EP3579209A1 - Manually handled tool for assembling and servicing of detectors - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a manually operable working device (1) for erecting and servicing detectors (2) which are or are mounted on a solid substrate (3), in particular those of technical fire protection. It comprises a base support (8) for connecting the device (1) to a rod (7), a receiving device (11) for a reading device (12) for determining a detector identifier and a receiving unit (13) with an upper and a lower receptacle (11). 14, 15), in which functional units (10) such as a marking unit (16), an assembly unit (17), a test unit (18) and a cleaning unit (19) can be used interchangeably.

Description

The invention relates to a manually operable working device for erecting and servicing detectors which are or are mounted on a solid surface, are designed for the monitoring of environmental conditions and to which a respective detector identifier is assigned.

Such detectors are used to detect hazards of all kinds in connection with danger detection systems and hazard warning systems. These danger detection and warning systems include, in particular, systems for detecting dangers due to fire events, so-called detector reporting systems or fire alarm systems, as well as the systems associated with these systems for fire fighting, so-called extinguishing systems, as well as alarm systems. Detector signaling systems consist of detectors, coupling elements through which these detector reporting systems can communicate with other systems, and usually a detector center.

The detectors of a detector detection system are also referred to as detectors, in the case of detection of fire events as a fire detector. They respond to different physical quantities and environmental conditions, eg. As fire aerosol, smoke, heat, radiation, flying sparks, pressure, humidity, temperature, light, vibration and various gases or gas mixtures. Furthermore, there are signal generator, the z. B. signal a fire event.

Detectors with identical functionality are offered in different designs from different manufacturers. The detectors usually consist of a detector base fixedly mounted on the ground and a detector insert screwed into the detector base with the actual detection and reporting device. For detectors that are wired to a detector detection system, a link guide usually allows an electrical connection between the contacts in the detector base and the detector insert.

All detectors have a detector identifier that is assigned to each detector individually and through which it is identified. The detector identifier may be part of the electrical unit of the detector and / or realized by imprinting on the detector housing or next to the detector on the ground in the region of its mounting location and / or as a label. An additional identification of the detectors by means of a differently realized detector identifier, eg. B. by barcode, QR code, RFID tag or other means is possible and known in the art.

When erecting such detectors, it is necessary, the detector mounting points according to the respective valid guidelines, eg. B. in Germany in particular DIN 14675, VDE 0833-2 and VdS 2095, in Austria in particular ÖNORM 3000, in Switzerland according to VkF and in the UK in particular BS 5839 Part 1 set. When setting up a detector, the mounting point is first determined. This can be marked on the solid surface on which the respective detector is to be mounted. The marking of the mounting location does not have to be exactly at the location of attachment of the detector (eg the drill holes in the ground for the mounting screws of the detector base), but the marking can also be located in the nearer area, e.g. B. immediately adjacent to the detector, be mounted so that it remains visible next to the mounted detector. The mark can be attached a symbol indicative of the operation of the detector for identifying a mounting location and / or attaching a detector identifier.

Establishing the detector not only includes identifying the mounting location, but also subsequently attaching the detector or detector base to the solid surface and inserting the detector insert into the detector base. After the detector has been set up, further measures that are no longer attributable to the installation of the detector, such as the connection of the detector to the detector reporting system (usually via line network), the establishment of the detector reporting system, the parameterization of the detector reporting system and a functional test of the detector or warning system.

The setting of these detector mounting points and the mounting of the detectors is usually done by different people. Thus, a common and therefore time-consuming inspection of the construction site by both persons is required before installation. Specifically designed devices for marking detector mounting points are not known, especially not for a versatile or universal application.

When mounting the detectors, it is also necessary to carry a separate, specific mounting aid for each type of detector, since devices for mounting and dismounting of detector inserts are available only from one manufacturer and only for individual designs and are not suitable for other types of detectors, that is not for a versatile or universal application. The manufacturer SOLO offers a device with which detectors of several different designs can be mounted; but it is not universally usable for all types. To ensure the functionality of the installed detectors, maintenance is required. For this purpose, recurrent functional tests to be carried out at regular intervals are normative. The execution of these recurring tests is done z. In Germany in particular in compliance with the regulations DIN 14675, VDE 0833-1, VdS 2095, in Austria ÖNORM 3000, in Switzerland according to VkF, in the UK in particular BS 5839, Part 1. In the recurring tests are test equipment is used, the in accordance with the principle of operation of the respective detector, that is, according to the environmental condition monitored by the detector, allow adapted tests. In practice, a different test device is used for each functional principle. This makes it necessary to provide and carry a separate, specific tester for each detector type, since testers are not known for versatile or universal application. From the manufacturer SOLO a device is known with which two types of detectors can be tested; but it is not universally usable for all types of detectors.

Persons carrying out periodic inspections on mounted detectors are therefore faced with the problem of having to carry different equipment for testing detectors of different operation, design or manufacture or, alternatively, organize the tests in such a way that group testing takes into account the Particularities of the respective detectors takes place. A test instrument adapted to the individual design of a detector is only available for the SINTESO detector series from Siemens. A device that combines the functions of testing and mounting / dismounting in one device is also only available for the SINTESO detector series from Siemens.

To ensure the functionality of mounted detectors, it may also be necessary to clean them during maintenance. Devices that allow the testing and cleaning of detectors of all functions and types / forms with a device are not known. This makes it necessary to provide and carry a separate, specific cleaning device for each type of detector.

In the prior art, the following is known: The DE 20 2015 103 497 U1 . DE 20 2015 004 055 U1 . DE 20 2014 007 127 U1 . US 2003/0029279 A1 and EP 0 026 865 A2 reveal test equipment for installing and maintaining detectors. The EP 2 988 282 A1 . US 2012/0007736 A1 . DE 10 2008 025 252 A1 . US 2009/0051551 A1 and DE 100 54 297 A1 describe ways to identify detectors. The EP 2 579 226 A2 . US 8,205,478 B1 . US 2007/0186618 A1 . JP 2005 250912 A and DE 603 14 594 T2 reveal test equipment for testing detectors. The US 5,170,148 relates to a test apparatus for testing a heat detector by means of an electric heating source. The US 2013/0199260 A1 and US 8,205,478 B1 describe devices for cleaning detectors. The US 8,205,478 B1 and US 8,466,800 B1 describe test equipment for testing detectors to be tested by means of a test button. The EP 0 698 262 B1 describes a device for calibrating the sensitivity of smoke detectors by means of a circulation device. The US 8,205,478 B1 . US 8,466,800 B1 . US 2008/0084291 A1 and US 2007/0186618 A1 reveal the reading and processing of detector identifications. In the US 2007/0186618 A1 It is also described here that by means of a sound detection circuit for detecting the alarm sound of the detector triggered during the testing of the detector, an acoustically triggered transmission of the test result to a reporting center can be triggered. The EP 0 800 694 B1 and EP 0 141 162 A2 describe the possibility of attaching an address tag carrier to a detector.

The prior art has the following disadvantages.

Specifically designed devices for marking detector mounting points are not known, especially not for a versatile or universal application.

Devices for mounting and dismounting detector inserts are each only available from one manufacturer and only for a single design or for a few designs from only one manufacturer and are not suitable for other types of detectors, ie not for a versatile or universal application.

It is necessary to provide and carry a separate, specific tester for each detector type of different operating principles for detecting different physical quantities, since testers for a versatile or universal application are not known.

It is necessary to provide and carry a separate, specific cleaning device for each type of detector.

Devices that combine the testing of detectors of different functional principles for detecting different physical quantities, adapting the tester to different designs, cleaning detectors, marking detector mounting pads, and reading a detector tag at the same time as testing the instrument in a device not known.

Devices which by combining different parts and components enable different tests of different detectors of different functional principles for detecting different physical sizes, can adapt to different types of detectors, can clean detectors, mark detector mounting points and can read out the detector identifier at the same time with the detector function test not known.

Devices that allow the simultaneous testing of detectors and the reading of the label-based detector identifier in one step, are not known.

There are no known devices that have controls on the pole to operate it from the pole.

Based on this prior art, the present invention has the object, a manually manageable implement for building and maintaining detectors that are mounted on a solid surface or are formed for the monitoring of environmental conditions and each of which is assigned a detector identifier, to provide the most versatile and usable, and in particular to check the function of such mounted on a solid surface detectors.

This object is achieved by a device with the features of the attached claim 1. Preferred embodiments, developments and uses of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and the following description with accompanying drawings.

• einen Grundträger mit einer Befestigungsvorrichtung, mittels der das Gerät mechanisch mit einer Stange verbunden werden kann, um das an der Stange befestigte Gerät von einem die Stange haltenden Bediener an eine Montagestelle für einen Detektor auf einem festen Untergrund bzw. an einen auf einem festen Untergrund montierten Detektor heranzuführen,
• eine Aufnahmevorrichtung an dem Grundträger zum Anbringen eines Lesegerätes zum Ermitteln der Detektorkennung eines montierten Detektors, und
• in dem Grundträger eine Aufnahmeeinheit mit einer dem festen Untergrund bzw. dem auf dem Untergrund montierten Detektor zugewandten oberen Aufnahme und einer von dem festen Untergrund bzw. dem auf dem Untergrund montierten Detektor abgewandten unteren Aufnahme, wobei
• die obere und die untere Aufnahme derart ausgebildet sind, dass in sie jeweils eine Funktionseinheit, die zum Errichten oder Warten von Detektoren ausgebildet ist, manuell eingesetzt und zum Austausch gegen eine andere Funktionseinheit wieder entnommen werden kann,
• wobei die Funktionseinheiten als eine oder mehrere folgender Funktionseinheiten ausgebildet sind:
  • eine Markierungseinheit zum Markieren von Montagestellen für Detektoren auf einem Untergrund mittels des Gerätes und/oder zum Anbringen von Detektorkennungen auf einem Untergrund mittels des Gerätes,
  • eine Montageeinheit zum Einsetzen eines Detektoreinsatzes in einen an einem Untergrund montierten Detektorsockel mittels des Gerätes oder zum Entnehmen eines Detektoreinsatzes aus einem an einem Untergrund montierten Detektorsockel mittels des Gerätes,
  • eine Prüfeinheit zum Funktionsprüfen von montierten Detektoren mittels des Gerätes,
  • eine Reinigungseinheit zum Reinigen von montierten Detektoren mittels des Gerätes.

A manually operable implement according to the invention for erecting and maintaining detectors which are or are mounted on a solid substrate, are designed for monitoring environmental conditions and to which a respective detector identifier is assigned

• a base support with a fastening device by means of which the device can be mechanically connected to a rod to move the rod-mounted device from an operator holding the rod to a mounting point for a detector on a fixed base Underground or to a detector mounted on a solid surface,
• a receiving device on the base support for mounting a reading device for determining the detector identifier of a mounted detector, and
• in the base support a receiving unit with a fixed base or the mounted on the ground detector upper receptacle facing away from the solid surface or on the ground mounted detector lower receptacle, wherein
• the upper and lower receptacles are designed in such a way that in each case a functional unit which is designed for erecting or servicing detectors can be inserted manually and removed again for replacement with another functional unit,
• wherein the functional units are formed as one or more of the following functional units:
  • a marking unit for marking mounting sites for detectors on a substrate by means of the device and / or for attaching detection identifiers on a substrate by means of the device,
  • an assembly unit for inserting a detector insert into a detector base mounted on a substrate by means of the apparatus or for removing a detector insert from a detector base mounted on a substrate by means of the apparatus,
  • a test unit for function testing of mounted detectors by means of the device,
  • a cleaning unit for cleaning mounted detectors by means of the device.

The invention also relates to a system (set of several technical devices) for erecting and servicing detectors, which are mounted on a solid surface, are designed for the monitoring of environmental conditions and each associated with a detector identifier comprising an inventively designed device and one or more, thus functionally cooperating marking units and / or mounting units and / or test units and / or cleaning units.

An apparatus according to the invention or a system according to the invention can be universally used for erecting and servicing detectors of various types and functions and thus simplifies the associated activities. In particular, it may be used to mark mounting sites on a solid surface to which detectors are or will be attached and to test the operation of such detectors mounted on a solid surface, each by means of an adapted, inserted into the device and functionally cooperating with the device or a functional unit forming marking or test unit, the respective function is performed.

In a preferred embodiment, the detector is a technical fire protection detector adapted to respond to a change in environmental condition associated with a fire event and to report a fire event. For example, a fire detector may respond to fire aerosol, smoke, heat, a particular gas or mixture of gases, or another type of detector for radiation, flying sparks, pressure, humidity, temperature, light or vibration.

Figur 1

ein erfindungsgemäßes Gerät und in dieses eingesetzte Funktionseinheiten sowie deren Zusammenwirken,

Figur 2

einen Schnitt durch das Gerät von Figur 1,

Figur 3

eine Abwandlung zu Figur 2 mit einem Gerät zum Prüfen von thermosensitiven Detektoren,

Figur 4

ein erfindungsgemäßes Gerät zum Markieren von Detektormontagestellen,

Figur 5

ein Detail zu Figur 4,

Figur 6

eine Abwandlung zu Figur 4 und

Figur 7

ein Detail zu Figur 6.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to embodiments shown in the figures. The features described therein may be used alone or in combination with each other to provide preferred embodiments of the invention. The same or similar parts in the different figures with the same Reference numerals designate and usually described only once, although they can be used advantageously in other embodiments. Show it:

FIG. 1

an apparatus according to the invention and functional units used therein and their interaction,

FIG. 2

a section through the device of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 3

a modification too FIG. 2 with a device for testing thermosensitive detectors,

FIG. 4

an apparatus according to the invention for marking detector mounting points,

FIG. 5

a detail too FIG. 4 .

FIG. 6

a modification too FIG. 4 and

FIG. 7

a detail too FIG. 6 ,

The FIG. 1 FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment of a manually operable implement 1 according to the invention for erecting and maintaining detectors 2 which are or are mounted on a solid substrate 3, for which environmental conditions are monitored and to which a respective detector identifier is assigned.

The detectors 2 are predominantly detectors of technical fire protection, which consist of a detector base 4 and a detector insert 5 screwed therein and detect different physical quantities. On the detector base 4, a label carrier 6 may be mounted, on which a detector identifier in the manner of a barcode or a QR code is attached. An alternative to the bar and QR code is an RFID tag which is mounted on or in the detector 2 and contains a detector identifier. Another alternative is a detector identifier, which is stored and integrated as a fixed address in the electronic circuit of the detector 2.

The solid base 3 is usually a ceiling, such as a room, a hallway or a hall. The mounting location is therefore usually outside the manual range of people, so to build and maintain the detectors 2, a ladder, a scaffold or similar device are required or the service worker has to use a rod 7, with which he the device 1 to a mounting point or to a mounted detector 2 to perform a marking, assembly, testing or cleaning. Therefore, the device 1 comprises a base support 8 with a fastening device 9, by means of which the device 1 can be mechanically connected to a rod 7 to the device 1 fixed to the rod 7 with a functional unit 10 inserted therein from an operator holding the rod 7 its footing to a mounting point for a detector 2 on a solid ground or on a mounted on a solid surface detector 2 zoom. The rod 7 may be rigid or preferably telescopic. Furthermore, the device 1 has a receiving device 11 on the base support 8 for attaching a reading device 12 for determining the detector identifier of a mounted detector 2.

In the base support 8 is a receiving unit 13 with a fixed base 3 and the mounted on the base 3 detector 2 facing upper receptacle 14 and one of the solid surface 3 and the mounted on the base 3 detector 2 lower receptacle 15, wherein the upper and the lower receptacle 14, 15 are formed such that in each case a functional unit 10, which is designed for erecting or maintaining detectors 2, manually inserted and removed for replacement against another functional unit 10 again. The lower receptacle 15 can also be formed as a unit with the base support 8, in particular if the device 1 is used with a permanently integrated functional unit 10.

• eine Markierungseinheit 16 zum Markieren von Montagestellen für Detektoren 2 auf einem Untergrund 3 mittels des Gerätes 1 oder zum Anbringen von Detektorkennungen auf einem Untergrund 3 mittels des Gerätes 1,
• eine Montageeinheit 17 zum Einsetzen eines Detektoreinsatzes 5 in einen an einem Untergrund 3 montierten Detektorsockel 4 mittels des Gerätes 1 oder zum Entnehmen eines Detektoreinsatzes 5 aus einem an einem Untergrund 3 montierten Detektorsockel 4 mittels des Gerätes 1,
• eine Prüfeinheit 18 zum Funktionsprüfen von montierten Detektoren 2 mittels des Gerätes,
• eine Reinigungseinheit 19 zum Reinigen von montierten Detektoren 2 mittels des Gerätes.

These functional units 10 can be embodied as one or more of the following functional units 10 that serve to set up or maintain detectors 2:

• a marking unit 16 for marking mounting locations for detectors 2 on a substrate 3 by means of the device 1 or for attaching detection identifiers on a substrate 3 by means of the device 1,
• a mounting unit 17 for inserting a detector insert 5 into a detector base 4 mounted on a base 3 by means of the device 1 or for removing a detector insert 5 from a detector base 4 mounted on a base 3 by means of the device 1,
• a test unit 18 for functional testing of mounted detectors 2 by means of the device,
• a cleaning unit 19 for cleaning mounted detectors 2 by means of the device.

In the upper, ceiling-side receptacle 14 of the receiving unit 13 is preferably a marking unit 16 or mounting unit 17, in the lower, bottom-side receptacle 15 of the receiving unit 13 is preferably a test unit 18 or cleaning unit 19 is introduced, which together with the base support 8 is a functional unit for various Set up tasks of the establishment and maintenance of detectors 2.

Preferably, the device 1 is designed such that in the upper and lower receptacle 14, 15 a selected from a plurality of each working in different ways marking units 16 marking unit 16 and / or one of a plurality of each working in different ways mounting units 17 selected mounting unit 17 and / or selected from a plurality of each working in different ways test units 18 test unit 18 and / or one of a plurality of each working in different ways cleaning units 19 selected cleaning unit 19 can be used interchangeably. As a result, the device 1 is particularly universal and versatile.

According to an advantageous embodiment, it is proposed that the functional unit 10 is a mounting unit 17, which is preferably inserted into the upper receptacle 14, and the upper receptacle 14 is designed such that a detector insert 5 inserted therein by turning the device 1 by means of the rod. 7 with an associated, mounted on a solid surface 3 detector base 4 is mechanically connectable or detachable from this. If the device 1 is equipped with a test unit 18 at the same time or later in the lower receptacle 15, it combines the assembly / disassembly and detector inspection functions in a device 1.

In the upper receptacle 14 and the mounting unit 17 inserted therein are resiliently mounted headband 20, which engage in pressing the upper receptacle 14 and the mounting unit 17 of the device 1 to the detector 2 in recesses 21 on the detector 2, whereby a temporary mechanical Connection of the upper receptacle 14 with the detector insert 5 is formed. By rotating the base support 8 by means of the rod 7, the detector insert 5 can be mounted or dismounted in the detector base 4.

The upper, ceiling-side receptacle 14 or the mounting unit 17 introduced therein can be shaped in accordance with the different individual designs of the detectors 2 to be tested. According to an advantageous development, it can be provided that the device 1 has an exchangeable adapter which can be inserted and removed again into the upper receptacle 14 for adapting the upper receptacle 14 to the shape of a specific detector 2 or detector insert 5.

According to another advantageous feature, it can be provided that the upper and lower receptacles 14, 15 are connected to one another by overflow channels 22, through which a liquid or gaseous marking agent 23, test means 24 or cleaning agent 25 from a functional unit 10 inserted into the lower receptacle 15 From the lower receptacle 15 to the upper receptacle 14 or an attached to the upper receptacle 14 subsurface 3 or mounted detector 2 can flow. For example, if in the functional unit 10 in the upper receptacle 14, z. B. a detector 2 facing the chamber formed by the upper receptacle 14 or a functional unit 10 and the detector 2 as a sealed space in front of the detector 2, and in the functional unit 19 in the lower receptacle 15, z. B. a container 26 with a test means 24, transfer channels 22 are integrated, the overflow of the test means 24, z. B. allow the contents of a pressure vessel used in the lower receptacle 15, the test means 24 can flow to the detector 2 and arranged in this inlet openings 27 in this.

The functional unit 10 inserted into the receiving unit 13 may be a cleaning unit 19, which comprises a cleaning agent 25 and is designed to dispense the cleaning agent 25 to a detector 2 mounted on a base 3 and attached to the upper receptacle 14. In a further embodiment it can be provided that the cleaning unit 19 has a container with a cleaning agent 25. The container 26 may contain as compressed air 25 preferably compressed air or a compressed gas, for example in the form of a pressure bottle, with the pressure surge dirt particles can be removed, which are located on the detector 2 or in the upper receptacle 14. In particular embodiments, a liquid cleaning agent 25 with a corresponding container 26 into consideration. According to another further embodiment, the cleaning agent 25 may be ambient air and the Cleaning unit 19 include an electrically operated fan, which is powered by an electrical power supply and cleans the detector 2 by blowing with ambient air.

According to a generally advantageous feature, it is proposed that the functional unit 10 comprises a container 26 for a marking means 23, test means 24 or cleaning means 25, which is designed as a pressure bottle or pressure cell, and the lower receptacle 15 has a lockable container 28, in which the container 26 is removable again used. For this purpose, for example, the lower receptacle 15 comprise a sleeve 29 which is fixedly connected to the base support 8 and can be locked at the lower end, for example with a bayonet lock or a screw 30. In the sleeve 29, the container 26 with the marking means 23, Test means 24 or detergent 25 inserted and the sleeve 29 are closed.

In particular, if the rod 7 is long, ie the operator using the device 1 can not or only poorly reach the detector 2 or the base support 7 fastened to the rod 7, it can be advantageous if the functional unit 10 can be operated, actuated, actuated electrically or is controllable and the rod 7 has an electric operating part 47 for manual operation, actuation, release or control of the functional unit 10. The electrical operating part 47 is preferably arranged in the grip area of the rod 7 or at its lower end facing the operator and preferably connected to the functional unit 10 by means of electrical lines. The control panel 47 may preferably include electrical buttons or switches with which the functional unit 10 may be manually operated, operated, deployed, or controlled by the operator. It also different functions can be selected, eg. Eg marking, checking or cleaning. For example, in one embodiment, the keypad 47 may include the keys "heat" (for performing a heat test), "smoke" (for performing a flue gas test) and "purging" (for performing a purging).

According to a further advantageous feature, it is proposed that the device 1 has an integrated operating bracket 31 which is designed such that it is actuated by the pressing of the device 1 to a substrate 3 or to a mounted detector 2 and thereby the function of a in the upper or lower receptacle 14, 15 tripped functional unit 10 triggers. The actuating bow 31 may be formed in one or more parts. The fact that it is actuated by pressing the guided with the rod 7 device 1 and thereby automatically triggers the marking, testing or cleaning with the device, an operator can easily handle the device 1 for this purpose.

According to an advantageous development, it is therefore proposed that the actuating bow 31 is designed such that it actuates the valve of the container used in the receptacle 26 during pressing of the device 1 to a substrate 3 or to a mounted detector 2, whereby the contents of which is sprayed , In the embodiment of FIG. 1 is actuated by the pressing of the upper receptacle 14 to the respective detector 2 or a solid surface 3 of the integrated into the device 1 and the base support 8 operating bracket 31, thereby the valve of a container inserted into the lower receptacle 15 as a test unit 18 26 with a Inspection means 24 (eg, test gas) depressed and thus releases its contents in the lower receptacle 15 so that it can flow through the overflow 22 to the detector 2.

In an alternative advantageous embodiment, instead of an integrated operating bracket 31, or in special cases, in addition to this, be provided that the functional unit 10 is electrically or electromagnetically operated, actuated, triggered or controlled, the operation, release, actuation or triggering of functional unit 10, for example, by means of an electric control unit 47, which is preferably arranged on the rod 7.

According to a further advantageous feature, it is proposed that the actuating bow 31 is designed such that when pressing the device 1 to a substrate 3 or to a mounted detector 2 (also) the trigger button 32 of a inserted into the receiving device 11 on the base support 8 Reader operated to determine a detector identifier. In FIG. 1 transmits the operating bracket 31 in the base support 8, the force resulting from pressing the device 1 from the upper receptacle 14 on the release button 32 of the reading device 12 for determining a detector identifier. By pressing the device 1 and the upper receptacle 14 so the shutter button 32 of the reader 12 of the detector identifier is actuated, whereby the reading process is triggered. The type of detector identifier, the selection of a suitable reader 12, the transmission of the detector identifier, for example by near field or Bluetooth transmission, to a mobile communication device 33 and the further processing of the detector identifier can be designed in a suitable manner.

Another advantageous embodiment may consist in that the functional unit 10 is a test unit 18 which is designed for dispensing a test means 24 to a detector 2 attached to the upper receptacle 14 and mounted on a substrate 3 and can be operated, actuated, actuated or controlled electronically in that the rod 7 has an electrical operating part 47 for manual operation, actuation, triggering or control of the test unit 18, and the device 1 is designed such that when the function of the test unit 18 is triggered by the operating part 47, a receiving device 14 is activated the reading device 12 used to determine the detector identifier of a detector 2 to which the device 1 is pressed, for example by means of an electrical or electromagnetic actuation of the reading device 12.

According to an advantageous feature, it is thus proposed that the functional unit 10 is a test unit 18 which is designed to deliver a test device 24 to a detector 2 mounted on a base 3 mounted on the upper receptacle 14, and the device 1 for simultaneous testing and Identifying a detector 2 is formed, to which the device 1 is pressed, wherein the device 1 either has an actuating bracket 31 which is designed such that it presses the device 1 to the detector 2, the release button 32 of a receiving device 14 at the reading device 12 used to determine a detector identifier, or the functional unit 10 is electrically operated, actuated, triggered or controlled and the rod 7 has an electrical control panel 47 for manual operation, actuation, triggering or controlling the functional unit 10 and the device. 1 is formed such that when triggered the Function of the test unit 18 by means of the control unit 47 is inserted into the receiving device 14 on the base support 8 reading device 12 for determining the detector identifier of the detector 2 is actuated.

This combined function of the actuating bar 31 and the control panel 47 allows always simultaneous testing of the detector 2 and the reading of the stored in a electronic circuit or label-based, that is mounted on a label, optically readable detector identifier (for example, a bar or quad code) in one operation, so that the assignment of the test procedure to the respective detector 2 can be detected automatically and without confusion. This represents a significant advantage over the prior art, because devices that allow the simultaneous testing of detectors 2 and read their detector identifier in one step, are so far only in the model series SINTESO manufacturer Siemens, but not known in universal design. So far, a manual recording of the test result, that is, the correct function of the tested detector and the associated detector identifier, by the service person (examiner, operator of a tester) on paper and an archiving of this manual protocol to document the test results. With plant sizes of 10 to several 10,000 detectors, this results in a large documentation effort. In addition, the implementation is also labor-intensive, because the operator of the tester must constantly communicate with an operator of the message center to prevent that by checking a detector a false alarm is triggered.

By contrast, the design according to the invention, which makes it possible to simultaneously check and identify a detector 2, has significant advantages. The detector identifier determined by the reader 12 can be transmitted to a suitable mobile communication device 33 with corresponding software usually wireless, which is in communication with the reporting center, for example, to a carried by the operator of the device 1 smartphone. By means of the communication device 33, the operator can be displayed from a database which detector 2 is to be checked, if necessary by means of which test unit 18, and the operator can either confirm the successful test manually, or it can automatically record in a database and thereby the respective detector 2 are assigned. In both cases, documentation on paper is no longer required. In addition, when checking detectors 2, the second person in the control center can be omitted, since the operator of the device 1 via the communication device 33 of the reporting center, the testing of the detector 2, which responds to the check signaled, so that the message center on receipt of a signal from a detector can automatically distinguish the test procedure from a fire event without the signaling system having to be reprogrammed or even temporarily disabled for the test.

A system according to the invention for erecting and maintaining detectors 2 which are or are mounted on a solid substrate 3, for which environmental conditions are monitored and to which a respective detector identifier is assigned, comprising a device 1 according to the invention and one or more, functionally cooperating therewith Marking units 16 and / or mounting units 17 and / or test units 18 and / or cleaning units 19, is accordingly advantageously designed such that it comprises a message center, which is connected by means of a communication device 33 of the reader 12 with the device 1 in wireless connection, wherein the the detector 12 detected detector identifier of a detector 2 can be transmitted wirelessly and by means of the communication device 33 to the operator from a database can be displayed, which detector 2 is to be checked and the operator either the successful inspection of the detector 2 besbes either manually or this automatically recorded in a database and thereby the respective detector 2 can be assigned, wherein the functional unit 10 is a test unit 18, which is designed for dispensing a test means 24 to an attached to the upper receptacle 14, mounted on a substrate 3 detector is formed, and the device 1 for simultaneously checking and identifying a detector 2, to which the device 1 is pressed, the device 1 either having an actuating bracket 31, which is designed such that it presses the device 1 to the detector 2, the trigger button 32 of a reader 12 inserted into the receiving device 14 on the base support 8 for detecting a detector identifier, or the functional unit 10 is electrically operated, actuated, triggered or controlled and the rod 7, an electric control panel 47 for manual operation, actuation, triggering or controlling the functional unit 10 and the Device 1 is designed such that when triggering the function of the test unit 18 by means of the control unit 47 inserted into the receiving device 14 on the base support 8 reading device 12 is actuated for determining the detector identifier of the detector 2.

The FIG. 2 shows a section through the device 1 of FIG. 1 , wherein the functional unit 10 is a test unit 18, which comprises a test means 24 and for dispensing the test means 24 is formed on an attached to the upper receptacle 14, mounted on a substrate 3 detector 2. The test unit 18, as shown in this embodiment, preferably in a lower receptacle 15 can be used.

According to an advantageous feature, it is proposed that the upper and / or lower receptacle 14, 15 is designed such that a test unit 18 selected from a plurality of test units 18 operating in different ways or using different test means 24 can be replaceably inserted into them, wherein the plurality of test units 18 each including test equipment 24 operating in different ways or comprising a plurality of test units includes a test gas container 26, a compressed air container 26, a hot air device 34 including an electric heater 35, a blower 36, and an electrical power supply 37 for generating a heated air stream, a device for discharging fire aerosol or smoke (for example, a similar to a steam generator of an e-cigarette built smoke generator or a smoke cartridge with an electric heating coil and a He heat smoke-producing liquid in a tank), heat, a certain gas or a specific gas mixture, in particular fire detectors, or of radiation, flying sparks, pressure, humidity, temperature, light, vibration, in particular in other detectors.

It may be advantageously provided that the test means 24 is a test gas, hot air, a fire aerosol, smoke, heat, a specific gas or a specific gas mixture, in particular fire detectors, or radiation, flying sparks, pressure, humidity, temperature, light, vibration, especially in other detectors, and the device 1 is formed is that when pressing the device 1 to a mounted detector 2, the test means 24 is delivered to the detector 2.

Furthermore, it can advantageously be provided that the test unit 18 which can be inserted into the receptacle 14, 15 has a container 26 with test gas, fire aerosol, smoke, a certain gas or a specific gas mixture or moisture.

In FIG. 2 the test unit 18 a container 26 with a test means 24, z. B. a pressure bottle with a test gas. The overflow channels 22 and the retaining clips 20 can also be seen. For detectors 2 whose operating principle is based on air turbidity or the analysis of gases, correspondingly different containers 26 or bottles can be inserted into the sleeve 29.

The FIG. 3 shows a modification FIG. 2 with a device 1 for testing thermosensitive detectors 2. In this case, the functional unit 10 comprises a hot air device 34 which has an electric heating element 35, a blower 36 and an electrical power supply 37 for generating a heated air flow, and the device 1 is designed such that when pressing the device 1 to a mounted detector 2 hot air to the detector 2 is discharged. A sensor 38, which determines the temperature in the test unit 18, may also be integrated. The integrated into the device 1 operating bracket 31 transmits when pressing the device 1 to a detector 2 by means of the rod 7, the pressing force from the upper receptacle 14 on a switch 39 in the hot air device 34, whereby the heating element 35 and the fan 36 are set in motion , In another embodiment, when operating the control panel 47, z. B. on pressing a button, the heating element 35 and the fan 36 set in motion.

The threshold of various thermosensitive detectors 2 may vary, for. Due to normative determinations or depending on the detector type. In order to use the device 1 for testing detectors 2 with different thresholds and to perform a detector-specific functional test, can be advantageously provided that the device 1 has a temperature sensor 38, 45 for measuring the temperature of the hot air in the test unit 18 or upper Receiving 14 is arranged, and has a temperature selector switch 46, with one of a plurality of temperature thresholds is selectably adjustable, and the heater is formed so cooperative with the sensor 38 and temperature sensor 45 and the temperature selector 46 that upon reaching a preset with the temperature selector switch 46 Temperature threshold for the measured value of the sensor 38 and temperature sensor 45, the heating element 35 of the hot air device 34 is turned off. In the functional test of a detector 2, the temperature selector switch 46 can then be set to the detector-specific triggering temperature and checked upon reaching this preset, measured by the sensor 38 and temperature sensor 45, whether the detector 2 triggers, without the temperature continues to increase.

Embodiments of the device 1 according to the invention with a marking unit 16 for marking detector mounting points make a joint inspection of the construction site by two persons for fixing the mounting locations, as required by the prior art, dispensable, whereby the associated personnel costs can be halved. The FIG. 4 shows a first embodiment of such a device 1 according to the invention for marking detector mounting points. In this case, the functional unit 10 is a marking unit 16 which comprises a template 40 which can be inserted into the upper receptacle 14 and a container 26 with spray paint which can be inserted into the lower receptacle 15, and the apparatus 1 is designed such that when the apparatus is pressed 1 to a substrate 3, the spray paint is sprayed from the container 26 through the template 40 to the substrate 3 and there generates an image of the template 40.

The template 40 is exchangeable and may be, for example, a perforated or slotted diaphragm with a marker symbol (detector symbol 41) and / or a detector identifier 42. It is inserted into the upper receptacle 14 between the base 3 and base support 8. It shows, for example, a detector icon 41. In the lower receptacle 15 is located in this embodiment, a container 26 with spray paint.

The integrated operating bracket 31 transmits when pressing the device 1 to the substrate 3, the force from the upper receptacle 14 on the valve of the container 26 with spray paint, which serves as a marking means 23. By pressing the upper receptacle 14 so the valve of the container 26 is actuated with spray paint, whereby spray paint flows out. The spray paint passes through the transfer channels 22 into the upper receptacle 14 with the template 40. As the spray paint passes through the template 40, an image of the template 40, for example the detector symbol 41, is formed on the substrate.

The FIG. 5 shows a plan view of the template 40 of FIG. 4 , The template 40 comprises in this embodiment, not only a detector icon 41, with which the mounting point for a detector 2 is marked on a substrate 3, but also a set by the operator detector number 42, the pressing of the device 1 on the ground 3 together with the Detector symbol 41 is displayed. The detector numbers 42 can be set, for example, by means of a 7-segment pinhole, comparable to a 7-segment display.

The FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of an inventive device 1 for marking detector mounting points. It is the Functional unit 10, a marking unit 16 which includes a usable in the upper receptacle 14 stamp 43 with an ink pad 44, the stamp image in the idle state to the lower receptacle 15 and is wetted with stamping ink from the ink pad 44, and when pressing the device 1 pivots to a substrate 3 and leaves a stamp on the substrate 3.

The stamp can be used to mark a mounting location, for example with a detector symbol 41, and / or for attaching a detector identifier 42 (detector number). The stamping ink serves as marking agent. In the resting state, the stamp image to the base support 8 and presses on the ink pad 44 mounted there and is wetted with stamp ink. When pressing the device 1 or the stamp 43 to the substrate 3, the stamp image rotates towards the ground 3 and produces an impression corresponding to the stamp image.

The FIG. 7 shows a plan view of the punch 43 of FIG. 6 , The stamp image may represent a marker symbol (detector symbol 41) and / or a detector identifier 42. By changing the stamp image different detector symbols 41 can be used according to the respective modes of operation of the detectors 2. If the stamp 43 also includes a detector identifier 42, this is advantageously set by the operator, for. As pictured in adjustable date stamps known segment punches, and when pressing on the ground 2 together with the detector icon 41.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

device

2

detector

3

underground

4

detector base

5

detector use

6

label carrier

7

pole

8th

base support

9

fastening device

10

functional unit

11

cradle

12

reader

13

recording unit

14

upper intake

15

lower picture

16

marking unit

17

assembly unit

18

test unit

19

cleaning unit

20

headband

21

recess

22

overflow

23

marker

24

test equipment

25

cleaning supplies

26

container

27

inlet opening

28

Container

29

shell

30

Screw

31

actuating bow

32

release button

33

mobile communication device

34

Hot air device

35

heating element

36

fan

37

power supply

38

sensor

39

counter

40

template

41

detector symbol

42

detector identifier

43

stamp

44

inkpad

45

temperature sensor

46

Temperature selector

47

control panel

Claims (15)

Manually operable implement (1) for erecting and servicing detectors (2) mounted on a solid surface (3), designed to monitor environmental conditions, and each associated with a detector identifier - A base support (8) with a fastening device (9), by means of which the device (1) can be mechanically connected to a rod (7) to the attached to the rod (7) device (1) of a rod (7 ) lead operator to a mounting point for a detector (2) on a solid surface (3) or to a mounted on a solid surface (3) detector (2), - A receiving device (11) on the base support (8) for attaching a reading device (12) for determining the detector identifier of a mounted detector (2), and - In the base support (8) a receiving unit (13) with a fixed base (3) or on the substrate (3) mounted detector (2) facing upper receptacle (14) and one of the solid surface or on the bottom (3) mounted detector (2) facing away from the lower receptacle (15), wherein - The upper and the lower receptacle (14, 15) are designed such that in each case a functional unit (10), which is designed for erecting or maintaining detectors (2), manually inserted and replaced with another functional unit (10 ) can be removed again, - Wherein the functional units (10) as one or more of the following functional units (10) are formed: - A marking unit (16) for marking mounting locations for detectors (2) on a substrate (3) by means of the device (1) and / or for attaching detection detectors on a substrate (3) by means of the device (1), - An assembly unit (17) for inserting a detector insert (5) in a mounted on a substrate (3) detector base (4) by means of the device (1) or for removing a detector insert (5) from a mounted on a substrate (3) detector base (4) by means of the device (1), a test unit (18) for functional testing of mounted detectors (2) by means of the device (1), - A cleaning unit (19) for cleaning mounted detectors (2) by means of the device (1). Apparatus (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the detector (2) is a detector of technical fire protection, which is designed to respond to an associated with a fire event change an environmental condition and reporting a fire event. Apparatus (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is designed such that in the upper and lower receptacle (14, 15) one of a plurality of each working in different ways marking units (16) selected marking unit (16) and / or a selected from a plurality of each working in different ways mounting units (17) mounting unit (17) and / or from a plurality of each working in different ways test units (18) selected test unit (18) and / or one of a plurality each working in different ways cleaning units (19) selected cleaning unit (19) can be used interchangeably. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional unit (10) is a marking unit (16) which can be inserted into the upper receptacle punch (43) with an ink pad (44) whose stamp image in the idle state the lower receptacle (15) points while it is wetted with stamping ink from the ink pad (44), and which pivots when pressing the device (1) to a substrate (3) or to a mounted detector (2) and a stamp imprint on the Substrate (3) or on the mounted detector (2) leaves. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional unit (10) is a marking unit (16) which can be inserted into the upper receptacle (14) stencil (40) and one in the lower receptacle (15) insertable Contains container (26) with spray paint, and is formed such that when pressing the device (1) to a substrate (3) the spray paint from the container (26) through the template (40) is sprayed onto the substrate (3) and there generates an image of the template (40). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional unit (10) is a mounting unit (17) and the upper receptacle (14) is designed such that a detector insert (5) inserted therein by turning the device (1 ) by means of the rod (7) with an associated, on a solid surface (3) mounted detector base (4) is mechanically connectable or detachable from this, and that the device (1) in the upper receptacle (14) insertable and again removable , exchangeable Adapter for adapting the upper receptacle (14) to the shape of a specific detector (2) or detector insert (5). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional unit (10) is a test unit (18) which, for delivering a test device (24) to an upper receptacle (14) attached, on a substrate (3 ) and that the upper and / or lower receptacle (14, 15) is designed such that one of a plurality of each working in different ways or different test means (24) containing test units (18) selected The test unit (18) can be exchangeably inserted into it, wherein the plurality of test units (18) each containing differently operating or different test means (24) comprises a plurality of following test units (18): a container (26) with test gas, a container ( 26) with compressed air, a hot air device (34) comprising an electric heating element (35), a blower (36) and an electrical power supply (36) to the product a heated air stream, a device for the release of fire aerosol, smoke, heat, radiation, flying sparks, pressure, humidity, temperature, light, vibration, a specific gas or a specific gas mixture. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional unit (10) is a test unit (18) which, for delivering a test device (24) to an upper receptacle (14) attached, on a substrate (3 ) and that the functional unit (10) is a hot air device (34) having an electric heating element (35), a fan (36) and an electrical power supply (37) for generating a heated air flow, and the device (1) is formed such that upon pressing the device (1) to a mounted detector (2) hot air to the detector (2) is discharged. Device (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it comprises a temperature sensor (38, 45) for measuring the temperature of the hot air arranged in the test unit (18) or upper receptacle (14) and a temperature selector switch (46 ), with which one of a plurality of temperature thresholds is selectably adjustable, and the heating device in such a manner with the sensor (38) or temperature sensor (45) and the temperature selector switch (46) is designed to cooperate, that upon reaching a preset with the temperature selector switch (46) Temperature threshold for the measured value of the sensor (38) or temperature sensor (45), the heating element (35) of the hot air device (34) is turned off. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional unit (10) is electrically operated, actuated, triggered or controllable and the rod (7) is an electrical control unit (47) for manual operation, actuation, release or control of Functional unit (10). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional unit (10) comprises a container (26) for a marking means (23), test means (24) or cleaning means (25), which is designed as a pressure bottle or pressure cell, and the lower receptacle (15) has a lockable container (28), in which the container (26) is removably inserted again. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has an integrated operating bracket (31). , which is designed such that it is actuated by the pressing of the device (1) to a substrate (3) or to a mounted detector (2) and thereby the function of a in the upper or lower receptacle (14, 15) used functional unit (10) triggers. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional unit (10) is a test unit (18) which, for delivering a test device (24) to an upper receptacle (14) attached, on a substrate (3 ) and the device (1) is designed for simultaneously checking and identifying a detector (2) to which the device (1) is pressed, the device (1) having either an actuating bracket (31). has, which is designed such that when pressing the device (1) to the detector (2) actuates the trigger button (32) of a in the receiving device (14) on the base support (8) inserted reading device (12) for determining a detector identifier or the functional unit (10) is electrically operable, actuatable, triggerable or controllable, and the rod (7) has an electrical operating part (47) for manual operation, actuation, release or control of the functional unit (10) and Device (1) is designed such that when the function of the test unit (18) by means of the control unit (47) inserted into the receiving device (14) on the base support (8) reading device (12) for determining the detector identifier of the detector (2 ) is pressed. A system for erecting and maintaining detectors (2) mounted on a solid ground (3) for environmental monitoring and each associated with a detector identifier, comprising a device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims and one or more labeling moieties (16) operatively associated therewith and / or Assembly units (17) and / or test units (18) and / or cleaning units (19). System according to the preceding claim, comprising a reporting center which is in wireless communication with the device (1) by means of a communication device (33) of the reading device (12), wherein the detector identifier (2) determined by the reading device (12) transmits wirelessly can be displayed to the operator from a database by means of the communication device (33), which detector (2) is to be checked and the operator either confirms the successful check of the detector (2) manually or automatically records this in a database and thereby the functional unit (10) is a test unit (18) which is adapted to deliver a test means (24) to a detector (14) mounted on a substrate (3). 2), and the device (1) is designed to simultaneously check and identify a detector (2) to which the device (1) is pressed, wherein the device (1) either has an actuating bow (31) which is designed in such a way that, when the device (1) is pressed against the detector (2), the triggering button (32) of a receiving device (14) on the basic carrier ( 8) used to determine a detector identifier, or the functional unit (10) is electrically operated, actuated, triggered or controlled and the rod (7) an electrical control unit (47) for manually operating, operating, triggering or controlling the Function unit (10) and the device (1) is designed such that when triggering the function of the test unit (18) by means of the control unit (47) in the receiving device (14) on the base support (8) inserted reading device (12) for Determining the detector identifier of the detector (2) is actuated.

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