Base Station With The Telemetry Module; Logging On To The Base Station; Logging Off Of The Base Station; Evacuation Signal - MSA G1 SCBA Operating Manual

17.1 Base Station with the Telemetry Module

The telemetry module is designed to work in conjunction with a remote base station. The base station
must be connected to a personal computer (PC) or notebook computer before use. For additional
information, refer to the Operating Manual: MSA A2
(P/N 10162374).
WARNING!
Follow the PC or notebook computer manufacturer's recommendations regarding exposure to envi-
ronmental conditions to prevent damage to the computer.
Failure to obey this warning can cause computer failure and the loss of monitoring capability on the
PC or notebook computer.

17.1.1 Logging On to the Base Station

CAUTION!
If the signal strength indicator does not show on the control module display or the base station has
not logged the SCBA on, the base station cannot monitor the user's status.
(1) To activate the control module, open the cylinder valve or push and hold the ALARM button. An
icon representing the SCBA user shows on the computer screen of the base station.
(2) When the base station makes contact with the SCBA and all initial information has been
obtained, the radio link indicator shows in the upper left corner of the control module display.
(3) Monitor the status of the radio link indicator on the display of the control module. If the indicator
is yellow, the SCBA is out of range from the base station. When the SCBA is within range of the
base station, the radio link indicator is green.

17.1.2 Logging Off of the Base Station

When the user returns to fresh air, the control module can be turned off.
(1) Turn the handwheel clockwise to close the cylinder valve.
(2) Turn the regulator bypass knob counterclockwise to open the regulator bypass valve, or if
equipped, push the purge button, to release all pressure from the SCBA.
(3) When the pressure decreases below 200 psi, push the RESET button twice in approximately
1 second to turn the control module off (sleep mode). If the SCBA is logged onto a base station,
there is a slight delay between the two pushes of the RESET button and the actual shutdown of
the device while the base station removes the SCBA from its registry.

17.2 Evacuation Signal

If the SCBA is logged on to a base station, Incident Command can send an evacuation signal to the
SCBA. When the base station sends an evacuation signal, the running man icon flashes on the display
of control module and the power module emits a unique audible alarm. The user must push the green
RESET button twice within approximately 1 second to confirm the evacuation signal. When the evac-
uation signal is confirmed, the running man icon stops flashing and shows steady on the display until
the control module is turned off.
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