Hydrogen plays an increasingly important role in modern industry, particularly in the energy, chemicals and transport sectors. Its growing use means new challenges in terms of fire safety. Yet many installations continue to rely solely on hydrogen-specific sensors for flame detection. This choice, although appropriate in certain contexts, quickly shows its limitations in complex environments.
In fact, a fire does not always remain confined to a single type of fuel. It can quickly spread to other sources of energy or flammable materials such as hydrocarbons. It is precisely in this type of configuration that combined detection comes into its own. The Spyglass Xtrend, with its cutting-edge IR3 technology, meets this need accurately, quickly and reliably.

In an ATEX zone, a refinery or a petrochemical platform, a simple hydrogen leak can start a fire. But this initial fire can quickly spread to other equipment containing methanol, diesel, gasoline or even paraffin. This phenomenon of propagation is common in multi-fuel industrial environments.
The exclusive detection of hydrogen flames then becomes insufficient. It will detect the starting point, but will not be able to follow the progression of the fire when another fuel comes into play. This is why detection must be multi-source from the outset, without compromising on speed or accuracy.

The Spyglass Xtrend is a latest-generation flame detector incorporating triple infrared (IR3) technology, renowned for its effectiveness in detecting multiple types of fire. Its intelligent algorithm, coupled with heated optics designed for the most extreme conditions, enables it to detect both hydrogen flames - invisible to the naked eye - and hydrocarbon fires, even at great distances.
Thanks to this combined approach, the Xtrend ensures maximum safety in the most sensitive industrial installations. It reacts in just 40 milliseconds, providing an immediate warning before the situation becomes critical. Unlike older UV or UV/IR detectors, the Xtrend offers total immunity to sun glare, weather or dust, preventing costly false alarms.

The Spyglass Xtrend brings together all the advantages an operator could expect in a single device: combined detection, ultra-fast response, high reliability in harsh environments, and intuitive setup. It eliminates the need for multiple specialized sensors while covering the full range of risks associated with the most common fuels.

For highly sensitive sites, the Spyglass Xtrend V model offers integrated HD video functionality. This enables real-time event monitoring and automatic recording triggered by flame detection. It’s an invaluable tool for remote verification, incident timeline control, and continuous improvement of safety protocols.

In an industrial world where ignition sources can change within seconds, relying solely on hydrogen detection is an unnecessary risk. Technology has evolved—and so have regulatory requirements. The Spyglass Xtrend provides a comprehensive response to today’s challenges: multi-fuel detection that’s reliable, fast, and suitable for the most complex environments.

Don’t settle for a partial detector. Choose a complete fire safety vision.
Spyglass Xtrend; the new standard in industrial flame detection.