Sirius®Wireless
Link and
SAFECONNECT
TM
Wireless Bridge
Instruction Manual
THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR WILL
HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR SERVICING THE PRODUCT. Like any piece
of complex equipment, this instrument will perform as designed only if it is used and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. OTHERWISE, IT COULD FAIL TO
PERFORM AS DESIGNED AND PERSONS WHO RELY ON THIS PRODUCT FOR THEIR
SAFETY COULD SUSTAIN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The warranties made by Mine Safety Appliances Company with respect to the product are
voided if the product is not used and serviced in accordance with the instructions in this
manual. Please protect yourself and others by following them. We encourage our customers to write or call regarding this equipment prior to use or for any additional information relative to use or repairs.
In North America, to contact your nearest stocking location, dial toll-free 1-800-MSA-INST
To contact MSA International, dial 1-412-967-3354
© MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY 2006 - All Rights Reserved
This manual is available on the internet at www.msanet.com
Manufactured by
MSA NORTH AMERICA
P.O. Box 427, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15230
(L) Rev 0 10072258
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MSA Instrument Warranty
1. Warranty- Seller warrants that this product will be free from
mechanical defect or faulty workmanship for a period of one (1)
year, provided it is maintained and used in accordance with Seller's
instructions and/ or recommendations. This warranty does not
apply to expendable or consumable parts whose normal life
expectancy is less than one (1) year such as, but not limited to,
non-rechargeable batteries, filter, lamps, fuses etc. The Seller 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 the Seller has any authority to bind the Seller to
any affirmation, representation or warranty concerning the goods
sold under this contract. Seller makes no warranty concerning
components or accessories not manufactured by the Seller, but will
pass onto the Purchaser all warranties of manufacturers of such
components. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AND IS
STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS HEREOF. SELLER
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
2. Exclusive Remedy- It is expressly agreed that Purchaser's sole
and exclusive remedy for breach of the above warranty, for any
tortious conduct of Seller, or for any other cause of action, shall be
the repair and/ or replacement at Seller's option, of any equipment
or parts thereof, which after examination by Seller is proven to be
defective. Replacement equipment and/ or parts will be provided at
no cost to Purchaser, F.O.B. Seller's Plant. Failure of Seller to
successfully repair any nonconforming product shall 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 seller be
liable to purchaser for economic, special, incidental or
consequential damages or losses of any kind whatsoever, including
but not limited to, loss of anticipated profits and any other loss
caused by reason of non-operation of the goods. This exclusion is
applicable to claims for breach of warranty, tortious conduct or any
other cause of action against seller.
General Warnings
1. Each instrument described in this manual must be installed,
operated and maintained in strict accordance with its labels,
cautions, warnings, instructions, and within the limitations stated.
2. Exposure to some chemicals may degrade the integrity of the
enclosure. Inspect periodically for any sign of attack or
degradation.
3. Use only genuine MSA replacement parts when performing any
maintenance procedures provided in this manual. Failure to do so
may seriously impair instrument performance. Repair or alteration
of the unit, beyond the scope of these maintenance instructions, or
by anyone other than an authorized MSA service technician, could
cause the product to fail to perform as designed, and persons who
rely on this product for their safety could sustain severe personal
injury or death.
4. Ensure the gas sample and instrument are at the same
temperature; otherwise, condensation will form, possibly clogging
or filling the sample line.
5. Avoid static buildup on enclosure. Be sure any static buildup has
been discharged before entering a hazardous area.
6. Do not set the SAFECONNECT Wireless Belt-Bridge as a repeater.
Failure to follow the above can result in serious personal
injury or death.
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Table of Contents
Figure 1. Sirius Wireless Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Figure 2. Sirius Unit with Wireless Link in One Boot .1
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Sirius Wireless Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
The SAFECONNECT Belt Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Figure 3. Sirius Wireless Link Opened for Battery
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Figure 4. The SAFECONNECT Belt Bridge . . . . . . . .2
" WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Understanding the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Table 1. Power LED Display Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Figure 5. Sirius and Belt Bridge with Cradle Cover
and Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Table 2. COMM LED Display Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Table 3. GPS LED Display Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Table 4. Hex Rotary Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Figure 6. Rotary Switch in Battery Cradle . . . . . . . . .6
Figure 7. Rotary Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Figure 8. Unit with Battery Cover Removed . . . . . . . .6
Table 5. Approximate Runtime Operation
under Typical Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . .7
Radio Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
FCC Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Sirius Instrument Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Unpacking the Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Figure 9. Heartbeat Segment Poll Indicator . . . . . . . .9
Table 6. Troubleshooting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Table 7. Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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General Description
The Sirius Wireless Link, combined with the SAFECONNECT Wireless
Belt Bridge, provide the following additional features to the Sirius
MultiGas Detector:
• Wireless connectivity
• Interface to the MSA SAFESITE®Multi-Threat Detection System.
Sirius Wireless Link
The Sirius Wireless Link:
• Interfaces with the Sirius MultiGas Detector via the instrument’s
infrared port
• Is equipped with a Bluetooth device that allows for connectivity to
the SAFECONNECT Belt Bridge
• Is combined with the Sirius MultiGas Detector by installing both
devices in the extended Sirius Wireless rubber boot.
Figure 2. Sirius Unit with Wireless Link in One Boot
Figure 1. Sirius Wireless Link
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