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Maintenance
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5Maintenance
If irregularities occur during operation, use the displayed error codes and messages to determine
appropriate next steps.
5.1 Troubleshooting
WARNING
Repair or alteration of the device beyond the procedures described in this manual or by anyone other
than a person authorized by MSA, could cause the unit to fail to perform properly. Use only genuine
MSA replacement parts when performing any maintenance procedures described in this manual.
Substitution or incorrect installation of components can seriously impair performance of the unit, alter
intrinsic safety characteristics or void agency approvals. Failure to follow this warning can result in
serious personal injury or death.
Refer to EN 60079-29-2 (Guide for the selection, installation, use and maintenance of
apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases or oxygen) and
EN 45544-4 (Guide for the selection, installation, use and maintenance of electrical
apparatus used for the direct detection and direct concentration measurement of toxic
gases and vapors).
Error State Details Recommended Action
Alternating display
ADC ERROR Analogue measurement error Contact MSA
MEM ERROR Memory error Contact MSA
PROG ERROR Program error Contact MSA
RAM ERROR RAM error Contact MSA
BT ERROR Bluetooth error Contact MSA
LOW BATTERY
(flashing)
Battery Warning repeats
every 30 seconds
Remove from service as soon as possible and
recharge or replace battery
BATTERY ALARM Battery is completely discharged
Device is no longer sensing gas; Remove from
service and recharge or replace battery.
Device does not turn ON Battery fully discharged
Remove from service as soon as possible and
recharge or replace battery pack.
SENSOR MISSING Sensor damaged or missing Replace sensor
NO SENSORS No sensors are enabled
Device must have at least one sensor enabled at
all times
Sensor warning Sensor is near the end of its life
(flashing)
Sensor alarm
Sensor has reached the end of its life and cannot
be calibrated. Replace sensor and recalibrate.
PUMP ERROR
Pump malfunction or flow path
blockage
Check flowpath for blockage. If error persists,
remove from service.
INVALID CONFIGURA-
TION
Sensor(s) installed in incorrect
location.
Install sensors as shown in Figure 13.
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