MSA’s new ICM Tx Integrated PASS combines the safety features of the ICM 2000 Plus integrated PASS with the functionality of the Heads-Up-Display (HUD) transmitter in a new integrated PASS device that’s fully compliant with the latest requirements of the NFPA 1982-1998 edition PASS standard.
Because it is now a single component on the Air Mask, firefighters benefit from a more compact and lighter weight 1/3 lb less!) design. MSA has also standardized on a single battery type for both the ICM Tx and HUD face-piece-mounted receiver, the commonly available AA alkaline battery, which provides up to twice the life of the previous 9-volt and AAA batteries, which makes for fewer change-outs and easy ownership.
To increase the visibility of firefighters, the ICM Tx incorporates a ”buddy light”. When the ICM Tx is in the
monitor mode, a bright green LED flashes behind the translucent manual PASS alarm button. When the PASS goes into full alarm, the light turns red for quick recognition of a firefighter in distress.
The ICM Tx is modular and easy to maintain with a single-threaded connection to the SCBA. Any existing MSA MMR Air Mask can be easily upgraded by simply threading on the new ICM Tx.