Sensor Missing Alarm - MSA ALTAIR 5X PID Operating Manual

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Cal due page
Displays the days until the device's next calibration is due (user selectable). This page can be de-activated through MSA Link
software or the SETUP - CAL OPTIONS page.
Discoverable Mode page
Allows the user to put the device into Bluetooth discoverable mode in order to pair with another device. This page can be
deactivated through the SETUP - INSTRUMENT OPTIONS page.
Change VOC Gas? Page
This page is selectable if the "Menu Enable" feature is ON as described in
Favorite PID gases, the All Gases list and the Custom Gas list. An example of this screen is shown below:
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Motion Alert Activation Page
When the MotionAlert feature is active, the + symbol appears. The device enters pre-alarm when no motion is detected for
20 seconds. This condition can be cleared by moving the device. MotionAlert is turned OFF each time the device is powered
OFF. After 30 seconds of no motion, the full MotionAlert alarm is triggered. This alarm can only be cleared by pressing the
p button. This page displays if it was selected in Setup Mode. To activate or deactivate the MotionAlert feature, press the
p button while the MOTIONALERT ACTIVATION page is displayed.
4.6

Sensor Missing Alarm

Enabled PID and XCell sensors are continuously monitored for proper function. If, during operation, the PID or an XCell sensor
is detected as failed or disconnected, this alarm message appears.
• "SENSOR MISSING" flashes on the display.
• The problematic sensor is indicated.
• The alarm sounds and the Fault and Alarm LEDs flash.
• The alarm can be silenced by pressing the p button; no other pages can be viewed.
WARNING!
When this alarm occurs, the device is inoperative for measuring gases. The user must exit the hazardous area, the device
must be powered down, and the sensor situation must be corrected.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
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5.5 Device
ALTAIR 5X PID
4 Description
Setup. This page contains the 10