Chentronics iScan®3+ Flame Scanner Achieves SIL3 Rating and FM 7610 Approval
Independent third-party assessment confirms the iScan3+ meets key functional safety and flame-detection standards for mission-critical combustion applications. 

Norwich, NY – Chentronics, a global leader in industrial ignition and flame sensing, has achieved a SIL3 safety rating and FM Approval (FM 7610) for the iScan3+ Flame Scanner. With this independent validation, Chentronics’ iScan3+ Flame Scanner is “Fit for Use” in a SIL3 application.

What SIL3 and FM Approval Deliver to Customers 

  • Confidence in critical shutdowns – Validated functional safety performance backed by independent assessment. 
  • Insurance and compliance alignment – FM Approval supports sites with FM insurance requirements. 
  • Application flexibility – One certified platform across a wide range of fuels and applications. 

 

A Milestone for Industrial Flame Safety

Our customers have trusted Chentronics flame scanners for decades because they perform when it matters most. SIL3 and FM Approval provide independent confirmation of the iScan3+ Flame Scanner’s quality, reliability, and safety for demanding applications.

— Taylour Johnson, Business Leader, Chentronics

About the iScan3+ Flame Scanner

The iScan3+ Flame Scanner is engineered for accurate flame detection and discrimination using dual UV and IR sensing across a wide range of fuels and combustion applications. 

 

Key Features Include: 

  • Dual UV/IR detection for broad fuel coverage and flame discrimination. 
  • Ring of Light indicator for instant status feedback and TempProtect™ warnings. 
  • Bluetooth connectivity for use with the iScan Live™ mobile app. 
  • MODBUS compliant communication with RS-485 support for up to 127 scanners. 
  • Backwards compatible with iScan2 and iScan3 quick-disconnect cables. 
  • Designed and assembled in the USA. 

Availability

The iScan3+ Flame Scanner is available now, with SIL3 rating and FM Approval applying to all iScan3+ models. For more information and technical documentation:
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About Chentronics

Founded in 1974, Chentronics is a global leader in industrial ignition and flame scanning systems, serving power generation, marine, environmental, petrochemical, and refining industries worldwide. As part of Koch Engineered Solutions, Chentronics combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation, delivering reliable, high-performance solutions that create value and enhance safety for customers around the globe.