MSA ALTAIR 4XR, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...MSAsafety com Operating Manual ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector Order No 10175896 00 ...

Page 2: ... only if it is used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction Otherwise it could fail to perform as designed and persons who rely on this device for their safety could sustain serious personal injury or death This product incorporates Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks...

Page 3: ...of Life Warning 18 2 8 Sensor End of Life Indicator 18 2 9 Monitoring Toxic Gases 18 2 10 Monitoring Oxygen Concentration 19 2 11 Monitoring Combustible Gases 20 3 Operation 21 3 1 Environmental Factors 21 3 2 Turning ON and Fresh Air Setup 22 Fresh Air Setup FAS 26 3 3 Measurement Mode Normal Operation 27 3 4 Device Setup 28 Sensor Setup 29 Calibration Setup 29 Alarm Setup 30 Setup Time and Date ...

Page 4: ... 43 4 4 Storage 43 4 5 Scope of Delivery 43 5 Technical Data 44 5 1 Factory set Alarm Thresholds and Setpoints 45 5 2 Performance Specification 46 5 3 XCell Sensor Patents 50 6 Ordering Information 51 7 Appendix 52 7 1 Start Up Sequence Power on 52 7 2 Fresh Air Setup FAS 53 7 3 Reset Screen Controls 54 7 4 Bump Test 56 7 5 Options Setup 57 7 6 Sensor Setup 58 7 7 Calibrations 59 7 8 Alarm Setup 6...

Page 5: ...more the national regulations applicable in the user s country must be taken into account for a safe use WARNING This product is supporting life and health Inappropriate use maintenance or servicing may affect the function of the device and thereby seriously compromise the user s life Before use the product operability must be verified The product must not be used if the function test is unsuccess...

Page 6: ... or modify the device Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury or death WARNING All device readings and information must be interpreted by someone trained and qualified in inter preting device readings in relation to the specific environment industrial practice and exposure limita tions Check Function Before each day s use check the function of the device chapter 3 7 Function Tests M...

Page 7: ... function Make sure 10 oxygen is present for accurate combustible readings with the catalytic sensor Not to be used for gases having a flash point in excess of 38 C 100 F Do not use the device 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 Physical shock Recheck calibration if devic...

Page 8: ...ions 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 Special Conditions fo...

Page 9: ... IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS HEREOF SELLER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Exclusive Remedy It is expressly agreed that Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the above warranty for any tortuous conduct of Seller or for any other cause of action shall be the replacement at Seller s option of any equipment or parts ther...

Page 10: ...ctory set and can be changed through the Setup Menu These changes can also be made through the GALAXY GX2 Test Stand or MSA Link software Ensure that the latest version of the GALAXY GX2 firmware or MSA Link software has been downloaded from MSA s website www msasafety com 1 Datalink Communication port 8 Display 2 Bump LED green red and Fault LED yellow 9 Alarm LEDs 4 3 Sensor Inlets 10 Belt Clip ...

Page 11: ...d acknowledge alarms where possible or access calibration in measuring mode It is also used as page up or to increase the values in set up mode LED Description GREEN RED Bump LED After a successful Bump Test the green LED will flash every 15 seconds for a 24 hour period When the device fails a bump test or when the 24 hour period expires the red LED flashes every 15 seconds This option can be turn...

Page 12: ...onds by momentarily beeping the horn and flashing the alarm LEDs under the following conditions Operating beep is enabled Device is in Normal Operation mode Device is not in battery warning Device is not in gas alarm Audible and visual options are enabled 2 3 On Screen Indicators Fig 2 Display 1 Graphic Symbols 3 Gas Concentration 2 Gas Type Alarm Symbol Indicates alarm state Motion Alert Indicate...

Page 13: ...rs The runtime with an active Blue tooth connection is approximately 22 hours The runtime of the device at 20 C 4 F will be approx imately 14 hours Actual run time will vary depending on ambient temperature and alarm conditions The alarm levels for the individual gases are factory set and can be changed through the Setup Menu Sensor Labels Calibration Setup Cal Gas Cylinder Indicates cal gas must ...

Page 14: ...the device as it no longer has enough power to indi cate potential hazards and persons relying on this device for their safety could sustain serious personal injury or death The device goes into battery shutdown mode 60 seconds before final shutdown when the batteries can no longer operate the device On the display flashes BATT ALARM and Alarm sounds and lights flash alarm cannot be silenced No ot...

Page 15: ...ol will flash and the charge LED will be orange Disconnect the device from the power module and reconnect it to the power module to reset the charge cycle During periods of non use the charger may remain connected to the device battery pack Minimum and maximum ambient temperature to charge the device is 10 C 50 F and 35 C 95 F respectively For best results charge the device at room temperature 23 ...

Page 16: ...n this product for their safety could sustain serious personal injury or death The STEL icon chapter 2 3 On Screen Indicators appears on the display to show the average exposure over a 15 minute period When the amount of gas detected by the device is greater than the STEL limit Alarm sounds Alarm LEDs flash STEL icon flashes To reset the STEL 1 Access the STEL page 2 Press the button The STEL alar...

Page 17: ... TWA 1 Access the TWA page 2 Press the button The TWA alarm is calculated over an eight hour exposure TWA calculation examples 1 hour exposure of 50 ppm 4 hour exposure of 50 ppm and 4 hour exposure of 100 ppm 12 hour exposure of 100 ppm This page can be deactivated through the MSA GALAXY GX2 Test Stand or MSA Link software Time Display Current time appears on the display in a 12 hour format by de...

Page 18: ... End of Life Warning If a sensor is nearing its end of life the device will warn the user following a sensor calibration The sensor is still fully functional at this point but the warning gives the user time to plan for a replacement sensor and minimize downtime The symbol will be continuously displayed For more details see chapter 3 10 Calibration 2 8 Sensor End of Life Indicator If the device ca...

Page 19: ...Alarm icon and either the Minimum icon Enriched alarm or the Maximum icon Deficient alarm chapter 2 3 On Screen Indicators along with the corre sponding oxygen concentration When a gas reading exceeds the full scale range of the sensor the device displays in place of the actual reading When a gas reading falls below a defined under range threshold the device displays in place of the actual reading...

Page 20: ...ing alarm triggers displays and flashes the Alarm symbol and either the Minimum icon LOW alarm or the Maximum PEAK icon HIGH alarm enters an alarm state WARNING A combustible gas reading of 100 or 5 indicates the atmosphere is above 100 LEL or 5 00 vol CH4 respectively and an explosion hazard exists Move away from contaminated area immediately In such cases the device enters a Lock Alarm state Whe...

Page 21: ... or near 20 8 Vol the total amount of oxygen present in the atmosphere available for respiration may become a hazard if the overall pressure is reduced by a significant degree Humidity Changes If humidity changes by any significant degree e g going from a dry air conditioned environment to outdoor moisture laden air oxygen readings can be reduced by up to 0 5 due to water vapor in the air displaci...

Page 22: ...alarm LEDs light vibrating alarm is activated During the self test the device checks for missing sensors In the case of a missing sensor the device displays the Sensor Missing screen and alarms until it is turned off Otherwise the turn on sequence continues The device displays Alarm display self test Manufacturer name Device name Software version FCC ID IC ID Bluetooth software version if activate...

Page 23: ...nces and screens occur during start up During the startup sequence all automatic page display timeouts are preset to a range from two to four seconds Device Self Test The device performs a self test Device Name and Software version Software version and device name display ...

Page 24: ...re Toxic Gas Units Name of Toxic Gas Units displays ppm or mg m3 NOTE Toxic units can only be modified through the MSA GALAXY GX2 Test Stand or MSA Link software Alarm Set points Alarm set points for all installed and activated sensors display LOW alarm set points display followed by HIGH alarm set points NOTE Alarm set points can be changed manually through the Setup menu or the MSA GALAXY GX2 Te...

Page 25: ...mat NOTE In the event that the battery is fully discharged the time and date reset At startup the user is prompted to enter the time and date If the time and date information is missing they are reset to Jan 01 2016 with time stamp 00 00 Last CAL Date and CAL Due NOTE These display options can be set by MSA GALAXY GX2 Test Stand or MSA Link software If these options are not set these screens are n...

Page 26: ...ous atmosphere is safe If you have any doubts as to the quality of the surrounding air do not use the Fresh Air Setup feature Do not use the Fresh Air Setup as a substitute for daily calibration checks The calibration check is required to verify span accuracy Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death Fig 3 Fresh Air Setup Fresh Air Setup FAS The FAS screen is pr...

Page 27: ...ng with the flags of the sensors that were outside of the FAS limits All sensors that are within the FAS limits will be zeroed 3 3 Measurement Mode Normal Operation In Normal Operation mode the user can check the Minimum and Peak readings prior to clearing the STEL and TWA values or performing a Span and Zero Calibration The following options pages can be executed from the Normal Operation screen ...

Page 28: ...er two incorrect password entries device enters Normal Operation mode Correct password device continues beeps once In the Setup mode Press the q button to store chosen value or go to the next page Press button to increase values by one or toggle a selection on or off Press and hold button to increase values by 10 Press button to decrease values by one or toggle a selection on or off Press and hold...

Page 29: ...continue as follows 2 Press the q button to enter the submenu 3 Use the or button to change the option and confirm with the q button 4 Repeat this procedure for all other sensors 5 After setting the last sensor continue to Calibration Setup Calibration Setup The user can change and set the calibration values for each sensor It is also possible to select whether the Cal Due screen is displayed set ...

Page 30: ... 8 If CALDUE is set on press the or button to select the number of days 9 Confirm with the q button 10 Press the or button to enable or disable the calibration password CAL PW screen 11 Confirm with the q button 12 After confirmation continue to Alarm setup Alarm Setup The user can switch all alarms on or off and change the alarm set points for each sensor For more information see the flow charts ...

Page 31: ...ogrammed The combustible alarm can be turned OFF by the user in the instrument setup When the combustible alarm is turned OFF the only indicator to the user that the combustible alarm is turned OFF occurs during power up of the instrument at which a startup screen will indicate that the combustible alarm is turned OFF When turned ON the combustible high alarm is latching The combustible alarm can ...

Page 32: ...with the device previously To manually enter Discovery Mode 1 Page down through the menu pages in Normal Operation mode using the button until the Discovery Mode page is displayed 2 Press the button until the display shows dSCVRY YES 3 Press the q button to enter Discovery Mode The blue LED will blink rapidly indicating that the device is in Discovery Mode Connecting the Device to a Bluetooth Host...

Page 33: ... the Bluetooth host After a configuration change has been initiated the user must confirm the request on the device by pressing the button Evacuation Alert over Bluetooth Connection The device has the ability to receive an evacuate message over the Bluetooth connection The user must successfully pair the device and Bluetooth host confirming that the six digit security code matches both on the devi...

Page 34: ...ion Cap Performing a Bump Test Bump test frequency is often stipulated by national or corporate regulations however bump testing before each day s use is generally the accepted best safety practice and is therefore MSA s recommendation 1 Connect the regulator to the Calibration Check Gas Cylinder 2 From the Normal Operation screen press the button to display BUMP TEST 3 Verify the gas concentratio...

Page 35: ... minute If a battery charging cycle is interrupted before it is completed 4 hours for a fully discharged battery allow the device s internal temperature to stabilize for 30 minutes before performing a Calibration NOTE The GALAXY GX2 Test Stand is not a CSA certified calibration method Fresh Air Setup and Zero Calibration 1 Press and hold the button in Normal Operation mode for three seconds 2 If c...

Page 36: ...h Air setup FAS See chapter 3 2 Turning ON and Fresh Air Setup for more details After Zero calibration completes the device momen tarily displays ZERO PASS or ZERO ERR along with the flag of any sensor that failed During zero calibration the O2 sensor is also span calibrated to 20 8 O2 fresh air adjusting the calibration curve as needed During span calibration the O2 sensor s accu racy is checked ...

Page 37: ...er end of tubing to the cylinder regu lator supplied in the calibration kit To skip the Span procedure push the button If no button is pushed for 30 seconds the device returns to Normal Operation mode 1 Once the Zero is set the SPAN CAL screen displays 2 Connect the regulator to the calibration check gas cylinder 3 Connect the appropriate calibration gas to the device 4 Attach the calibration cap ...

Page 38: ...device cannot calibrate one or more sensor s it goes to the SPAN ERR page and remains in alarm until the button is pressed A sensor life indicator is displayed Alarm symbol and symbol to show the sensor has reached its end of life and should be replaced This occurs if the span calibration is unsuccessful twice The device will remain in alarm state until the button is pressed The Alarm symbol and s...

Page 39: ...complete description of how to configure the GALAXY GX2 for this mode On ALTAIR 4XR devices the following settings must be configured using either MSA Link software or the GALAXY GX2 Instrument Setup page For automated calibration testing Calibration Due must be enabled and a non zero Calibration Interval must be entered for automatic calibration testing For automated bump testing Bump Due must be...

Page 40: ...ment parts when performing any maintenance procedures described in this manual Substitution of components can seriously impair performance of the unit alter intrinsic safety charac teristics or void agency approvals Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death Refer to EN 60079 29 2 Guide for the selection installation use and maintenance of apparatus for the detec...

Page 41: ...ecalibrate Contact MSA ERROR EE EEPROM Memory error Contact MSA ERROR PRG Flash Memory error Contact MSA ERROR RAM RAM Memory error Contact MSA ERROR BT Bluetooth error Contact MSA ERROR UNK Unknown error Contact MSA LOW BATT Battery warning repeats every 60 seconds Remove from service as soon as possible and recharge battery BATT ALARM Battery is completely discharged Device is no longer sensing ...

Page 42: ...act pins with the sockets on the printed circuit board and pressing it firmly in place a Ensure tab on sensor aligns with groove at top of holder b Insert the toxic sensor by placing it in the left hand position of the sensor holder c Insert the O2 sensor by placing it in the right hand position of the sensor holder d Insert the combustible sensor by placing it in the middle position of the sensor...

Page 43: ...If there is a buildup of dust or dirt particles remaining in the sensor area after brushing use a vacuum to remove remaining particles but maintain at least a 1 2 inch 1 3 cm distance from the gas detector Water Exposure If the apparatus is exposed to water turn the device sensor side down and gently shake water off the sensor area Any remaining water can be removed with a clean dry cloth 4 4 Stor...

Page 44: ...rs The maximum safe area charging voltage Um 6 7 VDC Warm up time 2 min Temperature range 14 to 104 F 10 to 40 C Normal operating range 40 to 140 F 40 to 60 C Extended operating range 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C While charging battery 40 to 140 F 40 to 60 C Intrinsic safety ambient temperature range ATEX IEC 40 to 129 F 40 to 54 C Intrinsic safety ambient temperature range CSA ETL Humidity range 15 90 r...

Page 45: ... as they vary depending on national or corporate regulations Sensor LOW alarm HIGH alarm STEL TWA EX LEL 10 20 EX H LEL 10 20 EX M vol 0 5 1 0 O2 vol 19 5 23 0 H2S ppm 10 15 15 10 H2S LC ppm 5 10 10 1 CO ppm 25 100 100 25 NO2 ppm 2 5 5 2 SO2 ppm 2 5 5 2 Sensor Min alarm set point Max alarm set point EX LEL 5 60 EX H LEL 5 60 EX M vol 0 1 3 0 O2 vol 5 24 H2S ppm 5 175 H2S LC ppm 1 70 CO ppm 10 1700...

Page 46: ...or Toxic sensor LEL or CH4 ppm or mg m3 Periodic log collection rate Off 15 sec 30 sec 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 15 min Backlight timeout Off 10 sec 30 sec 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min On Range 0 to 100 LEL or 0 to 5 CH4 Resolution 1 LEL or 0 05 vol CH4 Reproducibility 3 LEL 0 to 50 LEL reading or 0 15 CH4 0 00 to 2 50 CH4 normal temperature range 5 LEL 50 to 100 LEL reading or 0 25 CH4 2 50 to 5 00 CH...

Page 47: ...nversion factors are typical Individual units may vary by 25 from these values 6 The results are intended for guidance only For the most accurate measurements a device should be calibrated using the gas under investigation Combustible Gas Methane Calibration 1 45 Vol CH4 Set 33 LEL Pentane Simulant Calibration 1 45 Vol CH4 Set 58 LEL Acetone 1 09 0 62 Acetylene 1 07 0 61 Butane 1 37 0 79 Cyclohexa...

Page 48: ...e time 90 of final reading 10 second normal temperature range Sensor Cross Sensitivity The oxygen sensor has no common cross sensitivities Data is presented as the indicated output in PPM which will result from the application of the test gas Range 0 1999 ppm 0 1999 mg m3 CO Resolution 1 ppm 1 2 mg m3 CO for 0 to 1999 ppm Reproducibility 5 ppm 5 8 mg m3 CO or 10 of reading whichever is greater nor...

Page 49: ...normal temperature range Test Gas Applied Concentration PPM Applied H2S Channel Cross sensitivity Hydrogen Sulfide H2S 40 100 Carbon Monoxide CO 100 1 Nitric Oxide NO 50 25 Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 11 1 Sulfur Dioxide SO2 9 14 Chlorine Cl2 10 14 Hydrogen Cyanide HCN 30 3 Ammonia NH3 25 1 Toluene 53 0 Isopropanol 100 3 Hydrogen H2 100 0 Range 0 100 ppm H2S Resolution 0 1 ppm H2S Reproducibility 0 2 ppm...

Page 50: ...l reading 20 seconds normal temperature range Range 0 20 ppm SO2 Resolution 0 1 ppm SO2 Reproducibility 1 ppm SO2 or 10 of reading whichever is greater normal temperature range 2 ppm SO2 or 20 of reading whichever is greater extended temperature range Response time typical 90 of final reading 20 seconds normal temperature range Range 0 2000 ppm CO Resolution 1 ppm CO Reproducibility 5 ppm CO or 10...

Page 51: ...nder clip 10069894 Power Supplies Power Supply with Charge Connector North America 10092233 Global 10092938 Charging cradle with power supply North America 10087368 Europe 10086638 Australia 10089487 Vehicle charging cradle 10095774 Calibration Pressure reducer valve 0 25 l min 467895 Calibration assembly cap tube connector 10089321 Calibration Cylinder 58L 4 gas mix 1 45 CH4 15 O2 60 ppm CO 20 pp...

Page 52: ...ALTAIR 4XR 52 Appendix US 7 Appendix 7 1 Start Up Sequence Power on ...

Page 53: ...ALTAIR 4XR 53 Appendix US 7 2 Fresh Air Setup FAS ...

Page 54: ... 7 3 Reset Screen Controls To Bump Button Button Hold for 3 seconds Hold for 5 seconds Instrument off CAL Mode Press BUMP Page Press Press Press Perform BUMP Measure To Next Page From Normal Operations Main Page To Calibration ...

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Page 58: ...ALTAIR 4XR 58 Appendix US 7 6 Sensor Setup ...

Page 59: ...ALTAIR 4XR 59 Appendix US 7 7 Calibrations ...

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