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ALTAIR® 2X Gas Detectors

Care & Use Presentation

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ALTAIR 2X Gas Detectors

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ALTAIR 2X Gas Detectors

 Maksud dari Training ini adalah untuk menolong pengguna

agar dapat mengerti serta bisa menggunakan MSA ALTAIR
2X dengan benar.
Training ini tidak disiapkan untuk mengganti buku petunjuk
yang telah disediakan bersama dengan alat ini.

 MERUPAKAN TANGGUNGJAWAB PENGGUNA UNTUK

MEMBACA DAN MENGERTI SEMUA PETUNJUK DAN
INFORMASI YANG TERDAPAT PADA BUKU MANUAL
ALTAIR 5X

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ALTAIR 2X Gas Detectors

 ALTAIR 2X Detectors in single-gas & two-gas

units are used for detection of many toxic gases.

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Altair 2X Gas Detector
 Jenis Portable Gas Detector dikategorikan menjadi
dua macam menurut karakteristik dan tujuan
penggunaannya :
• Personal Gas Detector
• Internal Pump Gas Detector
 Personal Gas Detector - mempunyai spesifikasi
antara lain :
• Passive
• Single Gas / Max. 4 Gas Standard (LEL - O2 - H2S -
CO)
• Digunakan sebagai PPE (Alat Pelindung Diri)
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 Gas Detector with Internal Pump - mempunyai
spesifikasi antara lain :
• Semi active (karena terdapat internal pump)
• 5 Gas Standard (LEL - O2 - H2S - CO) dan bisa lebih
• Digunakan sebagai alat inspeksi sebelum masuk
confined space dan linepipe

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Altair 2X Gas Detector

Umumnya dapat mendeteksi Gas

menggunakan teknologi sensor, sbb :
• CATALYTIC BED - Combustible gases (LEL)
• ELECTROCHEMICAL - Oxygen (O2), Carbon monoxide
(CO), Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) dan Toxic gas lain seperti :
NH3 / SO2 / HCN / PH3 / NO2 / CL2)
• INFRARED - untuk gas CO2, Methane (CH4),
Propane (C3H8) & Butane (C4H10)
• PHOTOIONIZED DETECTOR (PID) - for Solvent / VOC
esp. Benzene / Toluene / Xylene
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ALTAIR 2X Gas Detectors

 XCell H2S-P Sensor [PN 10121227]

• Gas : Hydrogen
Sulfide [H2S]
• Range : 0 – 200 ppm
• Resolution : 1 ppm
• Response time : T90 <15 s
• Alarm Set-point : Min. 5 ppm
/Max. 70 ppm
• Warranty : 3 years
• Sensor life : > 4 years
• Span Calibration : < 60 seconds 7

• Bump test : < 15 seconds

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ALTAIR 2X Default alarm settings

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Feature Overview

 Stand-alone bump testing

 Compatible with GALAXY®
GX2 Test System, MSA
Link™ Pro Software for
automated bump-testing
& calibration
 Adjustable alarm set points: 9

low, high, short-term

exposure limit,
time-weighted average

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Feature Overview

 Durable over-mold
 Large, bright LCD display
 IP67-rated for dust and water ingress
 Intrinsically safe
 1-button operation
 Standard 3-year warranty
 Small, lightweight unit can be powered on & off
 Triple alarm system: audible, visual, vibrating
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 Adjustable settings with MSA Link™ Software

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Operation: Startup

 Press the button.

• Activation of audible, visual, vibrating alarms
• Software version, gas type, alarm settings
• Last calibration date (if enabled)
 Unit with standard XCell® Sensor
• Fresh air setup
• Initiate bump test 11

 Unit with XCell Pulse Technology

• Pulse check
• Flow check
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Operation: Startup

 If calibration due notification is enabled

& calibration is due, CAL DUE will scroll
continuously across display
• Press button
• Calibration is necessary
 If calibration is not due, “CAL”, number of
days & “DAYS” scrolls once across display. 12

 Unit displays gas reading in ppm or mg/m3

 If empty battery icon does not flash & self-test
is successful, unit is ready for normal use

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Operation: Shutdown

 To power off unit, press & hold button.

 When OFF displays, release button.

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Overview

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ALTAIR 2X On-screen indicators (1/2)

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ALTAIR 2X On-screen indicators (2/2)

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Operation: Sleep Mode

 If activated, device goes to sleep mode if:

• It has been powered on for at least 8 hours.
• It has not detected any movement for at least 2
hours after 8-hour minimum operation time.
• It has not seen any alarm or readings other than
0 ppm during 2 hours of no movement.
 Device can be reactivated by either pressing 17

button or moving device so that noticeable

movement can be detected.

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Operation: Battery

 Typical battery run time is 8 months.

 Battery condition icon displays continuously
in display’s upper right corner.
 As battery depletes, battery icon segments
become blank until only battery icon outline
remains.
 Each indicator segment represents 18

approximately 33% of total battery capacity.

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Operation: Low Battery Warning

 Battery life indicator flashes.

 Alarm sounds every 30 seconds.
 Alarm LEDs flash every 30 seconds.
 Warning repeats every 60 seconds
& continues to operate until unit is
powered off or battery shutdown occurs.
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Operation: Alarm Condition

 Unit has 4 alarm set points

• Low, High, STEL, TWA alarms
• Change set points using
MSA Link Software (download
at no cost at MSAsafety.com)
 Alarm condition activates
triple alarms & backlight 20

• All alarms can be temporarily silenced

• Low & STEL alarms are non-latching
• High & TWA alarms are latching

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Operation: Data Logging

 Event log: records up to 75 most recent events

 Periodic log
• ALTAIR 2X/2XP Detector: > 150 hours
• ALTAIR 2XT Detector: > 100 hours
 Downloading records
• Press button to enter IR mode
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• Enable IR receiving device while running MSA

Link Software with CONNECT button pressed
• Align instrument to IR receiving device

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Fresh Air Setup (FAS)

 For units with standard

XCell Sensors
 To start FAS, press
button within 20s of
FAS? appearing on
display.
 Results of setup: 22

PASS or ERR

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Bump Test: ALTAIR 2XP Detector

 Perform MSA’s patented stand-alone bump

test before each day’s use.
 Unit performs electronic sensor check,
followed by sensor flow path check.
 To initiate, press & hold button until PULSE?
appears, press button again.
 Electronic pulse check icon & 15-second 23

countdown display.
 Either PASS or ERR displays.

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Bump Test: ALTAIR 2XP Detector
(continued)
 If ERR occurs, perform calibration
 If PASS occurs, flow check icon appears
with 20s countdown
 Post-countdown, FLOW displays
& green LEDs flash.
 Exhale closely into instrument, breathing
forcefully onto sensor opening for 2 seconds. 24

 Either PASS or ERR displays.

 If ERR occurs, return to operating mode
& perform sensor inspection.
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Bump Test: ALTAIR 2X/2XT Detector

 Perform bump test before each day’s use

 To initiate, press button for 1 second
• BUMP? displays, alarm test triggers
• Press button again while BUMP? displays
• Supply test gas to instrument
• Either PASS or ERR displays.
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 PASS: green LED flashes every 15s

& check mark displays for 24 hours.

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Bump Test: ALTAIR 2X/2XT Detector

 ERR: check for the following:

• Clogged sensor cover/dirty filter
• Correct test gas & regulator
• Empty/expired test gas cylinder
• Proper connection of tubing, regulator,
sensor & sensor cover
• Correct 0.25 l/min regulator flow rate 26

 Reattempt bump
 If bump fails again, recalibrate

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Calibration

 Perform calibration in clean, fresh air.

 Press & hold button for 1 second.
 When CAL? displays, press button.
 While ZERO? displays, press button.
• Unit returns to normal operating mode
if zero calibration is not carried out.
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 If zero calibration completes, PASS displays,

followed by SPAN?. Press button to enter
calibration mode.

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Calibration

 Supply test gas to instrument

 If calibration is successful, PASS displays
 ALTAIR 2X/2XT Detector: returns to normal
operating mode
 ALTAIR 2XP Detector with XCell Pulse Technology
• When WAIT displays with calibration cylinder icon,
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• 15-second pulse check countdown displays

◘ If PASS displays, returns to normal operating mode
◘ If ERR displays, calibration failed
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Calibration

 If calibration fails, check for:

• Dirty sensor inlet or surface.
• Use of correct test gas.
• Empty/expired test gas cylinder.
• Proper sensor hose connection.
• Correct 0.25 l/min regulator flow rate.
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 Repeat calibration until PASS displays

 Perform bump test to confirm passing results
 Remove from service if calibration continues to fail

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Maintenance: battery replacement

 Remove 4 screws & front cover without

touching blue display connection
 Remove depleted battery,
replace with correct P/N
• Check for correct polarity
• Check for clean connectors
• Replace screws carefully 30

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Maintenance: sensor replacement

 Be Properly Grounded!
 Power off unit, remove screws, lift out sensor
 Install new sensor into correct sockets
 Press firmly into position
 Reinstall front cover & screws
 Calibration is required after 31

sensor installation

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Maintenance: General Advice

 Sensor & alarm openings should be kept clean

 Wipe unit with damp cloth
 Store in clean, dry area at moderate temperature

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Thank you!

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