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General| Sensor Type | Electrochemical, Catalytic Bead, Infrared |
|---|---|
| Gases Detected | Oxygen (O2), combustible gases |
| Display | LCD |
| Ingress Protection | IP67 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) |
| Alarm | 95 dB audible alarm, vibrating alarm, bright LED visual alarm |
Details on the proper application and intended use of the ALTAIR 5 and ALTAIR 5 IR Multigas Detectors.
Information regarding MSA's acceptance of liability and warranty voidance conditions.
Essential safety checks and precautions required before and during instrument use.
Details the warranty period for different components of the ALTAIR 5 and ALTAIR 5 IR Multigas Detectors.
Visual guide to components, features, buttons, LEDs, and hardware interfaces.
Details indicators, monochrome/colour displays, and battery life status.
Critical warnings, shutdown procedures, and charging guidelines for the instrument's battery.
Explains viewing Peak, Min, STEL, TWA readings, and other optional display pages.
Describes what happens when the instrument detects a missing sensor and how it is indicated.
Details monitoring of toxic, oxygen, and combustible gases, including alarm conditions.
Discusses how pressure, humidity, and temperature changes can affect gas sensor readings.
Guides through the instrument's startup sequence, self-test, and optional Fresh Air Setup.
Covers normal operation, accessing pages, and instrument setup options like calibration and alarms.
Details calibration options, alarm settings, sensor configurations, language, and time/date setup.
Explains PC connection for data logging and instrument function/alarm tests.
Covers calibration checks, zero calibration, span calibration, and finishing calibration.
Provides instructions on how to properly shut down the instrument.
Guidance on maintenance, error codes, and a troubleshooting table for common issues.
Verifying pump operation and step-by-step instructions for replacing the battery.
Procedures for replacing sensors and filters, including safety precautions.
Guidelines for cleaning, storing, and shipping the instrument.
Lists weight, dimensions, alarms, battery types, run time, temperature/humidity ranges, and ingress protection.
Details factory alarm thresholds and performance specs for IR sensors.
Outlines certifications (UL, SP, ATEX) and sensor performance specifications.
Lists part numbers for various calibration gas cylinders.
Lists part numbers for probes, calibration assemblies, software, holsters, and other accessories.
Detailed part numbers for case assemblies, battery packs, sensors, kits, and IR sensors.
Flow charts for the instrument's startup sequence and normal operation modes.
Flow charts illustrating navigation through main page options, password protection, and menu sequences.
Flow charts covering calibration sequences and alarm option settings.
Flow chart detailing the various settings available within the Instrument Options menu.
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