Scorpion is a universal functional test solution for hard-to-access point smoke detectors. Scorpion is permanently installed adjacent to the detector it is designed to test and can be fitted as a retrofit or as part of a new installation. The smoke test can then be run from a convenient position whenever required.
Scorpion activates smoke detectors using ionization and optical/photoelectric technologies from the world’s leading manufacturers. These include detectors used in smoke-activated fire door closing systems. A Scorpion installation uses its own cabling, keeping it separate from the fire detection system.
How It Works
A Scorpion Head Unit is connected to an accessible Control Panel or Access Point, which is where the Service Engineer interfaces with the system. The Control Panel or Access Point can be positioned near the fire panel or control and indicating equipment, allowing the Engineer to monitor both the smoke activation from the Scorpion and its effect on the detector.
A Control Panel can control up to eight Scorpion Head Units located up to 100 metres away, depending on cable type used.
An Engineers Portable Controller, used with an Access Point, provides an alternative solution for sites with only a small number of hard-to-access detectors. In these cases, each Scorpion Head Unit is permanently wired to an Access Point, again located up to 100 metres away depending on cable type.
The system is powered and activated through the Control Panel or Engineers Portable Controller using a removable battery pack or baton, leaving the system inert when not in use and preventing accidental or malicious activation.
Features
Smoke generation tailored for functional testing of point-type smoke detectors
Adjustable smoke duration to suit the system under test
Clearing function enables quicker reset and reduces repeat alarms
Testing Capacity
Over 240 tests (15 seconds each) per Scorpion Head Unit
Compatible detector types: Optical/photoelectric, Ionization
Stimulus: Benign particulate avoids material contamination, consistent and repeatable between tests
Approved by world-leading detector manufacturers
Compliance
The only way to activate hard-to-access smoke detectors in accordance with codes and standards without working in inaccessible situations
True functional testing using a wide smoke particle size, range, and characteristics to activate multiple detector technologies
Resolves access issues without compromising safety or security rules
Pedigree & Approvals
Scorpion is designed and manufactured by the world’s leading (and only ISO 9001 registered) specialist manufacturer of fire detector test equipment.