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MSA ALTAIR Pro Operating Manual

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In North America, to contact your nearest stocking location, dial toll-free 1-800-MSA-2222
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© MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY 2011 - All Rights Reserved
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(L) Rev 4
ALTAIR
Single Gas Detector
Operating Manual
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  • Page 1 ® Single Gas Detector Operating Manual In North America, to contact your nearest stocking location, dial toll-free 1-800-MSA-2222 To contact MSA International, dial 724-776-8626 or 1-800-MSA-7777 © MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY 2011 - All Rights Reserved This manual is available on the internet at www.msanet.com...
  • Page 2 " WARNING THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR SERVICING THE PRODUCT. Like any piece of complex equipment, this instrument will perform as designed only if it is used and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Backlight ........2-9 ALTAIR Pro Alarms ......2-9 "...
  • Page 4 Repair Procedures ......5-4 Replacing the ALTAIR Pro Battery ....5-4 Replacing the ALTAIR Pro Sensor "...
  • Page 5 Chapter 6, Performance Specifications ... . .6-1 Table 6-1. Certifications .....6-1 Table 6-2.

  • Page 6: Instrument Safety And Certifications

    Oxygen-deficient or oxygen-rich atmospheres for oxygen versions only NOTE: Although the ALTAIR Pro O 2 unit will detect up to 25% oxygen, all ALTAIR Pro versions are not certified or classi- fied for use in atmospheres containing more than 21.0% oxygen.
  • Page 7 • ALTAIR Pro Detector’s gas sensors may have a cross- sensitivity response to common interference gases other than the gas it is designed to detect. In some cases, this cross-sensitivity may be positive, producing a reading higher than actual.

  • Page 8: Certifications

    Certifications The ALTAIR Pro Single Gas Detector meets applicable industry and government standards as indicated on the instrument Approval label and specified in TABLE 6-1.

  • Page 9: Using The Altair Pro Single Gas Detector

    Chapter 2, Using the ALTAIR Pro Single Gas Detector Figure 2-1. ALTAIR Pro Overview Figure 2-2. ALTAIR Pro Display...

  • Page 10: Changing Alarm Setpoints

    NOTE: Alarm setpoints can only be changed manually during instru- ment setup, which can be entered after battery attachment or reattachment. See FIGURE 2-3 for details. Alarm setpoints can also be changed electronically using the the MSA FiveStar ® LINK Software.
  • Page 11 • The TEST button can be held down to increment by larger amounts. c. Once the correct value displays, release the TEST button and wait three seconds to continue. • High Alarm Setpoint for three seconds • HI and ALARM icons turn-ON a.
  • Page 12 Figure 2-3. ALTAIR Pro Setup...

  • Page 13: Turning On The Altair Pro Single Gas Detector

    Turning ON the ALTAIR Pro Single Gas Detector 1. The unit must be turned ON before it can be used to warn the user of a potentially hazardous condition. a. To turn ON the personal protection instrument, press and hold the TEST button for three seconds.

  • Page 14: Battery Life Indicator (See Figure 2-2)

    NOTE: When performing a fresh air setup, the instrument must be in a known clean air. The fresh air setup has limits. If a hazardous level of gas is present, the ALTAIR Pro instrument displays "FAS / ERR". Press the TEST button to acknowledge the error. and perform an instrument calibration.
  • Page 15 Figure 2-4. ALTAIR Pro Turn-ON Flow Chart...

  • Page 16: Caution

    Ambient temperature (Colder temperatures may reduce battery life) • The number and duration of alarms during battery warning. • When the ALTAIR Pro unit goes into battery warning the: • Battery outline indicator flashes • Audible alarm sounds every 30 seconds •...

  • Page 17: Confidence Indicator (See Figure 2-2)

    The backlight remains ON for 10 seconds. ALTAIR Pro Alarms Toxic Gas Mea surements (see FIGURE 2-1) The ALTAIR Pro Detector can be purchased to detect the following gases in the atmosphere: • Carbon Monoxide (CO) or • Phosphene (PH •...
  • Page 18 1. If the gas concentration reaches or exceeds the low alarm setpoint: • The instrument will: • display and flash "LO" and "ALARM" on the LCD • enter a low alarm sequence. • The low alarm can be silenced for five seconds by pressing the TEST button;...

  • Page 19: Warning

    Oxygen Measurements • The ALTAIR Pro Detector can be purchased to measure the concentration of oxygen in an atmosphere. • The value displayed is percent by volume of oxygen in the atmosphere.
  • Page 20 • Type of alarm displays by alternately flashing the ALARM icon and the LO or HIGH icon, depending on how the Low and High alarms were set. • Low Alarm indicates: • the lower %O 2 level of the two alarm settings •...

  • Page 21: Accessing The Instrument Pages

    Accessing the Instrument Pages A single, quick button press turns ON the backlight for 10 seconds. The Information page can be accessed by pushing the TEST button for about one second. • The instrument beeps twice. For All Versions (Excluding the Steel Mill Version): 1) Test gas mode 2) Minimum Oxygen concentration ("LO") - for oxygen only 3) Peak Reading...

  • Page 22: Steel Mill Version Only

    5) Time Weighted Average, TWA. • The TWA reading displays what the instrument has calculated since power-ON. • When this page displays, press the TEST button to clear. • "CLR" displays • TWA value is automatically reset to zero when the instrument is turned ON.

  • Page 23: Turning Off The Altair Pro Detector

    If IR communications are not detected for three minutes or the TEST button is pressed, the instrument will exit this mode. • See FIGURE 2-5 for additional details. Turning OFF the ALTAIR Pro Detector 1. Press and hold the TEST button for three seconds. • "OFF" and the hourglass display.

  • Page 24: (Does Not Apply To The Steel Mill Version)

    Figure 2-5. Accessing ALTAIR Pro Pages (Does not apply to the Steel Mill Version) 2-16...

  • Page 25: Data Logging

    Data Logging Session Log • The ALTAIR Pro Single Gas instrument has the capability of recording 50 of the most recent events. To transfer data to a pc, hold the TEST button for one second. • The instrument pages begin to display.

  • Page 26: Altair Pro Function Checks

    ALTAIR Pro Function Checks Confidence and Heartbeat Indicator • The alarm lights and heartbeat indicator on the display will flash approximately every 60 seconds to indicate that the ALTAIR Pro Detector is operating. Alarm Test • Check before each day’s use. •...
  • Page 27 NOTE: See FIGURE 3-1 for details • If If the " " does not appear and and "ERR" is indicated: • Check that the: • sensor inlet is not clogged • correct calibration cylinder is used to perform the bump test •...
  • Page 28 * The O 2 bump test can also be performed by exhaling on the sensor inlet for approximately three to five seconds. ** MSA recommends calibration of the ClO 2 ALTAIR Pro Detector using a ClO 2 generator for most accurate calibration. This instrument has a cross-sensitivity factor to Cl 2 of:...

  • Page 29: Warning

    • The ALTAIR Pro Single Gas detector must be calibrated if it does not pass a Bump Test or if calibration is required by local procedures. In addition: •...

  • Page 30: Caution

    Calibrating the Toxic Gas Instruments " CAUTION Due to high reactivity of Cl 2 and ClO 2 , gas, ambient humidity and calibration tubing material can react with the gas and cause the concentration reading to be lower than the actual concentration. It is, therefore, necessary to use dry tubing when calibrating or bump checking with these gases.

  • Page 31: Warning

    • "TEST" "SET" "?" "ppm" displays. 2) Press the TEST button in rapid succession to increment. • The TEST button can be held down to increment by larger values.. 3) Wait three seconds to return to the Calibration mode. b. Apply the appropriate test gas •...
  • Page 32 Figure 4-1. Calibration (Toxics) Flow Chart...

  • Page 33: Calibrating An Oxygen Instrument

    (altitude changes) or extreme changes in ambient temperature. • The ALTAIR Pro Detector is equipped with a feature to allow calibration at pressure and/or temperature of use. • Be sure that the instrument is in known fresh air before performing a calibration.
  • Page 34 Figure 4-2 Calibration (Oxygen) Flow Chart...

  • Page 35: Warranty, Maintenance, & Troubleshooting

    Warranty, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting MSA Portable Instrument Warranty 1. Warranty - MSA warrants that this product will be free from mechanical defects and faulty workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date the product is first used, provided it is maintained and used in accordance with MSA's instructions and/or recommendations.

  • Page 36: Warning

    MSA. Troubleshooting • The ALTAIR Pro Single Gas Detector will operate reliably when handled and maintained properly. If the instrument becomes inoperative, follow the Troubleshooting Guidelines in TABLE 5-1; these represent the most likely causes of a problem. You may...
  • Page 37 DISPLAY TOGGLES BETWEEN: TMP/ERR Temperature out of range Return instrument to normal temperature range and recalibrate. If condition persists, contact MSA during warranty period. AD/ERR Sensor feedback error Remove battery and recalibrate. If condition persists, contact MSA during warranty period.

  • Page 38: Repair Procedures

    Such damage is not covered by the warranty Grounding straps and kits are available from electronics suppliers. Replacing the ALTAIR Pro Battery 1. Remove the four screws securing the case halves together after the instrument is turned OFF (except Steel Mill version).

  • Page 39: Replacing The Altair Pro Sensor

    Replacing the ALTAIR Pro Sensor (Except Remote O 2 Version) 1. Remove the four screws securing the case halves together after the instrument is turned OFF (except Steel Mill version). 2. For Steel Mill version only, remove battery before proceeding with sensor replacement.

  • Page 40: (Except Remote O 2 Version)

    Figure 5-1. Sensor and Battery Replacement (Except Remote O 2 Version)
  • Page 41 Chapter 6, Performance Specifications Table 6-1. Certifications HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS AEx ia IIC T4 Class I Groups A, B, C, and D; Class II, Group G T amb. -20°C to +50°C Temperature Code T4 CANADA Ex ia IIC T4 Class I Groups A, B, C, and D; Class II, Group G T amb.
  • Page 42 20.0 <15 ClO 2 0.10 0.30 0.30 0.10 0.10 0.75 <15 NOTE: This instrument has not been classified for use in atmospheres containing >21% oxygen. * Other setpoints available upon request or at any time via MSA FiveStar Link Software.
  • Page 43 Table 6-3. Oxygen Typical Performance Specifications RANGE 0-25% O 2 (Oxygen) RESOLUTION 0.1% O 2 REPRODUCIBILITY 0.7% O 2 for 2-25% O 2 * RESPONSE TIME 90% of final reading 30 seconds (normal temperature range*). Three minutes (extended temperature range**) * normal temperature range 0-40°C ** extended temp.
  • Page 44 SESSION NUMBER OF DATALOG SHARED EVENTS 50 (most recent occurrences) DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD Via MSA infrared adapter on a PC using MSA FiveStar Link Software > version 4.5 EVENT LOG INFORMATION Alarm - Alarm Type - Alarm Value - Time/Date...
  • Page 45 Chapter 7 , Replacement and Accessory Parts Table 7-1. Replacement Parts List PART/COMPONENT PART NO. Cylinder, 60 ppm CO (factory setting calibration gas) 710882 Cylinder, 300 ppm CO RP (factory setting calibration gas) 473180 Cylinder, 40 ppm H 2 S, RP (factory setting calibration gas) 467897 Cylinder, 40 ppm H 2 S, Econocal 711062...
  • Page 46 FiveStar Link with IR (optional for event logging) 710946 Sensor Gasket 10071375 Horn Gasket 10067102 Battery - CR2 10074132 Screws, Case 636267 Clip, Hard Hat 10073346 Front Case Replacement Assembly with Gaskets (without front label) 10075629 Front Case Label, O 2 10068694 Front Case Label, H 2 S 10068696...

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