SCBA / PPE

MSA G1 XR SCBA

Detailed product profile built from the G1 XR brochure set, product specifications, TIC bulletins, battery flyer, and supporting notes.

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Product Profile

The G1 XR platform centers around modular electronics, configurable air-supply options, and ruggedized firefighter ergonomics. This image set highlights the complete assembly plus critical operator interfaces including the control module, HUD, voice amp, and connection hardware used in high-stress structural response environments.

G1 XR is a highly configurable SCBA platform designed around structural fire-service requirements, integrated electronics, and upgrade pathways. The literature set documents both operational specs and configuration-level details, including pressure classes, cylinder formats, and electronics options used to standardize department deployments.

For purchasing and fleet planning, these values support objective comparisons around weight, service time, alarm behavior, and charging constraints so maintenance intervals and station-level compatibility decisions can be made with clear numeric baselines.

Quantitative details of MSA G1 XR SCBA

Regulatory approvals

NIOSH 42 CFR Part 84 (CBRN), NFPA 1970 (2025 structural)

Integrated TIC approvals

NFPA 1981/1982-2018, NIOSH CBRN

SCBA assembly weight

Not to exceed 24 lb

Facepiece weight (with comms, without regulator)

Not to exceed 1.4 lb

Facepiece effective / overlapping field of view

86% effective, 122% overlapping

Pressure reducer outlet pressure

Not to exceed 115 psi

Cylinder pressure families

2216 psi, 4500 psi, 5500 psi

Cylinder service-time families

30 min, 45 min (including low-profile), 60 min

HUD pressure bands

76-100%, 51-75%, 36-50%, 0-35%

Low-pressure trigger points

Approximately 35% remaining (UAC illumination and alarms)

PASS event-log capacity

Up to 36 hours

Time-to-empty algorithm initialization

Initial estimate after 3 minutes of consumption history

Backplate drag-handle static load

500 lb side handles, 1000 lb top handle

Rechargeable battery mass limit

No more than 1 lb

Rechargeable battery full-charge time

6 hours (flyer) / less than 7 hours (spec)

Rechargeable battery cycle expectation

Minimum 400 full charge/discharge cycles

Recharge battery charge-temperature range

32°F to 104°F

Cylinder Configuration Specs

2216 psi | 30 min

Air Volume: 45 ft³
Height: 22.8 in
Diameter: 6.7 in
Full Weight: 11.3 lb

4500 psi | 30 min

Air Volume: 45 ft³
Height: 21.4 in
Diameter: 5.4 in
Full Weight: 10.4 lb

5500 psi | 30 min

Air Volume: 45 ft³
Height: 21.0 in
Diameter: 5.0 in
Full Weight: 9.9 lb

4500 psi | 45 min (low-profile)

Air Volume: 65 ft³
Height: 23.1 in
Diameter: 6.3 in
Full Weight: 13.9 lb

4500 psi | 45 min

Air Volume: 65 ft³
Height: 21.0 in
Diameter: 6.8 in
Full Weight: 14.4 lb

5500 psi | 45 min

Air Volume: 65 ft³
Height: 22.7 in
Diameter: 5.8 in
Full Weight: 13.5 lb

4500 psi | 60 min

Air Volume: 87 ft³
Height: 23.9 in
Diameter: 7.1 in
Full Weight: 17.2 lb

5500 psi | 60 min

Air Volume: 87 ft³
Height: 22.7 in
Diameter: 6.7 in
Full Weight: 17.4 lb

4500 psi Eclipse | 30 min

Air Volume: 45 ft³
Height: 21.7 in
Diameter: 5.4 in
Full Weight: 10.2 lb

4500 psi Eclipse | 45 min (low-profile)

Air Volume: 65 ft³
Height: 23.5 in
Diameter: 6.1 in
Full Weight: 13.5 lb

Feature Highlights With Quantitative Data

Dual Display Control Module

Color LCD + analog gauge display architecture
TIC upgrade adds 1.25 in length and 4.2 oz weight
TIC control module dimensions: 6.5 x 3.0 x 1.5 in

HUD Pressure Readout

4 pressure bands: 76-100%, 51-75%, 36-50%, 0-35%
Low-pressure signaling starts around 35% remaining
Designed for RFI immunity per product specification

Buddy Light Visibility

4 buddy lights + 2 control-module lights + 1 regulator light
Facepiece field of view: 86% effective / 122% overlapping
Color states map to pressure ranges and alarm status

G1 XR integrated thermal imaging camera on control module

Integrated TIC

Resolution: 220 x 176; refresh rate: 30 Hz
Field of view: 35°H x 25°V; detection distance: 490 ft
Temperature accuracy: +/-18°F from 0-220°F; +/-10% from 220-932°F

Rechargeable Power Module

Approximately 1/2 lb lighter than alkaline packs
Full charge in 6 hours (flyer), less than 7 hours (spec)
Rechargeable battery supports a minimum 400 full cycles

Smart Charging Station

Charges up to six batteries simultaneously
Recharge window specified between 32°F and 104°F
Smart-charge behavior includes rapid charge, analysis, and trickle mode

G1 XR Literature Library

Brochure thumbnails below link directly to the original PDFs included in this project, including accessory and integration documents referenced in the spec set.