning
Before installation, compare the replacement detector with the existing unit and confirm the part number, model, wiring, supply voltage, and burner configuration.
Recommended checks include:
- Confirm the installed detector is specified for the applicable SAACKE burner system.
- Verify the 230 VAC supply and 50/60 Hz frequency.
- Isolate electrical power before working on the detector circuit.
- Inspect terminal 11/12 wiring.
- Check cable insulation and terminal tightness.
- Confirm the detector has a clear optical path toward the flame.
- Remove contamination from the sensing area according to the equipment maintenance procedure.
- Restore power and perform the burner manufacturer’s prescribed flame test.
- Verify reliable flame recognition during ignition.
- Confirm the burner safety system responds correctly to a simulated flame-loss condition.
🔧 Troubleshooting Guide
No flame signal:
Check the supply voltage, terminal wiring, detector orientation, optical path, and actual burner flame condition.
Intermittent flame detection:
Inspect the detector window for contamination and check for vibration, loose wiring, unstable combustion, or an obstructed field of view.
False flame indication:
Check for unwanted UV sources, incorrect detector positioning, wiring problems, or a malfunction in the associated flame-monitoring circuit.
Burner trips during ignition:
Verify ignition timing, actual flame establishment, detector alignment, and the signal path between the FLUS 06 and flame-monitoring system.
Detector does not operate after replacement:
Confirm that the replacement unit has the correct part number and configuration and that the existing burner-control circuit is compatible.
🧰 Maintenance
Regular inspection is important because flame detectors operate in environments exposed to heat, combustion products, vibration, and contamination.
Recommended maintenance includes:
- Inspecting the detector housing
- Cleaning the optical sensing area as specified by the equipment procedure
- Checking terminal connections
- Inspecting cable insulation
- Checking detector alignment
- Verifying stable flame recognition
- Testing the flame-failure safety sequence
- Recording abnormal alarms or intermittent signals
- Replacing damaged or degraded wiring
A detector that appears electrically functional can still produce unreliable flame supervision if its optical path is contaminated or incorrectly aligned.
🔄 Replacement Considerations
When replacing a FLUS 06, verify the complete identification:
SEAVIS SAACKE FLUS 06 — K7-8385-602164
Do not substitute a visually similar flame detector without confirming electrical, optical, mechanical, and flame-monitoring compatibility.
The installation may also contain a separate flame scanner or flame-monitoring controller. These components should be checked together when diagnosing a flame-detection problem.
For older marine boiler systems, maintaining a tested spare FLUS 06 can help reduce downtime when a burner safety component fails.
❓ FAQ
What is the SAACKE FLUS 06?
It is a UV-based flame detector used for flame supervision in SAACKE burner and combustion systems.
What is the part number?
The identified part number is K7-8385-602164.
What voltage does this configuration use?
The identified FLUS 06 configuration is specified for 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
What type of flame does it detect?
It detects ultraviolet radiation associated with combustion flames.
How quickly can it detect a flame?
Published product information identifies a flame detection time of approximately 1 second.
Where is the FLUS 06 typically used?
It is suitable for SAACKE burner systems, including marine boilers and industrial combustion equipment.
Is FLUS 06 a burner controller?
No. It is primarily a flame-detection component. Burner sequencing and safety decisions are handled by the associated flame-monitoring and burner-control system.
What should be checked before replacement?
Verify the model, part number, supply voltage, terminal arrangement, burner configuration, detector position, and compatibility with the associated flame-monitoring equipment.
Why can a flame detector give intermittent signals?
Common causes include contamination, poor alignment, unstable combustion, damaged wiring, vibration, or problems elsewhere in the flame-monitoring circuit.
Is it suitable as a maintenance spare?
Yes. A correctly matched FLUS 06 can be valuable as a replacement spare for legacy SAACKE burner and marine boiler systems.
📦 Related SAACKE Models & Components
- SAACKE FLS09 UV Flame Scanner
- SAACKE FLS09 UV-5 Flame Sensor
- SAACKE FLUS 06 UV Flame Monitor
- SAACKE FLUS 06 Infrared Flame Monitor
- SAACKE SEAVIS HMI Operator Panel
- SAACKE Burner Management Controller
- SAACKE Boiler Control System Components
- SAACKE Oil Burner Control Components
- SAACKE Gas Burner Control Components
- SAACKE Marine Boiler Automation Spare Parts
📌 Product Summary
The SEAVIS SAACKE FLUS 06 K7-8385-602164 is a specialized UV flame detector for burner safety and combustion monitoring. With its 230 VAC supply configuration, rapid flame detection, and application in SAACKE combustion systems, it is well suited to maintenance and replacement requirements for marine boilers, industrial burners, and legacy SAACKE automation installations.
