MEC480 Fireye CHASSIS

Overview

The Fireye MEC480 is a microprocessor-based MicroM series flame safeguard chassis designed for automatic ignition and continuous flame monitoring of commercial heating and process equipment. Operating at 230 VAC, this modular burner management system provides a compact and reliable solution for ensuring safe combustion. It features a local reset button and is engineered to be backward compatible with older Fireye TFM, UVM, and M-Series II controls, often allowing for direct replacement with minimal rewiring.

Features

• Modular Design: Accepts plug-in programmer and amplifier modules to customize control functions.
• Safety Checking: Incorporates a safety checking circuit that operates on every start to detect real or simulated flame before ignition.
• Independent Relay Outputs: Provides independent relay outputs on terminals 3 and 4 for versatile control of pilots and ignition transformers.
• Local Reset: Includes an integrated local reset button for clearing lockout conditions.
• Diagnostic Interface: Features smart diagnostic LEDs to assist with system troubleshooting and status monitoring.
• Compatibility: Uses the same wiring base as previous Fireye models, facilitating easy system upgrades.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 230 VAC (min 196, max 253), 50/60 Hz.
• Power Consumption: 12 VA (Operating).
• Operating Temperature: -40 degree F to 140 degree F (-40 degree C to 60 degree C).
• Shipping Weight: Approximately 3 lbs (1.4 kg).
• Terminal Ratings: Terminals 3 and 4 are rated for 125 VA pilot duty plus 250 VA for ignition transformers.
• Terminal 8 Rating: Rated to de-energize 5.2 FLA, 31.2 LRA on safety lockout.
• Alarm Output: 50 VA, pilot duty.

Applications

The MEC480 chassis is used in commercial and industrial combustion systems firing any type of fuel. It is specifically designed for use with MEP300 and MEP600 series programmer modules. It is an ideal choice for burner management in boilers, furnaces, and other process heating applications where reliable flame safeguard control is required. It is commonly employed in systems requiring 230V power and independent control of pilot and ignition cycles.