Testing device
By designing a testing device that includes a housing and a circuit board, the problem of low testing efficiency for fire control panels was solved, and an efficient and safe testing process was achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SIEMENS (CHINA) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing fire control panels are inefficient to test, prone to errors, have unstable connections, and pose safety hazards.
A testing device was designed, including a housing and a circuit board, and equipped with an auxiliary power supply input unit, an IO module detection unit, an audible and visual alarm output detection unit, and a relay output detection unit. Convenient connection and reliable testing are achieved through components such as banana plug sockets, input activation switches, and IO mode switching switches.
It improves testing efficiency and the reliability of test results, reduces operational risks, and ensures the safety of the testing process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to testing devices, and in particular to a testing device for fire protection control panels. Background Technology
[0002] Fire protection control panels are important control devices in fire protection systems, possessing monitoring, control, and alarm functions. Specifically, fire protection control panels can receive signals from various sensors, detectors, manual alarm buttons, and linkage devices, and can also output control signals to control and manage fire protection equipment within the fire protection system.
[0003] During the production of fire protection control panels, it is necessary to test the input and output channels of the control panels to ensure that they can receive input signals normally and output control signals correctly.
[0004] In existing technologies, each test requires connecting and disconnecting numerous devices, terminals, and wiring. For output channels, testers also need to connect actual fire-fighting equipment or multimeters to check the status of the output channels. This method is inefficient and error-prone. Furthermore, unstable connections can lead to unreliable test results; incorrect wiring can even cause safety accidents. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a testing device that can improve testing efficiency and quality, and is highly safe.
[0006] This invention provides a testing device for testing fire control panels. The testing device includes a housing and a circuit board. The circuit board has an auxiliary power supply unit and at least one IO module detection unit. The auxiliary power supply unit includes an AUX+ input terminal and an AUX- input terminal, which are used to connect to the two output interfaces of the auxiliary power supply of the fire control panel under test. Each IO module detection unit includes an IO input terminal, an IO+ input terminal, an IO- input terminal, an input activation switch, and an IO mode switching switch. One end of the input activation switch is connected to the IO- input terminal. The moving end of the IO mode switching switch is connected to the IO input terminal, its first stationary end is connected to the IO+ input terminal via an IO output indicator light, and its second stationary end is connected to the other end of the input activation switch. The other end of the input activation switch is connected to the AUX+ input terminal via an IO input indicator light. This testing device is easy to operate, has high testing efficiency, and is safe and reliable.
[0007] In another illustrative embodiment of the testing device of this utility model, the auxiliary power supply access unit further includes an AUX indicator light, with its two ends connected to the AUX+ access terminal and the AUX- access terminal, respectively. This facilitates observation of whether the AUX power output terminal of the fire control panel under test is normal.
[0008] In another illustrative embodiment of the testing device of this utility model, at least one audible and visual alarm output detection unit is further provided on the circuit board. Each audible and visual alarm output detection unit includes an audible and visual first input terminal, an audible and visual second input terminal, and a diode. The positive terminal of the diode is connected to the audible and visual first input terminal, and its negative terminal is connected to the audible and visual second input terminal through an audible and visual output indicator light. This is used to test whether the audible and visual alarm output terminal of the fire control panel under test can accurately output control signals.
[0009] In another illustrative embodiment of the testing device of this utility model, at least one relay output detection unit is further provided on the circuit board. Each relay output detection unit includes a common access terminal, a normally open access terminal, and a normally closed access terminal. The common access terminal is connected to the AUX+ access terminal. The normally open access terminal is connected to the AUX- access terminal via a normally open indicator light. The normally closed access terminal is connected to the AUX- access terminal via a normally closed indicator light. This is used to test whether the relay output signal of the fire control panel under test is normal.
[0010] In another illustrative embodiment of the testing device of this utility model, the housing is provided with multiple through holes, and a banana plug socket is fixedly inserted through each through hole. One end of the banana plug socket for inserting a plug faces outward of the testing device, while the other end is located inside the housing. Each access terminal on the circuit board is connected to one of the banana plug sockets. This testing device facilitates connection to the fire control panel under test, is convenient for testing, and has good connection reliability, resulting in reliable test results.
[0011] In another illustrative embodiment of the testing device of this utility model, the input activation switch and the IO mode switching switch are fixedly mounted on the housing, and their operating parts extend out of the testing device; each indicator light on the circuit board is fixedly mounted on the housing, and the light-emitting part of the indicator light faces outward of the testing device. This facilitates operation and observation.
[0012] In another illustrative embodiment of the testing device of this utility model, the housing is box-shaped; the banana plug socket is located on a first panel of the housing; the input activation switch, the IO mode switching switch, and the indicator light are located on a second panel of the housing opposite to the first panel. This facilitates operation and does not affect the reliability of the wiring during operation.
[0013] In another illustrative embodiment of the testing device of this utility model, the IO input indicator light, the input activation switch, the IO mode switching switch, and the IO output indicator light are arranged sequentially. This facilitates testing personnel in performing tests and observing test results.
[0014] In another illustrative embodiment of the testing device of this utility model, a grounding metal plate is fixedly disposed inside the housing, and the circuit board is mounted on the grounding metal plate; a grounding plug is also provided on the housing, and the grounding plug is connected to the grounding metal plate. Attached Figure Description
[0015] The following figures are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a circuit diagram used to illustrate the test apparatus of this application.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the test apparatus used in this application.
[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the first panel of the test apparatus shown in the figure.
[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the second panel of the test apparatus shown in the figure.
[0020] The reference numerals in the attached figures are as follows:
[0021] 10 Test Devices
[0022] 11. Shell
[0023] 12 circuit boards
[0024] 13 Grounding metal plate
[0025] 100 Auxiliary Power Supply Access Unit
[0026] X AUX+ AUX+ access point
[0027] X AUX- AUX-Access Terminal
[0028] L AUX AUX indicator light
[0029] R1 is the first resistor.
[0030] 200 audible and visual alarm output detection unit
[0031] X S1+ X S2+ First audio-visual access terminal
[0032] X S1- X S2- Second audio-visual access terminal
[0033] Diodes D1 and D2
[0034] R2, R4 second resistor
[0035] R3, R5 (third resistor)
[0036] L S1 L S2 Sound and light output indicator
[0037] 300 relay output detection unit
[0038] X COM1 X COM2 X COM3 Public access terminal
[0039] X NO1 X NO2 X NO3 Normally open access terminal
[0040] X NC1 X NC2 X NC3 Normally closed access terminal
[0041] L RO1 L RO2 L RO3 Normally open indicator light
[0042] L RC1 L RC2 L RC3 Normally closed indicator light
[0043] R6, R8, R10 (fourth resistor)
[0044] R7, R9, R11 (fifth resistor)
[0045] 400IO module detection unit
[0046] X IO1 X IO1 X IO1 IO access end
[0047] X IO1_24+ X IO2_24+ X IO3_24+ IO+ access terminal
[0048] X IO1_24- X IO2_24- X IO3_24- IO-Access End
[0049] K 01_act K 02_act K 03_act Input activation switch
[0050] K IO1_SELECT K IO2_SELECT K IO3_SELECT IO mode switch
[0051] a First Immovable End
[0052] b Second fixed end
[0053] L 01_01 L 02_01 L 03_01 IO input indicator
[0054] L 01_02 L 02_02 L 03_02 IO output indicator
[0055] R12, R14, R16, R18 (sixth resistor)
[0056] R13, R15, R17, R19 (Seventh Resistor) Detailed Implementation
[0057] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of this utility model, specific embodiments of this utility model are now described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals indicate components with the same or similar structures but the same function.
[0058] In this document, “illustrative” means “serving as an example, illustration or description”, and any illustration or implementation described herein as “illustrative” should not be construed as a more preferred or advantageous technical solution.
[0059] To keep the drawings concise, only the parts related to this utility model are shown schematically in each figure, and they do not represent the actual structure of the product. In addition, to make the drawings concise and easy to understand, in some figures, only one of the components with the same structure or function is shown schematically, or only one of them is labeled.
[0060] In this article, "one" can mean not only "only one" but also "more than one". In this article, "first", "second", etc., are used only to distinguish them from each other, not to indicate their importance or order.
[0061] Fire protection control panels need to output signals to control various devices in a fire protection system. For example, when a fire occurs, the control panel needs to output signals to drive audible and visual alarms to sound or light, and to control fire extinguishing devices and emergency lighting. Similarly, the fire protection control panel also needs to receive external input signals, such as input information from other devices, monitoring sensors, and the status of manual alarms.
[0062] There are generally three types of output channels for fire alarm control panels. One type includes two output ports, such as a souper output channel, through which the fire alarm control panel can output control signals to the audible and visual alarms. Another type is the relay output channel, which includes three output ports: a common terminal (COM), a normally closed terminal (NC), and a normally open terminal (NO). The NC and NO terminals are connected to two different circuits, and the fire alarm control panel can selectively activate one of these circuits through the control output. The third type is the I / O input / output channel, which includes three ports: an I / O terminal, an OUT terminal, and an IN terminal. The OUT and IN terminals are used for output and input signals, respectively.
[0063] Figure 1 This is a circuit diagram used to illustrate the test apparatus of this application.
[0064] like Figure 1 The diagram shows a circuit diagram of the circuit board of the test device of this application. The circuit board is provided with an auxiliary power supply access unit 100 and four IO module detection units 400.
[0065] The auxiliary power supply access unit 100 includes an AUX+ access terminal and an AUX- access terminal, which are used to connect to the two output interfaces of the auxiliary power supply of the fire control panel under test. A first resistor R1 and an AUX indicator light L can be connected between the AUX+ and AUX- access terminals. AUX When the AUX+ and AUX- input terminals are connected to the auxiliary power supply of the fire control panel, and the auxiliary power supply output is normal, the AUX indicator light L will illuminate. AUX It will be lit up.
[0066] Figure 1 Each IO module detection unit 400 in the system includes an IO access terminal X IO1 One IO+ access terminal XIO1_24+ and an IO-access terminal X IO1_24- IO access terminal X IO1 IO+ Access Terminal X IO1_24+ IO-Access Terminal X IO1_24- These are respectively used to connect to the IO, OUT, and IN terminals of the IO input / output channels. Each IO module detection unit 400 also includes an IO mode switching switch K. IO1_SELECT and an input activation switch K 01_act Among them, the IO mode switching switch K IO1_SELECT The active terminal c is connected to the IO access terminal X. IO1 Its first stationary terminal a and IO+ access terminal X IO1_24+ Connect, its second stationary terminal b and IO-access terminal X IO1_24- Connectivity. The first stationary terminal a connects to the IO+ access terminal X. IO1_24+ There is an I / O output indicator L connected between them. 01_01 And a seventh resistor R13; the second stationary terminal b and the IO-connection terminal X IO1_24- There is an input activation switch K connected between them. 01_act In addition, input activates switch K. 01_act One end connected to the second stationary terminal b is also connected to the AUX+ access terminal, and an IO input indicator L is connected between the two terminals. 01_02 During testing, the I / O input / output channels of the fire control panel were set to output mode, and the I / O mode switch K was turned on. IO1_SELECT The moving terminal c is connected to its first stationary terminal a. At this time, if the IO output indicator L... 01_01 If the light is on, it indicates that the output channel is working and outputting normally. To test the input function of the I / O input / output channel, switch the I / O mode toggle switch K. IO1_SELECT The moving end c is connected to its second stationary end b, and the control input activates switch K. 01_act The switch status is indicated by the I / O input indicator L when closed. 01_02 If the light is on, it indicates that the input signal has been correctly input to the fire control device.
[0067] The testing device of this application can not only test whether the IO input / output channels of the fire control panel can work normally, but also test whether the IO input / output channels can output normally when the triggering conditions are met, and test whether the fire control panel can respond correctly when control signals are input to the IO input / output channels.
[0068] The testing apparatus of this application can, as in... Figure 1 The diagram shows four IO module detection units 400, but it may also include other numbers of IO module detection units 400, such as one, two, three, or other numbers.
[0069] For the sounder output channel of the fire control panel, this testing device can be further equipped with an audible and visual alarm output detection unit 200 for testing. This audible and visual alarm output detection unit 200 includes an audible and visual first input terminal X. S1+ , Audio-visual second access terminal X S1- And a diode D1. The positive terminal of the diode is connected to the first acoustic-optical input terminal X. S1+ The negative terminal is connected to an audio-visual output indicator L. S1 Connected to the second audio-visual input terminal X S1- Diode D1 can test the first acoustic-optical input terminal X. S1+ , Audio-visual second access terminal X S1- Is the polarity correct? (See the audio-visual output indicator L) S1 The lighting status can be used to determine whether the sounder output channel is outputting normally. First access terminal X S1+ And the second audio-visual access terminal X S1- A second resistor R2 is connected between them, and diode D1 is connected to the sound and light output indicator L. S1 A third resistor R5 is connected between them. Similarly, the audible and visual alarm output detection unit 200 can also be used in other quantities to match the fire control panel that needs to be tested, for example... Figure 1 The two shown.
[0070] For the relay output channel of the fire control panel, this testing device can be further equipped with a relay output detection unit 300. Each relay output detection unit 300 includes a common access terminal X. COM1 A normally open access terminal X NO1 and a normally closed access terminal X NC1 Each of these is connected to one of the three interfaces of the relay output channel. The common access terminal X... COM1 Connected to the AUX+ access point. Normally open access point X NO1 Through a normally open indicator light L RO1 Connected to the AUX access terminal. Normally closed access terminal X NC1 Through a normally closed indicator light L RC1 Connected to the AUX access port. Normally open access port X NO1 With normally open indicator light L RO1 A fourth resistor R6 can be connected between them, with the normally closed terminal X. NC1 With normally closed indicator light L RC1 A fifth resistor R6 can be connected between them. This can be observed by checking the normally open indicator light L. RO1 and normally closed indicator light L RC1The brightness of the relay output can be used to determine whether the output of the relay output channel is normal. Similarly, other numbers of relay output detection units 300 can be used to match the fire control panel that needs to be tested, for example... Figure 1 The two shown.
[0071] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the test apparatus used in this application.
[0072] like Figure 2 The test apparatus shown includes a housing 11 and a circuit board 12. The circuit board 12 is disposed inside the housing 11. The housing is box-shaped and includes four sides. Figure 2 The front panel shown is the first panel, the panel opposite the front panel is the second panel, and the two panels on the left and right are the side panels. Ventilation holes can be provided on the side panels.
[0073] The first panel has multiple through holes. A banana plug socket is fixedly installed in each through hole, with one end of the banana plug socket for inserting the plug facing outwards from the test device, and the other end located inside the housing 11. Each access terminal on the circuit board 12 is connected to a banana plug socket. For example, the AUX+ access terminal (X...) mentioned earlier... AUX+ ), AUX-access terminal (X) AUX- ), and the first audio-visual access terminal (X) S1+ X S2+ ), and the second audio-visual access terminal (X) S1- X S2- ), public access terminal (X) COM1 X COM2 X COM3 ), normally open access terminal (X) NO1 X NO2 X NO3 ), normally closed access terminal (X) NC1 X NC2 X NC3 ), IO access terminal (X) IO1 X IO1 X IO1 ), IO+ access terminal (X) IO1_24+ X IO2_24+ X IO3_24+ ), IO-access terminal (X) IO1_24- X IO2_24- X IO3_24- Each connector in the circuit is connected to a banana plug socket. Input activation switch (K) 01_act K 02_act K 03_act K 04_act ) and IO mode switching switch (K IO1_SELECT KIO2_SELECT K IO3_SELECT K IO4_SELECT The indicator light (L) is fixedly mounted on the housing 11, with its operating part extending out of the test device. Each indicator light on the circuit board 12 is fixedly mounted on the housing 11, with the light-emitting part of the indicator light facing outwards from the test device. For example, the AUX indicator light (L) AUX ), sound and light output indicator (L) S1 L S2 ), normally open indicator light (L) RO1 L RO2 L RO3 ), normally closed indicator light (L) RC1 L RC2 L RC3 ), IO input indicator (L) 01_01 L 02_01 L 03_01 ), IO output indicator (L) 01_02 L 02_02 L 03_02 Each indicator light in the unit is fixed to the second panel with the light head facing outwards from the housing. By placing the connection terminal on the first surface and the switch and indicator lights on the second surface opposite the first surface, it is possible to prevent operators from accidentally touching the connection wires during testing, thereby improving the reliability of the test results.
[0074] Each set of I / O input / output channel tests involves two switches and two indicator lights. For ease of operation and observation, the I / O input indicator lights L can be... 01_02 and input activation switch K 01_act Adjacent arrangement, switch K for I / O mode switching IO1_SELECT and IO output indicator L 01_01 The adjacent arrangement facilitates observation and memorization of the relationship between the switches and indicator lights by testers, reducing the likelihood of errors. Furthermore, the input activates switch K. 01_act and IO mode switching switch K IO1_SELECT A toggle switch can be used. Furthermore, an I / O mode switching switch K can be added. IO1_SELECT The toggle switch is set to "when moved close to the IO output indicator L". 01_01 When the switch is active, terminal c is connected to the first stationary terminal a; when the switch is moved to a position close to the IO input indicator L... 01_02 At that time, the moving end c is connected to the second stationary end b.
[0075] A grounding metal plate 13 may also be fixedly installed inside the housing 11 of the test device of this application. The circuit board 12 is mounted on the grounding metal plate 13. A grounding plug is also provided on the housing 11. The grounding plug is connected to the grounding metal plate 13.
[0076] It should be understood that although this specification describes various embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can be appropriately combined to form other implementations that can be understood by those skilled in the art. The nouns and pronouns referring to people in this patent application are not limited to specific genders.
[0077] The detailed descriptions listed above are merely specific descriptions of feasible embodiments of the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. All equivalent implementation schemes or modifications made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model, such as combinations, divisions or repetitions of features, should be included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A testing device for testing fire control panels, the testing device comprising a housing (11) and a circuit board (12), characterized in that, The circuit board (12) is provided with: An auxiliary power supply access unit (100) includes an AUX+ access terminal and an AUX- access terminal, wherein the AUX+ access terminal and the AUX- access terminal are used to connect to the two output interfaces of the auxiliary power supply of the fire control panel under test; and At least one IO module detection unit (400), each of the IO module detection units (400) comprising: An IO access point (X) IO1 ); An IO+ access point (X) IO1_24+ ); An IO-access point (X) IO1_24- ); An input activation switch (K) 01_act One end of which is connected to the IO-access terminal (X). IO1_24- );as well as An I / O mode switch (K) IO1_SELECT Its moving end is connected to the IO access terminal (X). IO1 Its first stationary terminal (a) is connected to an I / O output indicator (L). 01_01 ) connected to the IO+ access terminal (X IO1_24+ Its second stationary terminal (b) is connected to the input activation switch (K). 01_act The other end; Among them, the input activation switch (K) 01_act The other end is connected to an I / O input indicator (L) 01_02 It is connected to the AUX+ access terminal.
2. The testing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary power supply unit (100) also includes an AUX indicator light (L). AUX The AUX indicator light (L) AUX The two ends are respectively connected to the AUX+ access terminal and the AUX- access terminal.
3. The testing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that... The circuit board (12) is further provided with at least one audible and visual alarm output detection unit (200), each of the audible and visual alarm output detection units (200) including: First audio-visual access terminal (X) S1+ ); Second audio-visual access terminal (X) S1- );as well as A diode (D1) has its anode connected to the first acousto-optical access terminal (X). S1+ Its negative terminal is connected to an audio-visual output indicator light (L). S1 ) connected to the second acoustic-optical access terminal (X) S1- ).
4. The testing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that... The circuit board (12) is also provided with at least one relay output detection unit (300), and each relay output detection unit (300) includes: A public access point (X) COM1 It is connected to the AUX+ access terminal; A normally open access port (X) NO1 It is indicated by a normally open indicator light (L) RO1 ) connected to the AUX-access terminal; and A normally closed access terminal (X) NC1 It is indicated by a normally closed indicator light (L) RC1 It is connected to the AUX-access terminal.
5. The testing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that: The housing (11) is provided with a plurality of through holes, and a banana plug socket is fixedly inserted through each of the through holes. One end of the banana plug socket for inserting a plug faces the outside of the test device, and the other end is located inside the housing (11). Each access point on the circuit board (12) is connected to one of the banana plug sockets.
6. The testing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that: The input activation switch (K) 01_act ) and the IO mode switching switch (K IO1_SELECT It is fixedly mounted on the housing (11), and its operating part extends out of the test device; Each indicator light on the circuit board (12) is fixedly mounted on the housing (11), with the light-emitting part of the indicator light facing the outside of the test device.
7. The testing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that: The shell (11) is box-shaped; The banana plug socket is located on a first panel of the housing (11); The input activation switch (K) 01_act The IO mode switching switch (K) IO1_SELECT The indicator light is located on the housing (11) on a second panel opposite to the first panel.
8. The testing apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that: The I / O input indicator (L) 01_02 The input activation switch (K) 01_act The IO mode switching switch (K) IO1_SELECT ) and the IO output indicator (L 01_01 Arrange them in sequence.
9. The testing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: A grounding metal plate (13) is fixedly installed inside the housing (11), and the circuit board (12) is mounted on the grounding metal plate (13); The housing (11) is also provided with a grounding plug, which is connected to the grounding metal plate (13).