Can I change testing status via the App?
Yes. Using the Detectortesters Connect App, the test mode can be selected from the job screen by tapping the “Change Test” option in the top left hand corner
Why won’t the tester activate my detector?
Verify that smoke or heat is being produced by placing your hand in the test cup before repeating the test. Check Testifire XTR2 for errors, then verify if the detector is faulty by testing an alternative Detector.
Can I test ASD systems?
Yes. Delayed Start mode can be used with the Testifire XTR2 ASD adaptor to test Aspirating Smoke Detection systems (Part No. TESTIFIRE-ADAP-001)
What can I do if I can’t get a seal around the detector?
The Testifire XTR2 will still create smoke and/or heat without a perfect seal. The automated detector LED detection may not function if too much ambient light is present in the test cup. In this case, use the Detectortesters Connect App to override the rest result with a manual pass/fail.
What type of detectors should I use a sequential test on?
Sequential testing is designed for multi-sensor detectors with dual channel notification. This enables you to test each sensor (heat and smoke) one after the other and receive a separate notification for each activation at the fire panel.
How does a sequential test work?
The sequential test mode will perform a heat test followed by a smoke test, and then
clearing mode. Between tests, Testifire XTR2 will wait a maximum of 30 seconds for the detector to auto-reset and the test cup to become dark before proceeding to the smoke test. If 30 seconds is exceeded, the tester will end the Sequential test
What can I do if the detector doesn’t reset during a sequential test?
Put the fire panel into test mode to ensure the detector automatically resets after a
test. If testing in fire mode, another person is required at the panel to manually reset the system
With the smoke only setting, how long does it take before detectors go into
activation?
Test times will vary based on detector type, age, condition and integration mode. In a
controlled lab environment Testifire XTR2 typically takes between 6 and 30 seconds to activate a wide range of smoke detectors from industry leading manufacturers
With standard heat testing setting, how long does it take before detectors go into activation?
Test times will vary based on detector type, age, condition and integration mode. In a
controlled lab environment Testifire XTR2 typically takes between 10 and 50 seconds to activate a wide range of heat detectors from industry leading manufacturers
With a combined smoke-heat setting, how long does it take before detectors
go into activation?
Test times will vary based on detector type, age, condition and integration mode.
In a controlled lab environment Testifire XTR2 typically takes between 10 and 45
seconds to activate a wide range of multisensor detectors from industry leading
manufacturers
When should you use the hi-heat setting?
Hi-Heat mode is intended to test heat detectors with an activation point of 90
degrees or higher only
Is testing now faster compared with the current Testifire?
Smoke generation on Testifire XTR2 is significantly faster and more efficient than
older Testifire models, however activation time will vary based on detector type, age,
condition and integration mode.
Is heat testing faster with the hi-heat setting?
Both settings increase the heat output at a similar rate. Applying excess heat beyond the detectors configured mode will not necessarily result in faster activation.
Using the hi-heat setting unnecessarily will significantly reduce the Testifire XTR2 battery life. Heat detectors configured in “”rate-of-rise”” mode will not benefit from a higher maximum heat output.
Heat detectors configured with an integration period wait a predefined amount of time before entering alarm and will not necessarily benefit from a higher maximum heat output. Using the hi-heat setting incorrectly will risk melting standard detectors.
With a black cup, how do you know that the detector has gone into activation?
Testifire XTR2 features optical LED recognition technology. When the detector is
activated, the optical LED reader inside the tester cup will sense the detector activation LED and automatically end the test. The status LED’s will flash triple green to signify the test has been successful and you should remove Testifire XTR2 by gently lowering it. If after two minutes the test has not completed, Testifire XTR2 will time-out and the test will be recorded as failed. The status LED will flash triple red to signify the test has been unsuccessful and you should remove Testifire XTR2 by gently lowering it.
Can you lower the tester from the detector so see/check if the detector has
gone into activation (rather than rely on the LEDs)?
Testifire XTR2 can be lowered from the detector for up to 2 seconds during a test.
This is known as the “peek” period and allows a quick view of the detector without aborting the current test. Note that removing the detector from the test cup for 2 seconds or longer will abort the current test
What is clearing?
Clearing mode reduces reactivations by blowing clear through the detector to remove
any lingering smoke following a test
When does the automatic clearing come on?
Clearing will begin automatically after a successful Smoke, Combined or Sequential
test. Testifire XTR2 does not need to be lowered and replaced over the detector for
clearing to begin. Simply continue to hold Testifire XTR2 over the detector and Clearing will begin
How do you stop clearing?
Clearing will stop automatically when the detector is removed from the Testifire XTR2
test cup
Is there a clearing only setting?
Yes. A manual clearing function is available via the Detectortesters Connect App.
How long is the delayed start timer and can I make it longer/shorter?
By default, the delayed start timer is set to 20 seconds. This can be decreased to 5
seconds or increased to 40 seconds via the Detectortesters Connect App only
What do the LED colours mean?
Solid Blue - Smoke Standby - Indicates the next test will be Smoke
Solid Red - Heat or Hi-Heat Standby - Indicates the next test will be Heat or Hi-Heat
Alternate Solid Blue-Red - Combined Smoke- Heat Standby - Indicates the next test will be a Combined Smoke and Heat
Solid Orange - Smoke or ASD Standby - Indicates the next test will be a Delayed Start
smoke test (for ASD and flat detectors)
Solid White - Clearing Standby - Indicates the next operation will be Clearing
Flashing Blue - Smoke or ASD Testing - Indicates Smoke or ASD test is being
performed
Flashing Red - Heat or Hi-Heat Testing - Indicates Heat, Hi-Heat or sequential test is
being performed
Flashing Blue-Red - Combined Smoke-Heat Testing - Indicates a dual Smoke and Heat test is being performed
Flashing White - Clearing Testing - Indicates Clearing is being performed
Flashing Orange - Smoke or ASD Delayed Start Timer period before test commences
Triple Green Flash - Smoke, ASD, Heat, Hi- Heat Test Result Pass Result when detector LED is sensed. Shown until head is removed from detector
Triple Red Flash - Pause Smoke, ASD, Heat, Hi-Heat Test Result Fail Result at test
time-out. Shown until head is removed from detector
Solid Purple - All Error Indicates an error has occurred. Shown until user acknowledge or shut-down
How is smoke produced when using the delayed start function and can I make it longer/shorter?
Smoke is produced for 20 continuous seconds after the delayed start timer reaches zero and cannot be increased/decreased at this time
Can I test CO detectors and can I use my existing TC3 cartridges?
No. Testifire XTR2 is a Smoke and Heat detector tester only and cannot be used to
test CO detectors. TC3 cartridges are not compatible
Can I use my existing Solo poles or do I need to buy new ones?
Yes. Testifire XTR2 is compatible with all existing Solo access poles
Are battery batons from the existing Testifire compatible, or can I use a Solo
370 battery pack?
No. Existing Solo battery batons and Solo 370 battery packs are not compatible with
Testifire XTR2
On the device display, what do the icons stand for?
Refer to user manual for a full description of each icon on the Testifire XTR2 LCD display
What temperature is standard heat?
Standard heat delivers up to 95 ˚C at centre of cup and takes approximately 20 seconds to reach this temperature.
What temperature is hi-heat?
Hi-Heat delivers up to 115 ˚C at centre of cup and takes approximately 20 seconds to reach this temperature.
