ISO 5660 | ASTM E1354 | ASTM E1474 | ASTM E1740 | ASTM F1550 | ASTM D6113 | CAN/ULC-S135 | BS 476 Part 15

Overview

Cone Calorimetry (ISO 5660 and ASTM E1354) is recognized as the world's most important bench-scale fire testing method for determining the reaction-to-fire characteristics of materials. It provides comprehensive data on heat release, smoke production, mass loss, ignition behavior, and combustion gas generation under controlled radiant heat exposure.

The Flaretest iCone Series Cone Calorimeters are designed and manufactured to comply with all major international standards, including:

• ISO 5660

• ASTM E1354

• ASTM E1474

• ASTM E1740

• ASTM F1550

• ASTM D6113

• CAN/ULC-S135

• BS 476 Part 15

The Flaretest iCone Series includes three advanced models designed to suit different laboratory requirements and budgets.

• iCone²⁺ – Fully automated premium model

• iCone Mini – Semi-automatic model with separate gas analysis rack

• iCone Classic – Semi-automatic model with integrated gas analysis console

The latest iCone²⁺ incorporates an upgraded fire model and enhanced protective glass screen, offering improved safety, automation, reliability, and testing accuracy.

Moisture Removal System

All Flaretest Cone Calorimeters utilize an advanced Peltier cooling system combined with a high-efficiency drying agent to completely remove moisture from the combustion gas stream before gas analysis.

This dual-stage moisture removal system prevents baseline oxygen drift and ensures highly accurate Heat Release Rate (HRR) measurements.

Testing has shown that using only a Peltier cooler can allow oxygen baseline drift beyond the limits specified in ISO 5660, resulting in inaccurate calorimetric measurements.

Standard System Includes

Each complete Flaretest iCone system includes:

• Temperature Controller

• Motorized Heat Shield

• Automatic Spark Ignition System

• Specimen Holders

• Specimen Spacers

• Heat Resistant Protective Glass Screen

• Precision Load Cell

• Gas Sampling System

• Oxygen Gas Analyzer

• Combustion Gas Analysis System

• Smoke Obscuration Measurement System

• Exhaust System

• Heat Flux Meter

• Calibration Burner

• Data Acquisition System

• FlareCalc Software

FlareCalc Software

The instrument is supplied with FlareCalc™ Software, a Windows-based multi-language application designed for complete instrument automation and test management.

Supported Languages include:

• English

• French

• German

• Spanish

• Japanese

The intuitive graphical interface features push-button operation, drop-down menus, check boxes, and standard Windows controls.

Software Functions

• Complete instrument control

• Real-time instrument status monitoring

• Automatic gas analyzer calibration

• Storage of calibration history

• C-Factor calibration using Mass Flow Controller

• C-Factor calibration using Ethanol Pool Fire

• Automatic test data acquisition

• Heat Release calculations

• Smoke calculations

• Mass Loss calculations

• Oxygen Consumption calculations

• Test report generation

• Compliance with ISO 5660-1 and ASTM E1354

• Export results directly to CSV format

• Database storage of test results

Unique Features

The Flaretest iCone Mini and iCone Classic provide numerous advanced capabilities, including:

Remote Cone Position Control

Motorized remote positioning allows adjustment of heater-to-specimen distance before and during testing, making it ideal for:

• Intumescent materials

• Thermally deforming specimens

• Thick insulation products

Programmable Heat Flux

Users can program up to 10 sequential heat flux stages, including:

• Heat Flux Ramp

• Heat Flux Hold

• Automatic transitions

Motorized Heat Shield

Automatically protects the specimen from radiant heat before ignition.

Automatic Spark Ignition

Motorized spark igniter automatically moves into the ignition position during testing and retracts after ignition.

Flexible Calibration

Calibration may be performed in:

• Fully Automatic Mode

• Semi-Automatic Mode

• Manual Mode

High Precision Load Cell

• Resolution: 0.01 g

• Capacity: Up to 8.2 kg

• Mounted on an independent vibration-isolated platform to eliminate exhaust fan vibration.

Fire Model Protection

Integrated fire model protection alarm safeguards the heater against overheating and abnormal operating conditions.

Remote Diagnostics

Internet-enabled systems support:

• Remote monitoring

• Remote troubleshooting

• Online software support

• Instrument diagnostics

Optional Large Fire Model

A larger cone heater assembly is available for testing 150 × 150 mm specimens with very low heat release rates while maintaining uniform heat flux distribution.

Integrated FTIR Analysis

Optional fully integrated FTIR Toxic Gas Analysis System includes:

• Heated sampling probe

• Heated transfer lines

• Heated filter assembly

• PLC-controlled sampling module

Optional Accessories

The Flaretest Cone Calorimeter can be equipped with:

• Carbon Monoxide (CO) NDIR Analyzer

• Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) NDIR Analyzer

• Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) Analyzer

• Heated Sampling Lines

• Controlled Atmosphere Attachment

• Low Oxygen Testing Module

• FTIR Toxicity Test System

• Additional Heat Flux Sensors

• Extended Specimen Holder Kits

• Calibration Accessories

Software Package

Every Flaretest Cone Calorimeter is supplied with FlareCalc™ Software at no additional cost.

Included Benefits

• Lifetime software license

• Free software updates

• Automatic instrument diagnostics

• Calibration database

• Report generation

• CSV export

• Multi-language interface

• Remote support capability

Flaretest Equipment Pvt. Ltd.

Manufacturer of Advanced Fire Testing Instruments

Design • Manufacturing • Installation • Calibration • Validation • Training • After-Sales Support

Standards Supported

ISO 5660 • ASTM E1354 • ASTM E1474 • ASTM E1740 • ASTM F1550 • ASTM D6113 • CAN/ULC-S135 • BS 476 Part 15