Fire Alarm Systems | FME‑TESTIFIRE Multi‑Stimulus Detector Tester

The FME‑TESTIFIRE is the first functional test tool foroptical and ionization fire detectors, heat detectors (fixedtemperature and rate-of-rise), carbon monoxide (CO)detectors, as well as multi‑sensor detectors andmulti‑criteria detectors. Testing stimuli (heat, smoke, andcarbon monoxide) are created without using pressurizedaerosol cans or hazardous media. Testing stimuli aregenerated at the time of test using safe and patentedprocesses fuelled by replaceable capsules.

FME‑TESTIFIRE Multi‑Stimulus DetectorTester

▶ Multiple detector testing in a single tool

▶ Serial, simultaneous, or combined testing possible

▶ Saves time during testing by reduced activation span

▶ Incorporates a clearing mode that enables the stimulito be blown out of the detector immediately after atest, enabling more rapid resets at the panel

▶ Tool design prevents remains of testing stimuli in thetool and damage to detectors and ceilings

▶ Test activation by infrared barrier makes ceilingcontact unnecessary

▶ User‑friendly menus

▶ Can be operated by optional remote control

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System Overview

Part Description

1 Bellows

2 Platform

3 Main Duct for Heat, Smoke, and CO

4 TESTIFIRE Smoke Capsule FME‑TS3

5 TESTIFIRE CO Capsule FME‑TC3

Functions

Before starting the detector test, the Battery Baton mustbe inserted into the TESTIFIRE handle. Also, the capsulescontaining the test stimuli must be inserted into theTESTIFIRE head unit. For ease in testing large detectors,the interior transparent cup can be removed from thehead unit for correct placement of the detector in thehead unit.

You can control the functionality via the menus in the userinterface display. For example, use the display to programthe order in which the test stimuli are created - eitherindividually or in any combination.

The test or test series programmed can be started as soonas the infrared barrier in the head unit is interrupted bythe correct placement of the test device on the detector.Accompanying optical and optional acoustic signals giveinformation about the test. After testing, the test toolreturns to stand-by mode as soon as the head unit isremoved from the detector thereby terminating theinterruption of the infrared barrier.

The TESTIFIRE test tool can be used in different modes:

a) Individual or serial tests (a single test stimulus is usedat a time – either singularly or sequentially)

b) Simultaneous tests (all stimuli are used at the sametime)

c) Combined tests (stimuli can be used in differentcombinations of simultaneous and serial tests)

The current fill level of the capsule used can be displayedin the user interface display.

If a test lasts longer than 2 minutes, TESTIFIRE turns offautomatically. The tool switches into stand-by mode assoon as it is removed and the infrared barrier is restored.

If the tool is in stand-by mode for longer than 5 minutes, itturns off to save battery power.

Using TESTIFIRE above Head HeightFor using TESTIFIRE above head height, use the SOLO100 telescope pole and the SOLO 101 extension poles.These allow you to cover access heights of up to 9 m.

Optional Infrared Remote ControlYou can access the user interface display with the remotecontrol without having to lower the tool to the ground.Remote control operation is especially recommendedwhen running tests at greater heights, or if each test is tobe selected manually. (The test starts automatically assoon as the infrared barrier is interrupted.)

Certifications and Approvals

Region Certification

Europe CE

Material Safety MSDS0082UK(FME‑TC3 CO Capsule)

Material Safety MSDS0083UK(FME‑TS3 Smoke Capsule)

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Installation/Configuration Notes

• During CO-testing very small amounts of odorlesscarbon monoxide gas are emitted. Under normaloperating conditions these emissions are harmless.

Warning Do not breathe in the gas directly at the ductoutlet during the CO test and up to 5 minutesafterwards.

• This product contains hot surfaces and hot air is alsoemitted from the duct outlet.

Warning Do not touch the tip of the CO capsule whenit has been removed if the unit has been inoperation within the previous 5 minutes.

• Batteries should be charged with the Fast BatteryCharger SOLO 725. The charger can be connected toa 230 V power outlet or to a 12 volt vehicle accessorysocket.

• Smoke and CO capsules are not refillable. Emptycapsules may be returned to the manufacturer forenvironmentally friendly disposal via the reseller tocomply with WEEE (Waste Electrical & ElectronicEquipment) Regulations 2006.

• Use only genuine TESTIFIRE accessories andreplacement parts.

Parts Included

Quanti-ty

Component

1 FME‑TESTIFIRE Main Unit

1 FME‑TS3 Smoke Capsule

1 FME‑TC3 CO Capsule

2 NiMH Battery Baton (SOLO 760)

1 TESTIFIRE Fast Charger (SOLO 725)

Technical Specifications

Electrical

Power source Battery Baton: nominal 7.2 V 2.2 AhNiMH rechargeable battery pack

Power consumption CO testing: 2 – 5 A rmsHeat testing: 4 – 6 A rmsSmoke testing: < 0.5 A rmsPower consumption refers only tothe duration of the actual test andmay vary considerably due to internal control algorithms.

Battery Charge Time 75 – 90 minutes(if completely discharged)

Mechanical

Weight 0.9 kg (Head unit)0.5 kg (Battery Baton)

Dimensions (W x H) 153 x 273 mm (Head unit)153 x 397 mm (including handle)

Environmental

Operating temperature range +5 °C to +45 °C

Storage temperature range -10 °C to +50 °C

Operating humidity range 0 to 85 % non‑condensing

Storage humidity range 0 to 90 % non‑condensing

IP rating according to IEC 60529 IP 20

Safety Features

Battery Battery with over-current cut-out

Automatic power off Default 2 minutes maximum test duration timeout.Auto power off after 5 minutes ofnon-use.

CO generation On demand (no gas stored)

Miscellaneous

Testable detector types Optical / photoelectric and ionization smoke sensors

Thermal sensors (fixed temperatureor rate-of-rise)

Carbon Monoxide (CO) fire sensors

Multi‑sensor detectors or multi‑criteria detectors

Works for conventional detectors,addressable detectors, or analog addressable detectors of the abovetypes

Test modes

• Normal Heat to test rate-of-rise and fixed temper-ature heat detectors up to +90ºC

• High Heat to test rate-of-rise and fixed temper-ature heat detectors up to +100ºC

• Smoke a simulated smoke generated internally using a miniature heat exchanger and a harmless liquid from the smoke capsule

• Carbon Monoxide (CO) CO is generated internally and blowninto the detector at a concentrationof approximately 100 ppm (not calibrated).

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Ordering Information

FME‑TESTIFIRE Multi‑Stimulus DetectorTesterTesting tool for optical/photoelectric and ionization smoke sensors, thermal sensors(fixed temperature or rate-of-rise), and carbon monoxide (CO) fire sensors, as well as multi-sensor and multi-criteria detectors

FME-TESTIFIRE

Accessories

FME‑TS3 TESTIFIRE Smoke Capsule FME-TS3

FME‑TC3 TESTIFIRE CO Capsule FME-TC3

FME‑TESTIFIRE‑RC IR Remote Control FME-TESTIFIRE-RC

SOLO100 Telescopic Access PoleEnables the installation and replacement offire detectors at high ceilings. Expandablewith up to three SOLO101 Fixed ExtensionPoles.

SOLO100

SOLO101 Fixed Extension PoleEnables the installation and replacement offire detectors at ceilings. Expandable withother Fixed Extension Poles.

SOLO101

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