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Systems and methods for testing two-color detectors

US10184831B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2016
Grant dateJan 22, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J2003/102
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for calibrating a test light to simulate a fire includes measuring a baseline resistance induced in a sensor cell of a two-color detector in response to a controlled fire. The method includes monitoring a test resistance induced in the sensor cell in response to exposure to emissions from a test light and adjusting the emissions of the test light until the test resistance of the sensor cell equals the baseline resistance of the sensor cell to achieve a calibration setting for the test light. A test light for a detector includes a housing and a first LED within the housing having a first emission wavelength. A second LED is within the housing. The second LED has a second emission wavelength. The second emission wavelength is different than the first emission wavelength.

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