Ansti Computerised Surface Test Facility (CSTF)

The CSTF is a cost effective EN250:2014 regulator test facility for onsite testing where it matters; in dive centres, service centres, rescue services and commercial dive operations.

Take the guess work out of testing then produce the essential certificate proof of test.

The Computerised Surface Test Facility (CSTF) comprising a control module and ANSTI software for Windows™ offers a rapid and effective test capability for demand regulators and breathing apparatus.

Regulators should be tested at planned intervals to ensure optimum performance. Degeneration can happen due to wear, varied use conditions or even prolonged storage. A recent HSE study (RR424 - performance of diving equipment (hse.gov.uk)) found reports that a quarter of diving fatalities reviewed can be attributed to equipment failure and nearly half the regulators examined failed the minimum performance requirements of EN250, or had other faults caused by lack of maintenance and incorrect set-up / mixed components.

Cost effective testing of any EN250 regulator with a simple and fast process
Records first stage setting pressure and second stage cracking pressure, accurate to +/- 1.5 mBar
Test regulator performance at surface and 50msw equivalent
Over Pressure Protection and compliance to IEC 61010-1 Safety Requirements
Detect trends in results over time with a database of customer and regulator test records
Print test results evidence to increase customer confidence and protect your business reputation

CSTF’s intuitive software display guided set-up and fully automated 12 second test cycle guides you through the test steps:

Initial tests:

Interstage pressure for setting the first stage
Cracking pressure for setting the second stage

High flow (50m equivalent):

Inhale breathing resistance
Interstage pressure drop
High pressure drop

A hard copy Test Certificate can be generated and printed for the customer and as evidence of results.

Type	Document	Download
Flyer	ANSTI CSTF Flyer	ANSTI CSTF Flyer.pdf
Flyer	ANSTI CSTF Service Flyer	ANSTI CSTF Service.pdf
User Manual	ANSTI CSTF Operating Manual	ANSTI CSTF-OM-3_R02 Operating Manual.pdf
Certificate	EU Declaration of Conformity	P2117-DC-1443 R02.pdf
Case Study	Tiki Plongee CSTF	Case study ANSTI CSTF Tiki Plongee.pdf

Benefits

Cost effective testing of any EN250 regulator with a simple and fast process
Records first stage setting pressure and second stage cracking pressure, accurate to +/- 1.5 mBar
Test regulator performance at surface and 50msw equivalent
Over Pressure Protection and compliance to IEC 61010-1 Safety Requirements
Detect trends in results over time with a database of customer and regulator test records
Print test results evidence to increase customer confidence and protect your business reputation

Output