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ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector with MSA XCell™ Sensor Technology
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Principles of Operation
MSA’s new ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector is driven by the most advanced technology available in any portable gas detector on the market. Its design breakthrough improves performance and ensures that the ALTAIR 4X Detector outlasts the competition.

Approvals & Standards
United States
CSA Class I, Div. 1, Groups A,B, C&D Tamb=-40oC to +60oC
ETL Class II, Div.1, Groups E,F&G
Class III, Div. 1 Tamb=-40oC to +60oC; T4

Canada
CSA Class I, Div. 1, Groups A,B,C&D
CAN/CSA C22.2 152; ISA 12.13.01-2000
ETL Class II, Div.1, Groups E,F&G
Class III, Div. 1 Tamb=-40oC to +60oC; T4

ATEX
II 1G Ex ia IIC T4, -40°C to +60°C, IP67
(Zone 0 with no combustible sensor installed)
II 2G Ex ia d IIC T4, -40°C to +60°C, IP67
(Zone 1 with combustible sensor installed)

IEC
Ex ia IIC T4, -40°C to +60°C
(Zone 0 with no combustible sensor installed)
Ex ia d IIC T4, -40°C to +60°C
(Zone 1 with combustible sensor installed

Australia / New Zealand
Ex ia s IIC T4, -40°C to +60°C, IP67 (Zone 0)



Applications
Chemical
Construction
Domestic Preparedness
Electric Utility
Fire Fighting
Gas Detection
General Industry
Hazardous Materials
Homeland Security
HVAC
Manufacturing
Mining
Oil & Gas
Paper & Pulp
Telecommunications
Water/Wastewater
Welding


Hazards
Combustible Atmosphere
Confined Space
Fire
Leak Detection
Low Light
Oxygen Deficiency
Toxic Atmosphere IDLH
Toxic Atmosphere Non-IDLH
Welding


Product Information
MSA’s ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector with new MSA XCell Sensor Technology offers many performance advantages: faster response time, four-year sensor life, increased stability, and less than 60-second calibration time. The ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector operates with only MSA XCell Sensors for LEL, O2, two-toxic H2S/CO, or individual H2S and CO sensors.

The ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector is compatible with the ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck® Station and the ALTAIR 4 Galaxy® Test Stand (Galaxy System software upgrade is required), and provides exclusive optional MotionAlert™ and InstantAlert™ features.

Features and Benefits
    Built on Durability
  • Full three-year warranty
  • Rugged housing
  • Withstands 20-foot drop
  • Easy to operate
  • Agency certified IP67 rating

  • Powered by Performance
  • Four-year sensor life, 60% longer than the industry average
  • MSA exclusive instrument end-of-sensor life warning
  • 24-hour run time, 71% longer than the industry average
  • Fast, high-performing sensors
  • MSA exclusive MotionAlert™ & InstantAlert™ Features
  • 50% less calibration gas used per minute than the industry average

  • Revolutionizing Sensor Technology
  • Sensor response and clear times under 15 seconds, 38% faster than the industry average
  • Span calibration time of 60 seconds
  • Typical cost savings of over 50% on calibration gas, replacement sensors and maintenance
  • Greater signal stability and repeatability under changing or extreme environmental conditions
  • Two-tox CO/H2S sensor with virtually no cross-channel interference
  • The digital output of the sensors makes them much less susceptible to RF interference


Basic Info
Additional Product Information
  • Bulletin - ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector (Bulletin No. 0802-50)
  • Bulletin - Features & Benefits ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector (Bulletin No. 0802-41)
  • Bulletin - Frequently Asked Questions - ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector (Bulletin No. 0816-90)
  • MSA Flame and Gas Detection for the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industries (Bulletin No. 07-2078)
  • Bulletin - Multigas Detectors for the Fire Service (Bulletin No. 08-0015)
  • Bulletin - ALTAIR® 4 and ALTAIR® 5 Galaxy Automated Test Systems (Bulletin No. 0818-09)
  • Bulletin - MSA Link Software (Bulletin No. 0802-51)
  • Bulletin - Rechargeable Batteries (Bulletin No. 0816-76)
  • Powerpoint Presentation - ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector


Technical Information
  • Instruction Manual - Altair 4X Multigas Detector (in English, Spanish and French) (Manual Part No. 10105903)
  • Instruction Manual ALTAIR® 4 QuickCheck Station - In English, Spanish & French (Manual Part No. 10100922)
  • Instructions - ALTAIR®4/ALTAIR®4X Printed Circuit Board Replacement (Instructions Part No. 10101203)
  • Instructions: XCellTM Sensor Replacement for ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector (in English, Spanish & French) (Manual Part No. 10113863)
  • Bid Specifications - ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector


Literature
Ordering Information in PDF Format:
Assemble-to-Order Information - ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector (Bulletin No. 0802-42)

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