Failure to follow can result in serious personal
injury or death.
Do not use this detector to sample for oxygen in
gases other than air.
Perform an alarm function check and a response
check before each day's use. If the instrument
fails either check,the instrument must be taken
out of service.
Recheck response and alarm function if the
instrument is subjected to physical shock.
The instrument is factory sealed and contains
no user serviceable parts. Substitution of
components may impair intrinsic safety.
This unit contains a lithium battery;dispose of
properly.
Do not rely on the vibrating alarm (if equipped) in
cold tempuratures (<0°C) as the vibrating alarm
may cease to operate under these conditions.
To prevent sensor damage, store the instrument
under the following conditions:
Intermittent Optimal Storage
(24 hours) Temperature
-20 to +4°C 4 to 32°C
(-4 to +40°F) (40to 90°F)
32 to 50°C
(90 to 120°F)
Activating the PULSAR Detector
The unit must be activated before it can be used
to warn the user of a potentially hazardous
condition.
· To activate the personal protection
instrument,press and hold the TEST button
for 3seconds. The instrument will indicate
the initialization sequence by counting up 1,
2,3 …on the display.
· The instrument will then perform a 99
second activation countdown.
· Calibrate instrumentin fresh air immediately
after activation to adjustto ambient
conditions.
Once activated,the instrument will remain active
until the months remaining counter reaches 0or
a low battery error occurs.
PULSAR Alarms
There are two alarm setpoints in the instrument.
Refer to your instrument for your factory-set
alarm points. The instrument is factory
configured with EITHER one oxygen enrichment
and one oxygen depletion alarm OR two oxygen
depletion alarms.
1. If the gas concentration reaches or falls
below the first depletion alarm setpoint
(depletion-depletion configuration) or
reaches and exceeds the enrichmentalarm
setpoint(enrichment-depletion configuration):
· the instrument will display and flash
"Lo" on the LCD and enter a low alarm
sequence.
· The low alarm can be silenced for five
seconds by pushing the TEST button or
it will automatically clear once the
oxygen level exceeds the setpoint
(oxygen depletion) or falls below the
alarm setpoint (oxygen enrichment)
2. If the gas concentration reaches or falls
below the second depletion alarm setpoint
(depletion-depletion configuration) or
reaches or falls below the depletion alarm
setpoint (enrichment-depletion
configuration):
· The instrument will display and flash
"Hi" on the LCD and enter a high alarm
sequence.
· The high alarm can be silenced for five
seconds by pressing the TEST button or
it will automatically clear once the
oxygen level exceeds the setpoint
Refer to instrument markings for factory-set
alarm setpoints.
PULSAR Calibration
False oxygen alarms can occur due to changes in
barometric pressure (altitude changes) or
extreme changes in ambienttemperature. The
PULSAR Detector is equipped with a feature to
allow calibration atpressure and/or temperature
of use. Be sure that the instrument is in known
fresh air before performing a
calibration.
To calibrate the oxygen sensor:
1.Press and hold the TEST button for five seconds
· the instrument displays "rc"
2.Release the TEST button
3. Immediately push and hold the TEST button
again for five seconds
4. The display will countdown from 5 to 1
5. The instrument will calibrate the oxygen
sensor while “rc”flashes on display
6."dn" will be displayed to indicate a
successful calibration
7. The instrument will return to normal mode.
If the oxygen sensor cannot be calibrated,"Er"
and "6" will alternately flash on the display. The
instrument must be removed from service.
PULSAR Function Checks
Confidence Flash
The alarm lights will flash approximately every
30 seconds to indicate that the PULSARDetector
is operating.
Alarm Test(Check before each day's use)
If the TEST button is momentarily pressed,a
one-second test of the alarms must occur. This
test includes testing the:
· display
· alarm lights
· vibrator (if installed)
· horn
Time Remaining (Check before each
day's use)
After the alarm test,the PULSAR Detector's
remaining operating time (in months) will be
displayed for nine seconds.
· The months remaining (24 to 0 months).
· When the months remaining reaches zero,
the instrument must be taken out of
service. The instrument will remain active
until the TEST button is pushed three more
times or until four days have elapsed,
whichever comes first. After this, the
instrument's alarm LEDs will light and the
display will alternate between "Er" and "10".
The instrument will no longer warn of
hazardous gas concentrations and mustbe
removed from service.
The alarm can be silenced by pushing the
TEST button.
The time remaining display will decrementfaster
if the instrument experiences alarms or the test
feature is used more than approximately two
minutes per day.
Response Check (Check before each day’s use)
To ensure proper operation of the PULSAR
Detector,it must be gas checked daily. To
perform a response check:
· Connect one end of the calibration tubing
to the response check cylinder and the
other end to the sensor inlet on the PULSAR
Detector.
· Turn on the cylinder valve.The display must
indicate an alarm and the alarm lights,horn
and vibrator (if installed) must activate.
Remove the gas,close the valve and reset
the alarm.
Gas Reading Display
Following the operating time remaining,the
current oxygen reading in %O2 is displayed in
the following format:
· “rd”will be displayed for 1 second followed by
· The oxygen reading for 5 seconds
o
If reading is >1.0% O2,for example,
20.8% O2,the “20”,“8” will toggle on
the LCD
o
If reading is <1.0% O2,for example, 0.5%
O2,then “”,”5”will toggle on the LCD
Software Version
To view the software revision of the instrument,
press and hold the TEST button for three seconds
during the months remaining period. The instrument will display "rE" for 0.5seconds, followed by
the revision of the software (1-99) for 1.5seconds.
Low Battery
Should the PULSAR Detector's battery become
too low to operate the instrument:
· the alarm lights will light
· the horn will sound
· the display will alternate between "Er" and "11".
The battery has sufficientcapacity to power the
instrument for two years with approximately
two minutes of alarms per day. Alarms beyond
two minutes per day,or excessive use of the Test
feature,may cause the battery alarm to occur
sooner than normal.
The alarm can be silenced by pushing the TEST
button.
Optional Clips
The PULSAR Detector is supplied with two
mounting clips.When choosing a clip, be sure
that the inlet to the sensor is not covered or
obscured by clothing,paper or anything else
that may preventthe sensor from being fully
exposed to the atmosphere being monitored.
Activate By:
O2
Oxygen
Specifications
Operating Temperature Range: -20 to +50° C (-4 to +122° F)
Humidity: 10 to 95% RH, Non condensing
Operating Life: 2 years with average of
2 minutes of alarm per day
Audible Alarm: 85 dB
Size: 3.4" H x 2.0" W x 0.75" D
(8.6cm H x 5.1cm W x 1.9cm D)
Weight: 2.4 oz (68 grams)
Certifications
- US and Canadian cUL certification for Class I,Division 1 Groups A, B, C and D
Accessories
Description Part No.
Cylinder,5.0% Oxygen, RP 493580
Cylinder,20.8% oxygen, RP 479857
Regulator,0.25 lpm 467895
Regulator,0.25 lpm Combination 711175
Tubing, 40 cm (16”) 10030325
Suspender Style Clip 10032389
Spring Wire Clip 10032387
PULSAR™ Oxygen Detector
Instructions for Use and Maintenance
MSA Warranty
PULSAR Oxygen Detector
1. Warranty- MSA warrants that this product will be free from mechanical defects and faulty workmanship for a peri-
od of two (2) years from date of shipment,provided it is maintained and used in accordance with MSA's instructions
and/or recommendations. MSA shall be released from all obligations under this warranty in the event repairs or
modifications are made by persons other than its own or authorized service personnel or if the warranty claim
results from physical abuse or misuse of the product. No agent, employee or representative of MSA has any author-
ity to bind MSA to any affirmation,representation or warranty concerning the goods sold under this contract. THIS
WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,EXPRESSED,IMPLIED OR STATUTORY,AND IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO
THE TERMS HEREOF. MSA SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
2. Exclusive Remedy - Itis expressly agreed that Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the above war-
ranty, for any tortious conduct of MSA, or for any other cause of action, shall be the repair and/or replacement at
MSA's option, of any equipment or parts thereof,which after examination by MSA is proven to be defective.
Replacementequipment and/or parts will be provided at no cost to Purchaser,F.O.B.MSA's Plant. Failure of MSA to
successfully repair any nonconforming productshall not cause the remedy established hereby to fail of its essential
purpose.
3. Exclusion of Consequential Damage- Purchaser specifically understands and agrees that under no circumstances
will MSA be liable to Purchaser for economic,special, incidental or consequential damages or losses of any kind
whatsoever,including butnot limited to, loss of anticipated profits and any other loss caused by reason of non-oper-
ation of the goods. This exclusion is applicable to claims for breach of warranty,tortious conduct or any other cause
of action againstMSA.
Garantía de MSA
Detector de Oxígeno PULSAR
1. Garantía - MSA garantiza que este producto no tendrá defectos mecánicos ni elaboración defectuosa por un período de dos (2) años a
partir de la fecha de envío,siempre que reciba mantenimiento y se le utilice de acuerdo con las instrucciones y/o recomendaciones
dadas por MSA.MSA quedará libre de toda obligación bajo esta garantía en el caso de que las reparaciones o modificaciones se hagan
por personal que no sea de MSA o personal de servicio autorizado,o si la reclamación de la garantía es como resultado del abuso físico
o mal uso del producto.Ningún agente, empleado ni representante MSA tiene alguna autoridad de comprometer a MSA con ninguna
afirmación,representación o garantía respecto a las mercancías vendidas bajo este contrato.ESTA GARANTÍA SE OFRECE EN LUGAR DE
TODAS LAS DEMÁS GARANTÍAS,YA SEAN EXPRESAS, TÁCITAS O REGLAMENTARIAS,Y SE LIMITA ESTRICTAMENTE A LAS CONDICIONES
EXPUESTAS EN EL PRESENTE DOCUMENTO.MSA RENUNCIA ESPECÍFICAMENTE A TODA GARANTÍA DE COMERCIALIDAD O IDONEIDAD
PARA UN PROPÓSITO EN PARTICULAR.
2. Recurso legal exclusivo - Queda expresamente convenido que el recurso único y exclusivo del Comprador ante la violación de la garan-
tía antes mencionada,por cualquier conducta agravante de MSA, o por cualquier otra causa de acción,será la reparación y/o el reem-
plazo de cualquier equipo o pieza mencionados aquí a la discreción de MSA,si resulta estar defectuoso después de la verificación hecha
por MSA.Se proporcionarán equipos y/o pieza de repuesto sin costo alguno al Comprador,libre a bordo (F.O.B) desde la fábrica de MSA.
La negativa por parte de MSA de reparar satisfactoriamente cualquier producto con el que no se está conforme no deberá causar que
falle el propósito esencial del recurso legal que establece el presente documento.
3. Exclusión de daños emergentes - El Comprador entiende específicamente y está de acuerdo que bajo ningún concepto MSA será
responsable ante el Comprador por daños económicos,especiales,incidentales o emergentes, o pérdidas de ningún tipo, incluidas de
manera exclusiva más no limitativa,la pérdida de ganancias anticipadas y cualquier otra pérdida causada por el no funcionamiento de
los enseres.Esta exclusión se aplica a las reclamaciones por la violación de garantía, conducta agravante o cualquier otra causa de
acción contra MSA.
Garantie MSA
Détecteur d’oxygènePULSAR
1. MSA garantit par la présente que ce produitsera indemne de défauts mécaniques et de main d’œuvre pendant une période de deux
ans à compter de la date d’expédition,dans la mesure où il est utilisé et maintenu conformément aux instructions et/ou aux recom-
mandations de MSA.MSA sera libéré de toute obligation dans le cadre de cette garantie en cas de réparations ou de modifications effec-
tuées par des personnes autres que celles appartenantà ses services ou dûment autorisées ou si le recours en garantie provient d’un
abus physique ou d’un mésusage du produit.Aucun agent, employé ou représentant de MSA n’estautorisé à associer MSA à aucune
affirmation,représentation ou garantie concernant les biens vendus au titre de ce contrat.CETTE GARANTIE REMPLACE TOUTE AUTRE
GARANTIE,EXPRESSE, IMPLICITE OU LEGALE, ET RESTE STRICTEMENT LIMITEE AUX TERMES CI-CONTRE.MSA DENIE SPECI FIQUEMENT
TOUTE GARANTIE DE QUALITE MARCHANDE OU D’ADEQUATION A UNE UTILISATION PARTICULIERE.
2. Recours exclusif – Il estexpressément convenu que le seul et unique recours pour l’acheteur en cas d’inobservation de garantie ci-
dessus,en cas de conduite délictueuse de la part de MSA ou pour toute autre cause d’action,sera la réparation et/ou le remplacement,
à la discrétion de MSA,de tout équipement ou pièce, qui après examen par MSA sera prouvé comme étant défectueux. Le remplace-
mentde l’équipement et/ou des pièces sera effectué gratuitement à l’acheteur,F.O.B.usine MSA. L’incapacité par MSA de réparer avec
succès toutproduit non conforme ne sera pas à l’origine de l’échec du recours ici établi dans son essence.
3. Exclusion des dommages indirects – L’acheteur comprend et est spécifiquement d’accord qu’en aucune circonstance,MSA ne sera
responsable envers l’acheteur quantaux pertes ou dommages indirects, économiques,spéciaux ou résultants d’aucune sorte, y com-
pris mais sans s’y limiter,toute perte de profits anticipés et toute autre perte provoquée en raison du fonctionnementdes biens. Cette
exclusion estapplicable aux réclamations pour inobservation de garantie, conduite délictueuse ou pour toute autre cause d’action à
l’encontre de MSA.
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