MSA Altair Pro User Manual

ALTAIR
®
Pro
Single Gas Detector
Operating Manual
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MSA Altair Pro Specifications

General

Type	Single-Gas Detector
Display	LCD
Ingress Protection	IP67
Sensor Options	Carbon Monoxide (CO), Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), Oxygen (O2)
Sensor Type	Electrochemical
Alarm	Audible, Visual, Vibrating
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 50°C
Data Logging	Event logging

Summary

Instrument Safety and Certifications

Using the ALTAIR Pro Single Gas Detector

Changing Alarm Setpoints

Manual and software procedures for adjusting alarm thresholds.

Turning ON the ALTAIR Pro Single Gas Detector

Battery Warning

ALTAIR Pro Alarms

Types of alarms, setpoints, and alarm behavior for toxic gases.

Toxic Gas Measurements

How the detector measures and displays concentrations of toxic gases.

Oxygen Measurements

How the detector measures and displays oxygen concentrations.

Turning OFF the ALTAIR Pro Detector

ALTAIR Pro Function Checks

Alarm Test

Bump Test

Calibrating the ALTAIR Pro Single Gas Detector

Calibrating the Toxic Gas Instruments

Steps for calibrating the instrument for specific toxic gases.

Calibrating an Oxygen Instrument

Steps for calibrating the instrument for oxygen measurements.

Warranty, Maintenance, & Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Repair Procedures