Operating Manual ALTAIR PRO Single Gas Detector Order No.
MSA AUER GmbH D-12059 Berlin Thiemannstrasse 1 Germany © MSA AUER GmbH.
MSA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Declaration of Conformity Mine Safety Appliances Company MANUFACTURED BY: 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066 USA The manufacturer or the European Authorized Representative MSA AUER GmbH, Thiemannstrasse 1, D-12059 Berlin declares that the product MSA ALTAIR PRO Complies with the provisions of the council directive 94/9/EC (ATEX).
CONTENTS MSA Contents 1. 2. 3. Safety Regulations .............................................................................................. 6 1.1. Correct Use ................................................................................................ 6 1.2. Liability Information .................................................................................... 6 1.3. Safety and Precautionary Measures to be Adopted ................................... 7 Description......................
MSA 5. 6. GB CONTENTS Technical Specifications/Certifications........................................................... 40 5.1. Technical Specifications........................................................................... 40 5.2. Certifications ............................................................................................ 42 5.3. Test Gases Table ..................................................................................... 43 5.4.
SAFETY REGULATIONS MSA 1. Safety Regulations 1.1. Correct Use The ALTAIR PRO is a portable instrument for monitoring toxic gases and oxygen deficiency or excess in the workplace. It is used exclusively for monitoring and not for measuring gas concentrations in the ambient air. It must be serviced and repaired by qualified and authorised personnel. It is imperative that this operating manual be read and observed when using this instrument.
MSA 1.3. SAFETY REGULATIONS Safety and Precautionary Measures to be Adopted Attention! The following safety instructions must be observed implicitly. Only in this way can the safety and health of the individual operators, and the correct functioning of the instrument, be guaranteed. Use instrument only for stipulated gases The ALTAIR PRO is used for monitoring and detecting gases in the ambient air. Thereby, it must be used only for gases for which a sensor is installed in the instrument.
DESCRIPTION MSA 2. Description 2.1. Instrument Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fig. 1 Instrument view 1 Alarm LED 5 Button 2 Infrared port 6 Display with backlight 3 Sensor cover 7 Stipulated gas type 4 Acoustic alarm transmitter The instrument is a portable gas meter for monitoring gases in the ambient air and in the workplace.
MSA DESCRIPTION The response levels for the individual gases are set at the factory and cannot be changed during operation. After commissioning the instrument, changes are ® ™ possible only with the MSA FiveStar Link Software version 4.4 or higher (available as option; Description of software). If the ambient air contains higher gas concentrations, the instrument ignores the Fresh Air Setup and goes directly to measuring mode after the self-test.
DESCRIPTION 2.2. MSA On-Screen Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fig. 2 Display 1 Self-test in progress 2 Bump check indicator 3 Hour glass 4 Confidence indicator 5 Alarm indicator 6 Battery life indicator 7 Numeric indicator 8 Gas concentration units Battery Life Indicator Attention! If an alarm is triggered while using the instrument as a monitor, leave the area immediately. Remaining on site under such circumstances can cause serious damage to health or can even lead to death.
MSA DESCRIPTION Battery Warning A battery warning indicates that a nominal two days of operation remain before the instrument's battery is depleted. The duration of remaining instrument operation during battery warning depends on ambient temperature (colder temperatures may reduce battery life) and the number and duration of alarms during battery warning.
DESCRIPTION MSA Confidence indicator The Confidence indicator flashes once every 60 seconds to notify the user that the instrument is ON and operating normally. In addition, both LEDs will flash briefly every 60 seconds. Backlight The backlight can be manually activated with a quick push of the button. The backlight remains ON for 10 seconds. 2.3.
MSA DESCRIPTION The backlight turns ON for 20 seconds during an alarm condition. If the gas concentration reaches or exceeds the alarm setpoint the instrument will display and flash "LO" or "HI" and "ALARM" and enter an alarm sequence. For more and detailed information Section 3.3. 2.4. Monitoring the Oxygen Concentration With the ALTAIR PRO the oxygen concentration is monitored in the atmosphere. The alarm setpoints can be set to enrichment (concentration > 20.8%) or depletion (concentration < 20.8%).
DESCRIPTION 2.5. MSA Duration of Use of the Instrument Normal Operation The instrument is ready for operation as long as the battery warning indicator (Pos. 6 in Fig. 2) does not display and the self-test is successful. Weakening Battery A weakening battery is indicated by the flashing battery warning indicator and the remaining operation time indicator going off. Attention! You are not allowed to use the instrument even if it still shows a gas concentration.
MSA OPERATION 3. Operation 3.1. Changing Alarm Setpoints Alarm setpoints can only be changed manually during instrument setup, which can be entered after battery attachment or reattachment ( Fig. 3). Alarm setpoints can also be changed electronically using the MSA FiveStar® Link™ Software. (1) Ensure instrument is turned OFF before proceeding. (2) Remove and re-attach battery. (3) Turn instrument ON. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. ON displays during this time period.
OPERATION MSA High Alarm Setpoint for three seconds, "HI" and "ALARM" icons turn ON. (8) To change the high alarm (HI), press the button when "HI" and "ALARM" displays. "HI", "ALARM", "SET" and "?" are displayed. (9) By pressing the button, increase the value for the high alarm, until the desired value is reached. On obtaining the maximum value, the display jumps back and begins to count upwards again from the minimum value. (10) Release the button and wait 3 seconds.
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OPERATION 3.2. MSA Turning ON the Instrument Before the instrument can be used for monitoring possible toxic gases in the atmosphere, it must be commissioned ( Fig. 4). (1) Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. "ON" displays during this time period. The Steel Mill version cannot be turned OFF without removing the battery or using MSA FiveStar® Link™ Software. An LCD functional test activates all display indicators.
MSA OPERATION When performing a fresh air setup, the instrument must be in a known clean air. The fresh air setup has limits. If a hazardous level of gas is present, the instrument displays "FAS/ERR". Press the button to acknowledge the error and perform an instrument calibration. (4) If Fresh Air Setup is desired, immediately press the button. "HOURGLASS", "SET" and "FAS" display. (5) If Fresh Air Setup is not desired, do not press the button. The instrument continues the ON sequence.
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MSA 3.3. OPERATION Toxic Gas Measurements The ALTAIR PRO can be purchased to detect the following gases in the atmosphere: Carbon Monoxide (CO) Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Ammonia (NH3) Phosphine (PH3) Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) Chlorine (Cl2) Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2). It displays the gas concentration in parts per million (PPM) on the measuring page. The instrument remains on this page until another page is selected or the instrument is turned OFF.
OPERATION MSA High Alarm If the gas concentration reaches or exceeds the high alarm setpoint the instrument will: display and flash "HI" and "ALARM" enter a high alarm sequence. The high alarm can be silenced for five seconds by pressing the button while it is still in high alarm. The high alarm is latching and will not reset when gas concentration falls below the HIGH setpoint. To reset alarm, push the button after the gas level falls below the setpoint.
MSA 3.4. OPERATION Oxygen Measurements The ALTAIR PRO Detector can be purchased to measure the concentration of oxygen in an atmosphere. The value displayed is percent by volume of oxygen in the atmosphere. High and low alarm setpoints can be configured to alarm in any combination of oxygen: enrichment (greater than 20.8%) or depletion (less than 20.8%). When an alarm setpoint is reached the alarm sequence is initiated.
OPERATION 3.5. MSA Displaying the Instrument Data - excluding the Steel Mill Version A single, quick press on the button turn ON the backlight for 10 seconds. The Information page can be accessed by pushing the button for about one second. The instrument beeps twice. There are following modes: 1) Test gas mode 2) Minimum Oxygen concentration ("LO") - for oxygen only 3) Peak Reading Toxic ("HI") Oxygen ("HI") The Peak/Hi and Min/Low values can be cleared.
MSA OPERATION 6) 3.6. IR mode When instrument displays "IR?", press the button to enter IR mode. If IR communications are not detected for three minutes or the button is pressed, the instrument will exit this mode ( Fig. 5 for additional details). Displaying the Instrument Data - Steel Mill Version only A single, quick press on the button turn ON the backlight for 10 seconds. The Information page can be accessed by pushing the button for about one second. The instrument beeps twice.
OPERATION MSA 11) Time Weighted Average ("TWA") The TWA reading displays what the instrument has calculated since powerON. When this page is displayed, press the button to clear. "CLR" is displayed Value is deleted TWA value is automatically reset to zero when the instrument is turned ON. TWA value is calculated over an eight-our exposure.
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OPERATION 3.8. MSA Data Logging Session Log The ALTAIR PRO Detector has the capability of recording 50 of the most recent events. Hold the button for one second: The instrument pages begin to display. Events will be transferred to the PC during this sequence, if: - the top of the instrument is pointed toward the optional IR Receiving device ® ™ - a PC is running MSA FiveStar Link Software ® ™ - "CONNECT" button is pressed in the PC FiveStar Link Software.
MSA 3.9. OPERATION Function Tests on the Instrument Checking the Confidence indicator The alarm LEDs and the Confidence indicator in the display must flash every 60 seconds after starting the instrument. This indicates the instrument is operating correctly Alarm Test The alarm test must be conducted before each use. It is part of the self-test. (1) Turn ON the instrument. A short alarm is triggered.
OPERATION MSA If the "" does not appear and "ERR" is displayed, check: whether the sensor is dirty, whether the correct test gas was used, whether the test gas cylinder is empty or the date has expired, whether the test gas was fed in at the right moment, whether the test gas hose was connected to the sensor. (5) Repeat the bump-test if necessary. (6) If the self-bump-fails, calibrate the instrument ( Section 3.10). (7) Repeat the bump-test after the calibration. Fig.
MSA OPERATION 3.10. Calibrating the Instrument The ALTAIR PRO must be calibrated if it does not pass a bump-test. Under normal circumstances MSA recommends calibration at least every six months, however, many European countries have their own guidelines. Please check your local legislation.
OPERATION MSA Carry out the calibration as follows (also see Fig. 7and Fig. 8): (1) Press the button. "TEST" "GAS" "?" is displayed. (2) Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. "TEST" "CAL" is displayed. After 3 seconds, "FAS" "?" is displayed which prompts the user to do a fresh air equalisation. (3) During the "FAS" "?" display, press the button to do a fresh air equalisation. If no fresh air equalisation is carried out, the instrument returns to normal operating mode.
MSA OPERATION (7) If calibration fails, check: whether the correct test gas was used, whether the test gas cylinder is empty or the date has expired, whether the test gas hose was connected to the sensor, whether the flow governor is set to 0.25 l/min. (8) If necessary, repeat steps (1) to (7). "OK" is displayed. Otherwise ("ERR"), the instrument must be taken out of use. (9) Conduct a self-test to confirm the calibration. If the self-test is successful, a "" is displayed.
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MSA OPERATION Calibration - Oxygen Attention! The instrument must be calibrated if, during operation, a value different from 20.8% oxygen in the ambient air is displayed. In the event of extreme changes in the air pressure or the atmospheric temperature, false alarms can be created. Therefore, calibrate the instrument under the conditions of use. The calibration must be carried out in clean, non-contaminated ambient air.
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MSA 4. MAINTENANCE Maintenance If irregularities occur during operation, use the displayed error codes to determine how to proceed further. 4.1. Troubleshooting Problem Description Reaction TMP/ERR Temperature out of range Return instrument to normal temperature range and recalibrate. Inform MSA*) AD/ERR Sensor feedback error Remove battery and recalibrate. Inform MSA*) EE/ERR EEPROM error Inform MSA *) MEM/RST EEPROM Data Error Calibrate instrument.
MAINTENANCE 4.2. MSA Replacing the Battery 1 2 Fig. 9 Sensor and Battery Replacement 1 Sensor 2 Battery (1) Remove the four screws securing the case halves together. (2) Carefully remove the front cover to expose the battery. The circuit board will remain with the back half of the case. Do not touch the display connections (two blue connectors) (3) Remove the depleted battery and replace only with one specified in section 5.1.
MSA 4.3. MAINTENANCE Replacing the Sensor Caution! Before handling the PC board, ensure you are properly grounded, otherwise, static charges from your body could damage the electronics. Such damage is not covered by the warranty. Grounding straps and kits are available from electronics suppliers. (1) Remove the four screws securing the case halves together. (2) Carefully remove the front cover to expose the sensor (located near the top of the instrument, near the alarm lights Fig. 9).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS MSA 5. Technical Specifications/Certifications 5.1. Technical Specifications Weight 125 g (instrument with battery and clip) Dimensions 86 x 51 x 50 mm (L x B x T) – with fastening clip Alarms Two super bright LEDs with 320° viewing angle and a loud acoustic alarm Volume of acoustic alarm 95 dB typical Displays Large display of measured values Battery type Lithium CR2 non-rechargeable.
MSA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS Temperature range Operation Storage Vibration alarm : : : - 20 °C to +50 °C 0 °C to +40 °C to 0 °C Humidity range 10 - 95% rel. humidity, non-condensing Dust and spray IP 67 protection Function tested CO, H2S, O2 gases *) When placing an order, you can request different alarm setpoints. The settings can be changed before commissioning with the help of the button and thereafter, with the FiveStar®Link™ Software.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS 5.2.
MSA 5.3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS Test Gases Table Instrument version Test gas - Self-test Test gas - Calibration CO 60 ppm 60 ppm H2S 40 ppm 40 ppm 02 <19% *) 20.8% *) The self-test can also be conducted where the operator breathes out onto the sensor for about 3 - 5 seconds. 5.4. Oxygen Typical Performance Specifications Range 0 - 25% 02 Resolution 0.1% 02 Reproducibility 0.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS Sensor SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide) Range 0-20.0 ppm Resolution 0.1 ppm Sensor NO2 (Nitrogen Dioxide) Range 0-20.0 ppm Resolution 0.1 ppm Sensor NH3 (Ammoniac) Range 0-100 ppm Resolution 1 ppm Sensor PH3 (Phosphine) Range 0-5.0 ppm Resolution 0.05 ppm Sensor HCN (Hydrogen Cyanide) Range 0-30.0 ppm Resolution 0.5 ppm Sensor Cl2 (Chlorine) Range 0-20.0 ppm Resolution 0.1 ppm Sensor ClO2 (Chlorine Dioxide) Range 0-1.00 ppm Resolution 0.
MSA 5.6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS Data Logging Specifications Session datalog Number of shared events 50 (most recent occurrences) Data transmission method Via MSA infrared adapter on a PC using MSA FiveStar® Link™ Software > version 4.
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