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- Page 1 mSQUAD Mobile Wireless Multi-Gas Team Warning System MP400S & MP400H User’s Guide Rev 1.0 January, 2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
mSquad User’s Guide Contents 1. General Information ........................5 1.1 mSquad 4 and mSquad 8....................... 5 1.2 Main Features........................5 2. Battery ............................6 2.1 Battery Charging ........................6 2.2 Battery Status ........................6 3. User Interface ..........................7 3.1 Turning On & Off ......................... 7 3.2 Main User Menu ........................ - Page 3 mSquad User’s Guide Read Before Operating This manual must be carefully read by all individuals who have or will have the responsibility of using, maintaining or servicing this product. The product will perform as designed only if it is used, maintained and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The user should understand how to set the correct parameters and interpret the obtained results.
- Page 4 mSquad User’s Guide WARNINGS ! This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Page 5: General Information
mSquad User’s Guide 1. General Information The mSquad System is a quickly-deployable set of mobile multi-gas meters that communicate wirelessly to a Squad leader up to 0.8 km (0.5 miles) distant line of sight. The system is ideal for hazmat response, firefighters, temporary venue protection, tank entry, plant turn-around, and other high-risk jobs. -
Page 6: Battery
mSquad User’s Guide 2. Battery Fully charge the POLI batteries upon receiving the mSquad and before each day’s use. The Li- ion batteries are charged using a Micro-USB cable. WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres, recharge, remove or replace the battery only in an area known to be non-hazardous! 2.1 Battery Charging Up to four POLI monitors can be charged simultaneously using the cables inside the mSquad... -
Page 7: User Interface
mSquad User’s Guide 3. User Interface The POLI user interface consists of two keys, four sensor sockets, one large Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), eight alarm LEDs, one buzzer, and two vibration alarms. (pump models) (Gas inlet/outlet diffusion models) 3.1 Turning On & Off To turn on, press and hold the [ /↓] Key for 3 seconds, until the buzzer beeps and the red LED turns on. -
Page 8: Displays And Keys
mSquad User’s Guide 3.3 Displays and Keys The LCD provides visual information that includes real-time gas readings, sensor types, datalog / battery / pump / wireless status, and others. The main user screen is shown below. On the Host/Head unit this main screen alternates with a second screen listing the Registered Devices. Man Down alarm enabled Special notice Valid on Cal &... - Page 9 mSquad User’s Guide These two keys are marked as [+/OK] to Confirm Operations or Increase Number and [ /↓] to Power On-Off / Move Cursor. They also act as ‘soft keys’ mapped to two text or symbol boxes at the LCD bottom that change numbers and make selections under various menus. In addition to the functions described above, the Left [+/OK] key can be used to manually activate the LCD backlight when it is off, and to manually test the LED, audio and vibration alarms from the main display.
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Page 10: Operation
mSquad User’s Guide 4. Operation See the POLI User’s Guide for basic operation information for POLI multi-gas monitors. Special considerations for mSquad POLI monitors include: • Alarm notifications and field physical set-up • Calibration of the Head/Host unit • Wireless communication set-up in Configuration Mode and in mPower Suite 4.1 Field Set-up Before beginning operations, the field set-up should be checked to ensure good wireless connection. - Page 11 mSquad User’s Guide reminder that another worker had an alarm. The pulsing can be cleared by cycling through the main menu. CAUTION: As of Firmware 6.1, a gas alarm on the Host/Head does not alarm on any other unit. If two Soldiers experience gas alarms at the same time, both names are highlighted with a bell on the Head/Host, but only the first to alarm is shown on the other Soldiers.
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Page 12: Head/Host Calibration
mSquad User’s Guide pressing ‘ ’ if he is OK. If not cleared in time, a louder Man-Down Alarm starts, consisting of a short vibration followed by a pitch-rising, once-per-second alarm to warn co-workers within earshot that the user may need rescue. During the warning period the user can also press ‘X’ if he is in distress, to start the full Man-Down Alarm immediately. -
Page 13: Configuration Mode
mSquad User’s Guide 5. Configuration Mode The Configuration Mode (Config Mode) is used to adjust the POLI’s operation settings and calibrate sensors. For mSquads, this mode is additionally used to select the wireless channel, register devices, and assign worker names. See the POLI User’s Guide for instructions on how to enter, navigate, and exit Configuration Mode. -
Page 14: Man-Down Function
mSquad User’s Guide 5.2 Man-Down Function 5.2.1 Man-Down On/Off The Man-Down On/Off function has 4 settings: • • On Alarm is triggered with insufficient movement in any direction. The pre-warn or alarm can be cleared by quickly tilting, or by pressing the Left [+/OK] key. •... -
Page 15: Registering Soldier Mp400S Polis
mSquad User’s Guide 5.3 Registering Soldier MP400S POLIs Before the mSquad units can communicate with each other, each Soldier (MP400S) must be registered with the Head (MP400H). If an mSquad Soldier is not registered with a Head, it will alarm and flash the query “Host?” on the top bar, beginning about one minute after turn-on. The alarm can be silenced by pressing the Left [+/OK] (ACK) key, while the “Host?”... -
Page 16: Assigning Workers
mSquad User’s Guide 5.4 Assigning Workers Each day or on a shift change, it may be desirable to transfer a monitor to a different worker or remove workers. This can be done using the Assign Worker function on the Head/Host. Turn on all monitors and set the Head/Host in to the Wireless configuration menu. -
Page 17: Host Id
mSquad User’s Guide To summarize the keystrokes: Assign Worker → Device → Ping (R) → Ping (L) (beeps on both to confirm) → Worker (R) → Worker (L) (scroll L to select worker) → Assign (R) → Assign (L) to assign (beeps to confirm) → Remove (R) → Remove (L) to remove registration or Done (R &... -
Page 18: Data Communication
mSquad User’s Guide 6. Data Communication The mPower Suite software can be used to select wireless channels and define mSquad User names. For other configurations, data downloads, real time monitoring and upgrading instrument firmware, see the POLI User’s Guide. mPower Suite and instrument firmware can be downloaded from our website at https://www.mpowerinc.com/software-downloads/ Micro B (5-Pin) - Page 19 mSquad User’s Guide 6.1.1 General Instrument Configurations Use the main configuration window to set general instrument parameters including Man-Down features (see POLI User Guide for details). 6.1.2 Wireless Channels In the “Wireless” panel box, select the channel desired for the mSquad. Ensure that all units in the mSquad are on the same channel.
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Page 20: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
mSquad User’s Guide 7. Maintenance and Troubleshooting For maintenance and troubleshooting, please see the POLI User Guide. 8. mSquad Technical Specifications All specifications and listed sensors are subject to change without notice. Please check for updates at www.mpowerinc.com... -
Page 21: Technical Support And Mpower Contacts
User’s Guide Technical Support and mPower Contacts mPower Electronics Inc. 3046 Scott Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054 Phone: (408) 320-1266 Fax: (669) 342-7077 info@mpowerinc.com www.mpowerinc.com...
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