Test units and accessories
SCORP 8000
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11.3 SCORP 8000
11.3.1 Properties
The remote test system for aspirating smoke detectors (ASD) solves a number of
longstanding problems, supports compliance with international regulations and
standards, helps make considerable time and cost savings, and reduces
interruption times.
Traditionally, aspirating smoke detectors are tested after commissioning by
supplying a test aerosol to the individual aspirating holes. This method is not only
often highly impractical, but can also contaminate the ASD system. Scorpion
provides an approved, harmless, and non-contaminating test aerosol which is
supplied in a controlled and repeatable manner.
Scorpion head units are permanently mounted to the end of a pipe run, which
means that there is a controlled and consistent piece of testing equipment for every
test for the entire time that the system is running. The transport time can be
measured by recording when Scorpion is activated and when the alarm is
triggered. Comparing this data against retained commissioning data, previous
tests, and acceptable tolerances enables judgments to be made regarding the
integrity of the aspirating system.
Improving access
Connecting a remote Scorpion device to a readily accessible controller avoids
issues such as:
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Additional (and unsightly) pipe runs
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Access problems
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Faults and interruptions
Time and cost savings
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Huge time savings thanks to improved access (even if no physical access
equipment was required)
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Repeatable transport time integrity tests
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Significant time savings as a result of sequentially testing multiple devices from
a single location
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Work outside of operating times is minimized or no longer necessary
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No physical access equipment costs
Permissible activating material
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Harmless, consistent aerosol which is supplied in a controlled and repeatable
manner
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Probability of overdose and contamination as a result of excessive application
of test aerosol is reduced
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Recognized by global leaders in the production of ASD systems
ASD particle lifetime
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Suitable for 120 s/100 m pipe runs
