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ALTAIR Single Gas Detector
Order No.: 10074380/01

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual ALTAIR Single Gas Detector Order No.: 10074380/01...
  • Page 2 MSA AUER GmbH D-12059 Berlin Thiemannstraße 1 Germany © MSA AUER GmbH. All rights reserved...
  • Page 3 MANUFACTURED BY: 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066 USA The manufacturer or the European Authorized Representative MSA AUER GmbH, Thiemannstrasse 1, D-12059 Berlin declares that the product MSA ALTAIR Complies with the provisions of the council directive 94/9/EC (ATEX).
  • Page 4 CONTENTS Contents Safety Regulations ....................5 1.1. Correct Use ....................5 1.2. Liability Information ..................5 1.3. Safety and Precautionary Measures to be Adopted ........6 Description......................7 2.1. Instrument overview ................... 7 2.2. On-screen Indicators.................. 8 2.3. Monitoring toxic gases ................9 2.4.

  • Page 5: Safety Regulations

    Alternative use, or use outside this specification, will be considered as non- compliance. This also applies especially to unauthorised alterations to the apparatus and to commissioning work that has not been carried out by MSA or authorised persons. 1.2.

  • Page 6: Safety And Precautionary Measures To Be Adopted

    SAFETY REGULATIONS 1.3. Safety and Precautionary Measures to be Adopted Attention! The following safety instructions must be observed implicitly. Only in this way can the safety and health of the individual operators, and the correct functioning of the instrument, be guaranteed. Use instrument only for stipulated gases The ALTAIR is used for monitoring and detecting gases in the ambient air.

  • Page 7: Description

    DESCRIPTION Description 2.1. Instrument overview Fig. 1 Instrument view Alarm LED Test button Infrared port Display Sensor cover Stipulated gas type Acoustic alarm transmitter The instrument is a portable gas meter for monitoring gases and vapours in the ambient air and in the workplace. It is used exclusively for monitoring and cannot be used for measuring gas concentrations.

  • Page 8: On-Screen Indicators

    The response levels for the individual gases are set at the factory and cannot be changed during operation. After commissioning the instrument, changes are ® possible only with the MSA FiveStar Link software (available as option;  Description of software).

  • Page 9: Monitoring Toxic Gases

    DESCRIPTION 2.3. Monitoring toxic gases With the ALTAIR, you can monitor the concentration of the following toxic gases in the ambient air:  Carbon monoxide (CO)  Hydrogen sulphide (H Attention! If an alarm is triggered while using the instrument as a monitor, leave the area immediately.

  • Page 10: Monitoring The Oxygen Concentration

    DESCRIPTION 2.4. Monitoring the oxygen concentration With the ALTAIR, the oxygen concentration is monitored in the atmosphere. The alarm setpoints can be set to enrichment (concentration > 20.8%) or depletion (concentration < 20.8%). Attention! If an alarm is triggered while using the instrument as a monitor, leave the area immediately.

  • Page 11: Duration Of Use Of The Instrument

    DESCRIPTION 2.5. Duration of use of the instrument Normal operation In normal operation, the instrument displays the remaining operation time in months (0 - 24). If less than a month of operation time remains the displays switches to days. The instrument is designed in such a way that it will continue to function even after the duration of use expires.

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION Operation 3.1. Setting the alarm setpoints before commissioning (1) Press [TEST] key once.  TEST is displayed;  After about 1 s, all display indicators are activated;  Acoustic alarm sounds, alarm LEDs light up and vibration alarm is triggered;...
  • Page 13 OPERATION (OFF) PRESS WAIT (0.5 s) ACTIVATE LEDS/HORN/VIBE WAIT (3 s) WAIT (3 s) WAIT (3 s) WAIT (3 s) PRESS WAIT (3 s) WAIT (3 s) PRESS PRESS PRESS OR NO IR (3 min) WAIT (3 s) PRESS OR PRESS HOLD INCREMENT VALUE...

  • Page 14: Commissioning The Instrument

    OPERATION 3.2. Commissioning the instrument Before the instrument can be used for monitoring possible toxic gases in the atmosphere, it must be commissioned. (1) Press and hold [TEST] key for 3 s, until " " and " " are displayed. (2) Release [TEST] key and press again.
  • Page 15 OPERATION (OFF) HOLD (3 s) PRESS ACTIVATE LEDS/HORN/VIBE WAIT (3 s) WAIT (3 s) WAIT (3 s) WAIT (3 s) PRESS WAIT (3 s) WAIT (99 s) PRESS WAIT (3 s) PRESS OR PRESS HOLD INCREMENT VALUE Fig. 4 Starting the instrument ALTAIR Operating Manual...

  • Page 16: Displaying The Instrument Data

    OPERATION 3.3. Displaying the instrument data (1) By pressing the [TEST] key, the stored instrument data can be called up ( Fig. 5). This includes:  the current gas concentration  the test gas mode  ALARM the value for the lower reaction point (" "...
  • Page 17 OPERATION (IF 02) WAIT (3 s) WAIT (3 s) ACTIVATE LEDS/HORN/VIBE WAIT (3 s) WAIT (3 s) WAIT (3 s) WAIT (3 s) PRESS WAIT (3 S) WAIT (3 S) PRESS WAIT (3 S) WAIT (3 S) PRESS PRESS OR NO IR (3 min) Fig.

  • Page 18: Event Logging

    (1) Switch on PC and align instrument to the IR interface of the PC. (2) Press the [TEST] key on the instrument.  Instrument data will be displayed ( Section 3.3) ® (3) Start the MSA FiveStar Link software in the PC and start connection by CONNECT double-clicking "...

  • Page 19: Function Tests On The Instrument

    OPERATION 3.5. Function tests on the instrument Checking the ready indicator The alarm LEDs and the ready indicator in the display must flash every 60 s after starting the instrument. Alarm test The alarm test must be conducted before each use. It is part of the self-test.
  • Page 20 OPERATION If this display does not appear and " " is displayed, check:  whether the sensor is dirty,  whether the correct test gas was used,  whether the test gas cylinder is empty or the date has expired, ...

  • Page 21: Calibrating The Instrument

    OPERATION 3.6. Calibrating the instrument Although the instrument is maintenance-free, it must be calibrated if the self-test has failed. Similarly, certain national regulations may stipulate the calibration of the instrument. For instruments used to monitor oxygen calibration must be carried out in the following cases: ...
  • Page 22 OPERATION (4) If the equalisation is successful (" " display), press the [TEST] key and begin the calibration.  " “ “ “ is displayed. (5) During the " " " " display, press the [TEST] key and start the calibration mode.
  • Page 23 OPERATION PRESS HOLD (3 s) WAIT (3 s) WAIT (3 s) PRESS IF FAIL IF PASS WAIT (5 s) WAIT (5 s) Fig. 7 Calibration - Toxic gases ALTAIR Operating Manual...
  • Page 24 OPERATION WAIT (3 s) (CO CAL GAS) (H2S CAL GAS) PRESS WAIT (3 s) PRESS OR PRESS WAIT (3 s) WAIT (3 s) HOLD TOGGLE (90 s) INCREMENT VALUE IF PASS IF FAIL WAIT (5 s) WAIT (5 s) Fig. 8 Calibration – Toxic gases (continued) ALTAIR Operating Manual...
  • Page 25 OPERATION Calibration – Oxygen Attention! The instrument must be calibrated if, during operation, a value different from 20.8% oxygen in the ambient air is displayed. In the event of extreme changes in the air pressure or the atmospheric temperature, false alarms can be created. Therefore, calibrate the instrument under the conditions of use.
  • Page 26 OPERATION PRESS WAIT (3 s) HOLD (3 s) WAIT (3 s) WAIT (3 s) PRESS IF FAIL IF PASS WAIT (5 s) WAIT 5 s) Fig. 9 Calibration – Oxygen ALTAIR Operating Manual...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    SNS/ERR Sensor error Inform MSA *) If the error occurs during the warranty period, please contact the MSA customer service. Otherwise, the instrument must be put out of operation. To maintain 10% sensor accuracy the instrument should be calibrated periodically.

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications/Certifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS Technical specifications/Certifications 5.1. Technical specifications of the ALTAIR Weight 125 g (instrument with battery and clip) Dimensions 86 x 51 x 50 mm (L x B x T) – with fastening clip Two super bright LEDs with 320° viewing angle and Alarms a loud acoustic alarm Volume of acoustic alarm 95 dB typical...

  • Page 29: Test Gases Table

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS 5.2. Test gases table Instrument version Test gas - Self-test Test gas - Calibration 60 ppm 60 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm <19% 20.8% *) The self-test can also be conducted where the operator breathes out onto the sensor for about 3 s - 5 s.

  • Page 30: Order Information

    ORDER INFORMATION Order Information Description Part No. Test gas cylinder, 60 ppm CO 10073231 Test gas cylinder, 300 ppm CO, RP 10029494 Test gas cylinder, 40 ppm H S, RP 10011727 Pressure reduction valve, 0.25 l/min 478395 Hose, 40 cm (16”) 10030325 Fastening-clip, black 10040002...
  • Page 31 NOTES Notes ALTAIR Operating Manual...

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