What to do if my MSA ALTAIR 5X Security Sensors show a BATTERY ALARM?
If your MSA Security Sensors display a BATTERY ALARM, it means the device is no longer sensing gas. Remove it from service, and recharge or replace the battery.
How to fix LOW BATTERY flashing on MSA Security Sensors?
If the LOW BATTERY indicator is flashing on your MSA Security Sensors, remove the device from service as soon as possible and recharge or replace the battery.
General| Ingress Protection | IP65 |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Electrochemical, Catalytic Bead, Infrared |
| Gases Detected | Oxygen (O2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Ammonia (NH3), combustible gases |
| Display | LCD |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) |
| Data Logging | Yes |
| Wireless Capability | Optional |
| Pump | Optional integrated pump |
| Certifications | ATEX, IECEx, UL, CSA |
| Alarms | Audible, visual, vibrating |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth (optional), USB |
Explains intended use and applications of ALTAIR 5X/5X IR detectors.
Details MSA's liability limits and warranty voidance.
Lists precautions for safe operation, environmental factors, and testing.
Outlines warranty periods for components and coverage terms.
Introduces ALTAIR 5X/5X IR detectors and their basic views.
Describes device buttons, their functions, and user interaction.
Explains indicators on monochrome and colour device displays.
Details navigating and viewing displays like Bump Test, Peak, Min, STEL, TWA.
Describes alarm for failed or disconnected sensors.
Explains toxic gas monitoring and alarm types.
Details oxygen monitoring and alarm conditions.
Describes combustible gas monitoring and LEL exposure.
Discusses how environmental factors affect sensor readings.
Guides on powering on, self-test, and Fresh Air Setup.
Lists option pages in normal operation: Bump Test, Peak, Min, STEL, TWA.
Explains accessing and modifying device settings via direct interface.
Details connecting the device to PC and using MSA Link software.
Describes performing alarm tests to verify functionality.
Provides instructions for performing a Bump Test to confirm sensor function.
Explains manual and automatic calibration procedures.
Describes the procedure for properly shutting down the device.
Lists common problems, descriptions, and solutions.
Explains checking pump operation by blocking the sampling system.
Provides instructions for safely replacing the device's battery pack.
Guides on replacing or adding sensors, including safety precautions.
Details replacing the pump filter, specifying correct filter types.
Advises on cleaning the device exterior with a damp cloth.
Provides guidance on storing the device when not in use.
Outlines how to pack the device for shipment.
Lists key specs: weight, dimensions, alarms, battery, temp. ranges, ingress protection.
Presents factory-set alarm thresholds for various sensors.
Details sensor performance: range, resolution, reproducibility, response time.
Provides specifications and performance data for IR sensors.
Lists calibration gas types, values, and times for sensors.
Lists device certifications and approvals by region.
Lists part numbers for calibration gas cylinders.
Lists part numbers for IR sensor calibration gas cylinders.
Lists part numbers for regulators, software, probes, and sampling lines.
Lists part numbers for device components and kits.
Lists part numbers for XCell and Series 20 sensors.
Presents a flowchart of the device's basic operational sequence.
Shows flowcharts for Bump Test and informational pages (Peak, Min, STEL, TWA).
Provides a flowchart for calibration (Zero, Span).
Outlines the flowchart for accessing and navigating setup menus.
Shows a flowchart for configuring calibration settings.
Presents a flowchart for configuring alarm settings.
Displays a flowchart for setting instrument options.
Illustrates the flowchart for setting up individual sensors.
Lists initial default settings for device features.
Details menu paths to modify device features.
Indicates if device features can be changed via MSA Link.
Lists the instrument's serial number.
Shows where to enter company name.
Indicates where to enter department or user names.
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