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it will log on to the first base station that it finds once the
unit has been turned on. Once a base station ID tag has
been scanned into the FireHawk M7 Control Module, this
base station ID will remain with the air mask until another
base station ID tag has been scanned. The ID Tag has a
space for the user to place a label in which the ID infor-
mation can be written on the outside of the ID Tag for
easy identification. This space is located on the side of
the ID Tag opposite the approval label.
Before using the ID tag, inspect for damage or cracks in
the case. If damage is found, discard and replace the ID
tag.
Scanning the ID Tag into the FireHawk M7 Control
Module
Note: The FireHawk M7 Control Module must be turned
off to scan the ID Tag.
Prior to pressurization of
the air mask and during
inspection, the user can
"tag in" by depressing and
holding the top mode but-
ton (green) until the word
"TAG" appears in the dis-
play. While "TAG" is dis-
played, position the ID Tag
within 2 inches of the
FireHawk M7 Control
Module. For best results,
keep the tag parallel to the
front or back face of the
FireHawk M7 Control Module while reading the ID Tag.
The word "TAG" will disappear when the ID Tag has been
read.
If the word disappears from the FireHawk M7 Control
Module display before the ID Tag has been read, the
FireHawk M7 Control Module has timed out and the top
mode button (green) must be depressed and held again
until it reappears.
The most recent ID Tag data that is stored in the FireHawk
M7 Control Module will be used as the identification for
the air mask on the base station PC screen. If no ID Tag
data has been assigned to the air mask, the FireHawk M7
Control Module serial number will be used as its identifi-
cation on the base station PC screen.
The ID tag is not designed to be taken into a fire. The
ID tag can also be used as an accountability tag.
Using the Base Station with the FireHawk M7
Telemetry Module
The FireHawk M7 Telemetry Module is designed to work
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FIREHAWK M7 TELEMETRY MODULE
Correct ID Tag Orientation
in conjunction with a remote base station unit. This base
station unit must be connected to a personal computer or
laptop before use. Refer to FireHawk M7 FireHawk,
Incident Command Module Software instructions (PN
10068929) for more information.
Follow the PC or notebook computer manufacturer's
recommendations for exposure to environmental con-
ditions to prevent damage to the system. Failure to do
so may cause system failure and the loss of monitor-
ing capability on the PC or notebook computer.
Using the FireHawk M7 Responder Air Mask with
FireHawk M7 Telemetry Module
Logging the Air Mask on to the Base Station
1. Turn on the FireHawk M7 Control Module on by open-
ing the cylinder valve or by pressing and holding the
alarm button.
2. A helmet icon representing the user of the air mask
will appear on the base station PC screen.
3. When the base station has established contact with
the air mask and all initial information has been
obtained, the signal strength indicator will appear in
the upper left corner of the FireHawk M7 Control
Module display.
4. Periodically check the status of the signal strength
indicator on the display of the FireHawk M7 Control
Module. If the signal strength indicator shows no bars,
this means that the air mask is out of range from the
base station. If this occurs, the signal strength indica-
tor will show 4 bars when the air mask returns within
range of the base station.
If the signal strength indicator does not appear on the
FireHawk M7 Control Module display, the base station
has not logged the unit on and can not monitor the
status of that firefighter.
Logging the Air Mask off of the Base Station
1. Once the user has returned to fresh air the FireHawk
M7 Control Module may be turned off.
2. Close the cylinder valve and purge the remaining air
from the system using the Firehawk Responder
Regulator bypass. When the pressure falls below 200
psi, turn the FireHawk M7 Control Module off (sleep
mode) by pressing the reset button twice in approxi-
mately one second. (When the air mask is logged on to
a base station, there may be a delay between the two
rapid presses of the reset button and the actual shut-
down of the FireHawk M7 Control Module. Before the
FireHawk M7 Control Module completely turns off, the
base station must log off the air mask and send out a
final confirmation signal.
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