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Multigas Detector
Order No. 10106503/00

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual ® ALTAIR Multigas Detector Order No. 10106503/00...
  • Page 3 Thiemannstrasse 1 D-12059 Berlin We declare that the MSA ALTAIR 4X complies with the provisions of the council directive 94/9/EC [ATEX].This declaration is based on the EC-Type Examination Certificate FTZU 07 ATEX 0169 X in accordance with Annex III of the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC. Quality Assurance Notification issued by Ineris, Notified Body number 0080, in accordance with Annex IV of the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Environmental Factors ................24 Turning on the Device ................25 Measurement Mode [Normal Operation] ............ 30 Device Setup ....................32 Data Logging ....................36 Function Tests .................... 37 Safe LED ....................37 Bump Test ....................37 Calibration ....................39 ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 5 Ordering Information ................... 55 Appendix ....................... 56 Start Up Sequence [Power on] ..............56 Fresh Air Setup [FAS] ................. 57 Reset Screen Controls ................58 Bump Test ....................60 Options Setup ..................... 61 Sensor Setup ....................62 Calibrations ....................63 ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 6: Safety Regulations

    Safety Regulations Correct Use The ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector is intended for use by trained and qualified per- sonnel. It is designed to be used when performing a hazard assessment to: assess potential worker exposure to combustible and toxic gases and vapours as well as low level of oxygen.

  • Page 7: Liability Information

    Safety Regulations Liability Information MSA accepts no liability in cases where the product has been used inappropriately or not as intended. The selection and use of the product are the exclusive respon- sibility of the individual operator. Product liability claims, warranties also as guarantees made by MSA with respect to the product are voided, if it is not used, serviced or maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 8 Observe proper battery maintenance Use only battery chargers made available by MSA for use with this device; other chargers may damage the battery pack and the device. Dispose of in accordance with local health and safety regulations.
  • Page 9 Please protect yourself and others by following them. We encourage our customers to write or call regarding this equipment prior to use or for any additional information relative to use or service. ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 10: Description

    The device monitors gases in ambient air and in the workplace. It is available with a maximum of three sensors, which can display readings for four separate gases [one Dual Toxic Sensor provides both CO and H S sensing capa- bilities in a single sensor]. ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 11: Device Hardware Interfaces

    The alarm levels for the individual gases are factory-set and can be changed through the Setup Menu. These changes can also be made through MSA Link soft- ware. Ensure that the latest version of the MSA Link software has been downloaded from MSA’s website www.msanet.com.
  • Page 12 The Safe LED flashes once every 15 seconds to notify the user that the device is on and operating.This option can be turned off through the MSA Link software. The red LEDs are visual indications of an alarm condition or any type of error in the device.

  • Page 13: On-Screen Indicators

    COMB/EX Sensor Labels. Cal Gas Cylinder – Indicates cal gas must be applied. No Gas Cylinder – Indicates cal gas should not be applied and device must be exposed to fresh air. Hourglass – Indicates user should wait. ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 14: Battery Care

    Setup Menu. A Low Battery Warning indicates that a nominal 30 minutes of operation remain be- fore the battery’s charge is depleted. The duration of remaining device operation during a Low Battery Warning depends on ambient temperatures. ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 15 Alarm sounds and lights flash; alarm cannot be silenced, No other pages can be viewed; after approximately one minute, the device automatically turns off. When battery shutdown condition occurs: (1) Leave the area immediately. (2) Recharge the battery. ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 16: Viewing Optional Displays

    Optional displays can be viewed by pressing the button to move to: Bump Mode (1) To select the Bump mode, press the ON/OFF button. (2) To move forward, press the button. (3) To move backward to the Main page, press the button. ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 17 When the amount of gas detected by the device is greater than the STEL limit: Alarm sounds Alarm LEDs flash STEL icon flashes. To reset the STEL: (1) Access the STEL page. (2) Press the button. The STEL alarm is calculated over a 15 minute exposure. ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 18 TWA limit: Alarm sounds Alarm LEDs flash TWA icon flashes. To reset the TWA: (1) Access the TWA page. (2) Press the button. The TWA alarm is calculated over an eight-hour exposure. ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 19 8 hours Time Display Current time appears on the display in a 12 hour format by default. A 24-hour format can be selected using MSA Link. Date Display Current date appears on the display in the format: MMM-DD-YYYY. Last cal page...

  • Page 20: Sensor Missing Alarm

    The device can monitor the concentration of the following toxic gases in ambient air: Carbon Monoxide [CO] Hydrogen Sulphide [H The device displays the gas concentration in parts per million [PPM] or mg/m the Measuring page until another page is selected or the device is turned off. ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 21 Description Attention! If an alarm is triggered while using the device, leave the area immediately. Remaining on site under such circumstances can cause serious personal injury or death. ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 22: 2.10 Monitoring The Oxygen Concentration

    LEDs flash a vibrating alarm triggers device displays and flashes the Alarm icon and either the Minimum icon [En- riched alarm] or the Maximum icon [Deficient alarm] [→ chapter 2.3] along with the corresponding oxygen concentration. ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 23: 2.11 Monitoring Combustible Gases

    If the gas concentration reaches or exceeds the alarm set point, the device: backlight turns on a vibrating alarm triggers displays and flashes the Alarm symbol and either the Minimum icon [LOW alarm] or the Maximum [PEAK] icon [HIGH alarm] enters an alarm state. ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 24: Operation

    0.5%, due to water vapour in the air displacing oxygen. The oxygen sensor has a special filter to reduce the effects of humidity changes on oxygen readings. This effect will not be noticed immediately, but slowly impacts oxygen readings over several hours. ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 25: Turning On The Device

    Device name Software version Sensor discovery Combustible gas type Toxic gas units Alarm set points [PEAK, MIN] [STEL, TWA] Calibration values Date and time display Last cal date [if activated] CAL due date [if activated] Fresh Air Setup option. ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 26 Device Name and Software version Software version and device name display. Combustible Gas Type Name of Combustible Gas Type displays, e.g. BUTANE. COMB/EX NOTE: Combustible gas type can be changed manually through the SENSOR SETUP menu or the MSA Link software. ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 27 Operation Toxic Gas Units Name of Toxic Gas Units displays [ppm or mg/m NOTE: Toxic units can only be modified through the MSA Link soft- ware. Alarm Set points Alarm set points for all installed and activated sensors display. LOW alarm set points display, followed by HIGH alarm set points.
  • Page 28 If the time and date information is missing, they are reset to [Jan-01-2008] with time stamp [00:00]. Last CAL Date and CAL Due NOTE: These display options can be set by MSA Link software. If these options are not set, these screens are not displayed. By default Last Cal is activated.
  • Page 29 If a battery charging cycle is interrupted before it is completed [4 hours for a fully discharged battery], allow the device’s internal temperature to stabilize for 30 minutes before performing a Fresh Air Setup. COMB/EX Fig. 3 Fresh Air Setup ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 30: Measurement Mode [Normal Operation]

    Bump Page This page allows the user to perform a bump COMB/EX check. Peak Page This page shows the peak readings for all sen- COMB/EX sors. Min Page This page shows the minimum reading for the oxygen sensor. ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 31 This page allows the Motion Alert Feature to be activated or deactivated. Using the three device buttons, the user can navigate through each sub-menu in a top/down sequence. Refer to chapter 2.5 and in the appendix for detailed instructions on navigating through these screens. ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 32: Device Setup

    Incorrect password: device enters the Measure mode. Correct password: device continues/beeps three times. The password can be changed through the MSA Link software. In the Setup mode: Press the ON/OFF button to store chosen value or go to the next page.
  • Page 33 It is also possible to select whether the Cal Due screen is displayed and set the number of days until the next calibration is due. For more information, see the flow charts in [→ chapter 2.3]. COMB/EX Fig. 5 Calibration Setup ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 34 (2) Press the ON/OFF button to enter the submenu. The calibration gas concentration of the first sensor is shown. (3) Set alarms on or off by pressing the button. (4) Press the button to change the value. ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 35 When turned on, the combustible high alarm is latching. The combustible alarm can be silenced momentarily by pressing the button. However, if the gas concentration causing the alarm is still present, the device will go back into alarm. ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 36: Data Logging

    (1) Switch on the device and align the Datalink Communication port on the device to the IR interface of the PC. (2) Use the MSA Link software to communicate with the device. See MSA Link documentation for detailed instructions. ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 37: Function Tests

    It is required that the device's sensitivity be tested before each day's use on a known concentration of methane equivalent to 25 - 50% of full scale concentration. Accuracy must be within 0 to +20% of actual. Correct accuracy by performing the calibration procedure within this manual. ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 38 Press both side tabs down onto device until they snap in. Ensure that the calibration cap is properly seated. Connect one end of the tubing to the calibra- tion cap. Connect other end of tubing to the cylinder regulator [supplied in the calibration kit]. ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 39: Calibration

    30 minutes before performing a Calibration. Under normal circumstances MSA recommends calibration at least every six months, however, many European countries have their own guidelines. Please check your national legislation.
  • Page 40 Span calibration before returning to the Normal Operation mode. (1) Press and hold the button in Normal Operation mode for three seconds. (2) If calibration lockout option is selected, enter password. ZERO screen is then displayed. Password correct? ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 41 Alternatively press the button to execute a Fresh Air setup [FAS]. See chapter 3.2 for more details. After Zero calibration completes, the device momentarily displays “ZERO PASS” or “ZERO ERR” along with the flag of any sen- sor that failed. ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 42 Connect other end of tubing to the cylinder regulator [sup- plied in the calibration kit]. (4) Open the valve on the regulator. (5) Press the ON/OFF button to cali- brate [span] the device. LEDs flash COMB/EX SPAN calibration starts. ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 43 If a span calibration failure occurs, items such as remaining gas in the calibration cylinder, gas expiration date, security of the cali- bration cap, etc. should be verified and calibration should be repeated prior to replacing the sensor. ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    If an error occurs during operation, use the displayed error codes to determine ap- propriate next steps. The MSA warranty for sensors, rechargeable batteries, housing and electronics is only valid if the device is annually maintained by the manufacturer or an authorized person in accordance with the operating manual.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Temperature is below Return device to normal ERROR TEMP temperature range and recali- -40°C or above 75°C. brate. Contact MSA EEPROM Memory error Contact MSA ERROR EE Flash Memory error Contact MSA ERROR PRG RAM Memory error Contact MSA ERROR RAM...

  • Page 46: Live Maintenance Procedure - Replacing And Adding A Sensor

    Insert the combustible sensor by placing it in the middle position of the sen- sor holder. (5) Ensure groove in combustible sensor aligns with tab at top of holder. If any sensor is not to be installed, ensure that a sensor plug is installed properly in its place. ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 47 Allow sensors to stabilise at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before calibration [→ chapter 3.9]. ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 48: Cleaning

    [65 °F and 86 °F]. After storage, always recheck device calibration before use. Scope of Delivery Pack the device in its original shipping container with suitable padding. If the origi- nal container is unavailable, an equivalent container may be substituted. ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 49: Technical Specifications/Certifications

    15 % – 90 % relative humidity, non-condensing, 5 % – 95 % RH intermittent Atmospheric 800 to 1200 mbar pressure range Ingress IP 67 protection Measuring Combustible gases: Catalytic sensor methods Oxygen: Electrochemical sensor Toxic gases: Electrochemical sensor ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 50: Factory-Set Alarm Thresholds

    [69.9 mg/m³] 5 ppm 175 ppm 20 ppm [7.1 mg/m³] [205.9 mg/m³] [28.4mg/m³] While the device can detect up to 25 % oxygen in ambient air, it is ap- proved for use only up to 21 % oxygen. ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 51: Certification

    See device label for the approvals that apply to your specific device. Europe Union The product ALTAIR 4X complies with the following directives, standards or stand- ardized documents: Directive 94/9/EC [ATEX]: II 1G Ex ia IIC T4, -40°C to +60°C, IP67 [Zone 0 with no combustible sensor installed] II 2G Ex ia d IIC T4, -40°C to +60°C, IP67...
  • Page 52 Manufacturer: Mine Safety Appliances Company 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066 USA Product: ALTAIR 4X Type of protection: EN 60079-0: 2006, EN 60079-1: 2004, EN 60079-11: 2007 Marking: III 2G Ex ia d IIC T4 -20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +50 °C...

  • Page 53: Performance Specification

    30 °C [86 °F] of the work place temperature for the least effect. Range 0 to 30 vol.% O Resolution 0.1 vol.% O Reproducibility 0.7 vol.% O for 0 to 30 vol.% O Response time <10 second [normal temperature range] [90% of final reading] ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 54: Xcell Sensor Patents

    S or 10 % of reading, whichever is greater [extended temperature range] Response time 90% of final reading in less than or equal to 15 seconds [normal temperature range] XCell Sensor Patents Combustible sensor Part No.10106722 Patent Pending sensor Part No.10106729 Patent Pending ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 55: Ordering Information

    Charging cradle assembly with Power supply [Australia] 10089487 Charging cradle assembly with Power supply [Europe] 10086638 Vehicle Charging cradle assembly 10095774 MSA Link Software CD-Rom 10088099 JetEye IR adapter with USB connector 10082834 Combustible sensor replacement kit 10106722 sensor replacement kit...

  • Page 56: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Start Up Sequence [Power on] From Power on (Press COMB/EX COMB/EX COMB/EX COMB/EX COMB/EX COMB/EX COMB/EX Begin Normal Operation ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 57: Fresh Air Setup [Fas]

    Appendix Fresh Air Setup [FAS] From Start Up Sequence Press or wait 10 seconds Press key Press FAS OK? ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 58: Reset Screen Controls

    Reset Screen Controls From Normal Operations (Main Page) Hold Hold for 5 seconds for 3 seconds Instrument off Button? CAL Mode Press BUMP Page To Calibration Press Press Button ? Press Measure Perform BUMP To Bump To Next Page ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 59 Appendix From previous page COMB/EX Press Press COMB/EX Button ? Press Press Press Button ? Press Press Press Button ? Press Press Press Button ? Press Main Page To Time and Date ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 60: Bump Test

    Appendix Bump Test From Normal Operations (Main Page) Press Button ? No Button COMB/EX PASS? COMB/EX ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 61: Options Setup

    Appendix Options Setup Password Correct? Button? Setup COMB/EX COMB/EX To Sensor Setup To CAL From Setup Date/Time Setup From From Alarm Setup Setup COMB/EX To Alarm To Main To Time/ Setup Page Date Setup ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 62: Sensor Setup

    Appendix Sensor Setup Set Sensor with From Confirm Sensor with Setup Options COMB/EX COMB/EX Combustible To Options Menu ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 63: Calibrations

    Appendix Calibrations From Measure Page when is held for 3 seconds ZERO CAL Press Press Perform ZERO CAL? Press SPAN CAL Press Perform ZERO CAL? Press COMB/EX Return to Normal Operation CAL COMPLETE ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 64 Appendix Alarm Setup From Setup Options Set Alarms with Confirm Alarms with Set Alarms on or off COMB/EX COMB/EX Combustible Time/Date Setup ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 65 Appendix Time and Date Setup From Options Setup To Exit Setup ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 66 Thank you for reading this data sheet. For pricing or for further information, please contact us at our UK Office, using the details below. UK Office Keison Products, P.O. Box 2124, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3UP, England. Tel: +44 (0)330 088 0560 Fax: +44 (0)1245 808399 Email: sales@keison.co.uk...

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