ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector
It’s what’s inside that counts!
Our Vision of Safety
Built on Durability
– Based on tough Altair 4 Multigas Detector
Powered by Performance
– New High Performance XCell™ Sensors
XCell Technology
 Typical life >= 4 Years
– 60% longer sensor life than the industry average
– Standard 3 year warranty
 XCell-erated response time, clear time, bump test
– 38% faster response time than the industry average
– Typical <= 15 seconds
 Typical cost of ownership savings > 50%
– Longer sensor life and fast response
– 50% less calibration gas used per minute than industry average
 Embedded microelectronics elevate performance
– Each sensor has a microprocessor and digital output
Application Specific Integrated Circuit
(ASIC)
 Industry 1st! Every XCell Sensor has an embedded ASIC!
– Microprocessor, memory, and all circuitry to drive the sensor
– Digital output
 Way beyond a “Smart Sensor”
– Competitor’s “Smart Sensors” have a passive memory chip to store
gas type, serial number, initial sensor settings, etc….
– The MSA ASIC drives the sensor, actively compensates the output,
and coverts it into a digital signal.
 Benefit
– Higher performing sensors with greater stability
XCell O2 Sensor Life
 Most Other O2 Sensors (Typical Life <= 2 years)
– Use a consumable chemical reaction
– Filled with lead which is converted to lead oxide
– Sensor dies as lead is depleted (limited shelf life)
 XCell O2 Sensor (Typical Life >= 4 years)
– Non-consuming chemical reaction (No lead)
– O2 reduced to water and then oxidized back to O2
– Vastly increased shelf life
XCell Ex Sensor Life
 Most Other LEL Sensors (Typical Life = 2 years)
– End of life caused by slow poisoning
• Poisoned by silicon, sulphur, or lead containing compounds
– End of life can also result from a large physical shock
 XCell Ex Sensor (Typical Life = 4 years)
– Two detectors double the active life of the sensor
– Only one detector is catalytically active at a time
– Metal alloy support rod added to increase durability
XCell CO/H2S Sensor Life
 Most Other CO/H2S Sensors (Life = 2-3 years)
– Chemical poisoning of the electrode material
– Loss of sensitivity due to electrolyte drying out
 XCell CO/H2S Sensor (Typical Life >= 4 years)
– Increased active sites on electrodes
• Increase sensitivity
• Reduce the effects of poisoning
– Robust carbon filter to protect the CO electrode
– Expansion electrolyte well minimizes drying effect
Response Times
Significantly Faster Than the Competition!
 Span Calibration: 60 sec
 Bump Test: < 15 sec
 Combustible sensor t90 <10 seconds (Methane)
t90 <15 seconds (Pentane)
 Oxygen sensor
t90 < 10 seconds
 CO sensor
t90 < 15 seconds
 H2S sensor
t90 < 15 seconds
XCell Sensor
 Designed and built by MSA
– MSA IS Advancing Sensor Technology!
– Our sensors are designed for OUR instruments!
– We have the experts to support YOU!
Altair 4X Multigas Detector
Personal 4-gas monitor
– Detects O2, H2S, CO, combustible gas
– Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Standard:
– Event log
– Full data log
– Vibrating alarm
– MotionAlert™
– InstantAlert™
Small Size
 Small, unobtrusive,
lightweight design
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Easy to wear all day
Alarms visible from 360º
Fits in gloved hand
One-handed operation
Robust construction
Rugged Design
 Over-molded case design
 Built-in rubberized armor
 Impact shock protection
– Withstands 20-foot drop
 Easy to grasp and hold
 Sealed against water/dust
ingress to IP67
– Third-party tested
– Dunk it in a bucket!
Multiple Alarms
 95+ dB horn typical
 Multiple, alternating high-intensity alarm LEDs
– On top and bottom of unit!
 Vibrating alarm is standard on all models
 InstantAlert™ feature standard
– Activates all alarms when desired
 MotionAlert™ feature standard
– If no motion is detected for 30 seconds,
alarm sounds to alert others
– Ideal for confined space entry
Provides Confidence
Confidence signal
– Green blinking Safe LED
– Vibrating pulse
– Confidence beep every
30 sec. to ensure operation
Can be turned off
– Setup mode
Advanced Features
 MSA exclusive MotionAlert™ feature
– Indicates “man down”
 MSA exclusive InstantAlert™ feature
– Activates all alarms when desired
 Most rugged instrument in its class
– Withstands 20-foot drop
 Agency certified IP67 rating
– Water and dust tight
 Bump checkmark √ (24 hrs)
– Displays successful test result
Advanced Features
 Safe LED
– Helps to ensures instrument’s
proper operation
 Missing sensor alarm
– Helps to prevent errors after service
 Password-protected setup mode
– Controls unauthorized access
 Event & data log
– >500 events and >50 hours
 MSA Link™ Software-ready
– Multi-language PC software
to access records & change settings
Battery
 Lithium-polymer technology
 Virtually no memory effects
 Holds charge better
 Runs average of 24 hours
– No need for multiple instruments during long shifts
Many Markets
 Oil and gas
 Chemical
 Fire
 Utilities
 Agriculture
 Construction
 Steel
 Water
 Various industrial applications
Start-up
Operation similar
to that of Altair 4 & Solaris® Multigas Detectors:
Performs diagnostic self-check
– Display
– 3 alarms
– Sensor discovery
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Instrument name
Software version
Combustible gas type
Toxic units (ppm or mg/m3)
Alarm set points (Low, High, STEL, TWA)
Start Up
 Displays expected
calibration gas concentrations
 Shows current time and date
 Indicates last successful cal. date
 Indicates next cal. date (if activated)
 Shows measurement countdown
 Offers fresh air setup option
 Defaults to measurement page
Pages
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Measurement (default)
Bump
Peak readings
Minimum oxygen reading
STEL for toxics (if activated)
TWA for toxics (if activated)
Time
Date
MotionAlert™ feature
Data Log
 Event logging (500 events)
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Gas and battery alarms
Calibration & bump records
Battery voltage
FAS, re-zero, calibration
Reset of TWA, STEL & Peak
 Gas records(>50 hours)
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Reading
Time and date
Peak, Min, Average
Temperature
 Graphs & tables
 Infrared-based MSA Link Software-compatible
– Change instrument settings
 Last successful calibration date
Setup
 Password-protected access
 Change:
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Individual sensor channels
Combustible gas type
Auto calibration values
Calibration due on/off
Alarm set points
Low, High, STEL, TWA
Date
Time
 Other settings through MSA Link Software
Calibration
 Single-button auto cal-based
– Access can be password-protected
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 Same Altair 4 & Solaris Detector
calibration cylinders
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1.45% CH4
60 ppm CO
15% O2
20 ppm H2S
• 10048280 (34L)
• 10045035 (58L)
Calibration
1. Press and hold ▲ button
2. Instrument prompts user to “Zero Cal?”
3. Press
to accept & initiate zero function
– Or press ▲ to cancel function
4. Unit will automatically zero sensors
– Zero pass
5. Instrument prompts user to “Span Cal?”
6. Attach cal. cap & flow cal. gas to instrument
7. Press to accept & initiate span
– Or press ▲ to cancel function
8. Unit automatically spans sensors
Accessories
 Galaxy® Automated Test System
– Bump test and calibration
– Record keeping
 QuickCheck® Station
– Bump test only
– Records activities
 Charging cradle
 Multi-Unit Charger
– Up to 10 instruments
 Universal pump probe
Low Maintenance
Low level of end-user maintenance required:
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Separate sensors
Sensor replacement kit
Filter, gasket, etc. kit
Front case with built-in filter
Battery and electronics
Most components available as replacement parts
Warranty
Standard 3-year warranty
– Sensors
– Electronics
– Battery
Optional extended warranty
– 1 year extra = 4 years total
– Part of ATO!
Questions?
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