The CONCEPT SMOKE VICOUNT 5000 : 2.2KW is a high-output, oil-based smoke generator designed for demanding applications where a persistent and high-density smoke is required. It's manufactured by Concept Smoke Systems and is widely used in various professional settings.

Key Features

• Oil-Based Smoke: Unlike most theatrical smoke machines that use water-based glycol fluid, the ViCount 5000 uses a non-toxic, food-quality, oil-based smoke fluid. This results in a smoke that is significantly more persistent and resistant to high temperatures.
• High Temperature Resistance: The smoke produced can withstand temperatures of up to 200°C (392°F) before it starts to layer or dissipate. This makes it ideal for hot fire training scenarios.
• High Output: It's capable of producing a large volume of smoke, with an output of up to 290 cubic meters per minute (at 1.0m visibility) for the high-output variant.
• Low Fluid Consumption: Despite its high output, the ViCount 5000 is highly efficient, often using 80-90% less smoke fluid than comparable water-based systems to achieve the same smoke density.
• Maintenance-Free Design: The unit features an automatic purge system that cleans the heat exchanger after every use, preventing carbonization and making it virtually maintenance-free.
• Lifetime Guarantee: The precision-machined heat exchanger has a lifetime guarantee.
• Digital Control: It uses digital temperature control and solid-state switching for reliable operation.
• Small Particle Size: The smoke particles are consistently between 0.2 and 0.3 microns in diameter, making it suitable for applications like HEPA filtration testing.
• Inert Carrier Gas: It uses an inert carrier gas like CO2 or Nitrogen to produce the smoke.

Primary Applications

• Firefighter and Rescue Training: The ViCount 5000 is heavily used in fire training centers, especially for hot fire training, BA (Breathing Apparatus) training, and Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) exercises, because the smoke doesn't dissipate quickly in heat or turbulent airflow.
• Airflow Visualization and Leak Testing: Its persistent smoke and low particle size make it excellent for a wide range of testing, including building envelope testing, wind tunnel studies, car park ventilation tests, and leak testing.
• Security and Loss Prevention: The ViCount 5000 and similar systems are used in security smoke applications to quickly fill a space with dense smoke, obscuring visibility and deterring intruders.
• Large-Scale Exercises: It's used for large-scale exercises and training drills in tunnels, aircraft simulators, and other expansive environments.