05/02/2026
This week, three of our engineers spent time at BRE Science Park, carrying out fire detection and alarm testing using a range of testing equipment and procedures.
🏗️ BRE Science Park is home to world-class testing facilities and demonstrations of innovative building systems, and is also where EN54 and LPCB product certification is achieved – making it an ideal environment for real-world and comparative testing.
🤝 It was a pleasure to assist DetectorTesters with the testing, working collaboratively to compare their traditional SOLO 330/461 and latest XTR2 solutions, as well as benchmarking DetectorTesters equipment against alternative brands currently used within the industry.
📱 The focus was on efficiency when testing and clearing devices, reducing repeat activations, and improving engineer workflow during routine maintenance activities.
📊 As part of the process, we also reviewed digital test logging and asset management using the DT Connect app, pulse unit integration, and app-only workflows, benchmarked against our traditional spreadsheet-based reporting methods.
🏢 Alongside the testing, our engineers were also given a tour of the DetectorTesters head office, gaining valuable insight into product development, innovation, and the engineering that goes into the equipment used on site every day.
🚀 The exercise provided valuable insight into how modern testing equipment and digital reporting can improve efficiency, accuracy, and traceability across complex fire alarm systems.
👨🚒 At ASG, we continue to invest in testing, training, and new technologies to ensure our engineers remain at the forefront of best practice – delivering compliant, efficient, and future-ready life-safety systems.
