MSA G1 SCBA User manual

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Instruction Manual
G1 SCBA
Wireless Accessories
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Contents
11 S fety Inf ormation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Correct Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Liability Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
22 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 G1 Bluetooth Audio Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 G1 Bluetooth Gas Detection Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Operation with Bluetooth Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Enabling Bluetooth Functionality with a Bluetooth Enabled Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Motorola Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bluetooth Configuration for Motorola APX Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Button Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accessory Button Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Motorola Two Display Radio Menu Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 Motorola Pairing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Two Display Motorola Radios (Model 2.5 and 3.5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Single Display Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pairing a Motorola APX portable radio that uses a Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4 Usage (Connecting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Operation with MSA Gas Detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 Enabling Bluetooth Functionality with MSA Gas Detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5 Bluetooth Device Pairing Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.1 Maintaining Pairing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.2 Bluetooth Radio Pairing Removal Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
66 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1 Troubleshooting Bluetooth Enabled Radios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2 Troubleshooting Altair Gas Detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
77 FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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1 Safety Information
1.1 Correct Use
The MSA G1 SCBA wireless accessories uses Bluetooth technologies for audio communications
and/or data sharing. Every SCBA is equipped with a Bluetooth Module to enable a wireless connection
between the SCBA and an MSA approved compatible device.
These user instructions will provide detailed steps in how to set up and use these Bluetooth wireless tech-
nology features. Below are a few key definitions to help throughout the user instructions.
Key Definitions:
Pairing - The state in which two Bluetooth devices are set up to connect to each other by storing each
device's Bluetooth address. Paired but unconnected devices will not transmit audio and/or data.
Connection - The action of two paired devices communicating and sharing data from one to another. Audio
and/or data will only transmit between the devices after a successful connection.
CAUTION!
Bluetooth operation is dependent upon signal availability of the wireless service(s) necessary to maintain
the communication link. Loss of wireless signal will disrupt the audio or data link from the SCBA to the Blue-
tooth compatible device and result in loss of audio communication and/or data sharing. Do not attempt to
reestablish wireless services in a hazardous atmosphere.
If loss of signal occurs in a hazardous or contaminated area, restart the Bluetooth device and use in
stand alone mode per manufacturer’s instructions.
Once you have returned to a safe atmosphere, restart both the Bluetooth device and SCBA to reestab-
lish the wireless signal.
It is imperative that the user instructions 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.
Alternative use, or use outside this specification will be considered as non-compliance. This also applies
especially to unauthorized alterations to the device and to commissioning work that has not been carried
out by MSA or authorized persons.
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.
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 G1 Bluetooth Audio Capabilities
The MSA G1 SCBA can be wirelessly paired and connected to a Motorola APX radio to provide clear
communication across the Motorola portable radio network. The system uses Bluetooth wireless technology
to share the audio information to and from the MSA G1 SCBA. The G1 SCBA filters out background noise
to provide the Motorola radio the SCBA user's voice only. This means that even when the PASS alarm and/
or the low pressure alarms are active, these alarm sounds are eliminated from the voice communication
sent across the network. This ensures all critical information is heard loud and clear.
Key Features
• Bluetooth wireless pairing between G1 SCBA and Motorola APX series radios
• Removal of all background noise by the G1 SCBA and sent to the Motorola APX radio
• Automatic connection and disconnection based on the breathing and shutoff of the G1 regulator
• Simple pairing of the Motorola APX radio to the MSA G1 SCBA
• Possible to pair a Motorola radio and gas detector simultaneously
Compatible Radios
• APX 5000 Series
• APX 6000 Series
• APX 7000 Series
• APX 8000 Series
2.2 G1 Bluetooth Gas Detection Integration
The MSA G1 SCBA with Long Range Radio can be wirelessly paired and connected to an MSA Altair 4XR
or 5X to provide gas detection alarms and real-time readings through the A2 accountability software. The
system uses Bluetooth wireless technology to share the gas detector readings with the G1 SCBA which
then in turn transmits the data back to the MSA accountability software.
Key Features
• Bluetooth wireless pairing between G1 SCBA and selected MSA portable gas detectors
• Real time gas data viewing on the accountability software
• Automatic connection on power up after initial pairing
• Possible to pair a Motorola radio and gas detector simultaneously
Compatible Gas Detectors
•Altair4XR
• Altair 5X Bluetooth (Not compatible with MSA IR sensors)
• Altair 5X PID/IR (Not compatible with PID/IR sensors unless SW version is 5.08 or higher)

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3 Operation with Bluetooth Radios
3.1 Enabling Bluetooth Functionality with a Bluetooth Enabled Radio
Before a Bluetooth radio can be paired with a G1 SCBA, a pairing tag that is unique to each Motorola APX
radio must be created. The following steps describe how to create a pairing tag:
(1) Verify that the latest version of MSA A2 Software is used
(Version 1.2 or newer).
(2) Select G1 Tags from the main screen.
(3) Select Bluetooth Audio Pairing Tags.
(4) Ensure both the RFID reader/writer and Bluetooth
module appear in the lower left corner of the A2 display.
If they are not visible, try to plug in the devices again.
Click on the box to select the correct module if more than
one module is connected to the PC.

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(5) Turn on the Motorola APX radio:
For single display radios: Press and hold the middle
(1-dot) side button on the radio. While continuing to press
the radio button, select Discover devices on the A2
screen. The radio button should continue to be pressed
until the radio information is displayed on the A2 display.
For two display radios: Go into the Motorola radio Blue-
tooth menu and make the radio visible, then select
Discover devices on the A2 screen. Refer to the Motorola
radio specific instructions for more detailed instruction on
radio operability.
The Motorola APX radio will be placed into visible mode
while the PC searches for the radio.
(6) The display should now show the Motorola APX radio
being discovered. Select the Motorola APX radio for
which a pairing tag is being created.
(7) Place the target RFID tag on the RFID tag reader/writer.
Select the Write G1 Tag button in the upper right corner
of the screen.
(8) A Tag was successfully written screen will appear when
the tag writing process is complete. If this does not
appear, repeat the steps above.
(9) To verify the correct information was written to the tag,
select the Read G1 Tag button in the top right corner of
the display. A successfully written tag will appear in a
Found Tag screen.
The tag has successfully been created and can now be used
with a G1 SCBA.
Write G1
Tag icon
Read G1
Tag icon

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3.2 Motorola Configurations
Every Motorola APX radio must be configured to the MSA specified settings to ensure proper functionality
with the MSA G1 SCBA. The listed settings are the only ones required for the G1 SCBA. All other settings
can be personalized. Contact Motorola or your Motorola distributor in order to set the proper configurations
on the radio.
Bluetooth Configuration for Motorola APX Radio
All Motorola APX radios must have the following Bluetooth configuration settings to work with the MSA G1
SCBA.
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

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Button Configuration
All Motorola APX radios must have the following button configurations when using the Motorola APX
radios with the G1 SCBA.
Accessory Button Configuration
For all Motorola APX radios using a remote speaker microphone (RSM), the radio must have the
following button configurations when using the Motorola APX radio with the G1 SCBA.
Motorola Two Display Radio Menu Configuration
For all Motorola APX radios with two displays, the following menu configuration must be set to function
properly with the MSA G1 SCBA.
Side (1-dot) Middle Button: Bluetooth Inquiry On/Off
Side (2-dot) Bottom Button: Bluetooth On/Off
Accy no-dot: Bluetooth Audio Reroute
Accy 1-dot: Bluetooth Headset PTT
Add BT to the Radio Menu Items

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3.3 Motorola Pairing
Two Display Motorola Radios (Model 2.5 and 3.5)
NOTE: A display will be on the front and top of the device.
Fig. 1 Front Screen
Fig. 2 Top Screen
(1) Power on the G1 SCBA.
(2) Power on the Motorola Radio using the volume knob.
NOTE: Verify that the Bluetooth icon is visible on the Motorola
display. If the icon is not visible, the radio is either not configured
correctly or Bluetooth is disabled and the radio is not ready for
Bluetooth pairing.
(3) Access the RFID tag reader on the G1 SCBA by pressing
and holding both of the 2 GREEN control module buttons
until the RFID icon displays on the control module.
(4) Place the RFID pairing tag for the specific radio over the
RFID target on the G1 power module.
Fig. 3 Front Display
(5) Once the RFID tag has been read by the G1 SCBA, a pairing
request will be visible on the front display of the Motorola
within 30 seconds. Accept the pairing request using the
Motorola menu button; the radio will give an audible indica-
tion once the pairing is complete.
Bluetooth
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