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ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector with MSA XCell™ Sensor Technology
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Principles of Operation
MSA’s new ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector is driven by the most advanced technology available in any portable gas detector on the market. Its design breakthrough improves performance and ensures that the ALTAIR® 4X Detector outlasts the competition.

Approvals & Standards
United States
  • ETL Class I, Div.1, Groups A, B, C & D, Class II, Div. 1, Groups E,F&G
  • Class III, Div. 1, Tamb=-40°C to +54°C; T4
Canada
  • ETL Class I, Div.1, Groups A, B, C & D, Class II, Div. 1, Groups E,F&G
  • Class III, Div. 1, Tamb=-40°C to +54°C; T4
ATEX
  • II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga, -40°C to +60°C, IP67
  • Zone 0 with no combustible sensor installed
  • II 2G Ex d ia mb IIC T4 Gb, -40°C to +60°C, IP67
  • Zone 1 with combustible sensor installed


Applications
Chemical
Construction
Domestic Preparedness
Electric Utility
Fire Fighting
Gas Detection
General Industry
Hazardous Materials
Homeland Security
HVAC
Manufacturing
Mining
Oil & Gas
Paper & Pulp
Telecommunications
Water/Wastewater
Welding

Hazards
Combustible Atmosphere
Confined Space
Fire
Leak Detection
Low Light
Oxygen Deficiency
Toxic Atmosphere IDLH
Toxic Atmosphere Non-IDLH
Welding

Product Information
MSA’s ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector with new MSA XCell™ Sensor Technology offers many performance advantages: faster response time, four-year sensor life, increased stability, and less than 60-second calibration time. The ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector operates with only MSA XCell™ Sensors for LEL, O2, two-toxic H2S/CO, or individual H2S and CO sensors.

The ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector is compatible with the ALTAIR® 4 QuickCheck® Station and the ALTAIR® 4 GALAXY® Test Stand (GALAXY® System software upgrade is required), and provides exclusive optional MotionAlert™ and InstantAlert™ features.

Features and Benefits

Built on Durability
  • Full three-year warranty
  • Rugged housing
  • Withstands 20-foot drop
  • Easy to operate
  • Agency certified IP67 rating
Powered by Performance
  • Four-year sensor life, 60% longer than the industry average
  • MSA exclusive instrument end-of-sensor life warning
  • 24-hour run time, 71% longer than the industry average
  • Fast, high-performing sensors
  • MSA exclusive MotionAlert™ & InstantAlert™ Features
  • 50% less calibration gas used per minute than the industry average
Revolutionizing Sensor Technology
  • Sensor response and clear times under 15 seconds, 38% faster than the industry average
  • Span calibration time of 60 seconds
  • Typical cost savings of over 50% on calibration gas, replacement sensors and maintenance
  • Greater signal stability and repeatability under changing or extreme environmental conditions
  • Two-tox CO/H2S sensor with virtually no cross-channel interference
  • The digital output of the sensors makes them much less susceptible to RF interference
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Download the ALTAIR® 4X Cost of Ownership Calculator and Electronic ATO (xls)

Basic Info
Additional Product Information
  • Bulletin - ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector (Bulletin No. 0802-50)
  • Bulletin - ALTAIR 4X Features & Benefits (0802-41-MC_ALTAIR4XFBen)
  • Bulletin - Frequently Asked Questions - ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector (Bulletin No. 0816-90)
  • MSA Flame and Gas Detection for the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industries (Bulletin No. 07-2078)
  • Bulletin - Multigas Detectors for the Fire Service (Bulletin No. 08-0015)
  • Bulletin - ALTAIR® 4 and ALTAIR® 5 GALAXY® Automated Test Systems (Bulletin No. 0818-09)
  • Bulletin - MSA Link™ Software (Bulletin No. 0802-51)
  • Bulletin - Rechargeable Batteries (Bulletin No. 0816-76)
  • Powerpoint Presentation - ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector


Technical Information
  • Instruction Manual - ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector (in English, Spanish and French) (Manual Part No. 10105903)
  • Instruction Manual ALTAIR® 4 QuickCheck™ Station - In English, Spanish & French (Manual Part No. 10100922)
  • Instructions - ALTAIR® 4/ALTAIR® 4X Printed Circuit Board Replacement (Instructions Part No. 10101203)
  • Instructions: XCell™ Sensor Replacement for ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector (in English, Spanish & French) (Manual Part No. 10113863)
  • Bid Specifications - ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector


Literature
Ordering Information in PDF Format:
Assemble-to-Order Information - ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector (Bulletin No. 0802-42)

How to Order From MSA:
  • General Instructions
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  • Locate an MSA Sales Manager


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