What to do if my MSA ALTAIR 5X PID show a low battery (flashing)?
If your MSA Security Sensors device displays a 'LOW BATTERY' warning (flashing) and repeats every 30 seconds, immediately remove the device from service and recharge or replace the battery as soon as possible.
What to do if my MSA ALTAIR 5X PID Security Sensors have a battery alarm?
If your MSA Security Sensors device triggers a 'BATTERY ALARM', it means the battery is completely discharged, and the device is no longer sensing gas. Immediately remove it from service and recharge or replace the battery.
General| Gas Detected | Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Photoionization Detector (PID) |
| Resolution | 0.1 ppm |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Data Logging | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C |
| Humidity Range | 0 to 95% RH |
| Alarm Type | Visual, audible, and vibration |
| Sensor Life | 2 years |
| Display | LCD |
| PID Range | 0 to 2, 000 ppm |
Proper device usage, hazard assessment, and gas detection capabilities.
Daily checks, bump tests, calibration, Bluetooth, ESD, environmental factors.
How a PID sensor works, ionization, current measurement, and detection principles.
Compensating for compound differences, calculation, and importance of correct factors.
General device description, sensor capabilities, and display features.
Button functions and LED indicator meanings for device operation.
Types of alarms (vibrating, horn, InstantAlert, MotionAlert, etc.) and their functions.
Explanation of display elements like soft keys, gas readings, and status icons.
Low battery warnings, shutdown procedure, and actions to take.
Effects of pressure, humidity, and temperature on gas readings.
Device startup, self-test, sensor configuration, and sampling system test.
Accessing setup menus via password for configuration.
Manual/automatic calibration, sensor stabilization, and toxic gas considerations.
Details on Bluetooth pairing, security, discovery, and connection.
Identifying and resolving device errors and display messages.
Checking pump alarm by blocking flow and clearing pump errors.
Procedures for replacing the battery pack and device sensors.
Procedures for pump filter replacement, cleaning, storage, and PID sensor care.
Weight, dimensions, alarms, display, battery, temperature, humidity, and ingress protection.
Detailed alarm levels (low, high, STEL, TWA) for each sensor type.
Sensor range, resolution, reproducibility, and response times.
EC directives, standards, marking, and special ATEX conditions.
IECEx certification, type of protection, marking, and special conditions.
Calibration gas cylinders and part numbers for the US market.
Additional accessories like sample lines, chargers, and cases.
Detailed part numbers for case, sensors, kits, and lamps.
Precautions on VOC factors, lamp energy, reproducibility, and toxic gas detection.
Table of compounds with CAS, formula, ionization potential, and RF.
Visual guide for the device's start-up and main operation sequence.
Flowchart for navigating the main setup menus.
Flowchart outlining the zero and span calibration process.
Summary of features, setup paths, and compatibility with MSA Link/Bluetooth.
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