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Altair® 5X Multigas Detector
Altair® 5XiR Multigas Detector
Order No.: 10116951/09
Print Spec: 10000005389 (EO)
CR: 800000056790
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  • Page 1 Operating Manual Altair® 5X Multigas Detector Altair® 5XiR Multigas Detector Order No.: 10116951/09 Print Spec: 10000005389 (EO) CR: 800000056790 MSAsafety.com...
  • Page 2 The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Please protect yourself and your employees by following the instructions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Replacing the Pump Filter Cleaning the Device Exterior Storage Shipment Technical Specifications Factory-set Alarm Thresholds and Setpoints Performance Specifications Calibration Specifications Combustible Gas Cross Reference Factors for General-Purpose Calibration Using Calibration Cylinder (P/N 10053022) XCell Sensor Patents Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...
  • Page 4 Ordering Information Outside US Accessories Replacement Parts Flow Charts Basic Operation Bump Test/ Informational Pages Calibrations Setup Calibration Options Alarm Options Sensor Alarm Setup Instrument Options Sensor Setup Changeable Feature Summary Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 5: Calibration Certification And Conformance

    Safety Regulations Correct Use The ALTAIR 5X and ALTAIR 5X IR Multigas Detectors, hereafter also referred to as device, are for use by trained and qualified personnel. They are designed to be used when performing a hazard assessment to: • Assess potential worker exposure to combustible and toxic gases and vapors as well as low level of oxygen.

  • Page 6: Liability Information

    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 ○ Atmospheres containing combustible airborne mists/dusts. • Do not use the ALTAIR 5X and ALTAIR 5X IR Multigas Detectors to test for combustible gases in atmospheres containing vapors from liquids with a high flash point (above 38 °C, 100 °F) as this may result in erroneously low readings.

  • Page 8: Warranty

    Be Aware of the Warranty Regulations The warranties made by MSA The Safety Company with respect to the product are voided if the product is not used and maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Please protect yourself and others by following them. We encourage our customers to write or call regarding this equipment prior to use or for any additional information relative to use or service.

  • Page 9: Description

    Charge Status LED The device monitors gases in ambient air and in the workplace. The ALTAIR 5X is available with a maximum of four sensors, which can display readings for five separate gases (one Two- Tox Sensor provides both CO and H S or CO and NO sensing capabilities in a single package).
  • Page 10 • No gas alarms are present (low or high) • Device is not in Low Battery warning or alarm • STEL and TWA readings are 0 ppm This option can be turned OFF through the MSA Link software. YELLOW (Fault) The Fault LED activates if any of several fault conditions are detected during device operation.

  • Page 11: Alarms

    Stealth Mode Stealth Mode disables the visual, audible and vibrating alarms. MSA recommends that this feature be left in its default "OFF" state. Stealth mode can be turned ON through the SETUP - INSTRUMENT OPTIONS menu (4.5 Device...

  • Page 12: On-Screen Indicators

    • Device is not in battery warning • Device is not in gas alarm. The Operating Beep can be disabled using the SETUP - INSTRUMENT OPTIONS (→ 4.5 Device Setup) or through MSA Link software. On-Screen Indicators Monochrome Display Figure 2 Monochrome Display Gas type...
  • Page 13 The device goes into battery shutdown mode 60 seconds before final shutdown (when the batteries can no longer operate the device): • "BATTERY ALARM” flashes on the display • Alarm sounds Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 14: Viewing Additional Pages

    NOTE: The charger must be disconnected for the device to operate. Viewing Additional Pages The Main Screen appears at device turn-ON. Additional displays can be viewed by pressing the q button to move to the screen as indicated by the "soft key". Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...
  • Page 15 This page shows the highest levels of gas recorded by the device since turn-ON or since peak readings were reset. To reset the peak readings: 1. Access the PEAK page. 2. Press the p button. This page can be de-activated through MSA Link software. Minimum Readings (MIN page) Monochromatic display Color display...
  • Page 16 15 minute exposure of 35 ppm: (15 minutes x 35 ppm) = 35 ppm 15 minutes 10 minute exposure of 35 ppm and 5 minutes exposure of 15 ppm: (10 minutes x 35 ppm) + (5 minutes x 5 ppm) = 25 ppm 15 minutes This page can be de-activated through MSA Link software. Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...
  • Page 17 Link software or the SETUP - CAL OPTIONS page. 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.

  • Page 18: 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. The device has four gas alarms: • HIGH Alarm • LOW Alarm • STEL Alarm • TWA Alarm Figure 7 Alarm Conditions (here High Alarm) Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 19: Monitoring Oxygen Concentration

    The device can be equipped with a catalytic combustible sensor that detects a variety of combustible gases up to 100 % LEL and displays the reading as either % LEL or % CH . The ALTAIR 5X IR can also contain an IR combustible sensor. The IR sensor displays the reading in % Vol or %LEL.

  • Page 20: Gas Exposure Of 100 % Lel

    Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. For ALTAIR 5X IR devices with an enabled 100 % Vol methane IR sensor, the LockAlarm will clear, and the catalytic combustible again displays combustible concentrations when the gas sample drops to a lower level. For devices without an enabled 100 % Vol methane IR sensor, the user can clear the LockAlarm state only by turning the device OFF, and then...

  • Page 21: Turning On And Fresh Air Setup

    When the device detects a pump flow block, it will display a PASS message. The startup sequence will resume. If the device does not detect a pump flow block, it will display an error message. Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...
  • Page 22 • Never let the end of the sampling line touch or go under any liquid surface. If liquid is drawn into the device, readings will be inaccurate and device could be damaged. We recommend the use of an MSA sample probe containing a special membrane filter, permeable to gas but impermeable to water, to prevent such an occurrence.

  • Page 23: Special Consideration For Oxygen Sensor

    This page allows the Motion Alert Feature to be activated or deactivated. Wireless USB This page allows the Wireless USB communication to be -activated or deactivated. * The display of these pages can be de-activated through MSA Link software. For further information see 10 Changeable Feature Summary.
  • Page 24 Correct password: user can enter the Setup mode. The password can be changed with a PC through the MSA Link software. If the password is forgotten, it can be reset by using MSA Link software. Contact MSA Customer Service for assistance. The following Options are available by pressing the q and p buttons:...
  • Page 25 1. Press the ■ button to go to Device Setup Menu NOTE: The Cal Options screen displays 2. Press the q button to go to the next (Alarm options) or the p button to exit the Setup menu. Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...
  • Page 26 This page allows modifying the preset alarm values of: • LOW Alarm • HIGH Alarm • STEL Alarm • TWA Alarm. NOTE: Factory set alarm levels are shown in 6.1 Factory-set Alarm Thresholds and Setpoints. Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...
  • Page 27 The Instrument Options menu allows modification of different device options: • Sensor Setup (enable/disable the channel) • Language Setup • Time Date Setup • Datalog Intervals • Stealth Mode • Operating Beep • Display Contrast (monochrome only) • Backlight Options Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...
  • Page 28 This option is for setting the device time and date. The device first prompts to set the time and then it prompts for the date. The time can be set up for either regular AM/PM or military time (through MSA Link software). AM/PM time is the default setting.
  • Page 29 2. Press the q button to go to the next page or the p button to return to previous page. Back To Main Menu There are three options at this point: the q button Sensor Options menu Previous Setup page in the Instrument Options the p button menu the q button Instrument Options menu Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 30: Bluetooth Operation

    RFID or NFC reader with appropriate software. Simply align the RFID or NFC reader of the Bluetooth host directly over the MSA logo on the front of the device.The device and Bluetooth host should become paired and connected. Disconnecting the Device from a Bluetooth Host The device does not have a disconnect feature as this would be initiated by the Bluetooth host.

  • Page 31: Msa Link Operation

    1. Switch ON the device and align the Datalink Communication port on the device to the IR interface of the PC. 2. Start the MSA Link software on the PC and start the connection by clicking the connect icon. Function Tests on the Device Alarm Test 1.
  • Page 32 • Kits containing tubing and regulators suitable for reactive and non-reactive gases are available from MSA. Performing a Bump Test For ALTAIR 5X IR devices with combustible % Vol IR sensors, the following gas levels should not be exceeded when used for daily Bump Tests: •...

  • Page 33: Calibration

    ○ If a sensor fails the Bump Test, calibrate the device as described in 4.10 Calibration. 4.10 Calibration The ALTAIR 5X can be calibrated either manually using this procedure or automatically using the GALAXY or GALAXY GX2 test stand. Refer to4.10 Calibration The use of the demand regulators listed in 8 Ordering Information is recommended.
  • Page 34 2. Connect the other end of the tubing to the pump inlet. 3. Press the q button to calibrate (span) the device. ○ “SPAN CALIBRATION“ flashes ○ SPAN calibration starts. ○ A progress bar shows the user how much of the calibration has already been completed. Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...
  • Page 35 The calibration procedure adjusts the span value for any sensor that passes the calibration test. Sensors that fail calibration are left unchanged. In the ALTAIR 5X IR, a combustible IR sensor calibration causes the catalytic combustible sensor to enter the LockAlarm condition.

  • Page 36: Time Of Day Testing

    If the horn alarm is turned OFF, the calibration √ symbol does not appear on the color display. Calibration with an Automated Test System The device can be calibrated using the GALAXY or GALAXY GX2 Automated Test System - contact MSA for a list of compatible gases and concentrations.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Repair or alteration of the device beyond the procedures described in this manual or by anyone other than a person authorized by MSA, could cause the unit to fail to perform properly. Use only genuine MSA replacement parts when performing any maintenance procedures described in this manual. Substitution or incorrect installation of components can seriously impair performance of the unit, alter intrinsic safety characteristics or void agency approvals.

  • Page 38: Verifying Pump Operation

    Never let the end of the sampling line touch or go under any liquid surface. If liquid is drawn into the device, readings will be inaccurate and device could be damaged. We recommend the use of an MSA sample probe containing a special membrane filter, permeable to gas but impermeable to water, to prevent such an occurrence.

  • Page 39: Maintenance Procedure - Replacing Or Adding A Sensor

    2. Pull the battery pack out of the device by gripping the sides and lifting it up and away from the device. Figure 14 Battery Replacement Battery holder 3. For alkaline battery packs (ALTAIR 5X only): a. Remove the battery holder circuit board from the pack door. b. Replace the 3 cells, using only those listed on the label.
  • Page 40 9. Attach front case and tighten two case screws using 5.5 in-lbs of torque. 10. Attach the battery pack and tighten the two battery pack screws using 5.5 in-lbs of torque. If a change in XCell Sensor configuration is detected during the device turn-ON process: Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Pump Filter

    If not to be used in 30 days remove battery pack or connect it to a charger. Shipment Pack the device in its original shipping container with suitable padding. If the original container is unavailable, an equivalent container may be substituted. Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    6 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Weight 0.45 kg (1 lb.) - device with battery and clip (ALTAIR 5X unit) Weight (with IR Sensor) 0.52 kg (1.15 lb.) Dimensions (cm) 17 x 8.87 x 4.55 (6.69“ H x 3.49“ W x 1.79“ D) pumped, without belt clip (ALTAIR 5X unit) Dimensions (cm) (with IR Sensor)

  • Page 43: Factory-Set Alarm Thresholds And Setpoints

    Normal temp. range: t(90)< 15 sec (Pentane) (normal 0 to 5 % CH 0.05 Vol % CH <50 % LEL: 3 % LEL temp.) 50-100 % LEL: 5 % LEL <2.5 % t(90)< 10 sec : 0.15 % CH (Methane) (normal temp.) 2.5-5.00 % CH : 0.25 % CH Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...
  • Page 44 ±0.2 ppm or 20 % of t(90)< 2 min dioxide reading, whichever is reading, whichever is greater greater CO-HC Carbon - 0 - 10000 ±5 ppm or 10 % of ±10 ppm or 20 % of t(90)< 15 s Monoxide reading, whichever is reading, whichever is Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 45: Calibration Specifications

    Fresh Air 1.45 % Vol Methane 46 % LEL COMB Methane (5 % Vol) Fresh Air 1.45 % Vol Methane 29 % LEL COMB Hydrogen (4,0 % Vol) Fresh Air 1.45 % Vol Methane 33 % LEL Fresh Air 20.8 % 15 % O 15 % Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 46: Combustible Gas Cross Reference Factors For General-Purpose Calibration Using Calibration Cylinder

    Fresh Air 50 % Vol Methane 50 % Vol Span values can be changed if using different gas cylinders than those listed. Changes can be made using MSA Link software and through calibration cylinder setup. *For most accurate results, calibration with ClO is recommended.

  • Page 47: Xcell Sensor Patents

    7 XCell Sensor Patents XCell Sensor Patents SENSOR PART NUMBER Combustible 10106722 US8826721 Oxygen 10106729 US8790501 Carbon Monoxide / 10106725 US8790501, US8702935 Hydrogen Sulfide Ammonia 10106726 US8790501, US8623189 Chlorine 10106728 US8790501, US8623189 Sulphur Dioxide 10106727 US8790501, US8623189 Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 48: Ordering Information

    10 ppm NO 1.45 % CH , 15.0 % O , 60 ppm CO, 10103262 10 % CO2 IR 20 ppm H2S, 2.5% CO 1.45 % CH , 15.0 % O , 60 ppm CO, 10098855 10117738 SO2 sensor 20 ppm H S, 10 ppm SO Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 49: Outside Us

    Sampling Probe, flexible 30 cm, conductive 10103191 Sampling Line, 1,5 m, conductive 10103188 Sampling Line, 3 m, conductive 10103189 Sampling Line, 5 m, conductive 10103190 Sampling System w/floating probe, 5 m, PU conductive 10082307 Sampling Line, 20 m, conductive 10159430 Sampling Line, 30 m, conductive 10159431 Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...
  • Page 50 ALTAIR 5/5X Multi-Unit Charger, 4 Unit (Australia) 10127430 ALTAIR 5/5X Multi-Unit Charger, 4 Unit No Power Cord 10128704 Carrying Case 10152079 Please note that not all accessories are available in every local market. Check availability with the local MSA representative . Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 51: Replacement Parts

    Battery pack, rechargeable, North America, ALTAIR 5X IR 10114839 Battery pack, rechargeable, EU/Aus, ALTAIR 5X IR 10114851 Battery Pack, rechargeable, North America ALTAIR 5X IR (phosphorescent) 10114840 Battery Pack, rechargeable, European/Australian ALTAIR 5X IR (phosphorescent) 10114852 Kit, belt clip replacement, (ALTAIR 5X rechargeable)
  • Page 52 10110183 *In order to replace this item on a detector manufactured prior to July 2022,** additional service to the main PCBA will be required by an MSA Service Center. Contact MSA for additional help. Detectors manufactured July 2022** and afterward may use this item with no further action required.

  • Page 53: Flow Charts

    SETUP ? MAIN BUMP TEST / MEASURE CALIBRATE INFORMATIONAL PAGES Press PAGE Hold For 5 seconds Hold Hold For 5 Simultaneously for 5 seconds seconds Hold InstantAlert SETUP For 5 seconds TURN OFF * IF ENABLED Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 54: Bump Test/ Informational Pages

    Press RESET PEAK * PEAK Press Press Press RESET Press Press Press RESET STEL * STEL Press Press Press MAIN RESET MEASURE TWA * PAGE Press Press * IF ENABLED (NOT VALID FOR ALL SENSORS) Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...
  • Page 55 Press Press DISCOVERY MODE* Press Press MOTION TOGGLE ALERT ON /OFF STATUS * Press Press Press TOGGLE WIRELESS ** ON /OFF Press Press Press MAIN MEASURE PAGE * IF ENABLED ** IF WIRELESS IS INSTALLED Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 56: Calibrations

    9 Flow Charts Calibrations CALIBRATE PASSWORD ? (IF REQUIRED) PASSWORD FAIL PERFORM ZERO ZERO CAL ? FRESH AIR CALIBRATION SETUP Press Press Press SPAN CAL ? SPAN CALIBRATION (REPEATS AS Press NECESSARY) Press MAIN MEASURE PAGE Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 57: Setup

    PASSWORD FAIL CALIBRATION CALIBRATION OPTIONS OPTIONS ? (See 9.5) Press Press ALARM ALARM OPTIONS OPTIONS ? (See 9.6) Press Press INSTRUMENT INSTRUMENT OPTIONS OPTIONS ? (See 9.7) Press Press EXIT ? Press MAIN MEASURE PAGE Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 58: Calibration Options

    SET # OF OPTIONS DAYS Press Press SHOW LAST CAL TOGGLE DATE AT STARTUP ON / OFF Press Press PASSWORD TOGGLE PROTECTED ON / OFF CALIBRATION Press Press BACK TO SETUP ? Press BACK TO MAIN MENU Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 59: Alarm Options

    ON/OFF Press Press TOGGLE ALARM LEDS ON/OFF Press Press USER ACCESS TO TOGGLE MOTION ALERT ON/OFF Press Press SENSOR SENSOR ALARMS ? ALARM SETUP Press Press BACK TO SETUP ? Press BACK TO MAIN MENU Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 60: Sensor Alarm Setup

    Press SENSORS Press MODIFY SETUP STEL STEL ALARMS Press ALARMS ? Press Press MODIFY SETUP ALARMS Press ALARMS ? Press Press RETURN TO ALARM OPTIONS NOTE: STEL AND TWA ARE NOT VALID FOR ALL SENSORS Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 61: Instrument Options

    9 Flow Charts Instrument Options INSTRUMENT OPTIONS SENSOR SENSOR SETUP SETUP (See 9.9) Press Press LANGUAGE SELECT Press Press TIME / DATE HH:MM MM:DD:YY Press Press DATALOG INTERVAL MM:SS Press Press STEALTH MODE TOGGLE ON/OFF Press Press Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...
  • Page 62 TOGGLE OPERATING BEEP ON/OFF Press Press CONTRAST ADJUST (MONO ONLY) Press Press ON / OFF BACKLIGHT TIMEOUT PERIOD Press Press BLUETOOTH ON / OFF Press Press BACK TO SETUP ? Press BACK TO MAIN MENU Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 63: Sensor Setup

    Press Press TOXIC TOGGLE SENSOR ** SHOW SENSOR STATUS ON/OFF (REPEATS AS Press Press NECESSARY) Press Press TOGGLE SHOW SENSOR SENSOR ** STATUS ON/OFF Press Press Press Press RETURN TO INSTRUMENT ** IF INSTALLED OPTIONS Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

  • Page 64: Changeable Feature Summary

    Datalog Interval 3 min INSTRUMENT OPTIONS Custom Logo Screen Factory-set Certified service center Device S/N Factory-set Company Name Blank Dept./User Name Blank VOC RF ON/OFF INSTRUMENT OPTIONS Bump Due ON/OFF Bump Interval Cal Due Interval INSTRUMENT OPTIONS Altair 5X / Altair 5XiR...

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