MSA M1 User manual

Operating Manual
M1 Entry Control Board
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Contents
1 Safety Regulations 5
1.1 Correct Use 5
1.2 Liability Information 5
2 Description 7
2.1 Scope of Delivery 7
2.2 Overview 7
2.3 Digital Clock 8
2.4 Status LEDs 8
2.5 Tally 9
2.6 Location Label 9
2.7 Telemetry System Overview 9
2.8 Setting Up the Telemetry System 10
2.9 Display Overview 10
3 Before Use 13
3.1 Charging the Device 13
3.2 Setting Up the Clocks 13
3.2.1 Setting up the ECB Clock 13
3.2.2 Setting Up the Tablet Clock via Designated Menu Items 14
3.3 Pre-Setup: Connection to the Telemetry System 14
3.3.1 Connecting to a Network with a Single MSA HUB 15
3.3.2 Connecting to a Network with more MSA HUBs 17
4 Use 19
4.1 Turning On/Off 19
4.2 Synchronizing the Manual and Tablet Clock 19
4.3 Connecting the Entry Control Board to MSA HUB 19
4.4 Creating a New Entry Control Point 22
4.5 Connecting to an Entry Control Point 24
4.6 Configuring Settings 25
4.6.1 Switching into Dark Mode 26
4.6.2 Changing the Time Display 27
4.6.3 Changing the WiFi Network 28
4.6.4 App Information 29
4.6.5 Contact Support 30
4.6.6 Setting Pressure Thresholds 30
4.7 Logging On the First BA Wearer 30
4.8 Logging On Additional BA Wearers 33
4.8.1 Assigning to an Existing Team 33
4.8.2 Assigning to a New Team 34
4.8.3 Adding BA Wearers Manually 35
4.9 Using Repeaters 36
4.10 Evacuation 36
4.10.1 Initiating a Single Team Evacuation 37
4.10.2 Initiating a Collective Evacuation 40
4.10.3 Incident States 42
4.11 Alarms/Warnings 44
5 After Use 48
5.1 Logging Off a BA Wearer 48
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5.2 Manual Logoff 48
6 Troubleshooting 49
6.1 Sending Debug Logs to the Customer Service 49
7 Disposal 53
8 Maintenance 54
8.1 Daily Checks 54
8.2 Replacing the Clock Batteries 54
8.3 Cleaning 55
8.4 Software Update 55
9 Marking/Certification 58
9.1 Marking 58
9.2 Certification 58
10 Installing Accessories 59
10.1 Shoulder Strap 59
10.2 Tripod Adapter 60
10.3 Display Protection Pouch 61
11 Technical Data 64
12 Ordering Information 65
12.1 Spare Parts 65
12.2 Accessories 65
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1 Safety Regulations
1.1 Correct Use
The M1 Entry Control Board (ECB), in this manual also referred to as device, is an electronic monitoring unit to control
the respiratory status of individual breathing apparatus (BA) wearers. The ECB is part of a telemetry system: MSA's long
range radio between the M1 Control Module of the BAs and MSA HUB as well as a local area network connection
between the ECB and the MSA HUB are used to transfer the data and the recorded logs.
The numbered tally slots and the aligned display bars allow the exact identification of the individual BA wearer. The
device displays the individual remaining cylinder pressures measured in bar, updated at intervals of max. 60 seconds. It
provides notifications of any actuated distress signal as well as low battery indication of the Control Modules. The ECB
can send out an emergency evacuation request to be acknowledged by every affected BA wearer.
It is imperative that this operating manual be read and observed when using the device. In particular, the safety
instructions, as well as the information for the use and operation of the device, must be carefully read and observed.
Furthermore, the national regulations applicable in the user's country must be taken into account for a safe use.
WARNING!
Read this manual carefully before using the device. The device will perform as designed only if it is used and maintained
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Otherwise, it could fail to perform as designed and persons who rely
on this device for their safety could sustain serious personal injury or death.
Before use the product operability must be verified. The product must not be used if the function test is unsuccessful, it is
damaged, a competent servicing/maintenance has not been made, genuine MSA spare parts have not been used.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING!
lRisk of Explosion: Do not remove or replace batteries or charge the ECB where an explosive atmosphere may be
present.
lDo not use the ECB in explosive areas.
lDo not alter or modify the ECB.
lBefore using the product, operation must be verified. The product must not be used if it is damaged.
lDo not attempt to repair the ECB. Repair of the ECB must be performed by a person authorized by MSA.
lWireless Operation is dependent upon signal availability of the wireless service(s) necessary to maintain the
communication link. Loss of wireless signal will prevent communication of alarms and other information to linked
devices. Take appropriate precautions in the event a loss of wireless signal occurs.
lIntroduction of obstructions (for example vehicles or walls) between ECB and the HUB after deployment can
prevent connection to the network. Selection of ECB location and worksite controls must be used to prevent
introduction of obstructions.
lThe ECB is not a substitute for local alarms on a BA set or firefighter monitoring of BA set status.
lWhen radio connection is lost between the MSA HUB and the BA set, the ECB displays estimated information.
Follow local rules to interact with the monitored BA wearers for status updates.
lOnly full alarms are transmitted to the ECB.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
1.2 Liability Information
MSA accepts no liability in cases where the device has been used inappropriately or not as intended. The selection and
use of the device are the exclusive responsibility of the individual operator.
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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.
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2 Description
2.1 Scope of Delivery
This package includes:
lEntry Control Board
lCharging Adapter
lQuick Start Guide
lShoulder strap
lChina marker
lTouch pen
lCleaning cloth
2.2 Overview
1Carrying handle 11 Inscription fields
2Housing 12 Power button
3ECB clock 13 Pen holder
4Tally (belonging to M1 Control Module) 14 Attachment for protection pouch
5Six tally slots (numbered) 15 Attachment for shoulder strap
6Display 16 Tally reader
7Protection pouch holder 17 Loudspeaker
8Location label 18 Battery compartment for ECB clock
9Power connector 19 Tripod adapter holder
10 Status LEDs
The Entry Control Board (ECB) is a monitoring tool to be used in combination with MSA HUB and M1 Control Module(s)
to supervise the connected SCBA users. The device consists of a solid housing with an integrated tablet computer. The
display shows the current operating data of the breathing apparatus (BA) connected via their M1 Control Module. It
responds to finger touch or touch pen usage. A touch pen is included.
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The ECB is equipped with a battery-powered digital clock. The tablet computer is charged via the 2-Pin charging
adapter.
Status LEDs on the right top of the display indicate the power, battery and network connection status of the ECB. Green,
yellow and red colour bars indicate the pressure state of the connected BAs and yellow and red background colours
indicate warning and alarm notifications.
The tallies are read in the tally reader and then stored in the numbered tally slots during operation. Further information
can be written on the inscription field aligned with the china marker. To remove written text, a cleaning cloth is included.
The tripod adapter combined with an individual tripod can be used to position the ECB at the incident scene, whereas
the shoulder strap allows the user to carry the ECB leaving the hands free.
2.3 Digital Clock
The digital clock is independent from the display clock due to an own power supply.
1Light button 3Set button
2Up button 4Down button
2.4 Status LEDs
The status LEDs indicate the power, battery and network connection status of the ECB.
1Power LED
2Battery LED
3Network Connection LED
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Icon Colour Description
Power Blue ECB is on
Battery Red flashing Battery is charging
Red lighting Battery is charged
Network connection Blue flashing Searching for network connection
Blue lighting Connected to network
2.5 Tally
The tally is part of the SCBA and connected to the safety key of the Control Module. Further information about the BA
wearer can be written on the front and back using the included china marker: BA wearer’s name, the cylinder pressure
and the time entering the incident scene. On the back, dosimeter values can be written.
There are two tally colours available: yellow for BAs with one pressure cylinder and red for twin cylinder BAs.
The tally is not included in the scope of delivery of the ECB since it is part of the MSA M1 SCBA with a Control
Module.
2.6 Location Label
At the Entry Control Point, information about the incident, location and Entry Control Officer can be written.
2.7 Telemetry System Overview
Arrived at the incident scene, one or more Entry Control Points are set up. A single Entry Control Point (ECP) needs to
have at least one MSA HUB positioned to enable communication between the Entry Control Board (ECB) and the
Control Modules of the breathing apparatus (BA) wearers.
The ECB naming is related to the ECP name, following the local guidelines. If more than 6 BA wearers are entering the
incident scene from the same ECP, another ECB can be set up.
If there is more than one ECP, every ECP needs an own MSA HUB for the ECB(s) and Control Modules to connect to.
The ECB must be within the range of the MSA HUB.
Make sure that there are no objects interfering in the network.
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2.8 Setting Up the Telemetry System
First of all, the MSA HUB needs to be configured through the A2 Software. The HUB provides a default network for the
A2 Software to access. Default login data are to be found in the inside of the HUB housing.
When the network is created, the Entry Control Board (ECB) can be connected to the HUB via wireless internet
connection. ECB and HUB should be connected prior to the use in emergency. Therefore, the connection can be
established faster, e.g. when driving to the incident scene. On arrival, the SCBAs have been pressure checked during
the drive as well and the Entry Control Point (ECP) can be defined. The Entry Control Officer (ECO) writes incident
information in the incident information fields on top of the ECB. Once the BA wearers are ready, they present
themselves at the ECO and their SCBAs are registered in the ECB using the tally (with safety key attached) from the
Control Modules. The ECO checks the pressure of the respective BA wearer and writes the information (name,
pressure, start time) on the tally. The tally is then read in the tally reader, confirmed with a sound from the tablet
computer, and put into the first tally slot. The SCBA information appears in the aligned bar on the display.
All other BA wearers are logged in the same way, using the next free tally slot. Teams with at least 2 members have to
be created – the ECB automatically displays an option to create a new team or to add a member.
The teams receive their orders from the ECO and go to the location written on the right inscription fields of the ECB.
The wireless transmissions over longer distances between the HUB and the Control Module can be extended using the
MSA Repeaters via Long Range Radio (LRR) connectivity. It can be used as a system of up to four repeaters.
After return, the BA wearers are turning off the SCBA, one by one. The logoff is handled automatically on the ECB, the
SCBAs only turn off when the logoff on the ECB is completed.
The ECB is ready for the next incident.
2.9 Display Overview
The default display shows all registered BA wearers and their SCBA information.
To navigate through the menus and actions, use fingers or a touch pen.
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1ECP name 7User selected display time: TTW, TOW
or Elapsed time*
2Settings menu 8Empty tally slot bar
3Current time 9Low battery status (appears when
battery breaches ≤25%)
4Information bar of BA wearer
operating data 10 Evacuation button for all teams and team members
5Team name/assignment 11 Evacuation button for one team
6BA pressure 12
Network connection status of the
Control Module:
lAntenna symbol - Directly
connected
lAntenna symbol crossed out - No
radio connection
lRepeater symbol - Signal is
repeated
*
TTW: Time to whistle, transmitted from the Control Module – The estimated
number of minutes left before a whistle is activated.
TOW: Time of whistle, transmitted from the Control Module – The estimated
time of a whistle activation when adding the TTW to the current time.
Elapsed Time: The ECB automatically counts up from the login time.
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WARNING!
The time of whistle calculation is based on the ECB clock and may not correspond to the tablet clock. Use the ECB clock
when comparing time of whistle to the current time.
The actual time to whistle may be less than the time to whistle displayed. The actual time of whistle may be earlier than
the time displayed. The calculated time displayed is based on the continuation of the average breathing rate over the
last 3 minutes. Increases in breathing rate can decrease the remaining time more than expected. Use the time to whistle
and time of whistle displays as general guides only.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
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3 Before Use
Before using the Entry Control Board (ECB) in a risk area, test the functioning of the device in a safe place.
Check for any damages.
Make sure that the ECB is charged.
3.1 Charging the Device
WARNING!
Risk of Explosion: Do not charge the ECB where an explosive atmosphere may be present.
Use only the MSA provided charging cord.
The batteries must be charged at an ambient temperature of 0 to +50°C.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
1. Connect the charging device to mains supply.
2. Connect the charging adapter to the ECB power connector.
The ECB is charging indicated by a battery symbol on the display.
3.2 Setting Up the Clocks
3.2.1 Setting up the ECB Clock
WARNING!
Risk of Explosion: Do not remove or replace batteries where an explosive atmosphere may be present.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
Before first use:
1. Open the battery compartment on the back of the housing
a. Remove the 2 screws using a Phillips PH1 screwdriver.
2. Remove the battery protective strip.
If the time is not displayed, replace the batteries as described in chapter 8.2 .
3. Close the battery compartment.
a. Tighten the 2 screws using a Phillips PH1 screwdriver.
To set the clock:
1. Press the Set button for about 3 seconds.
The hour indicator flashes.
2. Select the number by using the up and down arrow buttons.
3. Press the Set button.
The minute indicator flashes.
4. Select the number by using the up and down arrow buttons.
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5. Press the Set button.
The clock is set up.
The background light automatically turns off after 1 hour.
3.2.2 Setting Up the Tablet Clock via Designated Menu Items
The summer and winter time is adjusted automatically when setting the date.
1. Turn on the ECB.
a. Press the power button for about 5 seconds.
The Entry Control Board app starts automatically.
2. Leave the Entry Control Board app.
a. Tap on the vand osymbol of the tablet computer simultaneously.
3. Open the tablet settings.
4. Under System settings, select Date &Time.
5. Tap on Select time zone.
6. From the list, choose the time zone.
7. Save the changes.
8. Close the dialog.
The tablet clock is set up.
3.3 Pre-Setup: Connection to the Telemetry System
The Entry Control Board (ECB) has to pre-setup to connect to a MSA HUB infrastructure. Once this connection has
been configured via WiFi, the ECB does not have to be reconfigured. It reconnects automatically to the provided network
of the MSA HUB. The integrated long range radio of the MSA HUB is automatically discovered within the monitoring
app. Each MSA HUB allows to connect a maximum of 3 WiFi clients.
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3.3.1 Connecting to a Network with a Single MSA HUB
1. Turn on the Entry Control Board.
a. Press the power button for about 5 seconds.
The tablet computer automatically starts the ECB app.
The ECB is searching for a network.
2. Select the desired MSA HUB network.
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3. Tap on the entry field Enter Password.
A keyboard is displayed.
4. Enter the default password found on the HUB type label.
The ECB is connecting to the HUB.
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The ECB is connected to the HUB.
See chapter6if the ECB does not find a HUB.
3.3.2 Connecting to a Network with more MSA HUBs
1. Turn on the Entry Control Board.
a. Press the power button for about 5 seconds.
The tablet computer automatically starts the ECB app.
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The ECB is searching for a network.
2. Select the desired network.
NOTE: The MSA HUB networks are for networks with a single HUB
only.
3. Enter the network password.
The ECB is connected to the network.
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4 Use
At the incident scene, it is necessary to define the Entry Control Officer (ECO) who is responsible for establishing the
Entry Control Point (ECP).
The ECO needs to set up and operate the ECB in an appropriate position, check and set up the ECB clock, prepare the
functional checks of the BAs and log on all BA wearers committed into the risk area.
WARNING!
Do not use the ECB in explosive areas.
The batteries must be charged at an ambient temperature of 0 to +50°C.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING!
lWireless Operation is dependent upon signal availability of the wireless service(s) necessary to maintain the
communication link. Loss of wireless signal will prevent communication of alarms and other information to linked
devices. Take appropriate precautions in the event a loss of wireless signal occurs.
lIntroduction of obstructions (for example vehicles or walls) between ECB and the HUB after deployment can
prevent connection to the network. Selection of ECB location and worksite controls must be used to prevent
introduction of obstructions.
lBe aware of the potential for limited penetration of radio signals into buildings and structures below-ground. Either
make other arrangements or put contingencies in place, to ensure the safety and effectiveness of communications
with the BA teams.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
4.1 Turning On/Off
To save the battery life, the Entry Control Board should be turned off when not in use.
To turn on:
1. Push the green power button on the right side of the board for at least 5 seconds.
The board is turned on.
To turn off:
1. Push the green power button on the right side of the board for at least 3 seconds.
A window pops up.
2. Tap on Power Off.
The board is turned off.
If a restart is necessary, follow the screen procedure to restart the device.
4.2 Synchronizing the Manual and Tablet Clock
Set the ECB and tablet clock so they display the same time. See chapter3.2 for setting the clocks.
4.3 Connecting the Entry Control Board to MSA HUB
When already set up, the ECB automatically connects to the known network provided by the MSA HUB.
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Otherwise, see chapter 3.3 .
1. Turn on the Entry Control Board.
a. Press the power button for about 5 seconds.
The tablet computer automatically starts the ECB app.
The ECB is searching for a network.
2. Select the desired MSA HUB network.
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