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PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
V2.5 2021

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PIONEERING THE
WORLD OF TESTING
TECHNOLOGY
As the world’s only ISO 9001 Approved Manufacturer of
detector testing products we can offer you an unrivalled
choice of solutions to meet your specific needs.
We work in partnership with all the leading detector manufacturers to ensure
that our products are compatible and safe to use with the widest range of
detectors across the world.

As well as the endorsement of detector manufacturers, core products are

UL certified and all products support safe and efficient functional testing -
compliant with industry codes and standards.

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ALL THE EXPERIENCE TO HELP FIND

YOUR RIGHT SOLUTION

100+ Staff Global Leader 20 Years of Solo 130 Countries Partnerships

Staff working in the No.1 in the fire The industry’s most Products distributed Approved by leading
UK, Europe & the detection test popular range of to 130+ countries and detector manufacturers
Middle East. equipment market. detector test counting. and third parties.
equipment.

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GLOBAL
COMPATIBILITY
Over 500 detectors in one room might seem
a little excessive, however for the Test Labs
onsite at our Hertfordshire base it is exactly
what is needed!
These, along with the expertise and experience of our in-house
technical team, mean we are able to test our products against
detector makes and models from around the world – ensuring
the detectors activate as intended and alerting us to any trends
or unique results.

This amount of testing and level of expertise is vital to our

success and we know it really matters to our customers.

Our products perform a vital life safety role, if you use them
you need to be able to trust that they will work in a reliable and
efficient manner and offer a solution for all the detectors you
are likely to discover on-site.

With a worldwide customer base, compatibility testing is no

easy feat, as a result the 500+ detectors in our lab include
detectors of different profile, design and age. It takes a lot of
science and testing to get things right – in the build-up to the
launch of a new product, it’s not uncommon for our technical
team to run in excess of 10,000 tests – just to ensure the best
possible results and the ultimate performance in terms of
compatibility and efficiency.

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INDUSTRY
STANDARD
Functional testing of fire detectors should be
carried out as described in BS5839-1.

Smoke Detector Testing Multi-Sensor Detector Testing Testing Hard-to-Access Detectors

“Point smoke detectors should be functionally tested by a “The guidance of the manufacturer on the manner in which “For remotely situated or hard-to-access detection
method that confirms that smoke can enter the detector the detector can be functionally tested effectively should equipment, consideration needs to be given to the feasibility
chamber and produce a fire alarm signal (e.g. By use of be followed.” of testing and maintenance at the design stage.”
apparatus that generates simulated smoke or suitable “..multisensor fire detectors should be physically tested by
aerosols around the detector). It should be ensured that a method that confirms that products of combustion in the BS:5839-1: 2017 Clause 22.1
the material used does not cause damage to, or affect the vicinity of the detector can reach the sensors and that the
subsequent performance of the detector….” appropriate response is confirmed at the CIE.”
BS:5839-1: 2017 Clause 45.4 (d) – Smoke BS:5839-1: 2017 Clause 45.4 (j)

What this means What this means What this means

• Approved by detector manufacturers • Approved by detector manufacturers • Detectors should be tested – regardless of position
• Safe to use on the detector • Capable of delivering stimuli simultaneously • The test method should be approved by detector
• Considerate of the immediate environment • Deliver a fast effective means of testing manufacturers
• Free from harmful contents • Safe for the detector and immediate environment

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> ANY DETECTOR

> ANY TIME
Testifire is the world’s leading all-in-one tester. One tool
for testing smoke, heat and CO allows testing of any
detector regardless of type.
As an all-in-one tester, Testifire not only delivers on convenience - it is also
the leading solution for compliant testing of multi-sensor detectors, which are
becoming more and more widespread.

Testifire offers a built-in clearing mode to eliminate repeat alarms and its high
heat setting allows for testing of heat sensors up to 100°C.

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YOUR TESTIFIRE Step 1

Do you mainly test smoke and heat, or

SOLUTIONS do you test smoke, heat & CO?

Choosing the right Testifire solution for you couldn’t be easier.

Accessories
Testifire uses non-hazardous, non-
100°C pressurised, environmentally -friendly
capsules to generate smoke and CO.
Heat 100°C
Heat To make sure you do not run out of cap-
sules, the following capsule replacement
packs are available:
TESTIFIRE SMOKE /
HEAT TEST KIT TESTIFIRE SMOKE / Smoke Capsules
TESTIFIRE 1001-001 HEAT / CO TEST KIT Replacement Smoke
TESTIFIRE 2001-001 Capsule TS3-6PACK-001
Includes: Replacement Smoke
Capsule TS3-3PACK-001
1x Testifire 1000-001 Head Unit Includes:
(Smoke & Heat)
1x TS3-001 Smoke Capsule 1x Testifire 2000-001 Head Unit CO Capsules
(Smoke, Heat & CO)
1x Solo 727-001 Fast Charger Replacement CO
1x TS3-001 Smoke Capsule
2x Solo 770-001 Battery Baton Capsule TC3-6PACK-001
1x TC3-001 CO Capsule
1x Solo 727-001 Fast Charger Replacement CO
2x Solo 770-001 Battery Baton Capsule TC3-3PACK-001

SIGNALING
Multi-Detector Test
Apparatus as to Verification
of Detector Functional
Operation Only
77TL

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HOW HIGH ARE Step 2

YOU TESTING? for your Testifire?

Accessories
To keep your Testifire and poles protected,
add the Solo 610 protective carrying and
storage bag.
4 SECTION TELESCOPIC 2 SECTION TELESCOPIC
FIBREGLASS POLE FIBREGLASS POLE
SOLO 100-001 SOLO 108-001
Collapsed Collapsed
length: length:
1.3m
Specification 1.3m Specification
Test up to 6 metres (including height of user) Test up to 4 metres (including height of user)
4.5m extended pole length 2.2m extended pole length

Carry Bag
Protective Storage &
6M 4M Pole Bag SOLO 610-001
Reach Reach
6M Ultra 4M Ultra
Reach Lightweight Reach Lightweight

NEED TO GO HIGHER? NEED TO GO HIGHER?

Add up to 3 extension poles to Add up to 3 extension poles to
reach up to 9 metres.* reach up to 7 metres.*

Extension Pole Extension Pole

Fibreglass Extension Fibreglass Extension
Pole 1.13m SOLO 101-001 Pole 1.13m SOLO 101-001

*A maximum of 3 x Solo 101 extension poles *A maximum of 3 x Solo 101 extension poles
is advised. is advised.

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URBAN KITS
For engineers on the go
When the poles need to be compact and
easy to carry – for example, when you are
travelling on public transport or are carrying URBAN BACKPACK
all your test equipment on foot, then the & POLES KIT
Solo Urban Kits are your ideal choice.
SOLO 613-001
Not only are the poles compact enough to
fit on a backpack, the backpack will also Includes
keep your Testifire protected too. 1.75m Urban 4-Section Telescopic Pole
3 x Urban 0.5m Extension Poles
With this kit you will be able to access and Urban Backpack & Pole Bag
test detectors at heights of up to 5 metres.

5M Ultra
Reach Lightweight 5M
Testing up to 5 metres Reach
(including height of user)

Collapsed
length:
60cm

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Alternatively, choose from one of

Step 3
our all encompassing test kits.

URBAN SMOKE / URBAN SMOKE /

HEAT TEST KIT HEAT / CO TEST KIT
URBAN 1001-1-001 URBAN 2001-1-001

Includes Includes
Testifire 1001-1-001 Smoke / Heat Test Kit Testifire 2001-1-001 Smoke / Heat / CO Test Kit
1.75m Urban 4-Section Telescopic Pole 1.75m Urban 4-Section Telescopic Pole
3 x Urban 0.5m Extension Poles 3 x Urban 0.5m Extension Poles
Urban Backpack & Pole Bag Urban Backpack & Pole Bag

5M 5M
Reach Reach
5M Ultra 5M Ultra
Reach Lightweight Reach Lightweight

Testing up to 5 metres
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TEST & MAINTENANCE KITS

Our Test & Maintenance Kits are solutions that bundle
TESTIFIRE SMOKE /
all the products you might need in one kit, including a
HEAT / CO TEST KIT
removal tool for detectors. TESTIFIRE 6201-001

Includes 6M
Testifire 2001-001 Smoke / Heat / CO Test Kit Reach
Solo 100-001 4.5m 4-Section Telescopic Pole
TESTIFIRE SMOKE / Solo 200-001 Detector Removal Tool
HEAT TEST KIT 6M Solo 610-001 Protective Storage Bag

TESTIFIRE 6001-001 Reach

Includes 6M
Reach
Testifire 1001-001 Smoke / Heat Test Kit
Solo 100-001 4.5m 4-Section Telescopic Pole Testing up to 6 metres
(including height of user)
Solo 200-001 Detector Removal Tool
Solo 610-001 Protective Storage Bag

Testing up to 6 metres
(including height of user)

6M TESTIFIRE SMOKE /
Reach
HEAT / CO TEST KIT
TESTIFIRE 9201-001
9M
TESTIFIRE SMOKE / Includes
Reach
9M HEAT / TEST KIT Testifire 2001-001 Smoke / Heat / CO Test Kit
Solo 100-001 4.5m 4-Section Telescopic Pole
Reach TESTIFIRE 9001-001 3 x Solo 101-001 1.13m Extension Pole
Solo 200-001 Detector Removal Tool
Includes Solo 610-001 Protective Storage Bag
Testifire 1001-001 Smoke / Heat Test Kit
Solo 100-001 4.5m 4-Section Telescopic Pole
3 x Solo 101-001 1.13m Extension Pole
Solo 200-001 Detector Removal Tool 9M
Reach
Solo 610-001 Protective Storage Bag
Testing up to 9 metres
(including height of user)
Testing up to 9 metres
(including height of user)

9M
Reach

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ONLINE
TRAINING
FIA CPD Certified
Our training sessions provide the perfect opportunity to
keep up to date with industry codes and standards and
understand the options available for carrying
out functional testing of detectors.

Live Product Access Pole

Webinars Training Training

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INDUSTRY LEADING
TEST EQUIPMENT
For over 20 years, Solo has been the industry’s most
popular range of detector test equipment. Used and
approved worldwide, the comprehensive Solo range
allows you to choose the right solution for your needs.

Solo 365 is the latest addition to the Solo range. Similar to Testifire, Solo 365
uses non-hazardous, non-pressurised, environmentally-friendly cartridges to
generate smoke. Smoke testing has never been this easy.

A proximity sensor allows automatic generation of smoke as the detector

enters the cup. Repeat alarms are all but eliminated with the clearing mode –
with remaining smoke cleared away from the detector after testing.

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YOUR SOLO
SOLUTIONS
SOLO 365
SMOKE TEST KIT
SOLO 365-001

Includes
1x Solo 365-001 Smoke Detector Tester
1x Solo ES3-001 Smoke Cartridge
1x Solo 371-001 Smoke Generator
Step What do you need, 1x Solo 370-001 Li-ion Battery Pack
a smoke tester, or a 1x USB Universal Charger
1 heat tester?
SIGNALING
Smoke Detector Test
Apparatus, Model
Solo 365
TL77

LISTED

SOLO 365
ASD ADAPTOR
Accessories SOLO 372-001
To make sure you do not run out of cartridges,
the following replacement packs are available: If you are testing ASD systems, the Solo372-001
is the accessory for you. It is an adapter for your
Solo 365 that’s easily fitted to allow functional
Smoke Cartridges testing of ASD systems.

Replacement Solo 365

Smoke Cartridge ES3-12PACK-001

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DISPENSERS &
AEROSOLS SUITS DETECTORS UP TO
177 MM / 7” DIAMETER
The most widely used system for SUITS DETECTORS UP TO
100 MM / 4” DIAMETER
the last 20 years. The dispenser
works with Solo A5, Solo A10s
and Solo A10 smoke detector
test aerosols. SOLO 332
SOLO 330 AEROSOL DISPENSER
Used with Solo C3, it also AEROSOL DISPENSER SOLO 332-001
delivers fast and effective
functional testing of CO SOLO 330-001 The Solo 332 is ideal for detectors with a larger
diameter thanks to its increased cup size.
detectors. SIGNALING
Fire Alarm
UL Equipment
Available in two sizes: ®
77TL
LISTED

You will need one of our detector manufacturer You can test CO detectors with
our Solo 330/332 dispenser.
approved smoke aerosols for your Solo 330/332
dispensers. You have two types of smoke aerosol:
SOLO A10S To do this you need:
250
ML SMOKE AEROSOL
NON- SOLO A10S-001
SOLO A5 FLAM
SOLO C3
SMOKE AEROSOL HFC-Free, non-flammable smoke aerosol
for the functional testing of smoke
CO AEROSOL
detectors.
250
ML
SOLO A5-001 SOLO C3-001
Supplied in boxes of 12.
Smoke aerosol for the functional Non-flammable CO aerosol for the
testing of smoke detectors. Alternative size functional testing of CO detectors.

Supplied in boxes of 12. 150ml SOLO A10-001 Supplied in boxes of 12.

SIGNALING SIGNALING
Fire Alarm Equipment
UL 77TL Fire Alarm Equipment
® Aerosol Smoke
Detector Tester C UL
®
US 77TL
Aerosol Smoke
LISTED Detector Tester
LISTED
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HEAT DETECTOR
TESTING
The industry’s most popular standalone
heat detector tester. The battery powered
Solo 461 is suitable for testing heat SOLO 461 HEAT 90°C
detectors up to 90°C. DETECTOR TEST KIT Heat
SOLO 461-001

Includes
Solo 460-001 Cordless Heat Head Unit
2 x Solo 770-001 Battery Batons
1 x Solo 727-001 Fast Charger

SIGNALING

UL
®
LISTED
LISTED Heat-Automatic
Fire Alarm Fire Detector
Equipment Accessory
77TL 77TL

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If a cordless heat tester is not suitable for you,

we offer two different Solo mains-powered
heat detector testers:

90°C
Heat

SOLO 423 110/120V

HEAT TESTER
SOLO 423-001

Specification
Solo 423-001 Mains Heat Head Unit
Supplied with 5m / 16ft cable

90°C
Heat
UNIVERSAL
SOLO 424 220/240V REMOVAL TOOL
HEAT TESTER SOLO 200-001
SOLO 424-001
A vast array of fire detectors now
Specification exist – consisting of different
Solo 424-001 Mains Heat Head Unit models, shapes and sizes.
Supplied with 5m / 16ft cable
The Solo 200 detector removal tool is designed
for universal use to meet the challenge of
removing and installing these different
detectors.
Accessories
The colour coded heads of the Solo 200 rotate
For extra reach, Solo 425-001 is a 5m additional
to provide a combination of sizes and settings
extension cable.
to suit the different detectors.

Extension Cable
5m Additional Cable SOLO 425-001

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HOW HIGH ARE Step 2

Do you require an access pole

YOU TESTING? for your Solo equipment?

Accessories
To keep your kit protected, add the
Solo 610 protective carrying and
storage bag.
4 SECTION TELESCOPIC 2 SECTION TELESCOPIC
FIBREGLASS POLE FIBREGLASS POLE
SOLO 100-001 SOLO 108-001
Collapsed Collapsed
length: length:
1.3m
Specification 1.3m Specification
Test up to 6 metres (including height of user) Test up to 4 metres (including height of user)
4.5m extended pole length 2.2m extended pole length

Carry Bag
Protective Storage &
6M 4M Pole Bag SOLO 610-001
Reach Reach
6M Ultra 4M Ultra
Reach Lightweight Reach Lightweight

NEED TO GO HIGHER? NEED TO GO HIGHER?

Add up to 3 extension poles to Add up to 3 extension poles to
reach up to 9 metres.* reach up to 7 metres.*

Extension Pole Extension Pole

Fibreglass Extension Fibreglass Extension
Pole 1.13m SOLO 101-001 Pole 1.13m SOLO 101-001

*A maximum of 3 x Solo 101 extension poles *A maximum of 3 x Solo 101 extension poles
is advised. is advised.

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URBAN KITS
For engineers on the go

URBAN SMOKE
TEST KIT
URBAN 365-001

Includes
Solo 365 Smoke Test Kit
1.75m Urban 4-Section Telescopic Pole
3 x Urban 0.5m Extension Poles
Urban Backpack & Pole Bag

5M
Reach
5M Ultra
Reach Lightweight

Testing up to 5 metres
(including height of user)

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TEST & MAINTENANCE KITS Step 3

Alternatively, choose from one of
our all encompassing Solo test kits.

SOLO ELECTRONIC SMOKE SOLO SMOKE TEST

TEST & REMOVAL KIT 6M & REMOVAL KIT 6M
Reach Reach
SOLO 911-001 SOLO 811-001

Includes Includes
Solo 365-001 Smoke Detector Test Kit Solo 330-001 Aerosol Dispenser
Solo 100-001 4.5m 4-Section Telescopic Pole Solo A10-001 150ml Smoke Aerosol
Solo 200-001 Detector Removal Tool Solo 100-001 4.5m 4-Section Telescopic Pole
Solo 610-001 Protective Storage Bag Solo 200-001 Detector Removal Tool
Solo 610-001 Protective Storage Bag
Testing up to 6 metres
(including height of user)
Testing up to 6 metres
6M (including height of user)
Reach
6M
Reach

SOLO ELECTRONIC SMOKE SOLO SMOKE TEST

TEST & REMOVAL KIT 9M & REMOVAL KIT 8.2M
SOLO 900-001 Reach SOLO 812-001 Reach

Includes Includes
Solo 365-001 Smoke Detector Test Kit Solo 330-001 Aerosol Dispenser
Solo 100-001 4.5m 4-Section Telescopic Pole Solo A10-001 150ml Smoke Aerosol
3 x Solo 101-001 1.13m Extension Pole Solo 100-001 4.5m 4-Section Telescopic Pole
Solo 200-001 Detector Removal Tool 2 x Solo 101-001 1.13m Extension Pole
Solo 610-001 Protective Storage Bag Solo 200-001 Detector Removal Tool
Solo 610-001 Protective Storage Bag
Testing up to 9 metres
(including height of user)
Testing up to 8.2 metres
9M (including height of user)
Reach
8.2M
Reach

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ALL PURPOSE
SOLO KITS SOLO SMOKE / HEAT /
Our range of Testifire kits are CO TEST & REMOVAL KIT
the most practical solutions from 6M
SOLO 822-001 Reach
ensuring you have a solution for
testing smoke, heat and CO. Includes
Solo 330-001 Aerosol Dispenser
Solo A10-001 150ml Smoke Aerosol
However, if Solo is your preferred
Solo 461-001 Cordless Heat Detector Tester
solution we recommend the Solo 100-001 4.5m 4-Section Telescopic Pole
following kits: Solo 200-001 Detector Removal Tool
Solo 610-001 Protective Storage Bag

Testing up to 6 metres
(including height of user)

6M
Reach

9M SOLO SMOKE / HEAT /

Reach CO TEST & REMOVAL KIT
SOLO 823-001

Includes
Solo 330-001 Aerosol Dispenser
Solo A10-001 150ml Smoke Aerosol
Solo 461-001 Cordless Heat Detector Tester
Solo 100-001 4.5m 4-Section Telescopic Pole
3 x Solo 101-001 1.13m Extension Pole
Solo 200-001 Detector Removal Tool
Solo 610-001 Protective Storage Bag

Testing up to 9 metres
(including height of user)

9M
Reach

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How the kit selector works

What type of detectors

are you testing? You Answer
Tell us about the detectors
you are testing

How high are you testing?

Get the solution that’s right for you

with our new kit selector. Choose
We’ll recommend a test kit
matched to your needs

We Quote
Our team will contact you with
pricing and availability

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SMOKESABRE
HAND-HELD AEROSOL SIGNALING
Fire Alarm Equipment

UL 77TL

SMOKESABRE-01-001 ®
Aerosol Smoke
Detector Tester
LISTED
Automatic
The ultimate hand-held smoke Fire Detector
Accessory
detector tester. 77TL
LISTED
The built in ‘Sabre’ makes the product
unique compared to other hand-held
smoke test sprays - preventing use too
close to the detector, that could lead to
damage and nuisance alarms.

SmokeSabre is the ideal back-up for

your complete test and maintenance
kit or perfect as a test solution for small
jobs or infrequent testing.

150
ML Supplied in boxes of 12

Alternative size
100ml Smokesabre-100-001

PERFECT FOR
SMALLER JOBS

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TESTING HARD-TO-
ACCESS SMOKE
DETECTORS?
Scorpion is the solution for buildings with hard-to-access
detectors. Suitable for both Point and Aspirating Smoke
Detection (ASD) systems, Scorpion ensures all smoke
detectors can be tested – regardless of location.
Detectors in hard-to-access locations still need to be tested, and this can take
not only additional time, but incur additional costs and personnel downtime.
Scorpion suits a wide range of applications.

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SOLUTIONS FOR TESTING

POINT & ASD SYSTEMS
SCORPION ASD
SYSTEM TESTER
SCORP 2011-001

The Scorpion head unit is permanently mounted adjacent to

a sampling point on an ASD system pipe – typically at the end
SCORPION POINT SMOKE of the run. Just one head unit is required for each pipe run –
regardless of the number of sampling points.
DETECTOR TESTER
SCORP 1011-001 Includes
1 x Scorp 2001-001 ASD Head Unit & Mounting Bracket
1 x Scorp 25-001 Access Point
The Scorpion head unit is permanently
installed alongside the smoke detector.

Includes
1 x Scorp 1001-001 Point Head Unit & Mounting Bracket
1 x Scorp 25-001 Access Point

ENGINEERS PORTABLE
CONTROLLER
SCORP 7000-001

Portable controller connects

to a Scorpion Access Point
to enable smoke generation
and testing.

Powered via a Solo 770

Battery Baton.*

*Available separately

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Case Choice Fire Dolphin Square,

Study & Security Pimlico

On-site with Testifire & installing a multi-sensor detector

in each of the site’s 1064 luxury
Choice Fire & Security apartments.
We joined David and the team from
This scale of task required careful
Choice Fire & Security on site at
planning and management, with
Dolphin Square in Pimlico, London to
Testifire playing a crucial role during
witness their use of Testifire as part of
commissioning – ensuring that the
a large project installing Hochiki
detectors were working as they should
multi-sensor detectors.
– ready to protect the residents and
the luxury surroundings.
The 13 month project, which has
recently been completed, involved

“SMOKE & HEAT ON

THE SAME TOOL MAKES
IT EASIER AND QUICKER
FOR TESTING”
Dave King - Choice Fire & Security

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Case Detect Fire University of

Study & Security Southampton

University of Southampton As the contracted fire and safety

maintainer, Detect Fire and Security,
- Lift Shaft & Void Install typically tested the university’s
detectors using Testifire. However,
We joined Detect Fire and Security
those in hard-to-access locations, such
engineers to have a look at a few
as those identified above required a
of their buildings. The first was the
different approach and it was here that
Estates Department which housed a
they considered Scorpion.
lift shaft with a point detector installed.
The justification for installing Scorpion

“SCORPION
Testing of this detector not only
saw the installers and building manager
required the presence of a fire
analyse the cost of installation against
engineer but also a lift engineer and
facilities staff from the university. As
well as adding additional cost to the
the cost of accessing the detector by
other means. They considered cost WILL SAVE TIME &
MONEY AND
areas such as access equipment and
testing – this also took a significant
additional personnel and also looked
amount of time and effort to arrange.
at the amount of time it would take to
On the day of the testing, the lift had to
organise. In many cases it was very
easy to justify installing Scorpion. In ELIMINATE THE
DISRUPTION
be put out of action, causing disruption
the case of the lift shaft, the lifecycle
to the running of department. In
of Scorpion means that once installed

NORMALLY
addition to normal safety practice, a
in will be capable of 240 tests of 15
member of staff was required to label
seconds. Which should be long enough
each lift button over the five floors of

CAUSED BY
to outlast the life of the detector itself.
the building to promote the lift being
out of use.

TESTING THESE
With everyone on site, the installation
of Scorpion in the lift shaft and the
The second building, a Chemistry
ceiling void was quick and simple.
Department, housed a number of
lecture theatres and high hallways.
These contained a concealed ASD
Future tests of these detectors can DETECTORS”
now be easily achieved from ground
system which spanned across a secure
level – crucially at the same time as Rob - Detect Fire & Security Engineer
area. The pipes path, linking the ASD
all the other detectors and without
panel to the fire panel, had a security
the need for additional personnel and
door in-between – meaning it required
planning time.
significant time and effort to access the
area and carry out testing.

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SPARES
A range of spares are available for each
of our product ranges.

Testifire Solo 460

Testifire USB Cable SPARE1047-001 Battery Baton (3Ah) Solo 770-001
Testifire Inner Cup SPARE1048-001 220/240v Charger Solo 727-001
Testifire Membrane Bellows SPARE1049-001 Silicone Membrane for Test Cup SPARE1005-001
Battery Baton (3Ah) Solo 770-001
220/240v Charger Solo 727-001 Solo 200
Solo 200 pair of transparent grips SPARE1002-001
Solo 365
Solo 365 Battery Pack Solo370-1PACK-001 Scorpion
Solo 365 Battery Pack Solo370-4PACK-001 Battery Cable SCORP60-001
Solo 365 Smoke Generator Solo371-1PACK-001 Scorpion Control Panel (Multiple Heads) SCORP8000-001
Solo 365 Cup & Membrane SPARE1058-001
Solo 365 Membrane SPARE1059-001
Solo 365 Universal Charger/USB Cable SPARE1060-001

Solo 330/332
Aerosol Retaining Cup SPARE1028-001
Silicone Membrane for Test Cup (Solo 330) SPARE1005-001

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INDEX BY APPLICATION

All Purpose Solo Test Kits 20 Solo Test Kits 15,18,19,20 Smoke Testing 6,7,10,11,13,14,15,
Solo 461 Heat Test Kit 15 18,19,20,21,22,23
Scorpion 22,23 Urban Solo 365 Test Kit 18 Solo 330 Dispenser 14,19,20,24
Scorpion Point Tester 23 Solo Smoke & Removal Kits 19 Solo 332 Dispenser 14,24
Scorpion ASD Tester 23 Solo Smoke, Heat & CO Kits 20 Solo A10 14,19,20
Scorpion Portable Controller 23 Solo A5 14
Scorpion Spares 24 Spares 24 Solo 365 13,18,19,24
Testifire 6,7,10,11,24
SmokeSabre 21 Testifire 6,7,10,11,24 Scorpion 22,23
Testifire 1000 7,10,11,24 SmokeSabre 21
Solo Access Poles 8,9,10,11,17,18,19,20 Testifire 2000 7,10,11,24
Solo 100 4-Section Telescopic 8,11,17,19,20 Heat Testing 6,7,10,11,15,16,20,24
Solo 101 Extension Pole 8,17 Testifire Test Kits 10,11 Solo 461 15,20,24
Solo 108 2-Section Telescopic 8,17 Urban Testifire Kits 10 Solo 423 16
Testifire Test & Maintenance Kits 11 Solo 424 16
Solo Aerosols 14,19,20 Testifire 6,7,10,11,24
Solo A10 14,19,20 Testifire Spares & Accessories 7,24
Solo A10S 14 Testifire Smoke Capsules 7 CO Testing 7,14,19,20,24
Solo A5 14 Testifire CO Capsules 7 Solo 330 Dispenser 14,19,20,24
Solo C3 14 Testifire Spares 24 Solo 332 Dispenser 14,24
Solo C3 14
Solo Head Units 11,13,15,16,18,19,20,24 Urban kits 9,10,18 Testifire 2000 7
Solo 200 Removal Tool 11,16,19,20,24 Solo 613 Backpack & Poles Kit 9
Solo 330 Dispenser 14,19,20,24 Urban 365 Smoke Test Kit 18 Multi-Sensor Testing 6,7,10,11,24
Solo 332 Dispenser 14,24 Urban Testifire Smoke/Heat Testifire 6,7,10,11,24
Solo 365 Smoke Tester 13,18,19,24 Test Kit 10
Solo 423 Mains Heat Tester 16 Urban Testifire Smoke/Heat/CO ASD System Testing 13,18,19,22,23,24
Solo 424 Mains Heat Tester 16 Test Kit 10 Scorpion ASD 23
Solo 461 Cordless Heat Tester 15,20,24 Solo 365 13

Solo Spares & Accessories Detector Removal 11,16,19,20,24

Solo 365 Smoke Cartridges 13 Solo 200 11,16,19,20,24
Solo 372 ASD Adaptor 13
Solo 610 Protective Bag 8,11,17,19,20 Hard-To-Access 22,23
5m Additional Cable 16 Scorpion 22, 23,24

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