Det-Tronics U5015A4N13A (P/N 012500-204) — an explosion-proof photoelectric smoke detector with a 4-port aluminum junction box, 3/4" NPT entries and latching 0–20 mA plus relay outputs, FM/IECEx/CSA approved for Class I, Division 1 and Zone 1 hazardous locations.
The U5015 (marketed as ClearView 3D™, formerly SmokeWatch™) provides smoke detection inside classified areas: petroleum refineries, chemical processing plants, volatile chemical and combustible storage, munitions manufacturing, turbine enclosures, battery rooms and HVAC applications. It responds to both smouldering and rapidly growing fires and annunciates its own faults, so there are no undisclosed failures. The intrinsically safe sensor module is hot-swappable, allowing live maintenance under power without de-classifying the hazardous area. The 4-port junction box simplifies wiring where conduit must be run through the device or where multiple detectors are daisy-chained. Three relays — smoke alarm, fault and auxiliary — drive annunciating devices or interface to a fire panel, while the 0–20 mA output supports DCS or PLC integration.
Specifications
| Model code |
U5015A4N13A — aluminium enclosure, 4-port junction box, 3/4" NPT thread, 0–20 mA + relay latching outputs, FM/IECEx/CSA approval |
| Detection principle |
Photoelectric smoke detection |
| Operating voltage |
12–30 Vdc (24 Vdc nominal) |
| Power consumption |
3.5 W maximum; 2.75 W at 24 Vdc. 1.2 W no relays energized, 1.6 W one relay, 2.2 W two relays, 2.7 W three relays |
| Current output |
0–20 mA (±0.3 mA) dc; maximum loop resistance 300 ohms from 12–17.9 Vdc, 500 ohms from 18–19.9 Vdc, 600 ohms from 20–30 Vdc |
| Output relays |
Rated 5 A at 30 Vdc resistive, minimum contact current 10 mA. Smoke alarm relay Form C, normally de-energized. Fault relay Form A, normally energized. Auxiliary relay Form C, normally de-energized |
| Output latching |
Latching (output code 13) |
| Junction box ports |
4 port |
| Hazardous area classification (FM) |
Class 1 Div 1 Groups B, C, D T4 (−20°C to +65°C)
Class 1 Div 2 Groups A, B, C, D T4 (−20°C to +58°C)
Class 1 Zone 1 AEx db ia IIC T4 Gb (−20°C to +65°C)
IP44 |
| Hazardous area classification (CSA) |
Class — C481804 — Signal Appliances — Systems — For Hazardous Locations; Ex db ia IIC T4; IP44 |
| Hazardous area classification (IECEx) |
IECEx FMG15.0014X; Ex db ia IIC T4 Gb; Tamb −20°C to +65°C; IP44 |
| Operating temperature |
−20°C to +65°C (−4°F to +149°F) |
| Storage temperature |
−55°C to +70°C (−67°F to +158°F) |
| Humidity range |
5 to 95% relative humidity |
| Ingress protection |
IP44 (applicable to ceiling mount only) |
| Conduit thread |
3/4 inch NPT |
| Terminals |
UL/CSA rated for 14–18 AWG or 2.5–0.75 mm² wire |
| Enclosure material |
Polycarbonate / ABS (smoke detector); copper-free painted aluminium (junction box) |
| Dimensions |
7.55 in (19.18 cm) high × 5.58 in (14.17 cm) diameter |
| Shipping weight |
7.85 lb (3.56 kg) approximate |
| Product life |
10 years based on manufacturer’s data |
| Warranty |
1 year |
Installation notes
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Latching outputs need a manual reset: output code 13 latches the alarm condition. Confirm the reset method suits the control strategy — the 012500-213 (U5015A3N12A) and similar “12” models are the non-latching equivalents.
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Division 2 ambient is narrower: the FM approval permits −20°C to +65°C in Division 1 and Zone 1, but only −20°C to +58°C in Division 2. Check the design ambient against the specific classification of the area.
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IP44 is ceiling-mount only: the IP44 rating is maintained only when the detector is mounted on a ceiling. CSA lists this explicitly as a condition of safe use.
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Unused ports must be plugged: with four ports this matters — all unused device openings must be closed with a suitably certified plug. Det-Tronics stop plugs are 101197-001 (3/4" NPT, aluminium) and 101197-005 (M25, aluminium).
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Conduit seal: CSA requires a seal installed within 18 in of the enclosure.
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Field wiring temperature rating: use wire rated 20°C above the maximum ambient temperature.
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Flameproof joints are not repairable: on AEx d / Ex d rated units the flameproof joints may not be repaired in the field. The detector is not field repairable; only the sensor module (104286-003) is field replaceable.
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Supply requirement: Um = 35 Vdc, and the supply must come from a SELV, PELV or equivalent system.
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Mechanical damage and static: the FM and IECEx certificates are “X” conditional — install only where the risk of mechanical damage is low, and follow the instructions regarding potential electrostatic charging.
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Duct installations: the U5015 must be used with the Q5017R Duct Mount Accessory for duct mounting. The UL 268A certification for the duct accessory applies only when installed on the vertical surface of the duct.
Related models
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U5015A3N13A (012500-203) — same latching outputs and 3/4" NPT thread, 3-port junction box
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U5015A2N13A (012500-202) — same latching outputs and 3/4" NPT thread, 2-port junction box
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U5015A3N12A (012500-213) — non-latching outputs (output code 12), 3-port junction box
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30-3013 — the predecessor part number for the same explosion-proof smoke detector, sharing IECEx certificate FMG15.0014X
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Q5017R — duct mount accessory required for duct installation, available with 1, 3, 6 and 10 ft inlet tubes
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104286-003 — replacement intrinsically safe sensor module
Specifications taken from the Det-Tronics data sheet “SPECIFICATION DATA Det-Tronics® ClearView 3D™ Explosion Proof Smoke Detector Model U5015,” document 90-1217 rev 3.0 (03/2026), and the Det-Tronics instruction manual “Det-Tronics ClearView 3D™ Explosion Proof Smoke Detector Model U5015,” document 95-8723 rev 3.8. Manufacturer specifications are subject to change without notice.
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FAQ
Is the 012500-204 still available?
This part number is discontinued. The replacement part number is 012500-304.
Can the sensor be serviced without de-classifying the area?
Yes. The intrinsically safe sensor module is hot-swappable, allowing live maintenance under power without de-classifying the hazardous area. The replacement sensor module is 104286-003.
What outputs does it have?
A 0–20 mA current output plus smoke alarm (Form C), fault (Form A) and auxiliary (Form C) relays rated 5 A at 30 Vdc. This model uses latching outputs.
Where can it be installed?
It is FM approved for Class I, Division 1 and Zone 1 hazardous locations, with IP44 protection applicable to ceiling mount only. Duct installations require the Q5017R duct mount accessory.
