MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detectors

Description

The MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector is a rapid-response, four-gas monitor. This model has been configured to include methane (CH₄ LEL), oxygen (O₂), hydrogen sulphide (H₂S) and carbon monoxide (CO) sensors, a charcoal case and a charging cradle. It is suitable for use in the following sectors: fire service, construction, industrial, mining, oil and gas, and utilities. For an overview of the MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detectors, please see the following video.

ALTAIR 4XR Care & Use

To enable gas detection that is two times faster than the industry average, the MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector is equipped with MSA XCell® Sensors. As a result, it can provide live gas readings; this version of the MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector includes XCell® sensors for methane, oxygen, hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide, equipping it with the following measurement ranges.

Gas	Range	Resolution
Methane (LEL)	0–100 %	1 %
Oxygen	0–30 %	0.1 %
Hydrogen Sulphide	0–200 ppm	1 ppm
Carbon Monoxide	0–1999 ppm	1 ppm

When the MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector measures hazardous gas concentrations it will alert the user by issuing acoustic, visual and vibrating alarms.

The MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector also features a low battery alarm; when the battery is close to expiration the MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector’s on-screen battery indicator and LEDs will flash, an alarm will sound, and LOW BATT will be displayed on the screen.

Rapid-responding MSA XCell® sensors also mean the MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector can provide teams with real-time incident awareness when wirelessly connected to the MSA Altair Connect App (available via Google Play) via Bluetooth. To facilitate faster Bluetooth connection the MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector includes an RFID chip.

When connected to the MSA Altair Connect App, event notifications will be sent to relevant persons via text message. The MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector includes a MotionAlert option that informs colleagues when a member of their team has become inactive. Similarly, the user-activated InstantAlert notifies other team members of potentially dangerous situations. The MSA Altair Connect App also allows the user to create notification groups, email calibration details, and receive compliance reminders, as well as update the MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector’s settings quickly.

To ensure correct functionality, the MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector will perform a complete self-test upon initial start-up. The self-test ensures that acoustic and vibration alarms, as well as LED signals, are working correctly.

In addition to this, the MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector can be used with MSA Galaxy GX2 Automated Test System (NOT included) to perform Bump tests and calibrations in half the time with half the test gas compared to the industry average. Successful Bump tests are indicated by an on-screen tick and Bump LEDs.

Finally, to ensure suitability for rugged outdoor environments the MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector features an IP68-rated design: it will remain functional even after submersion in 2m of water for up to one hour. Furthermore, the MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector is constructed to survive up to twenty-five drops from 4 feet (1.2m) or an incidental drop from 25 feet onto concrete. It has an operating temperature of -40°C to +60°C.

The MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector is a durable, dependable and fast-responding four-gas monitor.

MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector Key Features

Rapid-response, four-gas monitor
Includes rapid-responding MSA XCell® Sensors for methane, oxygen, hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide
Charcoal case
Charging cradle
Suitable for fire service, construction, industrial, mining, oil and gas, and utility sectors
MSA XCell® Sensors detect gases twice as fast as the industry average
Hazardous area alarm: acoustic, visual and vibrating alerts
Low battery alarm: flashing LED and on-screen battery indicator, audible alarm and LOW BATT displayed on the screen
Provides real-time incident awareness to teams when wirelessly connected to the MSA Altair Connect App (available on Google Play) via Bluetooth
RFID chip for faster Bluetooth connection
Event notifications are sent to relevant persons via text message (connection to MSA Altair Connect App required)
InstantAlert notifies other team members of potentially dangerous situations
MotionAlert informs colleagues when a member of their team has become inactive
Use the MSA Altair Connect App to create notification groups, alter the detector’s settings, email calibration details and receive compliance reminders
Performs a self-test upon initial start-up
Use with the MSA Galaxy GX2 Automated Test System to perform Bump tests and calibrations in half the time with half the test gas
On-screen tick and Bump LEDs indicate a successful Bump test
IP68
Will survive 25 drops from 4 feet (1.2m)
Will survive an incidental drop from 25 feet onto concrete
Operating temperature: -40°C to +60°C
A durable, dependable and fast-responding four-gas monitor.

What’s Included?

MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detector with CH₄, O₂, H₂S & CO Sensors

Tech Specs

MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detectors Technical Specifications

GAS TYPES	Gas	Range	Resolution
	LEL	0–100%	1%
	O₂	0–30%	0.1%
	CO	0–1999ppm	1ppm
	H₂S	0–200ppm	1ppm
	H₂S-LC	0–100ppm	0.1ppm
	SO₂	0–20ppm	0.1ppm
	NO₂	0–50ppm	0.1ppm
WARRANTY FROM MSA	4 years (+ optional 1-year extension)
DURABILITY	25-foot (7.5 m) drop protection MIL-STD-810G drop protectio
TEMPERATURE RANGE	–40 °F to +140 °F –40 °C to +60 °C
RELATIVE HUMIDITY	5 % – 95 % intermittent 15 % – 90 % non-condensing
POWER	Rechargeable Li-polymer battery 24-hour run-time < 4 hour charge time
PHYSICAL	4.4” x 3.0” x 1.4” 11 cm x 7.6 cm x 3.5 cm 8 oz (228 g)
DATALOGGING	> 50 hours (adjustable) > 500 event logs

MSA Altair 4xR MultiGas Detectors Certifications

North America	Europe	IEC
USA Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C & D Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F & G Class III, Division 1 Ambient temperature: –40°C to +60°C; T4	Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX): II 1G Ex ia da IIC T4 Ga, –40°C to +60°C, IP68 CE 0080 Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC): EN50270 Type 2, EN61000-6-3	IECEx Ex ia da IIC T4 Ga, –40°C to +60°C, IP68
Canada CSA CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 152 Combustible Gas Detection Instruments C22.2 No. 152 Performance Ambient Temperature: –20°C to +54°C; T4 C22.2 No. 157 Intrinsic Safety Ambient Temperature: –40°C to +54°C; T4