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Installation & Maintenance Instructions
M O D E L T L105
Test Lamp For Flame Detection

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Monitors.
Instruction Manual 01-18
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published specifications and designs without
prior notice.
MANTL105
Part No. MANTL105
Revision H/01-18
MODEL TL105
Test Lamp for Flame Detection

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NOTE THIS IS YELLOW PAPER
WARNING: Do NOT leave battery uncharged. It will result in permanent
battery damage.

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Table of Contents
MODEL TL105 ..............................................................................................................................I
TEST LAMP FOR FLAME DETECTION.......................................................................................I
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................................................................................VIII
Format Conventions............................................................................................................................. viii
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings .............................................................................................. viii
Contacting Customer Support................................................................................................. viii
1.0INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................9
1.1Notice.........................................................................................................................................9
1.2Special Warnings.......................................................................................................................9
1.3Description...............................................................................................................................10
1.4Upon Receiving........................................................................................................................10
1.5Test Lamp Operating Principle ................................................................................................11
2.0QUICK START GUIDE.........................................................................................................12
3.0TEST LAMP COMPONENTS...............................................................................................13
3.1Lamp Housing Assembly .........................................................................................................13
3.2Microcontroller..........................................................................................................................13
3.3Rotary Switch Setting...............................................................................................................13
3.4Rechargeable Battery ..............................................................................................................13
3.5Power Jack...............................................................................................................................13
3.6Push Button..............................................................................................................................13
3.7Aluminum Case and Cap.........................................................................................................14
3.8Battery Charge State Indicator.................................................................................................14
4.0USE AND OPERATION .......................................................................................................15
5.0TEST LAMP MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY ...............................................................18
5.1Maintenance.............................................................................................................................18
5.2Cleaning the Sapphire Window................................................................................................18
5.3Recharging the Battery ............................................................................................................19
5.4Obtaining Service.....................................................................................................................19
5.5Warranty...................................................................................................................................19
6.0TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.............................................................................................21
CUSTOMER SUPPORT.......................................................................................................22
7.0 22
7.1Other Sources for Help ............................................................................................................22
8.0APPENDIX............................................................................................................................23

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8.1Specifications...........................................................................................................................23
8.2Regulatory Agency Approvals..................................................................................................23
8.2.1Regulatory Agencies...................................................................................................23
8.2.2Classification Area and Protection Methods...............................................................24

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: TL105 Test Lamp....................................................................................................................................9
Figure 2: TL105 Battery Connection.....................................................................................................................11
Figure 3: Approximate Distance between TL105 and a Flame Detector .............................................................12
Figure 4: Reflector Mounting in Body...................................................................................................................15
Figure 5: Location of Functional Board under Lamp Assembly ...........................................................................16
Table of Tables
Table 1: Charge State Indicator............................................................................................................................14
Table 2: Detector Test Mode Initiation or/Detector Alarm Trigger with TL105.....................................................17
Table 3: Troubleshooting Table............................................................................................................................21
Table 4: Locations ................................................................................................................................................22

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About This Manual
This manual provides instructions for operating, and maintaining the General Monitors (GM)
TL105 test lamp. The intended audience includes installation personnel, field service
technicians, and other technical staff involved in using a TL105.
Format Conventions
Several format conventions are used throughout this manual for Notes, Cautions, and
Warnings. These conventions are described below.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: Notes provide supplementary details such as exception conditions, alternate methods
for a task, time saving tips, and references to related information.
CAUTION: These notices describe precautions to prevent hazardous conditions that may
damage the equipment.
WARNING: These notices describe precautions to prevent hazardous conditions that may
cause injury to people working with the equipment.
Contacting Customer Support
For additional product information not contained in this manual, please contact General
Monitors Customer Support. Refer to Section 7.0 for contact information.

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1.0 Introduction
Figure 1: TL105 Test Lamp
1.1 Notice
All information contained in this instruction manual applies only to the setup and operation of
the TL105 test lamp with flame detectors provided by General Monitors. The sale of the test
lamp does not license the user to reproduce GM drawings or to utilize any information
contained in this manual without prior written permission.
The TL105 test lamp is easy to set up and operate. However, this manual should be read in full,
and the information contained herein understood, before attempting to operate the test lamp in
service.
1.2 Special Warnings
WARNING: Do NOT leave battery uncharged. It will result in permanent battery
damage.
WARNING: UV light is injurious to one’s vision. Do not stare into functioning lamp. Wear eye
protection of UV blocking glasses to prevent eye injury.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to recharge the TL105 in areas where combustible gases or
potential explosive gases are located.
CAUTION: The flamepaths are not intended to be repaired.
Special Condition of Use:
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valuebeingasfollows: 
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Location/Type Length,L(mm)
Window/Flange 15.9

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1.3 Description
The TL105 is a battery operated rechargeable test lamp specifically designed to test General
Monitors’ UV, UV/IR, Digital Frequency IR, and Multi-Spectral IR flame detectors. The test lamp
provides a high-energy, broadband radiation source that emits sufficient energy in both the
ultraviolet and infrared spectra to activate UV and/or IR detectors. To simulate the flickering of
a fire, the test lamp automatically flashes at various selectable rates.
1.4 Upon Receiving
TL105 Lamp leaves the factory with the battery disconnected. The customer must connect and
fully charge the battery before use.If you connect the battery and activate the push button, the
RED LED will stay on for 60 seconds. It will continue to do so until the battery has been fully
charged.
Since the TL105 goes to fault mode when a charger is plugging in and no battery is present,
you must plug in the battery before the charger.
Make sure to keep the lens and the reflector is kept clean from debris and fingerprints. Grease
on the window will absorb the required energy from reaching the flame detector.
Please follow the steps outlined below to connect the battery:
Loosen the Set Screw on the Cap.
Unscrew the Cap counterclockwise and remove it from the Body.
Remove the two screws holding Reflector on the Body.
Pull the Reflector off to reveal a 4-Pin Connector on the PC Board.
Plug the 4 wire Connector coming from the Body into the 4 -Pin Connector on the PC
board. The pins on the connector align one way only.
Reposition the Reflector on the Body and tighten 2 screws to hold the Reflector on the
Body.
Reinstall the Cap to the TL105 Body by screwing it on clockwise.
Tighten the Set Screw on the Cap.
Follow Section 5.3 in the TL105 Instruction Manual to recharge the battery.
NOTE: If replacing the battery, it is first required to remove the retainer plate prior to removal of
the battery. Ensure the battery retainer plate is reinstalled prior to reassembling the
unit.

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Figure 2: TL105 Battery Connection
1.5 Test Lamp Operating Principle
A variety of flashing test patterns, selectable through a rotary switch, allows the test lamp to
check the operation of General Monitors flame detectors. When the specific flashing pattern for
a given type of flame detector is appropriately selected, the test lamp triggers the alarm or test
mode. Please refer to Table 2 for rotary switch settings.

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2.0 Quick Start Guide
Figure 3: Approximate Distance between TL105 and a Flame Detector
It is important to begin a series of flame detector checks with a fully charged TL105.
Stand between 10 and 35 feet from a Flame Detector that is to be tested and aim the
TL105 directly into the detector window.
Press the ON button and be sure the high intensity pulsing beam strikes the detector
face squarely.
On some Flame Detectors shaking the lamp from side to side or up and down may
increase the simulation of flame flicker and improve the response of the flame detector
to the lamp.
When the Flame Detector senses the Test Lamp, the red LED will blink slowly. The
green light may also blink. After a time delay the red LED will start to blink quickly.
This signifies the completion of the test.
NOTE: Please refer to Table 2 for maximum distance to each detector.
NOTE: The TL105 triggers a Flame Detector into alarm. The system must be disabled during
test if you do not want false trips.
To conserve charge, do not operate the test lamp longer than is necessary to test a Flame
Detector.
When the battery level drops below the level required to maintain the proper intensity of the
lamp, an internal low voltage circuit will shut the lamp off until the battery has been recharged.
Please refer to Section 5.3 for complete recharging instructions.
It is mandatory that the TL105 be kept on charge when not in use to prevent excessive battery
discharge. The batteries may be charged an average of 500 times before the battery pack is
replaced.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 3.8 for Battery Charge State Indicator details.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 5.3 for detailed information on Recharging the Battery. The
normal recharge time for the rechargeable battery is 3.5 hours.
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3.0 Test Lamp Components
3.1 Lamp Housing Assembly
NOTE: Do not put fingerprints on the reflector or the light bulb, as this will reduce the available
radiation required by the individual detector.
The lamp housing assembly consists of a gold-plated parabolic reflector with the lamp affixed to
its center. A light emitting diode (LED) that serves as a battery charge indicator is also housed
near the edge of the reflector.
3.2 Microcontroller
The TL105’s flashing patterns are controlled by a microcontroller. This device also monitors
battery voltage and shuts down the flash lamp output when the battery charge is low. The
microcontroller resides on the functional board.
3.3 Rotary Switch Setting
A rotary switch is used to configure the test lamp to function with FL3XXX, FL4000, FL4000H,
and Type V UV and Type VI UV/IR detectors. Positions of the rotary switch for each of these
detectors are noted in Table 2 and are labeled next to the rotary switch inside the lamp. The
rotary switch resides on the functional board. (Do not operate the TL105 in factory mode.
Damage may result to the TL105)
3.4 Rechargeable Battery
The TL105 test lamp is powered by a 12V rechargeable battery. It is mandatory to keep the test
lamp docked with its battery charger when the test lamp is not being used. This will increase
the expected life of the battery and will always keep the test lamp available for immediate use.
WARNING: Do not leave battery uncharged. It will result in permanent battery damage.
NOTE: The normal recharge time for the rechargeable battery is 3.5 hours.
3.5 Power Jack
The power jack is located directly under the aluminum cap and can be accessed when the cap
is removed. The cap must always be in place when operated in a hazardous location. An Allen
wrench is included with the test lamp to unscrew or affix the plug. With the plug removed, the
battery can be recharged by connecting the jack to the TL105 battery charger. The battery
charger operates from a 110 – 240 VAC power line.
3.6 Push Button
The push button toggles the lamp ON or OFF. Press the button once to turn the lamp on, and
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lamp will turn itself off. This is to prevent the battery becoming completely discharged if the
ON / OFF button is accidentally bumped on.
3.7 Aluminum Case and Cap
The TL105 red aluminum housing is explosion proof for use in hazardous locations (8.2.2). It
can also be used for general-purpose, non-hazardous applications.
3.8 Battery Charge State Indicator
The tri-color LED affixed to the gold parabolic reflector displays the charge state of the battery.
The flashing patterns and colors of the signals are shown in Table 1.
Battery Charge LED Color and Flashing Pattern
Fully charged Solid green
Charging Solid yellow
Charging paused Blinking yellow. This occurs if the battery is too hot (> 60°C)
Fault Blink red once per second
Discharged Solid red for one minute after the push button is pressed, then off
Never charged &
switch pushed Solid red for one minute after the push button is pressed, then off
Battery not connected Solid red for one minute after the push button is pressed, then off
Wrong charger
connected Solid red for one minute after the push button is pressed, then off
Table 1: Charge State Indicator
NOTE: The TL105 attempts to detect improper chargers. However it can not detect all improper
chargers, care must be used to ensure the proper charger is used.
If the improper charger is used, disconnect the charger and wait 1 minute until the red LED goes
out before connecting the proper charger.

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4.0 Use and Operation
Figure 4: Reflector Mounting in Body
Prior to opening of the test lamp make sure that the set screw located on the cap is loosened
sufficiently to remove the cap.
When closing, make sure that the captive screws (located on the reflector) are matched with
the holes located on the body of the test lamp.
Before beginning a flame detector check, adjust the rotary switch setting in the TL105 test lamp
according to the type of GM flame detector used. Table 2 shows the rotary switch
configurations for GM flame detectors FL4000H, FL4000, FL3XXX, and Types V and VI. Using
a fully charged TL105, stand up to the distance specified in Table 2 from the flame detector to
be tested and aim the TL105 directly into the detector window. Press the ON button and ensure
the high intensity intermittent beam strikes the detector face. If the system is operating
normally, the instrument will go into a warning condition after a few flashes of the test lamp. If
the lamp remains on for the period set by the time delay adjustment, the Flame Detector will go
into alarm1.
1For test initiation with the FL4000/FL4000H flame detector, please refer to the FL4000/FL4000H Instruction
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NOTE: Before testing any GM flame detector, see Table 2 and Figure 5 to ensure the rotary
switch setting is correct for the particular detector.
CAUTION: When operating in conditions involving fog, rain or frost, UV and IR radiation are
(diminished) with increasing levels of moisture. The moisture level will affect the potential range
of the detector. When using the test lamp in conditions of frost, make sure that the lens is free
of frost and ice. A plastic card can be used without scratching the lens cap to remove frost
build-up.
NOTE: Recharging the battery and normal docking of the test lamp when not in use is
mandatory. This will extend the useful life of the battery and also make the test lamp
available for immediate use. Normal recharge time is approximately 3 hours; the
maximum recharge time is 3.5 hours.
Figure 5: Location of Functional Board under Lamp Assembly
NOTE: Location of the rotary switch in the TL105 control board, shown in Figure 5.
Rotary Switch
shown in
position 1 (for
testing FL3100
Flame
Detectors)

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Detector Test Mode Initiation or Detector Alarm Trigger with TL105
Flame Detector
to Test Rotary Switch Setting Maximum Distance to Detector (ft) Results
UV & UV/IR Type
V & VI 15 UV & UV/IR Type V & VI
triggers into alarm mode
FL3000 15 FL3000 triggers into alarm
mode
FL3001 35 FL3001 triggers into alarm
mode
FL3002 10 FL3002 triggers into alarm
mode
FL3100/FL3100H 20 FL3100/FL3100H triggers into
alarm mode
FL3100-H2/
FL3100H-H240 FL3100-H2/FL3100H-H2 triggers into alarm mode
FL3101/FL3101H 35 FL3101/FL3101H triggers into
alarm mode
FL3102 10 FL3102 triggers into alarm
mode
FL3110 20 FL3110 triggers into alarm
mode
FL3111 35 FL3111 triggers into alarm
mode
FL3112 8 FL3112 triggers into alarm
mode
FL4000/FL4000H 35 (High Sensitivity) FL4000/FL4000H enters test
mode
FL4000/FL4000H 18 (Medium Sensitivity) FL4000/FL4000H enters test
mode
FL4000/FL4000H 8 (Low Sensitivity) FL4000/FL4000H enters test
mode
Table 2: Detector Test Mode Initiation or/Detector Alarm Trigger with TL105

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5.0 Test Lamp Maintenance and Warranty
5.1 Maintenance
Routine maintenance for the test lamp is minimal:
When the test lamp is not being used, it is mandatory to ensure that the test lamp
is docked on the charger and the charger is connected to a live 110 – 240VAC
power supply adapter. Permanent battery damage will occur if not charged for 60
days.
Make sure that the test lamp lens is free of frost or large accumulations of moisture
during frosty conditions or inclement weather.
The battery life will be affected by extreme temperatures. Store and charge the
battery between +5°C and +30°C (+41°F and 86°F) if possible.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the test lamp besides the battery pack. After a
number of years, the battery may fail. This will be indicated by a flashing red indicator at the
front of the lamp. The unit should be returned to General Monitors for a replacement battery or
a replacement battery pack may be ordered from General Monitors. See section 1.4 for battery
replacement instructions. If the test lamp is to be discarded, the battery must be recycled at this
point.
In most countries it is illegal to dispose of the battery with other garbage. General Monitors has
a Recycle Program in place to recycle the used batteries.
NOTE: The removal of particulate matter and any film buildup on the Sapphire Window is
necessary to ensure proper sensitivity of the system. It is recommended that the
window be cleaned at least every 30 days if the detector is located in a particularly dirty
environment.
5.2 Cleaning the Sapphire Window
A clean, soft, lint-free cloth, tissue or cotton swab should be used to apply the cleaning solution.
The window is not glass; it is made from sapphire. The cleaning solution should be General
Monitors P/N 10272-1 (Industrial Strength Windex®with Ammonia D).
Do not touch the window with fingers.
1. Wet the window with the solution.
2. Rub with a dry, unsoiled cloth until the window is clean.
3. Completely dry the window.
CAUTION: Do not use a commercial glass cleaner other than Industrial Strength Windex®with
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5.3 Recharging the Battery
Before the lamp is used for the first time, or after it has been used to the point where the red
LED at the front has come on solidly, the battery must be recharged. To recharge the battery,
take the test lamp to a non-hazardous area where there is no possibility of an explosive gas or
dust atmosphere being present. The temperature in this area must be between 32°F (0°C) and
104°F (40°C). No damage will occur if the unit is outside the temperature range, but the battery
will not charge.
Use an Allen wrench to remove the charging plug stopper and connect the General Monitors
Switching Power Supply P/N 71676 to the charging socket exposed by removing the charging
stopper.
Plug the Switching Power Supply into an electrical outlet between 100 and 240 VAC 50 to 60
Hz rated to provide at least 1.5 A. The charge indicator LED at the front of the test lamp will
change to the color yellow to show that the battery lamp is charging. When the charge is
complete (less than 3.5 hours), the charge indicator will change to green. If the lamp is to be
stored, leave it connected to the Switching Power Supply to keep the battery charged.
Before using the test lamp, unplug the charging connector from the test lamp, carefully insert
the charging plug stopper using an Allen wrench and screw it all the way into the hole. Do not
over-tighten the stopping plug. The lamp can now be safely used in hazardous locations as
specified on the test lamp nameplate and in Section 8.2.2 of this manual.
5.4 Obtaining Service
The TL105 test lamp contains no user serviceable parts besides the battery pack. To obtain
information regarding factory service, contact General Monitors or your General Monitors
representative. Please have the following information available:
Instrument model number (on the nameplate)
Instrument serial number (on the nameplate)
Description of the problem
5.5 Warranty
CAUTION: There are no user serviceable parts inside the Model TL105 test lamp. Work
performed by persons not authorized by General Monitors will void the warranty.
General Monitors warrants the TL105 test lamp and the accessory battery charger to be free
from defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service within two (2) years
from the date of shipment.
General Monitors will repair or replace without charge any equipment found to be defective
during the warranty period. Full determination of the nature of, and responsibility for, defective
or damaged equipment will be made by General Monitors’ personnel.
Defective or damaged equipment must be shipped prepaid to General Monitors or the
representative from which shipment was made. In all cases, this warranty is limited to the cost