ALTAIR ALTAIR ® ® 4X Multigas 4X Multigas Detector Detector It’s what’s inside that counts!
Dec 23, 2015
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!