Burk Ships Arc and Flame Detector

Burk Technology is shipping the AFD-1 Arc and Flame Detector, which can provide immediate warning of electrical arc problems.
The device, which Burk was showing privately at last spring’s NAB convention and which debuted officially at the fall Radio Show, detects arcs and flame and connects to the Burk ARC Plus, ARC-16, GSC3000 and VRC2500 broadcast facility remote control systems.
The company says the unit will reliably detect a pilot light or arc from 15 feet, even in broad daylight. Applications include transmitter enclosures, antenna tuning units and transfer switches. The device can mount inside equipment cabinets.