Scott Safety SEMS II User manual
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
SEMS II
SCOTT ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
USER PERSONAL DISTRESS ALARM AND USER ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM
FOR THE SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
SEMS II CONSOLE ON AIR-PAK X3 SCBA
WARNING
THE SCOTT SEMS II PERSONAL DISTRESS ALARM AND USER ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM IS INTENDED
FOR USE WITH SCOTT SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) WHICH MAY SUPPORT HUMAN
LIFE IN HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES. FAILURE TO CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SCBA USER.
USE OF A RESPIRATOR INTEGRATED WITH THE SEMS II / BLUETOOTH USER ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM WILL
REQUIRE MODIFICATION OF THE RESPIRATOR "REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES" AND
WILL REQUIRE TRAINING OF THE RESPIRATOR USER IN THE USE OF SUCH RESPIRATORS.
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLEMENT BUT DO NOT REPLACE THE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH EACH RESPIRATOR.
© 2015 Scott Safety. SCOTT, the SCOTT SAFETY Logo, Scott Health and Safety, SEMS II, PAK-ALERT, PAK-TRACKER, AIR-
PAK, and NxG are registered and/or unregistered marks of Scott Technologies, Inc. or its afliates.
DRAFT COPY - NOT FOR PUBLICATION
IMPERIUM ACCOUNTABILITY
BASE STATION (SHOWN
WITH REQUIRED PERSONAL
COMPUTER, NOT INCLUDED)
WARNING
THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED AND INTENDED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN REASONABLE/ORDINARY FIREFIGHT-
ING CONDITIONS. IT HAS BEEN CERTIFIED TO THE STANDARDS CONTAINED IN THE 2013 EDITION OF NFPA
1982. LIKE ALL EQUIPMENT, THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THIS PRODUCT MAY BE COMPROMISED BY EXTREME
FIRE CONDITIONS.
PRELIMINARY DRAFT - NOT FOR PUBLICATION
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WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WHILE UN-
DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR
ANY MEDICATIONS OR SUBSTANCES WHICH
MAY AFFECT VISION, DEXTERITY, OR JUDG-
MENT. USERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE
IN GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH IN
ORDER TO OPERATE SAFELY. DO NOT USE THIS
EQUIPMENT WHEN FATIGUE PREVENTS SAFE
OPERATION. STAY ALERT WHEN OPERATING
THIS EQUIPMENT. INATTENTION OR CARELESS-
NESS WHILE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SEMS II ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM
The SCOTT Electronic Management System (SEMS II) is a respirator user
accountability system that provides communication between respirator users in a
hazardous area and an incident commander or other designated person outside of the
hazardous area. The SCOTT SEMS II Personal Distress Alarm (PDA) is an optional
accessory. It is intended to be integrated only with a compatible SCOTT self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) such as the AIR-PAK SCBA. The installation of the SCOTT
SEMS II Personal Distress Alarm is approved by the National Institute of Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) on specic models of SCOTT SCBA.
The complete SCOTT Emergency Management System (SEMS) consists of:
• The Personal Alert Safety System (PASS) on the SCBA to sound a loud alarm
when the user is motionless for a short period of time;
• The IMPERIUM software with computer Base Station monitoring the status of
SCBA users, including air supply levels, PASS activation, and evacuation calls.
–Max. of 150 SCBAs using SEMS II
–Max. of 50 SCBAs using BLUETOOTH®backup
• The PAK-TRACKER Locator System to locate the transmitted signal from
a SEMS II Personal Distress Alarm (PDA) Portable Unit where PASS has
been activated.
The complete IMPERIUM ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM consists of:
• Individual transmitting SEMS II (or SEMS II with a BLUETOOTH backup)
enabled portable unit with Control Consoles integrated into to the SCOTT
self-contained breathing apparatus;
• Programmable ID Tags and programming equipment, (Tags are available in
a variety of forms);
• A Personal Computer (not included) with IMPERIUM software installed;
• Receiver(s) to capture transmitted SEMS II and BLUETOOTH signals to
personal computer.
Refer to the SCOTT CONNECT IMPERIUM ACCOUNTABILITY BASE STATION
SOFTWARE Installation and Use instructions, SCOTT P/N 595290-01, in the HELP
directory of the IMPERIUM software for a complete listing of all equipment available
for the IMPERIUM ACCOUNTABILITY SYESTEM. All items are sold separately.
SEMS II equipped PDA Portable Units provide a continuous limited two-
way communication between the SCBA respirator control console and
X3 AIR-PAK SCBA WITH SEMS II DISTRESS ALARM ASSEMBLY
SEMS II CONTROL
CONSOLE
ASSEMBLY
SENSOR MODULE
ASSEMBLY
SEMS II
SCOTT ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
PERSONAL DISTRESS ALARM AND BASE STATION
NOTE
USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 1500,
"STANDARD ON FIRE DEPARTMENT
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
PROGRAM."
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owners. © 2013 BLUETOOTH SIG, Inc. Subject to change without prior notice.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC.
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WARNING
NO PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM,
RESPIRATOR OR COMBINATION OF PERSONAL
ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM AND RESPIRATOR,
BY THEMSELVES, CAN PROVIDE COMPLETE
PROTECTION IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF
AN ORGANIZED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
PROGRAM MAY LEAD TO SITUATIONS WHICH
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
USERS OF RESPIRATORS EQUIPPED WITH THE
SEMS II DISTRESS ALARM MUST BE AWARE OF
THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE DISTRESS
ALARM. IF THE GREEN LIGHT IS NOT FLASHING
NORMALLY, OR IF THE UNIT EXHIBITS ANY
OTHER SIGNS OF A MALFUNCTION WITHOUT
THE USER TAKING PROPER CORRECTIVE
ACTION, IT MAY LEAD TO CIRCUMSTANCES
THAT RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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SEMS II PERSONAL DISTRESS ALARM CONTROL CONSOLE
The SCOTT SEMS II PDA Portable Unit, when added to a SCOTT SCBA respirator
consists of a Sensor Module with battery compartment mounted to the bottom of
the respirator backframe, a pressure gauge with transducer, and a Control Console
mounted on the wearer’s right shoulder strap at the pressure gauge location. The
SEMS II PDA Portable Unit requires six (6) AA batteries to operate the Sensor Module
on the backframe.
The SEMS II PDA Control Console is
integrated into the SCOTT SCBA as a
part of the remote air pressure gauge
assembly which hangs over the right
shoulder of the respirator user. The
Control Console also operates the
PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM
(PASS) distress alarm intended to as-
sist in locating a respirator user who is
incapacitated or in need of assistance.
The PASS distress alarm in this model
reaches FULL ALARM in a total of 30
(thirty) seconds. The Control Console
has a set of status lights, a dial air pres-
sure gauge, and three control buttons
which can easily be pressed with gloved
hands. Power is supplied by batteries in
the SEMS II PDA battery compartment
on the SCBA backframe.
WARNING
FOLLOW REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
PROCEDURE EXACTLY. IF THE SEMS II
DISTRESS ALARM DOES NOT ACTUATE, OR IF
ANY OTHER FEATURE DOES NOT OPERATE AS
DESCRIBED OR IF ANY OTHER OPERATIONAL
MALFUNCTION IS NOTED, DO NOT USE THE
RESPIRATOR.
WARNING
THE SEMS II ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM
COMMUNICATES ONLY WITH FIREFIGHTER
RESOURCES (RESPIRATOR USERS) USING
A SCOTT SCBA EQUIPPED WITH THE SEMS
II ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM INTEGRATED
INTO THE PERSONAL DISTRESS ALARM.
OTHER FIREFIGHTER RESOURCES WHO ARE
NOT USING A PROPERLY EQUIPPED SCOTT
RESPIRATOR MAY BE ADDED FOR ACCOUNT-
ABILITY PURPOSES, BUT THEY WILL NOT BE
AUTOMATICALLY ACCESSIBLE THROUGH
THE COMMUNICATIONS FUNCTIONS OF THE
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE THE STATUS
OF FIREFIGHTER RESOURCES MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
the IMPERIUM software. When logged on, all the SEMS II PDA Portable Units
communicate to the Base Station directly and/or through other logged on units forming
a communications "mesh network" to the Base Station. This extends the range for
the units furthest away from the Base Station. Because of this mesh network system,
the signal strength of each user may change as the network constantly re-adjusts to
the movement of the users.
SCBAs addtionally equipped with an optional BLUETOOTH backup communication,
provide a limited one-way transmission from the control console to the Base Station
at one minute intervals via a APX™ RF Modem/ Radio network. No information can
be transmitted back to the respirator user when transmitting in BLUETOOTH mode.
In units equipped with both SEMS II and BLUETOOTH, the SEMS II is the primary
mode of communication between the console and Base Station. BLUETOOTH will
only transmit information via radio to the base station when the SEMS II is out of
range or otherwise unable to link to the system. Once the SEMS II transmission has
resumed, or the SCBA is turned off, the BLUETOOTH transmission will discontinue.
SEMS II CONTROL CONSOLES
AIR-PAK X3
MODEL
CONSOLE
NOTE
SEMS II ENABLED PDA UNITS HAVE BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION CAPABILI-
TIES AND CAN BOTH TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE DATA BETWEEN THE PDA AND
THE BASE STATION. WHEN IN BLUETOOTH MODE, BLUETOOTH ENABLED PDA
CONTROL CONSOLES ARE UNIDIRECTIONAL ONLY. THEY CAN SEND DATA TO
THE BASE STATION THROUGH APPROVED BLUETOOTH ENABLED PORTABLE
TWO-WAY RADIOS BUT CANNOT RECEIVE DATA BACK FROM THE BASE STATION.
No personal alert safety system, respirator, or combination of personal alert safety
system and respirator, by themselves, can provide complete protection in dangerous
situations. However, using an alarm and a respirator in accordance with the require-
ments of an organized respiratory protection program is one of the many safety
precautions which should be taken to avoid personal injury or death.
These instructions explain the operation and use of the main functions of the ac-
countability system. Follow the REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION procedure
as described. If any function fails to operate as described, do not use the equipment.
Remove the unit from service and tag for repair by authorized personnel.
This system communicates only with Fireghter Resources (Respirator Users) using
a SCOTT SCBA equipped with the SEMS II Accountability System integrated into the
Personal Distress Alarm.
Complete training in the use of the SEMS II and Bluetooth equipment is required
before actual use in a hazardous envirionment. If the equipment does not work as
described in these instructions, remove the equipment from service and tag for repair
by authorized personnel.
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION CONTINUED...
EXAMPLE OF IMPERIUM BASE STATION SCREEN DISPLAY
SEMS II ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM BASE STATION
The base station consists of a IMPERIUM Accountability Software, USB Gateway or
PCMCIA card SEMS II receiver, and/or optional APX RF Modem receiver installed on
a Windows1based Personal Computer (not included). SCOTT recommends use of a
laptop computer designed for rugged use. Refer to the SCOTT CONNECT IMPERIUM
ACCOUNTABILITY BASE STATION SOFTWARE Installation and Use instructions,
SCOTT P/N 595290-01, in the HELP directory of the IMPERIUM software for complete
system specication details, set up and operation.
With the Imperium Event Management Software running on the PC, the incident com-
mander has current information about status of the respirator users who are logged
onto the Base Station, including information about air supply levels and PASS activa-
tion. Simple dedicated functions in the software control the transmission to (SEMS
II only) and receipt of signals from (SEMS II and BLUEtootth) respirator users. The
same computer can be used for programming the ID Tags used with the SEMS II PDA.
1WINDOWS is a registered trademarks of MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, Washington
SEMS II BASE STATION WITH USB GATEWAY INSTALLED ON
A LAPTOP PERSONAL COMPUTER
WARNING
AUDIBLE ALARMS WILL ONLY SOUND FROM
THE BASE STATION WHILE BASE STATION
COMPUTER SPEAKERS ARE TURNED ON.
MUTING THE SPEAKERS WILL RENDER
THE BASE STATION ALARMS SILENT. BASE
STATION COMMANDER MUST NOT MUTE
THE BASE STATION SPEAKERS DURING AN
ACTIVE EVENT. FAILURE TO MONITOR AND
RESPOND TO AN ACTIVE ALARM COULD LEAD
TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
APX RF MODEM
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When a respirator user opens the cylinder valve and begins use of a SCOTT SCBA
equipped with the SEMS II PDA, the Accountability System electronics will automati-
cally begin to operate. If the IMPERIUM Base Station is present at time of entry the
SEMS II PDA will attempt to log-in to the Base Station. BLUETOOTH enabled units
will attempt to log-in to the Base Station once the paired radio is turned on and they
are communicating. When the SEMS II is out of range or otherwise unable to link
to the system, the BLUETOOTH information will display on the base station. Once
the SEMS II transmission has resumed, or the SCBA is turned off, the BLUETOOTH
display will discontinue. It is the responsibility of the Incident Commanders from each
re company to coordinate activities with each other and to maintain accountability
for all participating reghter resources.
Multiple organizations with SEMS II Accountability System equipment can operate
at a single event scene since each Base Station operator can select and monitor
which users log in on their Base Station. Multiple base stations may also be used at
a single event to manage resources from several different re companies. SEMS II
users will appear in one base station at a time. The user can be rejected and connect
to an alternate base station.
BLUETOOTH signats transmit to a base station modem via radio. The BLUETOOTH
users will simultaneously appear on ALL base stations that are congured to the same
radio channel. BLUETOOTH units will continue to display on the base station screen
until the PDA unit either re-establishes SEMS II communication or it is turned off and
removed from the base station.
The SEMS II Accountability System and Personal Distress Alarm can be quickly pro-
grammed with the identication of the SCBA user using the SEMS II Accountability
RFID Tag, Badge, or Button. Programming the ID Tags and Portable Units allows
the organization to customize the identication of the SEMS II Portable Units. See
SEMS II Programming Guide, SCOTT Imperium Commissioning for complete details
of programming the SEMS II equipment. SCOTT recommends re-programming with
the RFID card in accordance with your organization's procedures to assure that the
user's unique ID number is in use at all times.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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PROGRAMMING THE USER ID WITH THE RFID TAG
ID ICON
SEMS II RFID TAG WRITER, SCOTT P/N 200773-01.
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