Maintenance; Troubleshooting - MSA ALTAIR 5X PID Operating Manual

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Maintenance

If irregularities occur during operation, use the displayed error codes and messages to determine
appropriate next steps.
Repair or alteration of the device beyond the procedures described in this manual or by anyone other
than a person authorized by MSA, could cause the unit to fail to perform properly. Use only genuine
MSA replacement parts when performing any maintenance procedures described in this manual.
Substitution or incorrect installation of components can seriously impair performance of the unit, alter
intrinsic safety characteristics or void agency approvals. Failure to follow this warning can result in
serious personal injury or death.
Refer to EN 60079-29-2 (Guide for the selection, installation, use and maintenance of
apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases or oxygen) and
EN 45544-4 (Guide for the selection, installation, use and maintenance of electrical
apparatus used for the direct detection and direct concentration measurement of toxic
gases and vapors).
5.1

Troubleshooting

Error State
Alternating display
ADC ERROR
MEM ERROR
PROG ERROR
RAM ERROR
BT ERROR
LOW BATTERY
(flashing)
BATTERY ALARM
Device does not turn ON Battery fully discharged
SENSOR MISSING
NO SENSORS
(flashing)
PUMP ERROR
INVALID CONFIGURA-
TION
Details
Analogue measurement error
Memory error
Program error
RAM error
Bluetooth error
Battery Warning repeats
every 30 seconds
Battery is completely discharged
Sensor damaged or missing
No sensors are enabled
Sensor warning
Sensor alarm
Pump malfunction or flow path
blockage
Sensor(s) installed in incorrect
location.
ALTAIR 5X PID
WARNING
Recommended Action
Contact MSA
Contact MSA
Contact MSA
Contact MSA
Contact MSA
Remove from service as soon as possible and
recharge or replace battery
Device is no longer sensing gas; Remove from
service and recharge or replace battery.
Remove from service as soon as possible and
recharge or replace battery pack.
Replace sensor
Device must have at least one sensor enabled at
all times
Sensor is near the end of its life
Sensor has reached the end of its life and cannot
be calibrated. Replace sensor and recalibrate.
Check flowpath for blockage. If error persists,
remove from service.
Install sensors as shown in Figure 13.
Maintenance
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