Modify fire setups

After completing the initial fire test, perform additional tests by modifying elements such as Sensor distance/location, fire pit location and fire test material.

Warnings

Change only one element of the test

When you modify the testing environment, change only one element at a time while keeping other elements of the test the same.

Burn homogeneous material

Use same material as used during initial tests For modified tests, the same type and weight of material for burning MUST be identical to that used in the initial test, except when changing the type of material.

Allow Wildfire Sensors to stabilize

• New location - 5 days: Any time the Wildfire Sensors are moved, they need at least 5 days to stabilize (recalibrate) in their new locations. Do not move them prior to testing.

• Same location - 30 to 60 minutes: If the locations remain the same but another aspect of the test is modified, allow 30-60 minutes for the Wildfire Sensors to settle (return to ready state).

Note wind direction and speed

Be aware of wind direction and speed. This may affect which Wildfire Sensor(s) triggered a Fire alert.

Change Wildfire Sensor locations

Keep the Border Gateway in the same location but move the Sensors to a new location.

Change the location of the Wildfire Sensors within the 1 km range of the Border Gateway. Allow the Sensors to recalibrate to the new location (for 5 days), then run the fire test. This allows you to test the effect of different topologies within the area or different wind flow effects. In this scenario, keep the fire pit in the same location.

if the Sensors are moved out of range of the Border Gateway, you need to move the Border Gateway and update the GPS coordinates of the Border Gateway in the Site Management app.

1. Change the location of the Wildfire Sensors.

2. Update the sensor GPS coordinates in the Site Management app.

3. Allow 5 days for the Wildfire Sensors to stabilize (calibrate) to the new location.

4. Burn a test fire, as described in Run test fires.

5. Record (including video) the results of the test, including wind conditions.

Change distance between Wildfire Sensors

Modify the distance between sensors from 2 m to 15 m.

If the Sensors are moved further away from the fire pit (from 2 m to 15 m) smoke takes longer to reach the Sensors, which may increases detection time. It also introduces more real world effects such as wind speed and direction on fire detection.

15 m distance between sensors with fire in center

Change location of fire pit

Keep the same distance between Wildfire Sensors but modify the fire pit location.

Change the location of the fire pit. As the Border Gateway and Sensors remain at the same location, the Sensors do not need recalibration. This scenario allows for the effect of wind direction and wind speed that affects the movement and direction of smoke from the fire pit.

15 m distance between sensors and fire pit moved

Change test fire material

Change the type of material used in the fire pit to reflect the type of combustable materials present in the Site.

Clean out the ashes from the previous fire (make sure the fire is complete put out first) and replace with different material. Keep the same distance between Sensors.

For example, if you burnt forest material but need to test the Silvanet System with other materials such as creosote-soaked wood (railroad ties), then change ONLY the burning material without making any other modifications to the test.

After changing the material, allow the Sensors settle. Wait 24 hours before running the test.

1. Clear out the ashes from the previous test and replace with new material.

2. Wait 24 hours to begin the next test to allows the Sensor to settle.

3. Burn a test fire, as described in Run test fires.

4. Record (including video) the results of the test, including wind conditions.