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MSA

ALTAIR 4X

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Description

Part No.

Stainless steel suspender clip

10069894

Calibration Cylinder 58L quad gas mix

(1.45% CH

, 15% O

, 60 ppm CO, 20 ppm H

10053022

Universal pump probe

10047596

Pressure reducer valve 0,25 l/min

467895

Calibration assembly (cap, tube, connector)

10089321

North American Power Supply with Charge Connector

10092233

Global Power Supply with Charge Connector

10092938

Charging cradle assembly with Power supply ((North America)

10087368

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

10106729

CO/H

S Two Toxic sensor replacement kit

10106725

Front Housing with integrated dust filters (charcoal)

10110030

Front Housing with integrated dust filters (fluorescent)

10110029

Main board w/ battery pack

10106621

LCD Frame assembly (frame LCD, zebra strips, screws)

10110061

Sensors gasket, socket head cap screws (4x), self tapping (2x)

10110062

CD Manual ALTAIR 4 x

10106623

Combustible EX-M Sensor Replacement Kit

10121212

Combustible EX-H Sensor Replacement Kit

10121211

H2S-LC/CO Sensor Replacement Kit

10121213

CO/NO2 Sensor Replacement Kit

10121217

H2S/SO2 Sensor Replacement Kit

10121215

FASIT Srl

- Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 -

www.fasit.it

[email protected]

Summary of Contents for altair 4x

Page 1: ...Operating Manual ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector Order No 10106503 03 FASIT Srl Via Orsera 13 b 34145 TRIESTE ITALY Tel 39 040 825604 www fasit it info fasit it...

Page 2: ...ATEX Directive 94 9 EC has been issued by Ineris Notified Body number 0080 Standards EN 60079 0 2009 EN 60079 1 2007 EN 60079 11 2012 EN 60079 18 2009 EN 60079 26 2007 EN 50303 2000 EN 60079 29 1 2007...

Page 3: ...2 6 Sensor Missing Alarm 21 2 7 Sensor End of Life Warning 21 2 8 Sensor End of Life Indicator 21 2 9 Monitoring Toxic Gases 21 2 10 Monitoring Oxygen Concentration 22 2 11 Monitoring Combustible Gase...

Page 4: ...fication 58 6 1 Marking Certificates and Approvals According to the Directive 94 9 EC ATEX 59 6 2 Marking Certificates and Approvals According to IECEx 60 7 Ordering Information 61 8 Appendix 63 8 1 S...

Page 5: ...and observed when using the product In particular the safety instructions as well as the information for the use and operation of the product must be carefully read and observed Furthermore the nation...

Page 6: ...e bump test If it fails the test perform a calibration before using the device Perform a bump test more frequently if the device is subjected to physical shock or high levels of contaminants Also perf...

Page 7: ...alytic sensor 10 O2 Not to be used for gases having a flashpoint in excess of 38 C Do not use the device to test for combustible gases in atmospheres containing va pours from liquids with a high flash...

Page 8: ...r repair the device without using appropriate electrostatic discharge ESD protection The warranty does not cover damage caused by electrostatic discharges Be Aware of the Product Regulations Follow al...

Page 9: ...IMITED TO THE TERMS HEREOF SELLER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILI TY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Exclusive Remedy It is expressly agreed that Purchaser s sole and exclu...

Page 10: ...s in a single sensor 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 1 Communication 8 Display...

Page 11: ...ion ON OFF The ON OFF button is used to turn device on or off and to confirm user action selections When the button and the ON OFF button are pressed simultaneously for device start up the Options Set...

Page 12: ...sure Gases page Device is not in battery warning Device is not in gas alarm Audible and visual options are enabled LED Description GREEN The Safe LED flashes once every 15 seconds to notify the user t...

Page 13: ...ump or cal Indicates required interaction Battery Condition Indicates the battery charge level Sensor Labels Cal Gas Cylinder Indicates cal gas must be applied No Gas Cylinder Indicates cal gas should...

Page 14: ...are factory set and can be changed through the Setup Menu A Low Battery Warning indicates that a nominal 30 minutes of operation remain be fore the battery s charge is depleted Minimum Indicates a mi...

Page 15: ...nger operate the device On the display flashes Low Batt and Alarm sounds and lights flash alarm cannot be silenced No other pages can be viewed after approximately one minute the device automatically...

Page 16: ...to its full capacity If a problem is detected during charging the battery symbol will flash and the charge LED will be orange Remove then replace the device in the charging cradle to reset the charge...

Page 17: ...he STEL icon chapter 2 3 appears on the display to show the average expo sure over a 15 minute period When the amount of gas detected by the device is greater than the STEL limit Alarm sounds Alarm LE...

Page 18: ...m 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 15 minutes x 35 ppm 35 ppm 15 minutes 10 mi...

Page 19: ...user selectable Motion Alert Activation To activate or deactivate the Motion Alert feature press the button while the Motion Alert Activation page is displayed When the Motion Alert feature is active...

Page 20: ...acement sensor and minimise downtime The symbol will be continuously displayed For more details see chapter 3 9 2 8 Sensor End of Life Indicator If the device cannot calibrate one or more sensors the...

Page 21: ...vate on two different conditions Enriched oxygen concentration 20 8 vol or Deficient oxygen concentration 19 5 vol When the alarm set point is reached for either of the above conditions an alarm sound...

Page 22: ...larm oxygen deficient is latching and will not automatically reset when the O2 concentration rises above the LOW set point To re set the alarm press the button If the alarm condition still exists the...

Page 23: ...by any significant degree e g going from a dry air conditioned environment to outdoor moisture laden air oxygen readings can be reduced by up to 0 5 due to water vapour in the air displacing oxygen T...

Page 24: ...ible alarm sounds alarm LEDs light vibrating alarm is activated During the self test the device checks for missing sensors In the case of a missing sensor the device displays the Sensor Missing screen...

Page 25: ...Device Self Test The device performs a self test Device Name and Software version Software version and device name display Combustible Gas Type Name of Combustible Gas Type displays e g BUTANE NOTE C...

Page 26: ...ated sensors display LOW alarm set points display followed by HIGH alarm set points NOTE Alarm set points can be changed manually through the Setup menu or the MSA Link software STEL and TWA Set point...

Page 27: ...er the time and date 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 softwar...

Page 28: ...here is safe If you have any doubts as to the quality of the surrounding air do not use the Fresh Air Setup feature Do not use the Fresh Air Setup as a substitute for daily calibration checks The cali...

Page 29: ...RR along with the flags of the sensors that were outside of the FAS limits All sensors that are within the FAS limits will be zeroed 3 3 Measurement Mode Normal Operation In Normal Operation mode the...

Page 30: ...ese screens STEL Page This page shows the calculated STEL readings of the device TWA Page This page shows the calculated TWA readings of the device Time Date Page This page shows actual time and date...

Page 31: ...ce continues beeps three times In the Setup mode Press the ON OFF button to store chosen value or go to the next page Press button to increase values by one or toggle a selection on or off Press and h...

Page 32: ...FF button 4 Repeat this procedure for all other sensors 5 After setting the last sensor continue to Calibration Setup Calibration Setup The user can change and set the calibration values for each sens...

Page 33: ...select the number of days 8 Confirm with the ON OFF button 9 After confirmation continue to Alarm setup Alarm Setup The user can switch all alarms on or off and change the alarm set points for each s...

Page 34: ...ALARM settings for toxic sensor only for display 11 Press the or button to change the value 12 Press the ON OFF button to store the value 13 Repeat the procedure for all other sensors 14 After setting...

Page 35: ...minutes By default time is displayed in 12 hour format The EXIT screen will be displayed next 6 Confirming this screen with the ON OFF button exits the device setup If the sensors have not warmed up...

Page 36: ...is not in Low Battery warning or alarm CO H2S STEL and TWA readings are 0 ppm or 0 mg m 3 8 Bump Test This test quickly confirms that the gas sensors are functioning Perform a full cali bration perio...

Page 37: ...nnect the regulator to the Calibration Check Gas Cylinder 2 From the normal measure screen press the button to display BUMP TEST 3 Verify the gas concentrations displayed match the Calibration Check G...

Page 38: ...ming a Calibration 5 Press the ON OFF button to start the bump test then open the valve on the regulator The hour glass will flash and the sensors will respond to the gas 6 Close the valve after bump...

Page 39: ...password ZERO screen is then displayed To skip the Zero procedure and move directly to the Calibration Span procedure push the button If no button is pushed for 30 seconds the device prompts user to...

Page 40: ...apter 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 CO During instrument zero calibration t...

Page 41: ...Press calibration cap as shown until it seats onto de vice Press both side tabs down onto device until they snap in to Ensure that the calibration cap is properly seated Connect one end of the tubing...

Page 42: ...page and remains in alarm until the button is pressed A sensor life indicator is displayed Alarm symbol and symbol to show the sensor has reached its end of life and should be replaced This occurs if...

Page 43: ...rocedures described in this manual Substitution of components can seriously impair performance of the unit alter intrinsic safety characteristics or void agency approvals Failure to follow this warnin...

Page 44: ...as soon as possible and recharge battery BATT ALARM Battery is completely discharged Device is no longer sensing gas Remove from service and recharge battery ERROR CHARGE Charge error Device must be b...

Page 45: ...ion of the sensor holder Insert the O2 sensor by placing it in the right hand position of the sensor holder Insert the combustible sensor by placing it in the middle position of the sen sor holder If...

Page 46: ...VRY screen The device automatically senses the difference and displays SENSOR CHANGE ACCEPT appears on the display Accept the change with button or reject with button Go into the sensor setup and turn...

Page 47: ...torage When not in use store the device in a safe dry place between 18 C and 30 C After storage always recheck device calibration before use 4 5 Scope of Delivery Pack the device in its original shipp...

Page 48: ...maximum safe area charging voltage Um 6 7 VDC Warm up time 2 min Temperature range 20 C to 60 C For measuring Carbon Monoxide Hydrogen Sulfide 20 C to 60 C For measuring Oxygen Methane Propane Pentan...

Page 49: ...as for the standard EX sensor Combustible O2 CO H2S Measuring range 0 100 LEL 0 5 00 Vol CH4 0 30 Vol 0 1999 ppm 0 1999 mg m3 0 200 ppm 0 284 mg m H2S LC NO2 SO2 0 100 ppm 0 50 ppm 0 20 ppm The ppm t...

Page 50: ...LEL EX H 10 LEL 20 LEL EX M vol 0 5 1 0 H2S LC ppm 5 10 10 1 NO2 ppm 2 5 5 2 SO2 ppm 2 5 5 2 O2 19 5 23 0 CO ppm 25 100 100 25 H2S ppm 10 15 15 10 Sensor Min alarm set point Max alarm set po Auto cal...

Page 51: ...o 50 LEL reading or 0 25 CH4 0 00 to 2 50 CH4 extended temperature range 8 LEL 50 to 100 LEL reading or 0 4 CH4 2 50 to 5 00 CH4 extended temperature range Response time 90 of final reading in less th...

Page 52: ...e 100 LEL 1 1 Vol Propane 100 LEL 1 7 Vol 5 These conversion factors are typical Individual units may vary by 25 from these values n Hexane 1 86 1 06 Hydrogen 0 98 0 56 Isobutane 1 63 0 93 Isopropyl A...

Page 53: ...ure for the least effect Certified for 0 25 vol O2 Carbon Monoxide Range 0 to 30 vol O2 Resolution 0 1 vol O2 Reproducibility 0 7 vol O2 for 0 to 30 vol O2 Response time 90 of final reading 10 second...

Page 54: ...m3 H2S for 3 to 200 ppm 4 3 to 284 mg m3 H2S Reproducibility 2 ppm 2 8 mg m3 H2S or 10 of reading whichever is greater normal temperature range 0 to 100 ppm 0 to 142 mg m3 H2S 5 ppm 7 1 mg m3 H2S or...

Page 55: ...chever is greater extended temperature range Response time typical 90 of final reading 15 seconds normal tem perature range Range 0 50 ppm NO2 Resolution 0 1 ppm NO2 Reproducibility 1 ppm NO2 or 10 of...

Page 56: ...ature range 2 ppm SO2 or 20 of reading whichever is greater extended temperature range Response time typical 90 of final reading 20 seconds normal tem perature range Combustible sensor Part No 1010672...

Page 57: ...USA See device label for the approvals that apply to your specific device Canada See device label for the approvals that apply to your specific device Australia New Zea land TestSafe Australia Ex ia s...

Page 58: ...000 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township PA 16066 USA Product ALTAIR 4X EC Type Examination Certificate FTZU 07 ATEX 0169 X Type of protec tion EN 60079 0 2009 EN 60079 1 2007 EN 60079 11 2012 EN...

Page 59: ...n range 0 30 Vol Manufacturer Mine Safety Appliances Company 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township PA 16066 USA Product ALTAIR 4X IECEx Type Examination Certifi cate IECEx TSA 08 0013X Type of...

Page 60: ...ssembly 10095774 MSA Link Software CD Rom 10088099 JetEye IR adapter with USB connector 10082834 Combustible sensor replacement kit 10106722 O2 sensor replacement kit 10106729 CO H2S Two Toxic sensor...

Page 61: ...Ordering Information ALTAIR 4X 62 GB GALAXY GX2 QuickCheck and additional accessories are available on request FASIT Srl Via Orsera 13 b 34145 TRIESTE ITALY Tel 39 040 825604 www fasit it info fasit...

Page 62: ...Power on H2S CO H2S CO COMB EX COMB EX COMB EX O2 H2S CO COMB EX O2 H2S CO CO Begin Normal Operation From Power on Press COMB EX H2S CO COMB EX O2 H2S CO COMB EX O2 H2S CO FASIT Srl Via Orsera 13 b 34...

Page 63: ...64 GB 8 2 Fresh Air Setup FAS Press key Press From Start Up Sequence or wait 10 seconds Press FAS OK YES NO Begin Normal Operation FASIT Srl Via Orsera 13 b 34145 TRIESTE ITALY Tel 39 040 825604 www...

Page 64: ...ton Hold for 3 seconds Hold for 5 seconds Instrument off CAL Mode Press BUMP Page Press Press Press Perform BUMP Measure To Next Page From Normal Operations Main Page To Calibration FASIT Srl Via Orse...

Page 65: ...page Button Press Press O2 O2 Button Press Press H2S CO H2S CO Button Press Press Press Press Press H2S CO H2S CO Button Press Press Press Begin Normal Operation Main Page Set ON OFF with FASIT Srl Vi...

Page 66: ...est COMB EX O2 H2S CO COMB EX H2S Button From Normal Operations Main Page Press Button Press No Button Begin Normal Operation Begin Normal Operation FASIT Srl Via Orsera 13 b 34145 TRIESTE ITALY Tel 3...

Page 67: ...O CAL SPAN CAL Perform SPAN CAL CAL COMPLETE Return to Normal Operation Press Press Press Press From Measure Page when is held for 3 seconds CO COMB EX O2 H2S CO Press YES NO FASIT Srl Via Orsera 13 b...

Page 68: ...p COMB EX O2 H2S CO COMB EX O2 H2S CO To Sensor Setup To CAL Setup COMB EX O2 H2S CO To Alarm Setup To Time Date Setup Begin Normal Operation From Date Time Setup From Alarm Setup From CAL Setup FASIT...

Page 69: ...or Setup H2S COMB EX Combustible COMB EX O2 O2 O2 CO CO CO H2S H2S To Calibration Setup From Setup Options Set Sensor with or Confirm Sensor with FASIT Srl Via Orsera 13 b 34145 TRIESTE ITALY Tel 39 0...

Page 70: ...Setup H2S COMB EX Combustible O2 O2 CO CO H2S To Alarm Setup From Setup Options Set Calibration Value with or or Confirm with Set ON OFF with Confirm with FASIT Srl Via Orsera 13 b 34145 TRIESTE ITALY...

Page 71: ...COMB EX From Setup Options Combustible O2 CO H2S To Time Date Setup O2 O2 CO CO CO CO H2S H2S H2S H2S Set Alarms on or off Set Alarms with or Confirm Alarms with FASIT Srl Via Orsera 13 b 34145 TRIEST...

Page 72: ...A ALTAIR 4X GB 73 8 10 Time and Date Setup From Options Setup To Exit Setup Set Time Date with or Confirm Time Date with FASIT Srl Via Orsera 13 b 34145 TRIESTE ITALY Tel 39 040 825604 www fasit it in...

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