FreeWave Technologies 6231812519 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Device User Manual 10072258rev0 qxp

FreeWave Technologies Inc. 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Device 10072258rev0 qxp

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Users Manual per CRN30797

Sirius®WirelessLink andSAFECONNECTTMWireless BridgeInstruction ManualTHIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR WILLHAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR SERVICING THE PRODUCT. Like any pieceof complex equipment, this instrument will perform as designed only if it is used and serv-iced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. OTHERWISE, IT COULD FAIL TOPERFORM AS DESIGNED AND PERSONS WHO RELY ON THIS PRODUCT FOR THEIRSAFETY COULD SUSTAIN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.The warranties made by Mine Safety Appliances Company with respect to the product arevoided if the product is not used and serviced in accordance with the instructions in thismanual. Please protect yourself and others by following them. We encourage our cus-tomers to write or call regarding this equipment prior to use or for any additional infor-mation relative to use or repairs.In North America, to contact your nearest stocking location, dial toll-free 1-800-MSA-INSTTo contact MSA International, dial 1-412-967-3354© MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY 2006 - All Rights ReservedThis manual is available on the internet at www.msanet.comManufactured byMSA NORTH AMERICAP.O. Box 427, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15230(L) Rev 0 10072258"" WARNING
iMSA Instrument Warranty1. Warranty- Seller warrants that this product will be free frommechanical defect or faulty workmanship for a period of one (1)year, provided it is maintained and used in accordance with Seller'sinstructions and/ or recommendations. This warranty does notapply to expendable or consumable parts whose normal lifeexpectancy is less than one (1) year such as, but not limited to,non-rechargeable batteries, filter, lamps, fuses etc. The Seller shallbe released from all obligations under this warranty in the eventrepairs or modifications are made by persons other than its own orauthorized service personnel or if the warranty claim results fromphysical abuse or misuse of the product. No agent, employee orrepresentative of the Seller has any authority to bind the Seller toany affirmation, representation or warranty concerning the goodssold under this contract. Seller makes no warranty concerningcomponents or accessories not manufactured by the Seller, but willpass onto the Purchaser all warranties of manufacturers of suchcomponents. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERWARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AND ISSTRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS HEREOF. SELLERSPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OFMERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE.2. Exclusive Remedy- It is expressly agreed that Purchaser's soleand exclusive remedy for breach of the above warranty, for anytortious conduct of Seller, or for any other cause of action, shall bethe repair and/ or replacement at Seller's option, of any equipmentor parts thereof, which after examination by Seller is proven to bedefective. Replacement equipment and/ or parts will be provided atno cost to Purchaser, F.O.B. Seller's Plant. Failure of Seller tosuccessfully repair any nonconforming product shall not cause theremedy established hereby to fail of its essential purpose.3. Exclusion of Consequential Damage- Purchaser specificallyunderstands and agrees that under no circumstances will seller beliable to purchaser for economic, special, incidental orconsequential damages or losses of any kind whatsoever, includingbut not limited to, loss of anticipated profits and any other losscaused by reason of non-operation of the goods. This exclusion isapplicable to claims for breach of warranty, tortious conduct or anyother cause of action against seller.
General Warnings1. 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 theenclosure. Inspect periodically for any sign of attack ordegradation.3. Use only genuine MSA replacement parts when performing anymaintenance procedures provided in this manual. Failure to do somay seriously impair instrument performance. Repair or alterationof the unit, beyond the scope of these maintenance instructions, orby anyone other than an authorized MSA service technician, couldcause the product to fail to perform as designed, and persons whorely on this product for their safety could sustain severe personalinjury or death.4. Ensure the gas sample and instrument are at the sametemperature; otherwise, condensation will form, possibly cloggingor filling the sample line.5. Avoid static buildup on enclosure. Be sure any static buildup hasbeen 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 personalinjury or death.""WARNINGii
Table of ContentsFigure 1. Sirius Wireless Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Figure 2. Sirius Unit with Wireless Link in One Boot .1General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Sirius Wireless Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1The SAFECONNECT Belt Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Figure 3. Sirius Wireless Link Opened for BatteryReplacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Figure 4. The SAFECONNECT Belt Bridge . . . . . . . .2"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Understanding the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Table 1. Power LED Display Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Figure 5. Sirius and Belt Bridge with Cradle Cover and Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Table 2. COMM LED Display Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Table 3. GPS LED Display Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Table 4. Hex Rotary Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Figure 6. Rotary Switch in Battery Cradle . . . . . . . . .6Figure 7. Rotary Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Figure 8. Unit with Battery Cover Removed . . . . . . . .6Table 5. Approximate Runtime Operation under Typical Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . .7Radio Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7FCC Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Sirius Instrument Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Unpacking the Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Figure 9. Heartbeat Segment Poll Indicator . . . . . . . .9Table 6. Troubleshooting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . .10Table 7. Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11iii
1General DescriptionThe Sirius Wireless Link, combined with the SAFECONNECT WirelessBelt Bridge, provide the following additional features to the SiriusMultiGas Detector:• Wireless connectivity• Interface to the MSA SAFESITE®Multi-Threat Detection System.Sirius Wireless LinkThe Sirius Wireless Link:• Interfaces with the Sirius MultiGas Detector via the instrument’sinfrared port• Is equipped with a Bluetooth device that allows for connectivity tothe SAFECONNECT Belt Bridge• Is combined with the Sirius MultiGas Detector by installing bothdevices in the extended Sirius Wireless rubber boot.Figure 2. Sirius Unit with Wireless Link in One BootFigure 1. Sirius Wireless Link
• Links to the SAFECONNECT Belt Bridge by momentarily pressingthe Link button• Pressing the Link button for three seconds resets the Bluetooth link.• Uses a CR2477 1000 mAH replaceable coin cell battery• Battery life under typical operation is 18 months. NOTE: Typical operation would consist of 10 operation hours perday, five days per week.The SAFECONNECT Belt BridgeFigure 4. The SAFECONNECT Belt BridgeFigure 3. Sirius Wireless Link Opened for Battery Replacement2
The SAFECONNECT Belt Bridge:• Is equipped with a Bluetooth device that accepts a connectionrequest from a Sirius Wireless link device within six feet line-of-sight distance• Has a radio transceiver that responds to poll requests from theSAFECOMTM Command Center of the SAFESITE Multi-ThreatDetection System• Is equipped with a GPS global positioning deviceNOTE: The device does not usually detect a signal positionindoors, unless located near a window.• Is designed to be belt-mounted or carried over the shoulder via theincluded case and strap, with the antenna facing away from theuser’s bodyWearing the SAFECONNECT Belt Bridge with the antennafacing the user will degrade performance and may subjectthe user to levels of emissions that exceed those allowed bythe FCC.• Is equipped with an ON/OFF button• When the unit is OFF, press the ON/OFF button forapproximately one second until the LEDs turn ON.• When the unit is ON, press the ON/OFF button forapproximately five seconds until the LEDs turn OFF.• Is equipped with three multi-color LEDs (TABLES 1 through 3)• Must be configured with the corresponding network ID andfrequency key to match the SAFESITE System with which it isintended to operate• Must be set to a unique address for each device using the hexrotary switch located behind the batteries. The unit address is afunction of the switch setting (TABLE 4).""WARNING3
Understanding the DisplayTable 1. Power LED Display LogicLED DESCRIPTIONGreen Both Sirius Wireless Link and SAFECONNECT batteries are goodYellow Sirius Wireless Link battery is low (The unit must be linked for this information to be displayed)Red SAFECONNECT battery is low (highest priority condition)Figure 5. Sirius and Belt Bridge with Cradle Cover and Strap4
Table 2. COMM LED Display LogicLED DESCRIPTIONGreen All links are establishedYellow Loss of communications to Sirius Wireless Link or Sirius instrumentRed Loss of communications to SAFECOM (highest priority condition)Table 3. GPS LED Display LogicGreen Sufficient signal for 3D locationYellow Sufficient signal for 2D locationRed Insufficient signalOFF No GPS signal, GPS device inoperativeTable 4. Hex Rotary Switch SettingsSWITCH POSITION DEVICE ADDRESS011223344556677889910A11B12C13D13E15F165
BatteriesThe SAFECONNECT Belt Bridge uses four user-replaceable AAbatteries.• To replace batteries, remove Belt Bridge from carrying case andthen remove battery cradle coverFigure 8. Unit with Battery Cover RemovedFigure 6. Rotary Switch in Battery Cradle6Figure 7. Rotary Switch
Table 5. Approximate Runtime Operation under Typical Operating ConditionsBATTERY TYPE TYPICAL RUN TIMERechargeable NIMH 12 HoursNOTE: Handle and dispose of batteries according to themanufacturer's recommendations.NOTE: If you choose to use another battery type, Energizer E2L91is recommended. With other batteries, the SAFECOM willread FULL/100% while running and COMM Error withoutwarning when batteries no longer have useful life.Radio InformationThis device contains transmitter modules FCC ID: KNY-6231812519 and FCC ID: POOWML-C30XX The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.FCC Notification• This radio complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. • Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.• The radio has a maximum transmitted output power of 955 mW. • The device has been tested and meets the FCC SARrequirements.Sirius Instrument Compatibility• The Sirius Wireless Link is designed to operate with any siriusinstrument.• Operation in direct sunlight may be affected for any instrument witha date code of that prior to F06.• Label (P/N 10074834) can be used to add solar immunity to anySirius instrument with a date code earlier than F06.• Install the label according to the instructions provided with the label.7
Unpacking the Units1. Carefully remove components from packing to avoid damagingsensitive electronic components2. Search through packing material and inside all containers toprevent discarding usable or valuable parts.Getting Started1. Install the Sirius MultiGas Instrument in the extended rubber boot.2. Install the Sirius Wireless Link in the provided area at the top of theinstrument.3. Verify that the SAFECONNECT belt Bridge has a unique deviceaddress to avoid communications conflicts.By factory default, units are preset in descending order (i.e. 16, 15,14, 13, etc.) to avoid conflicts with existing systems. 4. Turn ON the Sirius Instrument using the ON/OFF/ACCEPT buttonon the unit. • Wait for the instrument to cycle through the power ONsequence and diagnostic procedures.5. Turn ON the SAFECONNECT Wireless Belt Bridge by pressing theON/OFF button for approximately one second, until all three LEDsare green.6. Observe the power-ON LED sequence; all LEDs are green, then orange, and then red.7. Verify that the power LED is green.• The Comm LED turns orange when a link is established to theSAFESITE Multi-Threat detection system.• The Wireless Link and SAFECONNECT Wireless Belt Bridgemust be located within six feet of one another. 8. Press the link button on the Sirius Wireless Link Device. • The Comm LED on the SAFECONNECT Belt bridge turnsgreen when the link is established.• Observe that the Sirius Wireless Link is polling the instrument:• Sirius Version 1.0 Firmware: Red LEDs flash alternately• Sirius Version 1.2 Firmware and above: Heartbeat segmentflashes rapidly during poll (FIGURE 8).8
• Sirius instrument firmware version is displayed onpower-up sequence.• The GPS LED changes from red, to orange, to green as alocation lock is established and the number of satellitesdetected increases; this typically occurs:• three minutes from initial operation after replacing batteries • 30 seconds from subsequent starts.• The system is now operational.NOTE: Refer to the Sirius MultiGas Detector and the SAFESITE Multi-Threat Detection System manuals (P/Ns 10048887 &10057028, respectively) for additional information.Figure 9. Heartbeat Segment Poll Indicator9
Table 6. Troubleshooting GuidelinesCONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE ACTIONPower LED on Low SAFECONNECT Replace Belt Bridge batteriesSAFECONNECT Belt batteriesBridge is REDPOWER LED on Sirius Wireless Link Replace Wireless Link batterySAFECONNECT Belt battery is lowBridge is ORANGEPOWER LED on Failure to press the Press the ON/OFF button until allSAFECONNECT ON/OFF button for three LEDs turn greenBelt Bridge is OFF a full secondLow batteries Replace batteriesUnit inoperative Return unit to factory for repairCOMM LED on Absence of Bluetooth Momentarily press the LINK buttonSAFECONNECT Belt link between Wireless while both devices are within rangeBridge is ORANGE Link and Belt BridgeReset Wireless Link by pressing LINK button for five seconds; then, attempt to establish linkReplace Wireless Link battery andattempt to establish LINKAbsence of link between Wireless Link should be seated or Wireless LINK and mated properly with Sirius Sirius instrument instrument in bootAt cold temperatures Cycle power on Sirius instrument to (<0°C) loss of communi- reinitialize communication.cation can occur Wear Sirius instrument close to bodyto keep it warm.Sirius instrument is OFF Turn instrument ON, wait untilstart-up routine is complete, and attempt to establish LINKDirect, bright sunlight on Ensure that provided MSA label isIRDA communication installed at top of Sirius unit andfrom Sirius to Sirius providing sunlight shieldWireless Link can cause loss of communicationCOMM LED on SAFECOM unit is OFF Turn SAFECOM unit ONSAFECONNECTBelt Bridge is RED(Belt Bridge is notconnected to SAFESITE network)Incorrect network ID Return unit to factory for properand/or frequency key on configurationBelt BridgeBelt Bridge out of Belt Bridge will automaticallynetwork range reconnect when it is in network rangeRadio inoperative Return unit to factory for repair10
11Table 7. Replacement Parts ListDESCRIPTION MSA PART NO.Belt Bridge Carrying Case 10070612Belt Bridge Battery, Lithium, 1.5V AA 655832Belt Bridge Radio Antenna 10074354Wireless Link Battery, CR2477, 3 Volt 10070121Sirius Extended Rubber Boot 10070903IR Sun Shield(for instruments with a date code prior to F06) 10074834Four Rechargeable Batteries and Charger 10072962

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