ALTAIRALTAIR®® 4X Multigas Detector 4X Multigas Detector

It’s what’s inside that counts!

Our Vision of SafetyOur Vision of Safety

Built on Durability– Based on tough Altair 4 Multigas Detector

Powered by Performance– New High Performance XCell™ Sensors

XCell TechnologyXCell 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 CircuitApplication Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)(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 LifeXCell 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 LifeXCell 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 LifeXCell 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 TimesResponse 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 SensorXCell 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 DetectorAltair 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 Small SizeSize

Small, unobtrusive, lightweight design

Easy to wear all day

Alarms visible from 360º

Fits in gloved hand

One-handed operation

Robust construction

Rugged DesignRugged 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 AlarmsMultiple 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 ConfidenceProvides Confidence

Confidence signal– Green blinking Safe LED– Vibrating pulse– Confidence beep every

30 sec. to ensure operation

Can be turned off– Setup mode

Advanced FeaturesAdvanced 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 FeaturesAdvanced 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

BatteryBattery

Lithium-polymer technology

Virtually no memory effects

Holds charge better

Runs average of 24 hours– No need for multiple instruments during long shifts

Many MarketsMany Markets

Oil and gas

Chemical

Fire

Utilities

Agriculture

Construction

Steel

Water Various industrial applications

Start-upStart-up

Performs diagnostic self-check– Display– 3 alarms– Sensor discovery

Displays:– Instrument name– Software version– Combustible gas type– Toxic units (ppm or mg/m3)– Alarm set points (Low, High, STEL, TWA)

Operation similar to that of Altair 4 & Solaris® Multigas Detectors:

Start Start UpUp

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

PagesPages

Measurement (default) Bump Peak readings Minimum oxygen reading STEL for toxics (if activated) TWA for toxics (if activated) Time Date MotionAlert™ feature

Data LogData Log Event logging (500 events)

– Gas and battery alarms– Calibration & bump records– Battery voltage– FAS, re-zero, calibration– Reset of TWA, STEL & Peak

Gas records(>50 hours)– Reading– Time and date– Peak, Min, Average– Temperature

Graphs & tables

Infrared-based MSA Link Software-compatible– Change instrument settings

Last successful calibration date

SetupSetup

Password-protected access

Change:– 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

CalibrationCalibration

Single-button auto cal-based– Access can be password-protected

Same Altair 4 & Solaris® Detector calibration cylinders– 1.45% CH4

– 60 ppm CO– 15% O2

– 20 ppm H2S

• 10048280 (34L)• 10045035 (58L)

CalibrationCalibration

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

AccessoriesAccessories

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 MaintenanceLow Maintenance

Low level of end-user maintenance required:

Separate sensors Sensor replacement kit Filter, gasket, etc. kit Front case with built-in filter Battery and electronics Most components available as replacement parts

WarrantyWarranty

Standard 3-year warranty– Sensors– Electronics– Battery

Optional extended warranty– 1 year extra = 4 years total– Part of ATO!

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