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Step 6 

 

This driver may not yet be digitally signed, however it Windows will now 
install the Testifire USB drivers. was obtained from either 
www.testifire.com or the disc Click "Close" to exit the wizard which was 
supplied with your Testifire then it is safe to use on your computer. 

Select "Install this driver software anyway". 

Step 7

Windows will now install the Testifire USB drivers. Click "Close" to exit 
the wizard. 

Step 3

 

Select "I don't have the disc. Show me other options." 

Step 4 

Select "Browse my computer for driver software". 

Step 5

 

The USB drivers are located in the install directory of the Testifire Flash 
Loader application. 

This would usually be C:\Program Files\Testifire\Testifire Flash 
Loader\USB Drivers 

Use the "Browse" button to select the directory where the drivers are 
located then click "Next". 

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Page 1: ...detectortesters testing technology from No Climb M U T I S T I M U L U S D E T E C T O R T E S T E R testifire M U L T I S T I M U L U S D E T E C T O R T E S T E R User Manual www testifire com ...

Page 2: ...lo 760 Battery Baton TM Solo 726 Universal Fast Battery Charger TM Solo 100 Telescope Pole TM Solo 101 Extension Pole TM Solo 200 Universal Detector Removal Tool TM Solo 610 Protective Carrying Storage Bag Testifire 25 Infrared Remote Control Testifire 100 RFID Bluetooth Module A complete Product Selector of the Testifire components and kits is shown on page 36 of this User Manual For any addition...

Page 3: ...es stoves radiators etc Always observe the operating and storage environment restrictions detailed in the Technical Specifications see Section 9 In sandy or dusty environments In places prone to strong vibration Near to sources of static or radio waves Wet or moist environments Testifire is designed for indoor use only Stop using Testifire immediately if you notice any unusual odours liquids or no...

Page 4: ... that it should not be disposed with other business waste at the end of its working life To help ensure that valuable resources are reused and recycled and to prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from any other types of waste You must read the appropriate sections of the User Manual to understand the nature and severity of a...

Page 5: ...e very hot surfaces which may burn if touched Avoid placing hands near the duct outlet during heat testing or within 5 minutes of conducting heat testing Hot air is emitted from the duct and the top of the duct will get hot to the touch CAUTION This product is intended to be used at height Exercise great care and always wear appropriate PPE personal protective equipment when operating above head h...

Page 6: ...esting 15 5 4 Heat Testing 15 5 5 Carbon Monoxide CO Testing 17 5 6 Clearing the Detector 17 5 7 Capsule Fuel Level 18 5 8 Simultaneous Testing 19 5 9 Sequential Testing 19 5 10 Combined Simultaneous and Sequential Testing 20 5 11 Infrared Remote Control 20 5 12 RFID Auto Tests 21 5 13 Indicating LED Reference Chart 22 6 23 Troubleshooting 6 1 Errors 23 6 2 System Reset 23 6 3 Error Messages and I...

Page 7: ...e packaging can be easily separated into the following materials Cardboard outer box Cardboard inner buffers boxes Polyethylene Capsule bags Plastic Capsule caps Please dispose in line with local environmental requirements WEEE Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006 Testifire and Testifire capsules are suitably marked to be recycled in accordance with your local environmental requi...

Page 8: ...nit Testifire creates stimuli that the sensors are designed to detect Depending on the model purchased Testifire can create smoke heat and CO stimuli on demand from a single unit Testifire creates stimuli without using pressurised aerosol cans or hazardous media Stimuli Smoke Heat and CO are generated at the time of test using safe and patented processes fuelled by replaceable capsules Testifire c...

Page 9: ...nterface Display LCD Status LED Test Type LED CO Capsule Access Cover Smoke Capsule Access Cover USB Port on rear of unit Replacement Capsules Smoke Capsule TS3 CO Capsule TC3 Testifire Smoke Capsule TS3 Testifire CO Capsule TC3 Status Key Menu Key Escape Key ON OFF Key Enter Key Menu Navigation Keys User Interface Keypad Clear Cup M U L T I S T I M U L U S D E T E C T O R T E S T E R testifire In...

Page 10: ...ly charged Charging times will depend on the discharge state of the Battery Baton Charge times can be 75 90 minutes when charging a fully discharged Battery Baton If LED flashes red there is a battery fault NOTE If Battery Baton is not to be used for some time i e within the next day it is advisable to unplug the charger from the power supply As with all rechargeable batteries after a few hundred ...

Page 11: ...ental conditions Environment Operating temperature 5 C to 45 C 40 F to 115 F Storage temperature 10 C to 50 C 15 F to 120 F Humidity 0 90 RH non condensing ATTENTION This charger is designed for charging fast rechargeable NiMH Battery Batons Solo 760 only Do not connect other types of batteries Danger of explosion ENVIRONMENT Battery Batons must be disposed of at a recognised recycling centre Loca...

Page 12: ...ed in accordance with the instructions supplied Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials exhausted batteries and old electronic equipment Empty capsules may be returned to the manufacturer for environmentally friendly disposal via the reseller to comply with WEEE Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006 Only use gentle pressure when inserting...

Page 13: ...t in Standby mode for more than 5 minutes it will power off to conserve the battery Fig 9 page 10 Spring Clips Tip Protector E D Fig 10 F F E M U L T I S T I M U L U S D E T E C T O R T E S T E R testifire E E www testifire com Back to Contents Page Fig 11 Fig 13 Fig 12 English Deutsch Español Français Preparing for use Please wait Fig 15 Fig 14 English Select Cancel System Info Language Sounder S...

Page 14: ... as required on the MAIN menu You do not need to press the ENTER key on the keypad to select just leave the required test stimuli highlighted Fig 19 page 11 Fig 21 Fig 20 Fig 22 M U L T I S T I M U L U S D E T E C T O R T E S T E R testifire www testifire com Back to Contents Page 4 6 Adjusting the Head Unit Angle Correct head angle adjustment is important to make sure that the detector to be test...

Page 15: ...the correct position for a successful test The inner clear cup has a semi circular cut out on the side nearest to the user interface Place your finger in the cut out and carefully lift out the cup Fig 23 This will allow for correct positioning of the high profile detector within the cup Fig 24 To prevent Testifire going straight into a test mode both the inner and outer clear cups should cleaned T...

Page 16: ...TION This product is intended to be used at height Exercise great care and always wear appropriate PPE personal protective equipment when operating above head height in order to avoid the risk of injury Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and DO NOT OVER REACH balance enables better control of the equipment in unexpected situations Care should always be taken when using Tes...

Page 17: ...ed Testifire will time out When the detector is activated remove Testifire by lowering it gently Testifire will return to STANDBY mode as the Infrared beam is re established and the Status LED will flash slowly again Testifire may be used in a variety of modes for detector testing Multiple stimuli Smoke Heat CO may be tested either simultaneously all at once and or sequentially in various combinat...

Page 18: ...erated by illuminating blue Smoke is generated and blown into the detector within a few seconds of the test beginning Not all of the smoke is visible to the naked eye and it must not be assumed that there is a problem when smoke is not immediately seen emerging from the unit The amount of smoke produced may vary throughout the test During a smoke test a slight popping noise may be heard during the...

Page 19: ... which the test sequence will be cancelled and the unit will revert back to standby mode When using the Heat setting care should also be taken not to leave the Testifire head unit in position over a detector for too long The plastics used in some detectors with thermal sensing elements that respond to rate of rise or reasonably low absolute temperatures may soften if exposed to heat for long perio...

Page 20: ...s not clean the internal components of the detector To select the clearing function on the main menu move the cursor to Clear using the UP and DOWN keys on the keypad Fig 38 The clearing operation will begin automatically when the head unit is placed over the detector and the infrared beam is broken The Status LED will flash fast in green or fast in red if the battery is low The Test Type LED will...

Page 21: ...ate red and Capsule Empty will be displayed on the screen If an X is displayed beside Smoke or CO on the MAIN menu it indicates that there is a problem with the capsule Fig 43 Either it is not installed or it is installed incorrectly If an is displayed beside Smoke or CO it indicates that the capsule is nearly empty Fig 44 Make sure you have replacements available If an is displayed beside Smoke o...

Page 22: ... of the programmed sequence 5 8 Simultaneous Testing Using Testifire to carry out a Simultaneous Test means that a number of operations Smoke Heat and CO can be pre programmed into the unit before it is raised up to the detector This saves time reduces handling and enables the testing of certain multi sensor detectors if they are so enabled Note Depending on the detection system being tested there...

Page 23: ...re over the detector The Smoke test begins 3 Lower Testifire from the detector for 2 10 seconds Testifire selects the next test in the sequence in this case Heat 4 Raise Testifire over the detector Heat is tested as the second test in the sequence 5 Lower Testifire from the detector for 2 10 seconds Testifier selects the next test in the sequence in this case CO 6 Raise Testifire over the detector...

Page 24: ...e RFID tag and the type of test that is required to be performed automatically will need to be programmed into the tag Once the Testifire communication module is available details will be available from our website www testifire com page 21 5 11 Infrared Remote Control Testifire 25 Some types of detector may not automatically initiate a test as they enter the clear cup of Testifire The Infrared Re...

Page 25: ...w Flashing STANDBY Mode Smoke Heat CO Menu Status Smoke Heat CO Menu Status Smoke Heat CO Menu Status page 22 Green Fast Flashing OPERATIONAL Mode test in progress Heat CO Clear Menu Status 5 13 Indicating LED Reference Chart Red Blue Green Alternating Smoke Heat CO test in progress at the same time Simultaneous Testing Blue Solid then Red Green Alternating Test in progress portion of Smoke then H...

Page 26: ...n has been recharged or replaced A complete listing of the screen error messages and indicating LED colours is detailed in Section 6 3 For RFID error messages see the RFID Manual at www testifire com 6 2 System Reset When you have followed the above steps and you still have a problem carry out a System Reset to restore your Testifire unit back to the factory defaults A System Reset will remove all...

Page 27: ... FAULT Chassis Fan The CO element is too hot Power off and leave too cool for 5 minutes Power on and try the same test again If the same message is displayed contact your regional service centre to repair the fault SYSTEM FAULT CO Element Too Hot A problem has occurred with the CO Module Contact your regional service centre to arrange for repair of the fault SYSTEM FAULT CO Module Capsule not inst...

Page 28: ... casing Fig 54 Using the supplied A Standard to B Mini 5 pin flat USB A cable Testifire can be connected to a computer to allow software B updates to be uploaded C Testifire should only be connected to personal computing equipment which complies with relevant safety and EMC standards Only the Testifire supplied USB 2 0 cable should be used to connect Testifire to a USB enabled personal computer PC...

Page 29: ... months warranty A Service Calibration and Conformity Certificate will be provided auditing proof that all measurements were made using calibrated instruments and are traceable back to UKAS National Standards or International Standards except where none exist The instrument was calibrated in accordance with the general requirements of ISO 10012 2003 and the Company Quality Management System to ISO...

Page 30: ... version 5 4 or later To disable service reminders press the MENU key on the keypad and use the DOWN key to navigate to Service Fig 61 Press the ENTER key to select Service This will display the Service reminder control screen Fig 62 Press ENTER key to turn off the Service reminders Please Note The ability to turn off the Service Reminder Screens was added from firmware version 5 4 issued Nov 2009...

Page 31: ...mware is a computer program that is embedded in a hardware device in this case Testifire Why are updates required A Testifire Firmware update could provide either additional functionality and or enhancements to existing features Requirements Testifire Flash Loader Software Testifire USB Cable A to mini B Part No EA36176 Fully charged battery Internet Connection Supported Windows 2000 Professional ...

Page 32: ...he Testifire USB drivers Click Close to exit the wizard Step 3 Select I don t have the disc Show me other options Step 4 Select Browse my computer for driver software Step 5 The USB drivers are located in the install directory of the Testifire Flash Loader application This would usually be C Program Files Testifire Testifire Flash Loader USB Drivers Use the Browse button to select the directory wh...

Page 33: ...4 Select Search for the best driver in these locations and Include this location in the search The USB drivers are located in the install directory of the Testifire Flash Loader application This would usually be C Program Files Testifire Testifire Flash Loader USB Drivers Use the Browse button to select the directory where the drivers are located then click Next Step 5 This driver may not yet be t...

Page 34: ...T I M U L U S D E T E C T O R T E S T E R testifire www testifire com Back to Contents Page Step 5 The USB drivers are located in the install directory of the Testifire Flash Loader application This would usually be C Program Files Testifire Testifire Flash Loader USB Drivers Use the Browse button to select the directory where the drivers are located then click OK Step 6 The Testifire driver shoul...

Page 35: ...ust be installed correctly before continuing page 32 M U L T I S T I M U L U S D E T E C T O R T E S T E R testifire www testifire com Back to Contents Page Step 4 The application will now scan the computers USB ports to detect the devices connected This process should be instant and the screen below will be shown If the Testifire is not detected instantly the scanning process will continues until...

Page 36: ...he user Testifire remains in Boot Loader mode Click on Cancel to exit the program Then disconnect the USB cable and Battery Baton from Testifire The programming process can then be repeated from Step 1 Testifire will remain in Boot Loader mode until programmed successfully and can not be permanently damaged by this process When Testifire is powered up in Boot Loader mode the screen remains blank a...

Page 37: ...combination as programmed by the user are all carried out in one test Sequential Testing Tests are performed according to the order that they have been programmed by the user RFID Auto Mode Automatic testing using an RFID module fitted to Testifire and an appropriately programmed RFID label attached to the detector Test modes Battery over current cut out Default 2 minutes maximum test duration tim...

Page 38: ...t height 273mm max 397mm including handle Dimensions page 35 M U L T I S T I M U L U S D E T E C T O R T E S T E R testifire Note Product specifications may be subject to change without prior notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer www testifire com Back to Contents Page 8 1 Field Replaceable Parts Use only approved accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your Testifi...

Page 39: ...ries Access testifire 1000 testifire 2000 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 Solo 100 x 1 Solo 100 Solo 101 x 3 testifire TS3 testifire TC3 Solo Poles Access Height 100 100 101 1 100 101 2 100 101 3 6m 20ft 7m 23ft 8m 26 25ft 9m 30ft Access Height approx max Solo Model No Solo 200 Solo 100 Solo 101 x 3 Solo 101 Solo 100 x 1 Solo 100 Solo 726 Solo 760 Accessories Products testifire 6001 testifire 6201 testifire 9001 ...

Page 40: ...opyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 such actions cannot be prohibited because they are essential for the purpose of achieving inter operability of the Software with another software program and provided that the information obtained by you during such activities i is used only for the purpose of achieving inter operability of the Software with another software program and ii is not unnecessarily...

Page 41: ...ney or anticipated savings e loss of information f loss of opportunity goodwill or reputation g loss of damage to or corruption of data or h any indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind howsoever arising and whether caused by tort including negligence breach of contract or otherwise provided that this condition 5 2 shall not prevent claims for loss of or damage to your tangible propert...

Page 42: ...ic or private telecommunications networks f the acts decrees legislation regulations or restrictions of any government 9 3 Our performance under this Agreement is deemed to be suspended for the period that the Force Majeure Event continues and we will have an extension of time for performance for the duration of that period We will use our reasonable endeavours to bring the Force Majeure Event to ...

Page 43: ...y be applicable to a contract of sale or purchase Copyright Notice All Rights Reserved No part of these written materials may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying without the prior written permission of testers No Climb Products Ltd detector No liability is assumed with the respect to the use of information contained in these written mat...

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