Be notified
The Weekly Test App notifies responsible persons of pending fire alarm weekly tests with specific instructions on which Manual Call Point should be tested and any additional tasks as defined by you.
Be informed
Users have the option of adding additional data, such as photos, barcodes and comments to their testing records. All data is securely logged in real-time to the Nimbus database and accessible from any web-enabled device.
Be compliant
The Weekly Test App ensures consistent, duplicate-free testing to meet compliance requirements. It provides indisputable proof of weekly testing to BS5839 standards through automated, non-editable digital data collection for audits and management reports.

Weekly testing
The challenges
Weekly testing of manual call points (MCP) is a legal requirement that can easily slip our minds amidst our busy schedules. Keeping track of which MCPs need testing is difficult, especially if you are the responsible person for multiple buildings or share this task with several colleagues.
Failing to test a different MCP each time or neglecting to record your weekly testing can result in a violation of legal compliance – and put the safety of people in your building at risk. Thankfully, Nimbus offers a solution.
The solution
Nimbus Weekly Test App
The Nimbus Weekly Test App is an Android application that notifies Facilities Managers of a pending ‘fire alarm weekly test’ with specific instructions on which Manual Call Points (MCPs) should be tested. The user receives confirmation as tests are performed, and the results are logged to the Nimbus Portal and the Weekly Test App log. The user can easily add photographs or comments to complement the testing data.
A Nimbus Administrator can configure when the weekly test is to be carried out and how many MCPs to test. User-defined pre and post-test tasks can also be configured and delivered to the user, such as ‘contact the ARC to inform that a test is to be carried out' prior to testing and then ‘contact the ARC to verify that a test was received’ when tests are complete.


Unparalleled visibility
The Nimbus product family
Nimbus Notify App
Fire alarm event notifications delivered to your smartphone
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Nimbus Control Room Monitor
Multi-panel and property remote alarm monitoring
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Supported technology and panels
Nimbus is compatible with leading fire alarm systems
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Don't take our word for it
Here's what some of our clients have to say about Nimbus!

Our investment in Nimbus is reaping significant benefits across our business. Nimbus has simplified operations, automated the interaction with our engineers, saved time and considerably improved the quality of information.
TriManagement
The Nimbus solution's real-time monitoring, data exchange capabilities, and seamless integration with our existing fire systems have greatly improved our ability to respond to potential fire hazards and faults.
Harper Adams University
We’re a lot more informed now our sites use Nimbus. The additional information the system provides allows us to be much more efficient in the ARC and has saved us money on Engineer call-outs.
Places for People
FAQs
If you have questions,
we have answers
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Do the Nimbus apps work on Android and iOS?
- Nimbus Notify App is supported on Android and Apple iOS
- Nimbus Engineer App is supported on Android only
- Nimbus Weekly Test App is supported on Android Only
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What's the difference between the Fixed Gateway and the Mobile Gateway?
The Nimbus Fixed Gateway is designed to be permanently connected to a fire alarm panel as it it provides critical notifications of events 24/7.
The Nimbus Mobile Gateway is fast becoming the most important tool for a fire tech or engineer to have in their toolbox. It assists field teams during commissioning and maintenance operations and is designed to be moved from site to site with the techs or engineers.
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What panels are supported by Nimbus?
Nimbus is compatible with leading fire alarm systems on the market. We regularly add support for new devices.
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Where are Nimbus event notifications delivered?
Nimbus delivers notifications to:
- Nimbus Notify App
- Nimbus Portal
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What information is included in Nimbus event notifications?
Nimbus event notifications include Site Name, Date/Time, Panel, Loop and Event Description.
Please not that notifications do vary from panel to panel. Please ask our Sales or Support teams to confirm the information available with your fire panel.
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Are there any limitations to the number of notifications or recipients?
No, the Nimbus can be configured to deliver unlimited event notifications to an unlimited number of recipients.
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How does Nimbus communicate?
The Nimbus Fixed and Mobile Gateways connect to the fire alarm panel and securely communicate all fire alarm activity to the Nimbus Portal via the internet connection.
- The Fixed Gateway can use its inbuilt cellular connection or connect to a standard Ethernet-wired internet connection. Both can be simultaneously connected with failover automatic should one connection be unavailable.
- The Mobile Gateway can use its inbuilt connection or connect to a standard Wi-Fi connection.
Event notifications can be sent via email, Notify App or be displayed on the Nimbus Portal.