Fire alarm operation check aid, fire alarm operation test device, and fire alarm operation test method

Abstract

To provide an operation confirmation auxiliary tool for a fire alarm that allows an operation confirmation work on a fire alarm to be efficiently performed by a single user and can be applied to fire receivers of manufacturers with different specifications while being easy to operate, and an operation testing device for a fire alarm and an operation testing method for a fire alarm.SOLUTION: An operation confirmation auxiliary tool for a fire alarm comprises: a takeout portion 20 of which one end is attached to an output terminal of a fire reception device which outputs fire transfer signals; a detection unit 21 to which the other end of the takeout part 20 is connected and has a detection function capable of detecting a fire transfer signal passing through the output terminal and a test signal emission function of emitting a test signal which is generated when a fire transfer signal is detected by the detection function; and a control unit 22 that is connected to the detection unit 21, and has a test signal receiving function portion 223, a notification start determination function portion 224, a notification continuation determination function portion 225, a sound output function portion 226, and a power supply portion 227.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an operation check aid for automatic fire alarm systems (hereinafter referred to as "fire alarms"), a fire alarm operation testing device, and a fire alarm operation testing method, and more particularly to a fire alarm operation check aid, a fire alarm operation testing device, and a fire alarm operation testing method that allow a single user to efficiently check the operation of a fire alarm, are easy to operate, and can be applied to fire receivers from various manufacturers with different specifications. [Background technology]

[0002] Japan's Fire Service Act (Article 17-3-3) requires that buildings equipped with fire-fighting equipment, etc., undergo inspections of the equipment twice a year (hereinafter referred to as "equipment inspections") and report the results of the inspections to the local fire department (once a year for designated fire-prevention buildings, once every three years for non-designated fire-prevention buildings; hereinafter referred to as "comprehensive inspections"). In particular, the comprehensive inspection requires that the overall functionality of the fire-fighting equipment, etc., be confirmed in accordance with standards set out in public notices, depending on the type of fire-fighting equipment, etc., by operating all or part of the fire-fighting equipment, etc., or by using the equipment, etc.

[0003] Incidentally, comprehensive inspections and equipment inspections (collectively referred to as "fire alarm operation confirmation work") have generally been carried out by fire protection equipment engineers or qualified fire protection equipment inspectors. However, traditional fire alarm operation confirmation work has often been carried out by at least two people in pairs, with one person attached to the detector or alarm and testing it to activate, while the other person attached to the fire receiver and checking whether the fire indicator light is lit. However, due to recent labor shortages and other factors, there have been cases where delays in starting the work or excessive workloads have occurred.

[0004] To solve the above problems, for example, a test system has been proposed as described in Patent Document 1 below. This test system is capable of outputting test result information based on second test information corresponding to first test information output from a disaster prevention receiver, so that one worker can perform the work of outputting an alarm signal and the work of checking the test results, thereby improving the efficiency of testing a disaster prevention system. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6510294 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Incidentally, the test system described in Patent Document 1 is described as "triggering the display of first test information on the display means of the disaster prevention receiver to take a photograph and transmit image information showing the captured image (specification paragraph 0016)," and as a basic concept of the embodiment, it is described as "broadly speaking, the embodiment relates to a test system that, when first test information is output, transmits second test information based on the first test information, and outputs test result information showing the test result of the disaster prevention system based on the transmitted second test information (specification paragraph 0027)." Similar content is also described in specification paragraphs 0085 to 86.

[0007] In other words, the trigger for starting the test system can be said to be "the display of the first test information on the display means of the disaster prevention receiver," and an example of the first test information is information indicating that the indicator light 221 of the receiver 2 is lit.

[0008] On the other hand, the light interval of the indicator light of a fire alarm may differ depending on the manufacturer, for example, Company A's indicator light may have a light interval of 1 second, while Company B's may have a light interval of 3 seconds. Furthermore, although it is not explicitly stated in Patent Document 1, considering that the test system described therein was created by a fire alarm manufacturer, it is presumed that the light interval of the indicator light, which is the first test information, is based on the manufacturer's own standards, and a light interval of the indicator light according to another manufacturer's standards may not trigger the first test information for the test system or may reduce detection accuracy.

[0009] In other words, the testing system described in Patent Document 1 is difficult to apply to fire alarms made by other manufacturers than the company itself (i.e., other manufacturers), or it is expected that the reliability of the test results will be reduced due to the possibility of a decrease in detection accuracy, making it a system that is difficult to use for those involved in inspecting fire alarms made by various manufacturers.

[0010] Furthermore, in consideration of the specification of Patent Document 1, it is presumed that "indicator light" means a district indicator light, and in consideration of Figures 2 and 4 of Patent Document 1, multiple indicator lights indicating districts are provided on the receiver 2. If all of the district indicator lights arranged above, below, left and right are to be photographed, it would be necessary to adjust the photographing area and check whether all district indicator lights have been recognized for each test, which would make operation cumbersome.

[0011] Furthermore, for small fire alarms with five or fewer circuits, there are those called "P-type Class 2 receivers" that do not have indicator lights, and the test system described in Patent Document 1 cannot be used for these.

[0012] The present invention has been devised in consideration of the above points, and aims to provide a fire alarm operation confirmation aid, a fire alarm operation testing device, and a fire alarm operation testing method that allow a single user to efficiently perform fire alarm operation confirmation work, are easy to operate, and can be applied to fire receivers from various manufacturers with different specifications. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the fire alarm operation confirmation aid of the present invention comprises a take-out section having one end attached to the output terminal of a fire alarm signal on a fire receiver, a detection section to which the other end of the take-out section is connected and which has a detection function capable of detecting a fire alarm signal passing through the output terminal and a test signal transmission function for transmitting a test signal generated when the detection function detects a fire alarm signal, a test signal receiving function connected to the detection section and capable of receiving the test signal, an alarm start determination function capable of determining whether or not an alarm needs to be started based on whether or not the test signal is detected, an alarm continuation determination function that determines whether or not an alarm needs to be continued based on the detection time of the test signal, and a control section having an audio output function that receives the determination results of the alarm start determination function and the alarm continuation determination function, and is able to generate audio to notify the user of the situation based on the determination result and output it to the outside.

[0014] To use the fire alarm operation confirmation aid, first attach one end of the take-out part to the output terminal of the fire receiver. The fire receiver receives signals from the detector or alarm and issues a fire alarm signal to each piece of equipment such as security devices via its output terminal. One end of the take-out part is connected to this output terminal, and the other end of the take-out part is connected to a detection part, which can use its detection function to detect the fire alarm signal issued by the fire receiver and transmitted via its output terminal.

[0015] The "extraction part" may be, for example, an electric wire, cord, cable, etc., one end of which is connectable to an output terminal and the other end of which is connectable directly or indirectly to a fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device (detection part). The "extraction part" or "detection part" may also be provided with a relay, photocoupler, or other similar component, in which case a no-voltage signal can be extracted even if the output terminal is a voltage-applied contact.

[0016] The aforementioned one end side is not particularly limited as long as it is a member or form that can be connected to an output terminal, and for example, it may be a form in which a crimp terminal or the like is attached to the tip of a cord or the like, or a form in which the coating of the tip of a cord or the like is simply stripped off to allow electricity to flow therethrough.

[0017] Regarding the other end side mentioned above, an example of one that is "directly connectable" is one whose other end side is fixed to a fire alarm operation confirmation aid, and an example of one that is "indirectly connectable" is one whose other end side is equipped with a connector, coupler, pin plug, etc. that can be connected to a fire alarm operation confirmation aid (detection unit) and is detachably attached to the fire alarm operation confirmation aid.

[0018] The detection unit has a test signal transmission function, and when it detects a fire alarm signal detected by the detection function, it generates a test signal and transmits the test signal to the control unit. Note that this "test signal" may be a signal of a different type other than a fire alarm signal converted from a fire alarm signal, or may be a signal that is a conversion of the fire alarm signal itself.

[0019] The control unit connected to the detection unit has a test signal receiving function and can receive the test signal. The control unit has an alarm start determination function and can determine whether or not an alarm start is necessary based on whether or not a test signal is detected. More specifically, the alarm start determination function determines that an alarm start is necessary when a test signal is detected (detected), and determines that an alarm start is not necessary when a test signal is not detected (not detected).

[0020] The control unit has an alarm continuation determination function, which allows it to determine whether or not to continue alarming based on the detection time of the test signal. More specifically, the alarm continuation determination function determines that alarming needs to continue when the test signal is detected for a predetermined time (detected), and determines that alarming does not need to begin (this can also be described as a "restored state") when the test signal is not detected for the predetermined time (not detected).

[0021] The control unit has a voice output function, and can generate and output to the outside a voice that notifies the situation determined by the alarm start determination function and the alarm continuation determination function. More specifically, for example, "The fire warning light has been activated" is an example of a "voice that notifies the situation determined by the alarm start determination function," and "The alarm is continuing" is an example of a "voice that notifies the situation determined by the alarm continuation determination function," but the voice is not limited to these and may be a voice that reads out other words with a similar meaning.

[0022] The generated sound can be output externally via a sound output member directly or indirectly connected to the control unit so that it can be heard by the user. For example, an example of a sound output member "directly connected to the control unit" is a sound output member in which a speaker or the like is further provided inside or outside the control unit, and the sound generated by the sound output function is output from the speaker or the like. An example of a sound output unit "indirectly connected to the control unit" is a sound output member in which a smartphone, tablet terminal, speaker, or the like capable of wireless communication is further provided, and the sound generated by the sound output function is converted into a wireless signal and transmitted, and the signal received by the smartphone or the like is converted into sound and output.

[0023] As mentioned above, the work of checking the operation of a fire alarm was often done in pairs of at least two people, but with the fire alarm operation checking aid of the present invention, by having the above-mentioned configuration, the user is responsible for the work of activating the detector or alarm, and the fire receiver receives the fire alarm transfer signal, and the work of checking whether the fire alarm transfer signal has been sent to each piece of equipment such as a security device via the output terminal can be done by listening to the audio generated by the fire alarm operation checking aid, so there is no need for dedicated personnel to check whether the fire alarm transfer signal has been sent at the location where the fire receiver is installed, which means that the work of checking the operation of a fire alarm can be done by a single user.

[0024] As mentioned above, some small-scale fire alarms with five or fewer circuits do not have a fire alarm indicator light, and specifications such as the presence or absence of a fire alarm indicator light vary depending on the manufacturer. However, almost all manufacturers' fire alarm receivers are equipped with a fire alarm signal output terminal. The fire alarm operation confirmation aid of the present invention utilizes the fire alarm signal output terminal equipped on almost all manufacturers' fire alarm receivers. The detection unit detects the fire alarm signal passing through the output terminal, generates a test signal upon detection of the fire alarm signal, and the control unit determines the start and continuation of the alarm based on the received test signal. This makes it highly versatile and applicable to fire alarm receivers of various manufacturers with different specifications, including existing, relatively older models. Furthermore, the fire alarm operation confirmation aid of the present invention has a simple structure in which the extraction unit is simply attached to the fire alarm signal output terminal of the fire alarm receiver, making it easy to operate and highly convenient to use.

[0025] Furthermore, if the aforementioned fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device has at least one output terminal, either a buzzer terminal for the auxiliary receiver or a district bell terminal, the fire alarm signal can be extracted from these output terminals. These terminals often have a voltage of 24V DC (24 volts direct current), and a relay unit (relay, photocoupler, etc.) is installed at the "extraction unit" or "between the extraction unit and the detection unit." It is preferable to install a photocoupler to further improve insulation.

[0026] Furthermore, if the aforementioned fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device has at least one output terminal, either a fire representative terminal or a signal transfer terminal, the fire signal can be extracted from these output terminals. Furthermore, these terminals are often voltage-free, which eliminates the need for the aforementioned "relay section," making the structure simpler and more convenient.

[0027] Furthermore, if the above-mentioned fire alarm operation confirmation aid further comprises a use date and time determination unit connected to the control unit, and the use date and time determination unit has a first date and time acquisition function that acquires the date and time when use began, a second date and time acquisition function that acquires any date and time after use began, and a date calculation function that calculates the difference between the first date and time acquisition function and the second date and time acquisition function, it can accommodate usage methods that limit the time or date and time.

[0028] For example, the fire alarm operation confirmation aid of the present invention is suitable for use when it is rented out for use for a limited time or period (hereinafter referred to as "rental use"), and the use date and time determination unit acquires the date and time when use began using the first date and time acquisition function, acquires any date and time after use began using the second date and time acquisition function, and calculates the difference between the first date and time acquisition function and the second date and time acquisition function using the date calculation function. This allows the owner of the fire alarm operation confirmation aid of the present invention to manage the period of use and, for example, to collect a usage fee from the person who rented it out based on the period of use.

[0029] Furthermore, if the aforementioned fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device further comprises a usability determination unit that cooperates with the use date and time determination unit, and the usability determination unit has a usability determination function that determines usability in cooperation with the use date and time determination unit, and a use stop function that stops the operation of the control unit based on a signal from the usability determination function, it can determine whether the fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device is usable and stop its use after a certain time or date has passed, thereby preventing unauthorized use when renting it.

[0030] Furthermore, if the fire alarm operation confirmation aid described above further comprises an external key interface unit connected to the control unit, and the external key interface unit has a storage medium connection unit capable of accepting a storage medium that is an external key storing an activation permission password for the control unit, an authentication function that reads the storage medium connected to the storage medium connection unit and authenticates the validity of the activation permission password stored in the storage medium, and a password transmission function that transmits the activation permission password authenticated by the authentication function to the control unit, and the control unit has a password processing function that receives the activation permission password, cancels the usage suspension function, and makes the control unit available, the storage medium storing the activation permission password can be used to set restrictions on whether the control unit can be activated. This can deter unauthorized use in rental applications and further improve the convenience of the aid.

[0031] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the fire alarm operation testing device of the present invention comprises: a take-out section having one end attached to the output terminal of a fire alarm signal on a fire receiver; a detection section to which the other end of the take-out section is connected and which has a detection function capable of detecting a fire alarm signal passing through the output terminal and a test signal transmission function for transmitting a test signal generated when the detection function detects a fire alarm signal; a test signal receiving function connected to the detection section and capable of receiving the test signal; an alarm start determination function capable of determining whether or not an alarm should be started based on whether or not the test signal is detected; an alarm continuation determination function that determines whether or not an alarm should be continued based on the detection time of the test signal; and a control section having an audio output function that receives the determination results of the alarm start determination function and the alarm continuation determination function, generates audio notifying the user of the situation based on the determination result, and outputs the audio to the outside; and a mobile communication terminal having a function of shooting video including audio and a function of transmitting the shot video and audio, and positioned so as to be able to shoot the fire alarm operation testing device and the fire receiver to which it is attached.

[0032] To use the fire alarm operation test device, first attach one end of the take-out part of the fire alarm operation confirmation aid to the output terminal of the fire receiver. As mentioned above, the fire receiver emits a fire alarm signal via the output terminal, and one end of the take-out part is connected to this output terminal, and the other end of the take-out part is connected to a detection part, which can detect the fire alarm signal emitted by the fire receiver and transmitted via the output terminal using its detection function.

[0033] The detection unit has a test signal transmission function, and when it detects a fire alarm signal detected by the detection function, it generates a test signal and transmits the test signal to the control unit. Note that this "test signal" may be a signal of a different type other than a fire alarm signal converted from a fire alarm signal, or may be a signal that is a conversion of the fire alarm signal itself.

[0034] The control unit connected to the detection unit has a test signal receiving function and can receive the test signal. The control unit has an alarm start determination function and can determine whether or not an alarm start is necessary based on whether or not a test signal is detected. More specifically, the alarm start determination function determines that an alarm start is necessary when a test signal is detected (detected), and determines that an alarm start is not necessary when a test signal is not detected (not detected).

[0035] The control unit has an alarm continuation determination function, which can determine whether or not to continue alarming based on the detection time of the test signal. More specifically, the alarm continuation determination function determines that alarming needs to continue when the test signal is detected for a predetermined time (detected), and determines that the system is in a recovery state when the test signal is not detected for the predetermined time (not detected).

[0036] The control unit has a sound output function, so that it can generate and output to the outside a sound that notifies the user of the situation determined by the alarm start determination function and the alarm continuation determination function. The generated sound can be output to the outside via a sound output member directly or indirectly connected to the control unit so that the user can hear it.

[0037] The mobile communication terminal has the aforementioned photographing and transmission functions, and by positioning the fire alarm operation confirmation aid so that it can photograph and activating it, it is possible to transmit video of the fire alarm's operating status and the audio generated by the fire alarm operation confirmation aid outside the device.

[0038] According to the fire alarm operation test device of the present invention, a user can receive and observe video and audio transmitted from a mobile communication terminal related to the fire alarm operation test device on another mobile communication terminal that the user has in his / her possession. This allows the user to perform the fire alarm operation check work alone, which previously required at least two people to do.

[0039] Furthermore, the fire alarm operation test device of the present invention has a structure in which the above-mentioned fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device detects the fire alarm transfer signal via the output terminal in the detection unit, generates a test signal upon detection of the fire alarm transfer signal, and determines the start and continuation of the alarm in the control unit based on the received test signal, so it can be applied to fire receivers of various manufacturers with different specifications, including existing relatively old fire receivers and small fire alarms with five or fewer circuits that do not have indicator lights, making it highly versatile.Furthermore, the fire alarm operation test device of the present invention has a simple structure in which the extraction unit is attached to the fire alarm transfer signal output terminal of the fire receiver, making it easy to operate and highly efficient.

[0040] In order to achieve the above object, the method for testing the operation of a fire alarm of the present invention is carried out using a fire alarm operation confirmation aid having a take-out section, a detection section connected to the take-out section, and a control section connected to the detection section, a transmitting mobile communication terminal having a photographing function and a function of transmitting photographed video and audio, and a receiving mobile communication terminal having a function of receiving video and audio photographed and transmitted by the transmitting mobile communication terminal, and includes a first step of arranging the fire alarm operation confirmation aid on a fire receiver of a fire alarm, attaching the take-out section to one end of an output terminal of the fire receiver for a fire alarm transfer signal and activating the control section, and arranging the transmitting mobile communication terminal so that it can photograph the fire alarm operation confirmation aid and the fire receiver, and a second step of activating a sensor or an alarm constituting the fire alarm for testing purposes, using the detection function of the detection section to detect the fire alarm transfer signal passing through the output terminal upon receiving a signal from the sensor or the alarm, and using the test signal transmission function of the detection section to transmit a test signal. a third step of transmitting a test signal generated when the detection function detects a fire alarm transfer signal; a fourth step of receiving the test signal using a test signal receiving function of the control unit, determining whether or not to start an alarm based on whether or not the test signal is detected using an alarm start determination function of the control unit, determining whether or not to continue an alarm based on the detection time of the test signal using an alarm continuation determination function of the control unit, and generating and outputting to the outside using an audio output function of the control unit an audio notifying the situation based on the determination results received from the alarm start determination function and the alarm continuation determination function; a fifth step of photographing the fire alarm operation confirmation aid and the fire receiver using a photographing function of the transmitting mobile communication terminal, and transmitting the video and audio photographed by the transmitting function; and a sixth step of receiving the video and audio transmitted from the transmitting mobile communication terminal by the receiving mobile communication terminal, and allowing the user to view the video and audio to confirm the operation of the fire receiver.

[0041] The user attaches one end of the extraction part of the fire alarm operation confirmation aid to the fire alarm receiver's fire alarm transfer signal output terminal and starts the control part, thereby attaching the fire alarm operation confirmation aid to the fire receiver and positioning the transmitting mobile communication terminal, thereby becoming ready to photograph the fire alarm operation confirmation aid and the fire receiver (first step). This eliminates the need to position personnel in front of the fire receiver.

[0042] Then, the detector or alarm is activated to start the test (second step). At this time, a user who activates the detector or alarm with a heating appliance or smoke generating appliance only needs to be located at the location of the detector or alarm.

[0043] The fire receiver receives a signal from the detector or alarm and issues a fire alarm transfer signal to each piece of equipment, such as a security device, via its output terminal. At that time, the fire alarm operation confirmation aid extracts the fire alarm transfer signal via an extraction unit connected to the output terminal, and the detection unit connected to the extraction unit can detect the fire alarm transfer signal via the fire receiver's output terminal using its detection function. Then, when the detection unit detects the fire alarm transfer signal using its test signal transmission function, it generates and transmits a test signal (third step). Furthermore, the control unit of the fire alarm operation confirmation aid receives the test signal, determines whether to start an alarm, determines whether to continue an alarm, and generates and outputs a sound to notify the situation based on the determination result (fourth step).

[0044] The transmitting mobile communication terminal photographs the fire alarm operation confirmation aid and the fire receiver and transmits the photographed video and audio (5th step).The video and audio transmitted from the transmitting mobile communication terminal are then received by the receiving mobile communication terminal, and the user watches and listens to the video and audio to confirm the operation of the fire receiver (6th step).

[0045] According to the fire alarm operation test method of the present invention, by including the above-mentioned steps, a user can receive and observe the video and audio transmitted from the transmitting mobile communication terminal on the receiving mobile communication terminal that the user holds in his / her hand. This allows the user to perform the operation check of a fire alarm by himself / herself, which previously required a team of at least two people.

[0046] Furthermore, the fire alarm operation test method of the present invention is highly versatile, as it can be applied to fire receivers of various manufacturers with different specifications by using the above-mentioned fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device. And, the fire alarm operation test method of the present invention is easy to operate and has good workability, because the fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device used has a simple structure in which the above-mentioned extraction part is attached to the output terminal of the fire alarm transfer signal on the fire receiver.

[0047] Although it is common to perform the second step after the first step, it is also possible to perform the second step before the first step. In other words, the first and second steps do not necessarily have to be performed in numerical order, and the order of the steps can be reversed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0048] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a fire alarm operation confirmation aid, a fire alarm operation testing device, and a fire alarm operation testing method that allow a single user to efficiently perform the operation confirmation work for a fire alarm, are easy to operate, and can be applied to fire receivers from various manufacturers with different specifications. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0049] [Figure 1] 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which the fire alarm operation testing device according to the first embodiment is used. FIG. [Figure 2] 2A and 2B show the fire alarm operation confirmation aid of FIG. 1, in which FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the fire alarm operation confirmation aid, and FIG. 2B is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the internal configuration of the fire alarm operation confirmation aid. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of an output terminal in the fire alarm shown in FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a control unit related to the fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device of FIG. 1. [Figure 5] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the internal configuration of a fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device according to Modification 1. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the internal configuration of a fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the internal configuration of a fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device according to Modification 3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0050] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to Figures 1 to 7. The following description will be given in the order of [First Embodiment], [Modification 1], [Modification 2], [Second Embodiment], and [Modification 3]. The reference numerals in the drawings are assigned within the scope of reducing complexity and facilitating understanding, and in some cases, the same reference numerals are assigned to only some of the equivalent parts.

[0051] [First embodiment] [Fire alarm operation test device 1] The fire alarm operation test device 1 includes a fire alarm operation check aid 2 and a transmitting mobile communication terminal 3 (see FIG. 1).

[0052] (Fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2) The fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 has a removal section 20, a detection section 21, and a control section 22 (see Figs. 1 and 2). A casing 202 is provided with a casing mounting section 203 (see Figs. 1 and 2(a)). Each section will be described in detail below.

[0053] The extraction unit 20 has two cores, a cable 200 of a predetermined length that is split at the tip and bifurcated, and a crimp terminal 201 provided at the tip of the cable 200, and the base end of the cable 200 is connected to the detection unit 21. The crimp terminal 201 is attached to the output terminal of the fire receiver 5, which will be described later, when in use.

[0054] In this embodiment, the crimp terminal 201 is an open-ended terminal (also referred to as a Y terminal), but this is not limited to this and may be, for example, a round terminal (also referred to as an R terminal or ring terminal) or a flat connection terminal (also referred to as a plate-shaped terminal, etc.).

[0055] The casing 202 is a hollow steel box that contains the detection unit 21, a test signal receiving function part 223, an alarm start determination function part 224, an alarm continuation determination function part 225, an audio output function part 226, and a power supply part 227.

[0056] The casing mounting portion 203 is a leg-like portion that extends toward the side of the casing 202 when the fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device 2 is installed, and has a magnet (not shown) at a position opposite the casing 202 (tip portion).

[0057] The base end of the cable 200 is connected to the detection unit 21, and the detection unit 21 has a detection function that can detect a fire alarm signal passing through an output terminal, and a test signal transmission function that transmits a test signal that is generated when the detection function detects a fire alarm signal passing through an output terminal (see FIG. 2(b)). The test signal transmission function is configured to generate a test signal when the detection function detects a fire alarm signal passing through an output terminal, and transmit the test signal to the control unit 22.

[0058] (control unit 22) The control unit 22 is connected to the detection unit 21, and has a test signal receiving function part 223, an alarm start determination function part 224, an alarm continuation determination function part 225, an audio output function part 226, and a power supply part 227 (see FIG. 2(b)). The test signal receiving function part 223, the alarm start determination function part 224, the alarm continuation determination function part 225, and the audio output function part 226 are structures that are realized by using an integrated circuit such as a microcomputer or a program installed in the integrated circuit.

[0059] The test signal receiving function part 223 corresponds to the above-mentioned "test signal receiving function" and is provided so as to be able to receive a test signal.

[0060] The alarm start determination function part 224 corresponds to the aforementioned "alarm start determination function", and is connected to the test signal receiving function part 223 so as to be able to determine whether or not an alarm start is required based on whether or not a test signal received via the test signal receiving function part 223 is detected.

[0061] The alarm continuation determination function part 225 corresponds to the aforementioned "alarm continuation determination function", and is connected to the test signal receiving function part 223 so as to be able to determine whether or not the alarm should be continued based on the detection time of the test signal received via the test signal receiving function part 223.

[0062] The audio output function part 226 corresponds to the above-mentioned "audio output function", and is connected to the alert start determination function part 224 and the alert continuation determination function part 225, and is provided so as to receive the determination results of the alert start determination function part 224 and the alert continuation determination function part 225, and to generate and output to the outside audio notifying the situation based on the determination results. The audio output function part 226 has an audio generation function (not shown) and an audio output function having a speaker part (not shown).

[0063] The power supply unit 227 is a storage battery, and supplies power to the components of the detection unit 21 and the control unit 22 that require power as needed.

[0064] (Sending mobile communication terminal 3) The transmitting mobile communication terminal 3 is a smartphone that has the function of shooting video including audio and transmitting the video and audio that it has shot. The transmitting mobile communication terminal 3 is also positioned on a tripod so that it can shoot the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 and the fire receiver 5 to which it is attached (see Figure 1).

[0065] In this embodiment, the casing mounting portion 203 has the above-described arrangement and shape, but is not limited to this; for example, it may have a shape other than a strip-like portion, or may be provided at any or multiple locations near the periphery of the casing 202, and this does not exclude the possibility of it being arranged on the same side as the cable 200.

[0066] In this embodiment, the casing 202 is made of steel, but this is not limited to this and may be made of a material with a certain rigidity that can protect the contents, such as plastic or carbon.

[0067] In this embodiment, the casing mounting portion 203 has the above-described configuration, but is not limited to this, and may be arranged on the bottom surface or the side that will become the mounting surface of the casing when the fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device 2 is installed, or the entire bottom surface of the casing or a part thereof may be the casing mounting portion. Also, the casing mounting portion may be replaced with a fixing means other than a magnet (for example, an adhesive or a suction cup), and an embodiment that does not have a fixing means such as a magnet is not excluded.

[0068] In this embodiment, the power supply unit 227 is a storage battery, but is not limited to this and may be, for example, a primary battery or an external power source.

[0069] In this embodiment, a smartphone is used as the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3, but this is not limited thereto and may be, for example, a tablet terminal or a personal computer with a camera, or a dedicated device that has at least the function of shooting video including audio and the function of transmitting the shot video and audio. Also, a tripod is used as a member for placing the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3, but this is not limited thereto and may be, for example, a known member such as a fixing stand or fixing frame.

[0070] [Functions and effects of each part of the fire alarm operation test device 1 including the fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device 2, and the fire alarm operation test method] With reference to Figures 1 to 4, the functions and effects of each part of the fire alarm operation testing device 1, including the fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device 2, will be explained, and a fire alarm operation testing method including a first step S1, a second step S2, a third step S3, a fourth step S4, a fifth step S5, and a sixth step S6 shown in Figure 3 will be explained.

[0071] <First step S1> In the first step, the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 is placed on the fire receiver 5 of the fire alarm, the crimp terminal 201 (i.e., one end of the extraction part 20) is attached to the output terminal 51 of the fire receiver 5 (either or both of the fire representative terminal 511 or the report transfer terminal 512), and the control part 22 is started. Then, the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3 is placed so that it can photograph the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 and the fire receiver 5, and preparations are made to photograph the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 and the fire receiver 5. In other words, the first step can also be said to be a pre-work preparation process.

[0072] Additionally, if necessary, stop the main sound (buzzer built into the fire receiver), stop the local sound (bells installed in corridors, etc.), stop the transmission of reports from linked devices (transmission to security companies, etc.), change the test recovery switch to test recovery mode, and disable the accumulation function.

[0073] Here, the test recovery switch is a functional switch that releases the self-holding function of the fire detector during an operational test and automatically restores it. The accumulation function is a function that accumulates the set time (in other words, the accumulation period) from when the detector detects heat or smoke until it rings the bell. Since there is a possibility of a false alarm even if a fire signal is received from the detector, the function holds the signal for a certain period of time, and if the signal remains active, the bell or siren will sound. By releasing the accumulation function, the fire light will come on when the detector detects a fire.

[0074] The photographing range of the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3 does not necessarily have to be the entire fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2, and does not necessarily have to be the entire fire receiver 5, but it is preferable that it includes at least the fire indicator light (and the district indicator light if installed).

[0075] Incidentally, many fire alarm receivers 5 have a structure in which the front door or front display panel is made of steel. Therefore, when placing the casing 202 of the fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device 2, the casing mounting portion 203 having the above-mentioned structure can be magnetically attached to the front door or the like of the fire alarm receiver 5. This eliminates the need for a long connection cord 215, improving ease of handling.

[0076] Furthermore, when photographing the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 and the fire receiver 5 with the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3, if the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 is far from the fire receiver 5, it is necessary to keep a long distance between them and the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3, and if the fire receiver 5 is installed in a small room where this distance is short, it may be difficult to photograph with the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3.However, with the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2, the device can be placed close to the fire receiver 5, so that the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 and the fire receiver 5 can be photographed with the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3 even from a relatively short distance.

[0077] <Second step S2> After completing the first step, the user moves to the location of the detector or alarm that is the target of the operation test, activates the detector or alarm, and starts the test. In this test, the user carries the receiving mobile communication terminal 4 that can communicate with the sending mobile communication terminal 3.

[0078] <Third step S3> After the test starts, the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 receives a signal from the sensor or alarm, and the detection unit 21 detects the fire alarm signal transmitted to each piece of equipment such as a security device via its output terminal 51. More specifically, the detection unit 21 detects the fire alarm signal extracted via the extraction unit 20 using the detection function, generates a test signal, and transmits the generated test signal to the control unit 22 using the test signal transmission function (see S3 "Yes" in FIG. 4). Note that if the detection function does not detect the fire alarm signal, the test signal is not generated or transmitted to the control unit 22 (see S3 "No" in FIG. 4).

[0079] In addition, the output terminal 51 (either or both of the fire representative terminal 511 or the signal transfer terminal 512) used in the fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device 2 is often voltage-free, so there is no need to install a relay, photocoupler, or other relay, which simplifies the structure.

[0080] <Fourth step S4> The control unit 22 receives the test signal, determines whether or not it is necessary to start an alarm, determines whether or not it is necessary to continue the alarm, and generates and outputs a sound to notify the situation based on the determination result. More specifically, the control unit 22 receives the test signal transmitted by the test signal receiving function part 223, and transmits the test signal to the alarm start determination function part 224 and the alarm continuation determination function part 225 connected to the test signal receiving function part 223.

[0081] The alarm start determination function part 224 determines whether or not an alarm start is necessary based on whether or not the received test signal is detected, and if the determination result is "necessary," it sends a signal "necessary to start an alarm" to the audio output function part 226 (see S4 "Yes" in Fig. 4). The audio output function part 226 receives the determination result ("necessary to start an alarm") of the alarm start determination function part 224, generates audio notifying the situation based on the determination result (for example, "The fire warning light has activated an alarm"), and outputs the audio to the outside.

[0082] If the determination result of the alarm start determination function part 224 is "alarm start not (unnecessary)", no signal is generated and transmitted to the voice output function part 226 (see S4 "No" in FIG. 4).

[0083] The alarm continuation determination function part 225 determines whether or not it is necessary to continue the alarm based on the detection time of the received test signal, and transmits a signal indicating "continue alarming necessary" or "not necessary to continue alarming (not necessary)" (see S4 "Yes" in Fig. 4). When the audio output function part 226 receives the determination result of the alarm continuation determination function part 225 (a signal indicating "continue alarming necessary"), it generates audio (for example, "The fire is continuing") notifying the situation based on the determination result, and outputs the audio to the outside.

[0084] In addition, when the judgment result of the alarm continuation judgment function part 225 is "no alarm continuation (unnecessary)", when the first judgment result of "no alarm continuation (unnecessary)" is received, the audio output function part 226 generates an audio message notifying the situation based on the judgment result (for example, "The fire indicator light has been restored") and outputs it as audio to the outside (see S4 "Yes" in Figure 4), and when the second or subsequent judgment result of "no alarm continuation (unnecessary)" is received, no signal is generated and no signal is sent to the audio output function part 226 (see S4 "No" in Figure 4).

[0085] <Fifth step S5> The transmitting mobile communication terminal 3 photographs the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 and the fire receiver 5, and transmits the photographed video and audio. The transmission is preferably performed using a wireless communication method that does not require wiring (Internet line, wireless LAN, Wi-Fi, etc.), but wired communication is not excluded. The photographed video and audio can also be transmitted using a relay function provided in the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3, a relay application (live distribution application) installed on the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3, etc.

[0086] <Sixth step S6> The user receives the video and audio transmitted from the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3 on the receiving mobile communication terminal 4 that the user possesses, and checks the operation of the fire receiving device 5 by viewing the video and audio.

[0087] In the second step, the user activates the detector or alarm to begin the test, and if in the sixth step the user can confirm that a fire alarm signal (test signal) has been issued through the video and audio received and viewed on the receiving mobile communication terminal 4, the user can determine that the fire alarm is functioning normally.

[0088] On the other hand, if the user activates the detector or alarm in the second step and starts the test, but is unable to confirm the issuance of a fire alarm signal (test signal) through the video and audio received and viewed on the receiving mobile communication terminal 4 in the sixth step, a malfunction in one of the parts of the fire alarm (including the detector or alarm and the fire receiver 5) will be suspected.

[0089] The receiving mobile communication terminal 4 used here is a smartphone, but is not limited to this and may be, for example, a tablet terminal or a personal computer. Also, in this embodiment, the video and audio transmitted from the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3 are checked on the receiving mobile communication terminal 4, but the video and audio may be recorded on a server, or the user's upper manager may share and monitor the video and audio information.

[0090] <Effects of the Fire Alarm Operation Test Device 1> As explained in the first step S1, when using the fire alarm operation testing device 1, first, the crimp terminal 201 of the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 is attached to the output terminal 51 of the fire receiver 5. As explained in the second step S2 to the third step S3, the detection unit 21, which has a detection function and a test signal transmission function, transmits a test signal to the control unit 22 when it detects a fire alarm transfer signal.

[0091] As explained in the fourth step S4, after receiving the test signal, the control unit 22 determines whether or not to start an alarm based on whether or not the test signal is detected in the alarm start determination functional part 224, and determines whether or not to continue the alarm based on the detection time of the test signal in the alarm continuation determination functional part 225. Then, the control unit 22 generates and outputs to the outside in the audio output functional part 226 audio notifying the status determined in the alarm start determination functional part 224 and the alarm continuation determination functional part 225.

[0092] The transmitting mobile communication terminal 3 transmits a video of the operation status of the fire alarm 5 and the sound generated from the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2.

[0093] Since the casing 202 has the above-mentioned configuration, it protects the detection unit 21 and control unit 22 contained therein from shocks that may occur during transportation or handling. Furthermore, since the power supply unit 227 uses a storage battery, it can be used even if there is no outlet nearby, and is easy to handle, compared to devices that are powered from an external source. Furthermore, due to this easy handling, the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 can be attached near the fire receiver 5.

[0094] As described above, according to the method for testing the operation of a fire alarm using the fire alarm operation testing device 1 including the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2, by including each of the steps described above, the user can receive the video and audio transmitted from the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3 on the receiving mobile communication terminal 4 held by the user, and observe the operating status of the fire alarm 5.

[0095] This allows a single user to check the operation of a fire alarm, which previously required a team of at least two people. In other words, the user who activates the detector or alarm with a heating appliance or smoke generating appliance only needs to be located in the location of the detector or alarm, and there is no need to station personnel in front of the fire control panel 5, allowing the work to be done with a minimum number of people.

[0096] Incidentally, fire alarm receivers are often installed in nurse centers in hospitals, offices in hotels, and matron rooms in nursing homes. In the past, when fire alarms were tested, the person in charge of monitoring the fire alarms would stay in these rooms for long periods of time (sometimes as long as half a day).

[0097] In contrast, by using the fire alarm operation test device 1 and the fire alarm operation test method of the present invention, there is no need for a person to monitor the fire alarm (no one is present in front of the fire alarm), which is expected to have the following effects: preventing the introduction of infectious diseases (COVID-19, influenza, etc.), resolving labor shortages by saving labor, maintaining confidentiality and preventing information leaks, reducing operation test costs by keeping labor costs down, and reducing the annoyance of the presence of a monitoring person (which may be perceived as a hindrance to work from the facility's perspective) (in other words, it is particularly suitable for work in buildings or spaces where the entry of large numbers of people is undesirable from the standpoint of privacy protection, security management, infection prevention, etc.).

[0098] Furthermore, since fire receivers are usually provided with an output terminal, the fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device 2 can be used with fire receivers from different manufacturers. In other words, since the control unit 22 is configured to determine the start and continuation of an alarm based on the fire alarm transfer signal detected by the fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device 2, it can be applied to existing fire receivers from various manufacturers with different specifications, making it highly versatile. Furthermore, the fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device 2 has a simple structure that allows an operation confirmation test to be performed simply by attaching the extraction unit 20 to the output terminal 51, making it easy to operate and highly efficient to work with.

[0099] [Variation 1] Please refer to Fig. 5. The fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2a shown in Fig. 5 is a modified example of the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2, in which a relay unit 204 (relay, photocoupler, etc.) is provided inside the casing 202 between the base end of the cable 200 of the extraction unit 20 and the detection unit 21.

[0100] In this modification, the crimp terminal 201 is connected to one of the output terminals 51, either the sub-receiver buzzer terminal 513 or the district bell terminal 514. This allows the fire alarm signal to be extracted from either the output terminal, the sub-receiver buzzer terminal 513 or the district bell terminal 514. Even if the sub-receiver buzzer terminal 513 or the district bell terminal 514 (output terminal) is a voltage contact, the relay unit 204 allows the signal to be extracted without voltage.

[0101] As a further modification, the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2a in this modified example may be provided with a cable separate from the cable 200 of the extraction section 20 shown in Figure 5, and connected directly to the detection section 21 without going through the relay section 204 (not shown).

[0102] In this case, cable 200 is provided in combination with another cable, and as described above, cable 200 can be connected to the fire representative terminal 511 or the signal transfer terminal 512, and this other cable can be connected to the auxiliary receiver buzzer terminal 513 or the district bell terminal 514, so one unit can be used with a variety of output terminals 51, improving convenience.

[0103] The configuration of this modified example can also be applied to the fire alarm operation confirmation aids described in Modification 2 and the second and subsequent embodiments, and the same effects and advantages are obtained by applying the configuration.

[0104] [Variation 2] As a modified example, the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 may be provided with an audio output terminal (not shown) connected to the audio output function part 226 in the control part housing part 221 of the control part 22. Then, the other end (audio input terminal) of the audio cord inserted into the audio output terminal (not shown) is connected to the audio terminal of the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3.

[0105] As a result, the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 and the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3 are connected by a wire, and no sound is output directly from the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 to the outside of the device, so the generation of sound caused by the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 can be suppressed in the vicinity where the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 is installed.

[0106] In addition, since the sound generated from the sound output function part 226 is input directly to the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3, mixing of the sound generated in the vicinity where the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 is installed with the sound picked up by the transmitting mobile communication terminal 3 is suppressed, and the sound heard by the receiving mobile communication terminal 4 is clear, thereby suppressing the user from mishearing the sound.

[0107] The configuration of this modified example can also be applied to the fire alarm operation confirmation aid described in the second embodiment and thereafter, and the same effects and advantages are obtained by applying it.

[0108] Second Embodiment (Fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2b) With reference to Figure 6, a fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2b, which is a second embodiment of the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2, will be described. Note that only the structure and effects that differ from the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2 will be described, and descriptions of other common parts will be omitted, and common parts will be given the same numbers in the drawings. The fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2b has a detection unit 21 and a control unit 22b (see Figure 6). Since the detection unit 21 is common to the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2, description thereof will be omitted.

[0109] (control unit 22b) The control unit 22b has a casing 202, a casing mounting portion (not shown), a test signal receiving function portion 223, an alarm start determination function portion 224, an alarm continuation determination function portion 225, an audio output function portion 226, a power supply portion 227, a use date and time determination portion 229, and a usability determination portion 230 (see FIG. 6). Note that the casing 202, the casing mounting portion, the test signal receiving function portion 223, the alarm start determination function portion 224, the alarm continuation determination function portion 225, the audio output function portion 226, and the power supply portion 227 are common to the fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device 2, and therefore a description of the configuration and effects will be omitted.

[0110] The usage date and time determination part 229 and the usability determination part 230 correspond to the aforementioned "usage date and time determination part" and "usability determination part," and are structures realized by using an integrated circuit such as a microcomputer or a program installed on the integrated circuit.

[0111] The usage date and time determination unit 229 has a first date and time acquisition function that acquires the date and time when usage started, a second date and time acquisition function that acquires any date and time after usage started, and a date calculation function that calculates the difference between the first date and time acquisition function and the second date and time acquisition function. The usage date and time determination unit 229 is combined with a GPS, thereby obtaining the first date and time acquisition function and the second date and time acquisition function, but is not limited to this, and may also be combined with a radio clock to receive JJY radio waves, for example.

[0112] In the usage date and time determination unit 229, the first date and time acquisition function acquires the date and time when usage started, the second date and time acquisition function acquires any date and time after usage started, and the date calculation function calculates the difference between the first date and time acquisition function and the second date and time acquisition function.

[0113] The usability determination section 230 has a usability determination function that determines usability in cooperation with the use date and time determination section 229, and a use stop function that stops the operation of the control section 22b based on a signal from the usability determination function. The usability determination section 230 determines whether the fire alarm operation confirmation auxiliary device 2b can be used, and can stop its use if a certain time or date has passed.

[0114] Furthermore, the usability determination unit 230 is directly connected to the audio output function unit 226, and the usability determination unit 230 determines whether the device is usable and transmits a signal of the determination result to the audio output function unit 226. If the signal is usable, the audio output function unit 226 generates a sound (for example, "This device is usable") notifying the situation based on the determination result and outputs the sound to the outside, whereas if the signal is not usable, the audio output function unit 226 generates a sound (for example, "This device is not usable") notifying the situation based on the determination result and outputs the sound to the outside.

[0115] The use date and time determination section 229 and the usability determination section 230 of the control section 22b exert the above-mentioned effects, allowing the owner of the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2b to manage the usage period of the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2b to those to whom it has been rented, making it easy to collect usage fees based on the usage period and further preventing unauthorized use for rental purposes.

[0116] [Variation 3] In the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2b', the control unit 22b' may further include an external key interface part 231 (see FIG. 7). The external key interface part 231 corresponds to the above-mentioned "external key interface part," is connected to the usability determination part 230, and includes a storage medium connection part (not shown), an authentication function (not shown), and a password transmission function (not shown).

[0117] The storage medium connection portion is provided so as to be able to accept a memory card (corresponding to the storage medium described above) that stores the activation permission password for the control unit 22b'. The authentication function is provided so as to be able to read the memory card connected to the storage medium connection portion and authenticate the validity of the activation permission password stored in the memory card. The password transmission function is provided so as to be able to transmit the activation permission password authenticated by the authentication function to the availability determination portion 230 of the control unit 22b'. The availability determination portion 230 has a password processing function that receives the activation permission password, cancels the usage suspension function, and makes the control unit 22b' available for use.

[0118] In the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2b' of Variation 3, a restriction is placed on whether the control unit 22b' can be activated, and an activation permission password is used to lift the restriction. The owner of the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2b' also lends a memory card storing the activation permission password to a person to whom the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2b' is rented. In other words, a person to whom the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2b' is rented needs both the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2a and the memory card to use the aid, which has the effect of deterring unauthorized use when renting and further improves the convenience of the fire alarm operation confirmation aid 2b'.

[0119] In this modification, a memory card is used, but this is not limited to this and other storage media may be used, for example, a USB memory, etc. Also, in this modification, the storage medium connection part is a memory card slot, but this is not limited to this and the shape and structure of the storage medium connection part can be changed as appropriate to match the shape of the connection part of other storage media, for example, a USB memory.

[0120] The terms and expressions used in this specification and claims are merely for explanatory purposes and are not limiting in any way, and are not intended to exclude terms or expressions equivalent to the features described in this specification and claims or portions thereof. It goes without saying that various modifications are possible within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., do not imply rank or importance, but are used to distinguish one element from another. [Explanation of symbols]

[0121] 1. Fire alarm operation test device 2, 2a, 2b, 2b' Fire alarm operation confirmation aid 20 Removal part 200 Cable 201 Crimp terminal 202 Casing 203 Casing mounting part 204 Relay section 21 Detection unit 22, 22a, 22b, 22b' control section 223 Test signal receiving function part 224 Alarm start determination function part 225 Alarm continuation determination function part 226 Audio output function part 227 Power supply part 229 Use date and time determination part 230 Usability determination part 231 Foreign Key Interface Part 3. Mobile communication terminal for transmission 4. Receiving mobile communication terminal 5 Fire alarm receiver 51 Output terminal 511 Fire representative terminal 512 Transfer terminal 513 Buzzer terminal for sub-receiver 514 District Bell Terminal

Claims

1. a take-out section having one end attached to an output terminal of the fire alarm signal of the fire receiver; a detection unit to which the other end of the extraction unit is connected, the detection unit having a detection function capable of detecting a fire alarm signal passing through the output terminal, and a test signal transmission function for transmitting a test signal generated when the fire alarm signal is detected by the detection function; a control unit connected to the detection unit and having a test signal receiving function, an alarm start determining function, an alarm continuation determining function, and an audio output function; When the alarm start determination function receives the test signal and determines that an alarm start is necessary, it transmits a signal saying "alarm start required," and the audio output function that has received the signal saying "alarm start required" generates and outputs to the outside a sound notifying the start of an alarm, and when the alarm continuation determination function determines that an alarm continuation is necessary based on the test signal that has been detected for a predetermined time, it transmits a signal saying "alarm continuation required," and the audio output function that has received the signal saying "alarm continuation required" generates and outputs to the outside a sound notifying the state of an alarm continuation. An auxiliary tool for checking the operation of fire alarms.

2. The output terminal is at least one of a buzzer terminal for a sub-receiver and a district bell terminal. The fire alarm operation confirmation aid according to claim 1.

3. The output terminal is at least one of a fire representative terminal and a signal transfer terminal. The fire alarm operation confirmation aid according to claim 1.

4. Further, a use date and time determination unit connected to the control unit is provided, The use date and time determination unit has a first date and time acquisition function for acquiring the date and time when use started, a second date and time acquisition function for acquiring any date and time after use started, and a date calculation function for calculating the difference between the first date and time acquisition function and the second date and time acquisition function.

4. The fire alarm operation confirmation aid according to claim 1.

5. further comprising a usability determination unit that cooperates with the use date and time determination unit; The usability determination unit has a usability determination function that determines usability in cooperation with the use date and time determination unit, and a usability stop function that stops the operation of the control unit based on a signal from the usability determination function. The fire alarm operation confirmation aid according to claim 4.

6. Further, an external key interface unit connected to the control unit is provided, the external key interface unit has a storage medium connection unit capable of receiving a storage medium which is an external key and which stores a startup permission password for the control unit, an authentication function which reads the storage medium connected to the storage medium connection unit and authenticates whether the startup permission password stored in the storage medium is valid, and a password transmission function which transmits the startup permission password authenticated by the authentication function to the control unit, The control unit has a password processing function that receives a start-up permission password, cancels the use suspension function, and enables the control unit to be used. The fire alarm operation confirmation aid according to claim 5.

7. a detection unit to which the other end of the extraction unit is connected and which has a detection function capable of detecting the fire alarm signal transmitted through the output terminal and a test signal transmission function for transmitting a test signal generated when the fire alarm signal is detected by the detection function; and a control unit connected to the detection unit and which has a test signal reception function, an alarm start determination function, an alarm continuation determination function, and an audio output function; a mobile communication terminal having a function of shooting video including audio and a function of transmitting the shot video and audio, and arranged so as to be able to shoot the fire alarm operation confirmation aid and the fire receiver to which the aid is attached; When the alarm start determination function receives the test signal and determines that an alarm start is necessary, it transmits a signal saying "alarm start required," and the audio output function that has received the signal saying "alarm start required" generates and outputs to the outside a sound notifying the start of an alarm, and when the alarm continuation determination function determines that an alarm continuation is necessary based on the test signal that has been detected for a predetermined time, it transmits a signal saying "alarm continuation required," and the audio output function that has received the signal saying "alarm continuation required" generates and outputs to the outside a sound notifying the state of an alarm continuation. Operational testing device for fire alarms.

8. This is carried out using a fire alarm operation confirmation aid having a take-out section, a detection section connected to the take-out section, and a control section connected to the detection section, a transmitting mobile communication terminal having a photographing function and a function of transmitting the photographed video and audio, and a receiving mobile communication terminal having a function of receiving the video and audio photographed and transmitted by the transmitting mobile communication terminal, a first step of placing the fire alarm operation confirmation aid on a fire receiver of a fire alarm, attaching the take-out unit to one end of the fire receiver's output terminal for a fire alarm signal, activating the control unit, and positioning the transmitting mobile communication terminal so that it can photograph the fire alarm operation confirmation aid and the fire receiver; A second step of activating a detector or alarm constituting the fire alarm for test purposes; a third step of detecting a fire alarm signal transmitted via the output terminal by receiving a signal from the sensor or the alarm using a detection function of the detection unit, and transmitting a test signal generated when the fire alarm signal is detected by the detection function using a test signal transmission function of the detection unit; a fourth step of receiving the test signal using a test signal receiving function of the control unit, determining whether or not to start an alarm based on whether or not the test signal is detected using an alarm start determination function of the control unit, determining whether or not to continue an alarm based on the detection time of the test signal using an alarm continuation determination function of the control unit, and generating and outputting to the outside a sound that notifies the user of the situation based on the determination results received from the alarm start determination function and the alarm continuation determination function using an audio output function of the control unit; a fifth step of photographing the fire alarm operation confirmation aid and the fire receiver using a photographing function of the transmitting mobile communication terminal and transmitting the photographed video and audio using the transmitting function; and a sixth step of receiving the video and audio transmitted from the transmitting mobile communication terminal by the receiving mobile communication terminal, and having a user view the video and audio to check the operation of the fire control device, When the alarm start determination function receives the test signal and determines that an alarm start is necessary, it transmits a signal saying "alarm start required," and the audio output function that has received the signal saying "alarm start required" generates and outputs to the outside a sound notifying the start of an alarm, and when the alarm continuation determination function determines that an alarm continuation is necessary based on the test signal that has been detected for a predetermined time, it transmits a signal saying "alarm continuation required," and the audio output function that has received the signal saying "alarm continuation required" generates and outputs to the outside a sound notifying the state of an alarm continuation. How to test the operation of a fire alarm.

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