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Operating Manual
ALTAIR
4X
Multigas Detector
Order No. 10106503/03
FASIT Srl
- Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 -
www.fasit.it
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info@fasit.it

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual  ALTAIR Multigas Detector Order No. 10106503/03 FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it...
  • Page 2 Manufactured by: Mine Safety Appliances Company 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 ALTAIR 4X based on the EC-Type Examination Certificate:FTZU 07 ATEX 0169 X complies with the ATEX directive 94/9/EC, Annex III.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Data Logging ....................36 Function Tests .................... 37 Safe LED ....................37 Bump Test ....................37 Calibration ....................39 FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 4 Sensor Setup ....................70 Calibration Setup ..................71 Alarm Setup ....................72 8.10 Time and Date Setup .................. 73 FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 5: Safety Regulations

    Safety Regulations Correct Use The ALTAIR 4X 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

    Safety Regulations Liability Information MSA accepts no liability in cases where the product has been used inappropriately or not as intended. The selection and use of the product are the exclusive respon- sibility of the individual operator. Product liability claims, warranties also as guarantees made by MSA with respect to the product are voided, if it is not used, serviced or maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 7 Allow sufficient time for device to display accurate reading. Response times vary based on the type of sensor being utilized. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 8: Warranty

    Safety Regulations Observe proper battery maintenance Use only battery chargers made available by MSA for use with this device; other chargers may damage the battery pack and the device. Dispose of in accordance with local health and safety regulations. Use of the GALAXY GX2 Automated Test System is an alternate approved method for charging ALTAIR 4X devices.
  • Page 9 FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 10: Description

    The alarm levels for the individual gases are factory-set and can be changed through the Setup Menu. These changes can also be made through MSA Link soft- FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it...

  • Page 11: Device Hardware Interfaces

    Description ware. Ensure that the latest version of the MSA Link software has been downloaded from MSA’s website www.msasafety.com. If gas is present during Fresh Air Setup, the device will fail and enters Measure mode. Device Hardware Interfaces Device operation is dialog driven from the display with the aid of the three function buttons [...
  • Page 12 The Safe LED flashes once every 15 seconds to notify the user that the device 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 device.

  • Page 13: On-Screen Indicators

    No Gas Cylinder – Indicates cal gas should not be applied and device must be exposed to fresh air. Hourglass – Indicates user should wait. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 14: Battery Care

    The duration of remaining device operation during a Low Battery Warning depends on ambient temperatures. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 15 No other pages can be viewed; after approximately one minute, the device automatically turns off. When battery shutdown condition occurs: (1) Leave the area immediately. (2) Recharge the battery. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 16: Viewing Optional Displays

    (2) To move forward, press the  button. (3) To move backward to the Main page, press the  button. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 17 (1) Access the STEL page. (2) Press the  button. The STEL alarm is calculated over a 15 minute exposure. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 18 (1) Access the TWA page. (2) Press the  button. The TWA alarm is calculated over an eight-hour exposure. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 19 8 hours Time Display Current time appears on the display in a 12 hour format by default. A 24-hour format can be selected using MSA Link. Date Display Current date appears on the display in the format: MMM-DD-YYYY. Last cal page...

  • Page 20: Sensor Missing Alarm

    If an alarm is triggered while using the device, leave the area immediately. Remaining in the area under such circumstances can cause serious personal injury or death. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 21: 2.10 Monitoring Oxygen Concentration

    Alarm icon and either the Minimum icon [En- riched alarm] or the Maximum icon [Deficient alarm] [ chapter 2.3] along with the corresponding oxygen concentration. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 22: 2.11 Monitoring Combustible Gases

    Alarm symbol and either the Minimum icon [LOW alarm] or the Maximum [PEAK] icon [HIGH alarm] enters an alarm state. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 23: Operation

    The oxygen sensor has a special filter to reduce the effects of humidity changes on oxygen readings. This effect will not be noticed immediately, but slowly impacts oxygen readings over several hours. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 24: Turning On The Device

    Calibration values Date and time display Last cal date [if activated] CAL due date [if activated] Fresh Air Setup option. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 25 Name of Combustible Gas Type displays, e.g. BUTANE. COMB/EX NOTE: Combustible gas type can be changed manually through the SENSOR SETUP menu or the MSA Link software. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it...
  • Page 26 Operation Toxic Gas Units Name of Toxic Gas Units displays [ppm or mg/m NOTE: Toxic units can only be modified through the MSA Link soft- ware. Alarm Set points Alarm set points for all installed and activated sensors display. LOW alarm set points display, followed by HIGH alarm set points.
  • Page 27 If the time and date information is missing, they are reset to [Jan-01-2008] with time stamp [00:00]. Last CAL Date and CAL Due NOTE: These display options can be set by MSA Link software. If these options are not set, these screens are not displayed. By default Last Cal is activated.
  • Page 28 30 minutes before performing a Fresh Air Setup. COMB/EX Fig. 3 Fresh Air Setup FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 29: Measurement Mode [Normal Operation]

    This page shows the peak readings for all sen- COMB/EX sors. Min Page This page shows the minimum reading for the oxygen sensor. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 30 Using the three device buttons, the user can navigate through each sub-menu in a top/down sequence. Refer to chapter 2.5 and in the appendix for detailed instructions on navigating through these screens. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 31: Device Setup

     Correct password: device 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. Press  button to increase values by one or toggle a selection on or off.
  • Page 32 For more information, see the flow charts in [ chapter 8.5]. COMB/EX Fig. 5 Calibration Setup FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 33 (3) Set alarms on or off by pressing the  or  button. (4) Press the ON/OFF button to confirm the selection. LOW ALARM settings for the first sensor display.  FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 34 The alarm can be silenced momentarily by pressing the  button. However, if the gas concentration causing the alarm is still present, the device will go back into alarm. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 35: Data Logging

    (1) Switch on the device and align the Datalink Communication port on the device to the IR interface of the PC. (2) Use the MSA Link software to communicate with the device. See MSA Link documentation for detailed instructions. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it...

  • Page 36: Function Tests

    Bump test frequency is often stipulated by national or corporate regula- tions; however, bump testing before each day’s use is generally the ac- cepted best safety practice and is therefore MSA’s recommendation. This test quickly confirms that the gas sensors are functioning. Perform a full cali- bration periodically to ensure accuracy and immediately if the device fails the Bump Test.
  • Page 37 Calibration Setup menu. (4) Open the pressure reducer valve on test gas cylinder. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 38: 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 39 (1) Press and hold the  button in Normal Operation mode for three seconds. (2) If calibration lockout option is selected, enter password. ZERO screen is then displayed.  Password correct? FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 40 O sensor's accuracy is checked against a known oxygen gas concentration without adjusting the calibra- tion curve. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 41 [span] the device. LEDs flash COMB/EX  SPAN calibration starts.  (7) Close the valve after SPAN cali- bration. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 42 FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Warning! Repair or alteration of the device beyond the procedures described in this manual or by anyone other than a person authorised by MSA, could cause the unit to fail to perform properly. Use only genuine MSA replace- ment parts when performing any maintenance procedures described in this manual.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Temperature is below Return device to normal temperature range and recali- -40°C or above 75°C. brate. Contact MSA ERROR EE EEPROM Memory error Contact MSA ERROR PRG Flash Memory error Contact MSA ERROR RAM RAM Memory error Contact MSA ERROR UNK...

  • Page 45: Live Maintenance Procedure - Replacing And Adding A Sensor

    If any sensor is not to be installed, ensure that a sensor plug is installed  properly in its place. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 46 Allow sensors to stabilise at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before calibration (chapter 3.9). FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 47: Cleaning

    Pack the device in its original shipping container with suitable padding. If the origi- nal container is unavailable, an equivalent container may be substituted. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 48: Technical Data

    Ingress IP 67 protection Measuring Combustible gases: Catalytic sensor methods Oxygen: Electrochemical sensor Toxic gases: Electrochemical sensor FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 49 EX sensor. The ppm to mg/m³ conversion is calculated at 20° C and at atmospheric pressure. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 50: Factory-Set Alarm Thresholds And Setpoints

    EX-H 60 % 58 % EX-M (%vol) S-LC (ppm) (ppm) 47.5 (ppm) 17.5 15.0 CO (ppm) 1700 S (ppm) FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 51: Performance Specification

    0.79 Cyclohexane 1.94 1.11 Diethylether 1.43 0.82 Ethane 1.27 0.73 Ethanol 1.16 0.66 Ethylene 1.09 0.62 Gasoline 1.63 0.93 FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 52 Propane 100% LEL = 1.7 Vol%  (5) These conversion factors are typical. Individual units may vary by ±25% from these values. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 53 Response time 90% of final reading in less than or equal to 15 seconds (normal temperature range) FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 54 Test Gas Applied Applied Cross-sensitivity Hydrogen Sulfide (H Carbon Monoxide (CO) Nitric Oxide (NO) Nitrogen Dioxide (NO Sulfur Dioxide (SO FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 55 20 % of reading, whichever is greater (extended temperature range) Response time (typical) 90% of final reading < 20 seconds (normal tem- perature range) FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 56: Xcell Sensor Patents

    XCell Sensor Patents Combustible sensor Part No.10106722 Patent Pending sensor Part No.10106729 Patent Pending CO/H S sensor Part No.10106725 Patent Pending FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 57: Certification

    Ex ia sa I IP67 (Zone 0) Ex ia sa IIC T4 IP67 (Zone 0) Ta = -40 °C to +60 °C FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 58: Marking, Certificates And Approvals According To The Directive 94/9/Ec [Atex]

    Um  6,7 V DC Special Conditions: The model ALTAIR 4X shall only be charged and opened in a non-hazardous area. The model ALTAIR 4X shall not be used in Zone 0 when the combustible XCell Ex sensor is installed.

  • Page 59: Marking, Certificates And Approvals According To Iecex

    Marking, Certificates and Approvals According to IECEx Manufacturer: Mine Safety Appliances Company 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066 USA Product: ALTAIR 4X IECEx-Type Examination Certifi- IECEx TSA 08.0013X cate: Type of protection: IEC 60079-0:2004, IEC 60079-1:2003 IEC 60079-11:2006...

  • Page 60: Ordering Information

    Charging cradle assembly with Power supply (Australia) 10089487 Charging cradle assembly with Power supply (Europe) 10086638 Vehicle Charging cradle assembly 10095774 MSA Link Software CD-Rom 10088099 JetEye IR adapter with USB connector 10082834 Combustible sensor replacement kit 10106722 sensor replacement kit...
  • Page 61 Ordering Information GALAXY GX2, QuickCheck and additional accessories are available on request. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 62: Appendix

    Start Up Sequence [Power on] From Power on (Press COMB/EX COMB/EX COMB/EX COMB/EX COMB/EX COMB/EX COMB/EX Begin Normal Operation FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 63: Fresh Air Setup [Fas]

    Fresh Air Setup (FAS) From Start Up Sequence Press or wait 10 seconds Press key Press FAS OK? Begin Normal Operation FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 64: Reset Screen Controls

    CAL Mode Press BUMP Page To Calibration Press Press Button ? Press Measure Perform BUMP To Bump To Next Page FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...
  • Page 65 Press Press Press Button ? Press Press Press Button ? Press Main Page Begin Normal Operation Set ON/OFF with FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 66: Bump Test

    From Normal Operations (Main Page) Press No Button Button ? Button COMB/EX Begin Normal Operation COMB/EX Press Begin Normal Operation FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 67: Calibrations

    Press Perform ZERO CAL? Press SPAN CAL Press Perform SPAN CAL? Press COMB/EX Return to Normal Operation CAL COMPLETE FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 68: Options Setup

    Setup Date/Time Setup From From Alarm Setup Setup COMB/EX To Alarm Begin Normal To Time/ Setup Operation Date Setup FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 69: Sensor Setup

    Appendix Sensor Setup Set Sensor with From Confirm Sensor with Setup Options COMB/EX COMB/EX Combustible To Calibration Setup FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 70: Calibration Setup

    Set Calibration Value with From Confirm with Setup Options COMB/EX Combustible Set ON/OFF with Confirm with To Alarm Setup FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 71: Alarm Setup

    From Setup Options Set Alarms with Confirm Alarms with Set Alarms on or off COMB/EX COMB/EX Combustible Time/Date Setup FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

  • Page 72: 8.10 Time And Date Setup

    Appendix 8.10 Time and Date Setup From Options Setup Set Time/Date with Confirm Time/Date with To Exit Setup FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it ALTAIR 4X...

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