The device will only recall the last Bluetooth host it was paired with. If connecting to
another Bluetooth host, the device must be placed into discovery mode to be detected.
Bump pairing the device to a Bluetooth host
This device has an integrated RFID chip to facilitate a faster Bluetooth pairing process with a Bluetooth
host that supports a RFID or NFC reader with appropriate software. Simply align the RFID or NFC
reader of the Bluetooth host directly over the MSA logo on the front of the device.The device and Blue-
tooth host should become paired and connected.
Disconnecting the device from a Bluetooth host
The device does not have a disconnect feature as this would be initiated by the Bluetooth host. Use
the Bluetooth host functions to purposefully disconnect the device from the Bluetooth host.
Device configuration over Bluetooth connection
The device has the ability to receive updates to device settings over the Bluetooth connection. The
user must successfully pair the device and Bluetooth host confirming that the six digit security code
matches both on the device and the Bluetooth host. After a configuration change has been initiated,
the user must confirm the request on the device by pressing the button.
Evacuation alert over Bluetooth connection
The device has the ability to receive an evacuate message over the Bluetooth connection. The user
must successfully pair the device and Bluetooth host confirming that the six digit security code matches
both on the device and the Bluetooth host. Once connected, an evacuate message sent to the device
will send the device into alarm while displaying EVACUATE on the display. Press the button to
silence the Evacuation alert and confirm the alert was received. Press the button a second time to
reset the Evacuation alert once in a safe area.
3.7
MSA Link Operation
Connecting device to PC
(1)
Switch ON the device and align the Datalink Communication port on the device to the IR inter-
face of the PC.
(2)
Start the MSA Link software on the PC and start the connection by clicking the connect icon.
3.8
Function Tests on the Device
Alarm Test
Turn ON the device.
The user should verify that:
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alarm LEDs flash
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horn sounds briefly
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vibrating alarm triggers briefly.
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