Mine Safety Technical Services (MSTS) is the exclusive distributor of CSE SCSRs within eastern Australia.
What is a Self-Contained Self-Rescuer (SCSR)?
SYB-30 SCSR
The CSE SYB-30 is an oxygen SCSR designed to provide the user with life-sustaining oxygen while protecting from potentially harmful gases or toxins in the ambient air.
SYB-30 SCSR Additional Information
- 10 years stored/transported/loaded
- The lightest 30-minute SCSR (carried and worn) on the market with a transport weight of 2.2 kg.1.6 kg in use
- Maintenance-free unit requiring only pre-shift visual inspection and visual inspection every 90 days on stored units
- Waterproof, anti-static and high-impact thermal composite shell, ergonomically shaped for optimal transport by the user
- Top-mounted, recessed, seamless, impact-resistant humidity and temperature indicators
- Redundant, tamper-proof breakaway pin and release tabs
- Dual serial numbers on top and bottom casing for easy identification
- Imbedded RFID tag
- Intuitive user control, QuickStart technology for immediate O2 Flow
- Free-flowing, flexible, one-piece Zero-Kink hose with contoured mouthpiece for user comfort and reduced mouth fatigue
- Heat and flame resistant, multi-layer laminated breathing bag with integrated heat shield, encapsulating the entire operating unit
- Comfortable, easy-adjust neck and waist straps
SYB-30 SCSR Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The CSE SYB-30 is a self-contained self-rescuer (SCSR) designed to provide emergency respiratory protection for underground mining personnel during incidents involving smoke, carbon monoxide or oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
The SYB-30 has been engineered with operational simplicity and reliability in mind. Key features include rapid oxygen cylinder activation, fast donning capability, minimal deployment steps, lightweight ergonomic design and a 10-year maintenance-free service life.
The unit is designed for rapid activation and donning, helping workers secure respiratory protection quickly in high-stress emergency situations where every second counts.
Yes. One of the key advantages of the SYB-30 is its simplified operation. With very few steps required during deployment, training requirements are streamlined and worker confidence during emergency response is improved.
The SYB-30 is designed with a 10-year maintenance-free operational life, significantly reducing ongoing maintenance workloads, inspection requirements and total cost of ownership compared with traditional SCSR programs.
Yes. The lightweight and ergonomically designed construction improves comfort and mobility, making it practical for daily underground operations and emergency escape scenarios.
The SYB-30 is manufactured by CSE Corporation, a globally recognised manufacturer of industrial safety and respiratory protection equipment.
Absolutely. Mine Safety Technical Services provides comprehensive technical support, product familiarisation, operational guidance and ongoing customer assistance to support successful implementation across mining operations.
Yes. Mine Safety Technical Services can work directly with mining operations to arrange demonstrations, technical discussions and product evaluations to assess suitability for site-specific requirements.
For further information, demonstrations or technical support regarding the CSE SYB-30, contact Mine Safety Technical Services to speak with one of our safety specialists.
ASR SCSR
MSTS partner with industry leaders CSE, who manufacture the ASR SCSR. The ASR short for Australian Self Rescuer, is design registered for use in underground coal mines throughout NSW and Qld. The ASR delivers the user 45 minutes of oxygen as per its registration testing and due to its compact size vs long duration, the ASR holds a niche in the market, being able to be utilised as either body-worn or cached. Designed so that it can be carried every day or stored away for up to 10 years without maintenance. The ASR can be used in application such as, mining, tunnelling, industrial plants, underground utilities or confined space applications.
CSE - ASR (Australian Self Rescuer) Additional Information
Superior Duration
- Rated duration: 45 minutes
- Includes QuickStart Technology which means faster oxygen generation at the start when you need it most
Built Tough
- Designed for the most rugged of environments
- Improved storage temperature range
- 10-year service life
- No hydrostatic testing needed
Industry Leading Training
- Every device includes easy-to-follow user instructions and a suite of training resources
- Advanced Train the Trainer program available
Made in the USA
- Designed and manufactured at CSE’s facility Export, PA
Approval: MDR 154852 BA-0
Operating Performance: VO2 1.35 L/min: 45 minutes
Environmental Conditions:
- Storage Temperature: -29°C – 64°C
- Operating Temperature: 0°C – 64°C
- Relative Humidity: Up to 100%
- Barometric Pressure: 700 – 1300 hPa
Oxygen Concentration: >= 21%
Breathing Resistance: (Inhalation plus exhalation)
- @ 35 L/min at deployment: < 0.7 KPa
- @ 35 L/min at 60 minutes: < 1.3 KPa
Size and Weight
- H x W x D: 216 x 152 x 108 mm
- Weight (carried): 2.7 kg
- Weight (deployed): 2.3 kg
Visit CSE’s website to get all the latest literature including:
- Posters, Videos and Training Material
- Manuals
- User Guides
- User Instructions
- Technical Brochures
- FYI Letters
- Safety Data Sheets and Disposal Information
- Warranty Information
SR-D (ASR Donning Unit)
The SR-D will help provide trainees with hands-on training and gain experience in opening, donning, and using our SCSRs. It can be used in training for the SRLD, ASR, or SR100A. The SR-D includes features such as an opening mechanism, mouthpiece and nose clamp to simulate the experience of using an SCSR. The SR-D is not an expectation trainer and does not simulate the warmth and breathing resistance that an SCSR may have near the end of its operating duration.
SR-D (ASR Training Unit) Additional Information
Realistic Donning
- Trainees become familiar with donning the SRLD, ASR, or SR100A
- Allows trainees to perform hands-on training until proficient at donning
- Trainee can feel the fit of the breathing hose, mouthpiece, nose clamp, and protective goggles
Reusable
- Durable construction means the SR-D will hold up to many training events
- Components can quickly be dismantled for disinfecting with available cleaner
CSE Support
- As with all CSE training products, the SR-D is supported by easy-to-follow instructions and the full support of the CSE team
Made in the USA
- Designed and manufactured at our facility in Export, PA
Supports Training On
- SRLD
- ASR
- SR100A
Training Type
- Donning training
- Not an expectation trainer (no heat or oxygen produced)
Visit CSE’s website to get all the latest literature including:
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- Posters, Videos and Training Material
- Manuals
- User Guides
- User Instructions
- Technical Brochures
- FYI Letters
- Safety Data Sheets and Disposal Information
- Warranty Information
SR-T (ASR Training Unit)
The SR-T is a 15-minute expectation training device for all CSE SCSRs. It will help trainees get used to the breathing resistance and heat they would feel when using a real SCSR. The SR-T provides a realistic experience by producing oxygen the same way a CSE SCSR would, and it allows trainees to move and practice in simulated exercises. It also provides an opportunity to practice the Manual Start procedure. Over 96% of training participants who were surveyed said the SR-T provided a positive training experience.
SR-T (ASR Training Unit) Additional Information
Realistic Training
- Produces oxygen just like a real SCSR
- Trainees can perform exercises in simulated training scenarios with the SR-T
- Practices the manual-start procedure
- Provides valuable hands-on training over 15 minutes
Meets Government Regulator and other training criteria
- The SR-T is an expectation training device, which produces oxygen (Australian criteria)
- Complies with annual expectation training requirement
Training made easy
- Supported with easy to follow instructions
- CSE team is available to provide training
Made in the USA
- Designed and manufactured at CSE’s facility Export, PA
Supports Training On
- SR2000
- SRLD
- ASR
- SR100A
Training Type
- Expectation training
- Produces heat and breathing resistance
Training Duration
- 15 minutes
Visit CSE’s website to get all the latest literature including:
- Posters, Videos and Training Material
- Manuals
- User Guides
- User Instructions
- Technical Brochures
- FYI Letters
- Safety Data Sheets and Disposal Information
- Warranty Information
General Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
We are one of only a few that offer end-to-end sales, support and service.
SCSR stands for Self-Contained Self-Rescuer. It is a portable emergency breathing device designed to provide breathable oxygen in hazardous environments where air quality is compromised, such as underground coal mines.
The duration of an SCSR depends on the model and its intended use:
- 30 minutes – typically for body-worn units
- 45 minutes – e.g. ASR SCSR models
- 60 minutes – commonly for cached units
Actual duration can vary based on the user’s breathing rate and physical exertion during an emergency.
The key difference is purpose and design:
- SCSR (Self-Contained Self-Rescuer):
- Lightweight, compact, and worn continuously
- Designed for emergency escape only
- Provides oxygen for a limited duration
- Used by workers to self-evacuate
- SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus):
- Larger and heavier system
- Designed for extended use by trained personnel (e.g. rescue teams)
- Supplies compressed air from cylinders
- Used for firefighting, rescue, and intervention
An SCSR should be used immediately when the atmosphere becomes unsafe to breathe, including situations such as:
- Underground fires or explosions
- Toxic gas release (e.g. carbon monoxide)
- Oxygen-deficient environments
- Gas outbursts or contamination
SCSRs are designed to allow workers to safely evacuate to fresh air or a refuge chamber when external rescue may not be immediately available
A Self-Contained Self-Rescuer (SCSR) works by generating breathable oxygen and removing carbon dioxide in a closed breathing system, allowing the wearer to safely escape from hazardous environments.
Step-by-step:
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- User activates the SCSR
When opened, the device starts a chemical reaction. - Oxygen is generated
The SCSR contains chemicals (commonly potassium superoxide, KO₂) that react with moisture in the user’s breath to produce oxygen.
- User activates the SCSR
- Carbon dioxide is removed
The same reaction also absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the user’s exhaled breath, preventing buildup. - Closed-loop breathing system
- The user breathes in a sealed circuit (via mouthpiece or hood)
- Air is continuously cleaned and replenished with oxygen
- No outside air is required
- Heat is generated as a by-product
The chemical reaction is exothermic, so the air may feel warm during use (normal operation).
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