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- Page 1 Service Manual ALTAIR 4 Four Gas Multigas Detector Order No. 10103972/00...
- Page 2 MSA AUER GmbH Thiemannstrasse 1 D-12059 Berlin Germany © MSA AUER GmbH. All rights reserved...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Changing the Sensor Filters and the Sensor Gasket ......... 14 Changing the Sensors ................14 Replacing the PCB and Battery assembly ..........15 Instrument Setup ....................18 Calibration ......................19 General ....................... 19 Zero Calibration ..................19 Span Calibration ..................21 Fresh Air Setup [FAS] ................. 22 ALTAIR 4... - Page 4 Contents Technical Data ...................... 24 Technical Specifications ................24 Factory-set Alarm thresholds ..............25 Performance Specifications ................ 26 Certification ....................28 Ordering Information ................... 30 Appendix ....................... 31 Calibrations ....................31 Fresh Air Setup [FAS] ................. 32 ALTAIR 4...
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Page 5: Safety Regulations
Safety Regulations Correct Use The ALTAIR 4 Multigas Detector is intended for use by trained and qualified per- sonnel. It is designed to be used when performing a hazard assessment to: assess potential worker exposure to combustible and toxic gases and vapours as well as low level of oxygen. -
Page 6: Liability Information
Observe proper battery maintenance Use only battery chargers made available by MSA for use with this instrument; oth- er chargers may damage the battery pack and the unit. Dispose of in accordance with local health and safety regulations. -
Page 7: Description
The alarm levels for the individual gases are factory-set and can be changed through the instrument Setup Menu. These changes can also be made through MSA Link software. Ensure that the latest version of the MSA Link software has been downloaded from MSA’s website www.msanet.com. -
Page 8: Device Hardware Interfaces
The Safe LED flashes once every 15 seconds to notify the user that the instrument is on and operating. This option can be turned off through the MSA Link software. The red LEDs are visual indications of an alarm condition or any type of error in the instrument. -
Page 9: On-Screen Indicators
Battery Condition – Indicates the battery charge level. COMB/EX Sensor Labels. Cal Gas Cylinder – Indicates cal gas must be applied. No Gas Cylinder – Indicates cal gas should not be applied and instru- ment must be exposed to fresh air. ALTAIR 4... -
Page 10: Battery Care
Allow very hot or cold instruments to stabilise for one hour at room tem- perature before attempting to charge. Minimum and maximum ambient temperature to charge the instrument is 10 °C [50 °F] and 35 °C [95 °F], respectively. For best results, charge the instrument at room temperature [23 °C]. ALTAIR 4... -
Page 11: Disassembly/Assembly
General Before disassembling the instrument, the instrument data should be read out on a PC using the MSA Link Software and stored in a suitable form on the computer. While instrument case is open, do not touch any internal components with metallic/conductive objects or tools. -
Page 12: Assembly
(2) Insert the four screws into the corners of the back case and tighten them care- fully across the diagonal. After disassembly / assembly of the instrument it is necessary to test the functionality, to calibrate the instrument and to check the settings on the instrument [→ chapter 5]. ALTAIR 4... -
Page 13: Changing Components
(4) Remove the display together with the display holder. (5) Insert a new display with holder. (6) Fix the display holder with the two screws. (7) Replace the sensors [→ chapter 4.4]. (8) Assemble the instrument [→ chapter 3.3]. ALTAIR 4... -
Page 14: Changing The Sensor Filters And The Sensor Gasket
It is not possible to use other sensors than the three sensor types spec- ified. ALTAIR 4... -
Page 15: Replacing The Pcb And Battery Assembly
Before, ensure you are properly grounded; otherwise, static charges from your body could damage the electronics. Such damage is not cov- ered by the warranty. Grounding straps and kits are available from elec- tronics suppliers. (1) Verify that the instrument is turned off ALTAIR 4... - Page 16 Verification of calibration response is required; otherwise, the instrument may not perform as designed resulting in death or serious injury. It is the user's responsibility to follow all applicable regulations and to ensure continued compliance with the certification as marked on the la- bel. ALTAIR 4...
- Page 17 Changing Components Fig. 4 Sensor Display Bracket Fig. 5 Charge Pins ALTAIR 4...
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Page 18: Instrument Setup
Incorrect password: instrument enters the Measure mode. Correct password: instrument continues/beeps three times. The password can be changed through the MSA Link software. In the Setup mode: Press the ON/OFF button to store chosen value or go to the next page. -
Page 19: Calibration
30 minutes before performing a Calibration. Under normal circumstances MSA recommends calibration at least every six months, however, many European countries have their own guidelines. Please check your national legislation. - Page 20 If calibration lockout option is NOT se- lected: COMB/EX ZERO screen displays. COMB/EX (3) With the instrument exposed to fresh air, press the ON/OFF button to con- firm the ZERO screen. COMB/EX If calibration lockout option is NOT se- lected: ZERO screen displays. ALTAIR 4...
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Page 21: Span Calibration
Connect other end of tubing to the cylinder regulator [sup- plied in the calibration kit]. (4) Open the valve on the regulator. (5) Press the ON/OFF button to cali- brate [span] the instrument. LEDs flash COMB/EX SPAN calibration starts. ALTAIR 4... -
Page 22: Fresh Air Setup [Fas]
Fresh Air Setup feature. Do not use the Fresh Air Setup as a substitute for daily calibration checks. The calibration check is required to verify span accuracy. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious per- sonal injury or death. ALTAIR 4... - Page 23 At the end of the FAS Calibration, the instrument displays "FAS OK" or "FAS ERR". 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. ALTAIR 4...
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Page 24: Technical Data
Oxygen: Electrochemical sensor Toxic gases: Electrochemical sensor Warranty Standard two years. Extended options available. See full warranty for specific limitations. Combustible Measuring 0-100% LEL 0-25 % Vol. 0-999 ppm 0-200 ppm range 0-5.00% CH [0-999 mg/m³] [0-284 mg/m³] ALTAIR 4... -
Page 25: Factory-Set Alarm Thresholds
[999mg/m³] [69.9 mg/m³] 5 ppm 175 ppm 20 ppm [7.1 mg/m³] [205.9 mg/m³] [28.4mg/m³] While the instrument can detect up to 25 % oxygen in ambient air, it is approved for use only up to 21 % oxygen. ALTAIR 4... -
Page 26: Performance Specifications
Cross-sensitivity to 20.9 % Vol O [in ambient air] 5 % vol CO Carbon Monoxide Range 0 - 999 ppm [0-999 mg/m³] CO Resolution 1 ppm [1.2 mg/m3] CO for 0 to 500 ppm [0 to 580 mg/m3] CO ALTAIR 4... - Page 27 ± 5 ppm [7.1 mg/m³] H S or 10 % of reading, whichever is greater [extended temperature range] Response time 90 % of final reading in less than or equal to 30 sec [normal temperature range] 60 sec [normal temperature range] ALTAIR 4...
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Page 28: Certification
Ambient temperature: -4° F to +122 °F; T4 Only the combustible detection portion of this instrument has been assessed for- performance by the Canadian Standard Association [C.S.A.]. Other Countries Australia Ex ia IIC T4 Ambient temperature: 122° F ALTAIR 4... - Page 29 Technical Data European Community The product ALTAIR 4 complies with the following directives, standards or stan- dardised documents: Manufacturer: Mine Safety Appliances Company 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066 USA Product: ALTAIR 4 Type of protection: EN 60079-0: 2006, EN 60079-1: 2004, EN 60079-11: 2007...
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Page 30: Ordering Information
Universal pump probe [ATEX] 10047596 Calibration assembly [cap, tube, connector] 10089321 Charging cradle assembly 10086638 European Power Supply with IEC barrier 10089488 MSA Link Software CD- Rom 10088099 JetEye IR adapter with USB connector 10082834 Combustible sensor 10089116 sensor 10046946... -
Page 31: Appendix
Appendix Appendix Calibrations From Measure Page when is held for 3 seconds ZERO CAL Press Perform ZERO CAL? Press SPAN CAL Press Perform ZERO CAL? Press Return to Normal Operation CAL COMPLETE ALTAIR 4... -
Page 32: Fresh Air Setup [Fas]
Appendix Fresh Air Setup [FAS] From Start Up Sequence Press or wait 10 seconds Press key Press FAS OK? ALTAIR 4... - Page 33 Appendix ALTAIR 4...
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