I am new to using node-red, but slowly figuring it out. I am trying to set up an IR flame sensor to a pilot flame on a propane fridge with a buzzer that would be activated if the flame goes out. I am running Rpi4 with Node-red. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

Well, you will need to build the IR part yourself. I'm guessing IR receiver, resistor (or two) to make a voltage divider. Send that into ... Ummmmm... Ok. So you have going to put the RasPi somewhere near the flame to detect if it goes out? (The flame that is) I fear you may soon have a cooke…

Search the Internet for "Flame Scanner" there are all kinds of already built units that you could purchase that will give you various outputs for "Flame On" status. I use one from ZeeCo on an industrial Methane Flare now. The unit I use has a digital output relay and I wire it up so that if relay c…

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HemiJeepster 8 October 2023 10:56 4

Thanks for your replies. It was actually easier than I thought. I used a IR sensor, buzzer for alarm that I can turn off on the dashboard and a green/red light on the dashboard.

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