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Operating Manual M1 Repeater Telemetry System Order No.:10220916/00 MSAsafety.com...
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The Declaration of Conformity can be found under the following link: https://MSAsafety.com/DoC. MSA is a registered trademark of MSA Technology, LLC in the US, Europe and other Countries. For all other trademarks visit https://us.msasafety.com/Trademarks. This product incorporates Bluetooth® wireless technology. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by MSA is under license.
Contents Safety Regulations Correct Use Liability Information Warranty Description Scope of Delivery Overview Connectivity LED Status Multiple Repeaters Before Use Antenna Installation Battery Installation Battery Charging Powering On Powering Off Positioning the Antenna Operation of Multiple Repeaters Service Mode Maintenance Cleaning Replacing the Battery Troubleshooting...
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death. Alternative use, or use outside this specification will be considered as non-compliance. This also applies especially to unauthorized alterations to the product and to commissioning work that has not been carried out by MSA or authorized persons.
1 Safety Regulations Product liability claims, warranties and guarantees made by MSA with respect to the device are voided, if it is not used, serviced or maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Warranty Local rules apply. For any additional information relative to use or repair, call 1-877-MSA-FIRE (1-877-672-3473) during regular working hours or write an e-mail to fire.cs@msasafety.com.
Repeater • Flexible antenna (goose neck) • Battery (use only the battery 10201874 included in scope of delivery) Overview Figure 1 M1 Repeater Power button and power RFID / Asset Chip light/LED Battery holder Antenna holder and guide Connection status...
Sharp corner in a corridor or a tunnel • Where the M1 Control Module loses radio connection to the hub (see M1 Control Module operating manual on the product page at www.MSAsafety.com) Make sure that minimum one repeater is within the range of the HUB. In case of poor or loss of connection a repeater must be placed.
3 Before Use Before Use Before and after each use, check the proper fit of antenna connection. Tighten it if necessary to ensure proper operation (→ 3.1 Antenna Installation). NOTICE Always secure the device against moving or falling down during transport. Otherwise, the device may be damaged. Antenna Installation WARNING! Antenna connection must be clean and dry prior to installation to prevent moisture or contaminants from entering the...
3 Before Use Battery Installation WARNING! Risk of Explosion: Do not remove or replace batteries where an explosive atmosphere may be present. Use only the battery included in the scope of delivery (10201874). Observe the following when using and handling the batteries: •...
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. To remove battery, reverse the above installation procedure. Battery Charging Use the M1 Control Module charging adapter set, the SCBA truck charger or the Multi-Bay charger (→ 11 Ordering Information).
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Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries can explode. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations and requirements. • Do not replace the battery with another type of battery. Use only M1 Battery Pack. Use of an incorrect battery type creates a risk of explosion. •...
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3 Before Use Charging the M1 Battery Pack within the device using the M1 Control Module charging clip (green) (1) Connect the charging clip on the back of the battery pack. Make sure the charging clip is aligned correctly and the contacts are free of dirt.
4 Use WARNING! Before and after each use, inspect the device to determine if servicing is required. If the device is damaged or is subjected to impact forces, e.g. a fall, it must be immediately removed from service. Do not use if the device does not power on successfully or if device is bent, cracked, modified, or otherwise compromised.
To access the service mode press the power button longer than 5 sec. Power button LED is green and connection state LEDs are red (→ 2.4 LED Status). For further information see the A2 Software Operating Manual on the MSA Software Product website at www.MSAsafety.com.
MSA, could cause the unit to fail to perform properly. Do not attempt to repair the device. Repair of the device must be performed by a person authorized by MSA. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
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5 Maintenance NOTICE • Do not damage the battery. Be especially cautious with the exposed battery contacts. • Avoid condensed water on the inner electronic contacts of the battery pack. • Clean the inner electronic contacts only dry without the help of chemical cleaning compounds. •...
6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Error/LED Signal Remedy Power LED lights red Remove battery. If failure still occurs after replacement contact a service technician. Any other error Usage of the device is not recommended. Return device to an MSA service center.
7 Storage Storage • Do not store the device within or near an area where the device might be exposed to any substances and/or ambient conditions that might attack any part of the device, causing the device to not perform as designed and approved.
8 Disposal Disposal Recycling of electrical and electronic equipment: The crossed-out trash can symbol indicates that after the end of life this product should not be thrown away with the normal trash. To prevent harm to the environment and human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, do not throw this product together with normal trash and dispose of it with the responsibility necessary to the use of material resources.
Dimensions Length: 380 mm Width: 260 mm L x W x H Height: 130 mm Weight 1630 g (without M1 Battery Pack) 1775 g (with M1 Battery Pack) Ingress protection : IP67 Max. RF output power : 27 dBm Power supply Battery powered by M1 Battery Pack : 7.4 VDC, 2.2 Ah...
10 Marking and Certification Marking and Certification 10.1 Marking Figure 2 : Example for type label, Repeater (device label may vary) Figure 3 Example for type label, M1 Battery Pack (device label may vary) CE marking ATEX information Serial number consisting of: •...
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Marking, Certificates and Approvals according to the Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX) and National Standards Manufacturer MSA Europe GmbH Schlüsselstr. 12 CH - 8645 Rapperswil-Jona : M1 Repeater Product EU-Type Examination Certificate : BVS 21 ATEX E 021 Standards : EN IEC 60079-0: 2018, EN 60079-11: 2012...
Description Part Number MSA Repeater Fireservice - UK 10212583 M1 Control Module - Spare battery 10201874 M1 Control Module - Bat. U-clip (5 pcs.) 10201875 M1 Control Module - Charging Adapter Set 10203487 Multi-Bay Charger, EU 10214753 Multi-Bay Charger, UK/HK/SG...
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