MSA FiveStar portable gas detectors

[DOC22 1]

Hey All,

I have a question about the MSA FiveStar meter.

We have a pair of them where I work. I attempted to power one of them up ,and it just started with that loud ear piercing alarm. No display on the screen, and the only way to stop it was to remove the battery. It did the same thing the next day as soon as the battery made contact. But after it sat for a few days It powered up, calibrated and seems to work fine, although the cloce setting is a bit off. Does anyone else use this meter? If so, have you had a problem like that? Also anybody know how to set the time on it?

Thanks,

DOC22

[houlidsa 76]

Doc22 I'm very fimilar with the 5 Star its a great unit. But its not the most user friendly especially for the fire service where stuff isn't being used everyday and considering all the newer units out there. The squelling with no page, I can't say that I've had that occure before but that maybe related to the batteries. Those units still run off of NiMH batteries they tend to form memories and need to be replaced about every 2 years. I suggest going to www.msanet.com go to the portable instruments, then to the Five Star Alarm, and then to the literature. You will find the user manual here, I suggest printing one out and reading along as you set the date. If you have any continued problems call (877) MSA-FIRE they have specialists that will walk you through the instrument.

[DOC22 1]

Doc22 I'm very fimilar with the 5 Star its a great unit.  But its not the most user friendly especially for the fire service where stuff isn't being used everyday and considering all the newer units out there.  The squelling with no page, I can't say that I've had that occure before but that maybe related to the batteries.  Those units still run off of NiMH batteries they tend to form memories and need to be replaced about every 2 years.  I suggest going to www.msanet.com go to the portable instruments, then to the Five Star Alarm, and then to the literature.  You will find the user manual here, I suggest printing one out and reading along as you set the date.  If you have any continued problems call (877) MSA-FIRE they have specialists that will walk you through the instrument.

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Thanks for the insight, I appreciate the quick response.