MSA Ultima Series User Manual

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Chapter 1,
General Information
This manual describes the operation and use of the Ultima Controller
and Ultima Calibrator for the Ultima Gas Monitor and the X Series Gas
Monitors. It is strongly recommended that this entire manual be read
before using the controller or the calibrator.
The controller and calibrator use an Infrared (IR) LED to transmit to an
IR receiver in the Ultima/Ultima X Series Gas Monitor.
The Ultima/Ultima X Calibrator (FIGURE 1-1):
• Is a hand-held, self-contained unit powered by two internal AAA
batteries
• Allows one person, nonintrusive calibration of an Ultima/Ultima X
Series Gas Monitor, enabling the Monitor to be calibrated at the
unit without opening the enclosure
• Is listed as Intrinsically Safe for Classification I, Groups B, C, and
D, Division 1, Hazardous Locations
• Can select the multiplex address of an Ultima/Ultima X Series Gas
Monitor set up in the multiplex mode (if your monitor is equipped)
• Requires no adjustments
• Features simple, three-button operation
• Provides Auto power ON/OFF.
Figure 1-1. Ultima Calibrator

MSA Ultima Series Specifications

General

Display	LCD with backlight
Communication Ports	RS-485, Modbus RTU
Measurement Range	Depends on sensor connected
Accuracy	Depends on sensor connected
Outputs	relays
Certifications	UL