Comparing the Testifire XTR2 to traditional Detector Testers

Specialist detector testing equipment has evolved significantly over the past decades. The majority of testers now use smoke aerosols/fake smoke. Our SmokeSabre and Solo brands offer these solutions on their own.

Our Scorpion range is used for testing both single and multi-sensor detectors.

Our Solo detectors use specially designed poles to enable access testing at heights up to nine metres. They offer fast and easy testing, quicker movement around sites, and a clearing mode which prevents troublesome re-alarms. They generate smoke on demand, reducing wastage, and use environmentally friendly, non-pressurised cartridges.

Our Testifire products are all-in-one testers for both smoke and heat detectors. The Testifire XTR2 (launched in 2023) was the winner of the 'Fire Safety Innovation of the Year' category at the 2024 Fire Safety Matters Awards. The Testifire XTR2 is already used in both the UK and Europe.

The XTR2 works in conjunction with our DT Connect app, combining functional testing with real-time reporting. This helps to provide both service companies and building owners with tangible evidence of compliance. When the relevant smoke or heat programme is selected, the Testifire XTR2 uses the LEDs on the detector to confirm the test result. This is then communicated via Bluetooth to the DT Connect app.

The DT Connect app can be used to set up and manage all testing across the site. It also amalgamates all results into a site-specific test report, providing confirmation of the tests, highlighting any detectors which may require repairing/replacing.

In an increasingly digital world, the Testifire XTR2 offers a digital solution for the testing and maintenance of detection systems. This can give building owners greater confidence that the testing has been carried out effectively.