MSA G1 SCBA User manual

G1 SCBA Radio Pairing Guide | Motorola APX
G1 SCBA Radio Pairing Guide for
Motorola APX™
Motorola APX Configuration Settings 2
Motorola APX Screen Navigation 4
Creating a G1 SCBA Configuration Tag (G1 Bluetooth Settings) 5
Creating a G1 SCBA Motorola APX Radio Pairing Tag 6
Pairing a G1 SCBA and Motorola APX Radio 8
Using the G1 SCBA and Motorola APX Radio 9
Clearing Radio Pairing Info from the G1 SCBA 10
Clearing Radio Pairing Info from the Motorola APX Radio 10
Troubleshooting 11
APX 4000 Series
APX 5000 Series
APX 6000 Series
APX 7000 Series
APX 8000 Series

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Motorola APX Configuration Settings
Motorola APX Radio Configuration
Step 1.
Update Motorola Radio Firmware & Motorola Code Plug Software to Version 18.00.04
Step 2.
Open Motorola Code Plug Software
Step 3.
(A) Select “Radio Wide” in the Navigation Panel on the left
(B)
Select “Bluetooth” from the Radio Wide menu in the panel to the right to
jump to the Bluetooth section.
Step 4.
In the “Bluetooth” sub-section (expand it if the section is collapsed) and set:
•
Bluetooth Enable: YES
•
Bluetooth Tones: YES
•
Bluetooth Pairing Type: LF MPP & Standard
•
Bluetooth Re-Pair Timer: Infinite
•
Bluetooth Drop Timer: 5 minutes’ minimum
•
Bluetooth Replace Pairing Info: YES
Step 5.
(A) In the Navigation Panel on the left, expand “Radio Ergonomics
Configuration”
(B)
Expand “Controls”, and then select “Buttons”
Step 6.
Under the “Conventional Feature” column, set:
•
Side Middle Button (1-dot) : Bluetooth Inquiry On/Off
•
Side Bottom Button (2-dot): Bluetooth On/Off
Step 7.
Two Display Radios ONLY:
(A)
Under “Radio Ergonomics Configuration” and under “Controls”: Select
“Menu Items”
(B)
Ensure the “BT” menu item is added to the “Selected” List
Step 8.
(A) In the Navigation Panel, return to, and expand “Radio Ergonomics
Configuration”
(B)
Select “Radio Ergonomics Wide”
Step 9.
Click the “Advanced” link at the top to jump to the “Advanced” sub-section and
expand it.
CHOICE:
1) Proceed to “OPTION 1” for Motorola APX Radios WITH a Remote Speaker
Mic (RSM)
2)
Proceed to “OPTION 2” for Motorola APX Radios WITHOUT a Remote
Speaker Mic (RSM)

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OPTION 1:
RSM Large Button as PTT button and Default Incoming Audio to RSM
This option is for Motorola APX Radios
WITH a Remote Speaker Mic (RSM).
Note:
Allows Speaker Volume control.
A
nd will operate with: (A) the RSM’s large button as PTT button, and
(B) Default Incoming Audio to the RSM.
Step 1.
Under “Radio Ergonomics Configuration”
“Radio Ergonomics Wide”

“Advanced”
(A)
For the “Active Mic for Radio PTT” setting:
Select “Wireless Mic” from the drop-down
(B)
For the “Active Mic for RSM PTT” setting:
Select “Wireless Mic” from the drop-down.
Step 2.
For the “Bluetooth Receive Audio” setting
:
S
elect “RSM/Internal Speaker” from the drop-down.
OPTION 2:
Radio’s Large Button as PTT button with Incoming Audio to the G1 Lapel Mic
This option is for Motorola APX Radios
WITHOUT a Remote Speaker Mic (RSM).
And will operate with
: (A) the Radio’s large button as PTT button, and
(B) Default Incoming Audio to the G1 Lapel Speaker
Step 1.
Under “Radio Ergonomics Configuration”
“Radio Ergonomics Wide”

“Advanced”
For the “Active Mic for Radio PTT” setting
:
S
elect “Wireless Mic” from the drop-down.
Step 2.
For the “Bluetooth Receive Audio” setting
:
S
elect “Bluetooth Speaker” from the drop-down.

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Motorola APX Screen Navigation
Navigating: Motorola APX Radio Screens
Scroll to Next Menu Selecting BT Menu Turn BT (Status) On Turn Visibility On Speaker Setting
Step 1:
Turn on the radio
on with the volume
knob.
Then, Press the
Right Arrow button
to get to the “BT”
choice as shown in
the next figure.
Step 2:
Press the button
under “BT” to enter
the Bluetooth
settings menu page.
Step 3:
Navigate to “Status”
using arrow keys.
Then, Press the
button under “On”
to change the status
to “On”
Step 4:
Navigate to
“Visibility” using
arrow keys.
Then, Press the
button under “On”
to change the status
to “Visibility All”
Optional:
Navigate to
“Bluetooth Spkr”
using arrow keys.
“Off” = incoming
audio through
Radio/RSM.
“On” = incoming
audio through G1
Lapel Speaker.
Notes:
•Dual Screen Radio menus depicted herein.
•Menu availability may be customized, as referenced in the previous page, and if some menus are currently not
visible on the radio, re-programming may be required for those menus to be visible.
•For radio models not depicted, please consult the product documentation for information on the appropriate
procedures.

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Creating a G1 SCBA Configuration Tag (G1 Bluetooth Settings)
The purpose of this section is to: (1) enable the Bluetooth radio on the G1 SCBA and
(2) to set Bluetooth Pair Save behavior based on the department’s preference.
Step 1.
Launch the MSA A2 Software
Step 2.
Select the “G1 Tags” Tile on the A2 Dashboard (Under the “G1 Devices”
column)
Step 3.
Select tag type: “G1 Configurations”
Step 4.
Select the Add (+) icon (top-right) to create the configuration template, which
will be used to change these 2 settings.
Note: This tag can be written without saving a template, but a template can be
saved using the Save Icon (top-right) if a template Name is filled in.
Step 5.
Enabling the G1 SCBA’s Bluetooth Radio:
(A)
Expand the “Bluetooth Settings” section.
(B)
Change “Bluetooth Disabled/Enabled” setting to “Enabled”.
Step 6.
Preference Choice:
“Bluetooth Pair Save” setting options:)
(A)
Require Radio Pairing Tag in every SCBA is turned on, choose “Disabled”
(B)
To retain the Radio Pairing on the SCBA until “clearing the pair” *, choose
“Enabled”
*
- defined on the “Removing Radio Pairing Info from the G1 SCBA” page.
Step 7.
Writing the G1 Configuration Tag:
(A)
Place RFID Tag on the RFID Reader / Writer
(B)
Select the Write G1 Tag icon (top-right side of A2 application)
Step 8.
Applying the G1 Configuration Tag to the G1 SCBA(s):
(A)
Power on the G1 SCBA
(B)
Press & hold either of the green Control Module buttons to activate the
RFID mode. For iTic Control modules: Press & Hold Both Green Buttons.
(C)
Place Bluetooth Pairing Save Tag over G1 Power Module RFID Target.
The G1 SCBA is now configured with the settings:
- G1 Bluetooth is now enabled - G1 Bluetooth Pair Save (as chosen).
The G1 SCBA is now ready to accept a Radio Pairing tag.
Repeat this “Step 8” for each SCBA to apply these 2 settings.
G1 Bluetooth
Settings Tag

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Creating a G1 SCBA Motorola APX Radio Pairing Tag
To pair the radio to the G1 SCBA, a “Bluetooth Audio Pairing Tag” needs to be created in the A2 Software.
Once the Pairing Tag is created, it can be applied to the SCBA, which “programs” the SCBA to connect to
that specific radio.
Step 1.
Launch the MSA A2
Software
Step 2.
Select the “G1 Tags” Tile on the A2 Dashboard
(Under the “G1 Devices”
column)
Step 3.
Select
tag type: “Bluetooth Audio Pairing Tags”
Step 4.
Ensure that your PC's Bluetooth adapter is on
, and selected for use in A2, and
that
your RFID Reader/Writer is connected and ready.
•Both modules appear in lower left of A2 display. Generally they will
appear as the computer's name, or as "localhost".
•If either is not visible, and also not selectable under "Select Other
device": disconnect and reconnect the hardware;
•Restart the A2 service if necessary.
Step 5.
Turn on the Motorola APX Radio using
the volume knob.
Step 6.
Making the
Motorola APX Radio Discoverable, & Discovering it in A2:
(A)
For Single Display Radios:
a. Press & Hold the middle (1-dot) button for approx. 30 seconds.
b. While continuing to hold radio button down, select
“Discover Devices” in A2.
For Dual Display Radios:
a. Turn on “Visibility” via the Radio Bluetooth menu
b. Select “Discover Devices” in A2.
(B)
Click the discovered Motorola APX Radio in A2 to select it.
 See “Motorola APX -
Two-Screen Navigation”
page for details.
Radio ID
Pair Tag

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Step 7.
Writing the Bluetooth Audio Pairing Tag:
(A) Place RFID Tag on the RFID Reader / Writer.
(B) Select the Write G1 Tag icon (top-right side of A2).
(C) Click “OK” on the “Tag was successfully written” dialog.
Note: Hovering over the icons will
also show “Write Tag” or “Read Tag”.
Step 8.
Verifying the Information Written to the Tag:
(A) Place RFID Tag on the RFID Reader / Writer
(B) Select the Read G1 Tag icon (top-right side of A2 application)
(C) The “Found Tag” screen will appear.
(D) Confirm the tag’s Bluetooth Address matches the Radio.
The Radio Pairing tag is now created & can be used to pair this
radio with a
G1 SCBA.

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Pairing a G1 SCBA and Motorola APX Radio
Ensure the radio is programmed correctly to connect with the G1 SCBA. Necessary and recommended settings are listed
in the “Motorola APX
Configuration Settings” Section. Consult with your Radio Technician as necessary.
Step 1.
Turn on the Motorola APX Radio using volume knob.
Step 2.
Verify Bluetooth icon is visible on radio display. (That Bluetooth capability is
enabled)
If not visible, enable the radio’s Bluetooth OR reconfigure radio.
Step 3.
Power on the G1 SCBA.
Step 4.
Press & hold either of the green Control Module buttons to activate the
RFID mode.
For iTic
Control modules: Press & Hold Both Green Buttons.
Step 5.
Register the Radio to the G1 SCBA:
Place
the RFID the Motorola APX Radio’s Pairing Tag over the G1 Power
Module RFID Target.
Step 6.
Pair the Radio:
For
Single Display Radios:
-
Press & Hold middle (1-dot) button on the radio (approx. 30 seconds).
-
The radio will give an audible indication when pairing is complete.
For a
Dual Display Radios:
-
A pairing request will appear on the radio display, accept the pairing request
using the radio menu button. The radio will give an audible indication when
pairing is complete.
Single Display Radios:
Dual Display Radios:
The G1 SCBA & Kenwood Radio is now paired and ready for use.
•
After a successful pairing, if the regulator is shut off, the G1 SCBA will not remain
connected to the radio, and the radio is available for non-Bluetooth use.
•
The G1 SCBA will automatically reconnect to the radio when the end user turns on
the G1 regulator & breathes.
Pairing G1 &
Radio

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Using the G1 SCBA and Motorola APX Radio
Confirm that the
Motorola APX Radio Pairing Tag is applied to the G1 SCBA. (Or was applied previously and pair is saved)
Step 1.
Turn on the Motorola APX Radio using volume knob.
Step 2.
Don the G1 SCBA and securely attach the G1 Facepiece to your face.
A p
oor facepiece seal can cause improper microphone performance, such as
intermittent audio.
Step 3.
Turn on the G1 SCBA via pressurization.
•
The G1 SCBA will try to establish a Bluetooth connection to the currently
paired radio for up to 8 minutes.
•
When found, it will quickly connect and disconnect, (and is now ready to
automatically activate when breathing.)
If the connection
is not established, repeat the pairing process described in the
previous section.
Step 4.
Begin breathing (with the regulator attached).
The radio and SCBA will connect automatically (approx. 20 seconds).
All SCBA voice communication will now go from the SCBA through the portable radio.
Use Notes & Tips:
•Turn on the radio before you turn on the G1 SCBA.
•If the regulator is shut off, The G1 SCBA will not remain connected to the radio. The radio can be used by itself
(no Bluetooth connection) when the regulator is shut off. The G1 SCBA will automatically reconnect to the
Kenwood radio when breathing on the G1 regulator resumes.
•Verify both the incoming and outgoing audio functionality after you have established the Bluetooth wireless
connection.
Using Paired
G1 & Radio

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Best practice is to: Clear the pairing information from both devices—the radio & the G1 SCBA. This prevents the G1 SCBA from
connecting to a previously-paired Bluetooth radio during the next start-up.
Clearing Radio Pairing Info from the G1 SCBA
There are 3 methods for removing stored Radio pairing information from the G1 SCBA.
•All three methods are effective on G1 SCBAs configured with “Bluetooth Pair Save” being “Disabled”
•The “Battery Removal Method” is a popular method, however, note that this method is NOT effective when the G1 SCBA is
configured with the “Bluetooth Pair Save” setting set to “Enabled”.
Method 1 – Battery Removal (Only effective when the G1 “Bluetooth Pair Save” setting is “Disabled”)
Step 1.
Remove G1 SCBA Battery
Bluetooth audio pair info is cleared from the G1 SCBA.
Next  “Clearing Radio Pairing Info from the Motorola APX Radio” in the next section.
Method 2 – Pair New Radio
Step 1.
Pair a different Bluetooth Motorola APX Radio with the G1 SCBA using the new radio’s Bluetooth Audio Pairing
Tag, as described in the “Pairing a G1 SCBA and Motorola APX Radio” section.
Bluetooth audio pair info on the G1 SCBA is changed to the pair info for the new radio.
Next

“Clearing Radio Pairing Info from the Motorola APX Radio” in the next section.
Method 3 – Use a “Reset Bluetooth Pairing” Tag
If not yet created, create a “Reset Bluetooth Pairing” Tag in the A2 software, under “G1 Tags” tile

“Special
G1 Tags”  Expand “Reset Tags” list  Select “Reset Bluetooth Pairing”
Step 1.
Press & hold either of the green Control Module buttons to access the RFID mode display.
Step 2.
Place the “Reset Bluetooth Pairing” Tag over the G1 Power Module RFID Target.
Bluetooth audio pair info is cleared from the G1 SCBA.
Next

“Clearing Radio Pairing Info from the Motorola APX Radio” in the next section.
Clearing Radio Pairing Info from the Motorola APX Radio
Step 1.
Single & Dual Display Radios: Press & Hold Bluetooth on/off button (2-dot side bottom button).
The radio will give an audible indication when pairing is removed.
- Dual display radios can also be cleared using their Bluetooth Menu Screens instead.
Bluetooth audio pair info is cleared from the Motorola APX Radio.
If not done already: Clear the pairing info from the previously connected G1 SCBA’s pair history using the process
described in in the previous section: “Clearing Radio Pairing Info from the G1 SCBA”.
Clearing G1
SCBA Pair
Clearing APX
Radio Pair

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Troubleshooting
G1 SCBA & Motorola Radio Troubleshooting
Topic
Problem/Issue
Diagnosis
Possible Solution
Expected Result
Audio
Intermittent Audio Facepiece may not be
properly sealed
Adjust the facepiece until a
proper seal is formed
Outgoing audio will function as
expected
Incoming and/or outgoing
audio from G1 is not working
Bluetooth icon is visible
on the Radio
Power the portable radio on
and off to reset the auto
connect.
Radio will automatically
connect to G1 and emit an
audible indication for success.
If power cycling the radio does
not
result in a successful connect,
clear the G1 & Radio pairing
history and repair the G1 &
Radio.
G1 & Radio will now connect
and audio will function as
expected
Poor audio quality from G1
to Radio
G1 has Firmware SW
2.003 or prior SW
version
Update G1 to Firmware SW 3.0
via A2 Software
Improved G1 outgoing audio
quality
Pairing
Bluetooth pairing
information lost from G1
Pairing information is
cleared when the
battery G1 battery is
removed. (When G1
“Bluetooth Pair Save”
is not set to enabled.)
G1 with SW 3.0 or higher is
configurable to retain pairing
information across battery
removals. Review instructions
for “G1 SCBA Configuration
Tag” and Bluetooth
Paring Save settings.
Bluetooth pairing information
will no longer be cleared on
every battery removal.
Radio will not pair with G1
Bluetooth icon is NOT
visible on the radio
Turn on Radio Bluetooth
via a 2-dot radio button
press
Bluetooth icon is visible on
Radio and pairing is now
successful.
Power the portable radio on
and off to reset the auto
connect.
If power cycling the radio does
not result in a successful
connect, clear the G1 & Radio
pairing history. Repair the
G1 & Radio.
G1 is not Bluetooth
enabled, icon on
control module is gray
Enable Bluetooth on the G1
using a G1 Configuration tag
that enables Bluetooth.
Bluetooth icon on the G1
control module will be:
Red = enabled/unpaired OR
enabled/paired, not connected
Green = enabled/connected
Radio is a non-
Motorola APX Series
Bluetooth Radio
G1 is compatible with Bluetooth
Motorola APX Series Radios.
To use G1 Bluetooth audio,
pair with 4000, 5000, 6000,
7000, or 8000 Motorola APX
Radios.
Radio is paired to an
incorrect G1
Radio and/or G1 was
previously paired to a
different radio or G1
Clear the pairing information on
both the G1 & Radio. Pair
desired G1 & Radio
Desired G1 and Radio will be
paired together