Altair

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Altair 5 5IR Multigas Detectors

• IR and toxic gases added!

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MSA Background

• Established in 1914 by two mining engineers
• First major product Flameless Electric Cap
  Lamp developed with Thomas Edison
• The largest company in the world dedicated to
  producing safety and environmental monitoring
  equipment
• Headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA
• 2008 1B in annual sales
• Affiliate companies in 40 countries
• 5,000 Employees
• 4000 Products sold in 120 countries
• That men and women may work in safety, and
  that they, their families, and their communities
  may live in healththroughout the world.

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What It Is

• Multigas monitor
• Detects up to 6 gases combustible gases, O2,
  H2S, CO, CO2 additional toxic gases
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Optional alkaline battery pack
• Color or monochrome display option
• Built-in pump or diffusion version
• Multilingual

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Latest Additions

• IR sensors
• CO2 0-10, 0-50
• Methane 0-25 Vol
• Propane 0-100 LEL 0-100 Vol
• Butane 0-25 0-100 Vol
• Toxic sensors
• Cl2 0-20ppm
• NO2 0-50ppm
• NH3 0-50ppm
• PH3 0-5ppm
• HCN 0-30ppm
• ClO2 0-1.00ppm

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Latest Additions

• Global approvals for global customers
• UL
• CSA
• ATEX
• AnZ

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Altair 5 Multigas Detector Size

• Fits ergonomically in hand
• Alarms seen from most angles
• One-handed operationeven with gloves!

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Altair 5 Multigas Detector Design

• Over-molded case design
• Built-in rubberized armor
• Protects unit from impact shock
• Unit easily survives 6-ft drop
• Ergonomic design
• Easier to grip and hold
• Buttons within easy reach
• Instrument sealed against water and dust ingress
  to IP65
• For use in the toughest conditions

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Altair 5 Multigas Detector Alarms

• Attention-grabbing system
• 95 dB horn typical
• Multiple, alternating high-intensity alarm LEDs
• Vibrating alarm standard
• MotionAlert feature standard
• If no motion is detected for 30 seconds, alarm
  sounds to alert others
• Unique feature to gas detection
• Ideal for confined space entry
• InstantAlert feature standard
• Manually activates all alarms to alert others
  nearby

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Altair 5 Multigas Detector Features

• Color display option
• Custom logo option
• MotionAlert feature
• To indicate man-down
• InstantAlert feature
• To activate all alarms when situations require
• Most rugged instrument in its class
• Easily passes multiple 6-ft drops
• IP 65-rated
• Water- and dust-tight
• Multi-language option
• Over 18 preprogrammed

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Altair 5 Multigas Detector Features

• Confidence signal
• Helps to ensure safe instrument operation
• Blinking green SAFE LED
• Vibrating pulse
• Confidence beep
• Missing sensor alarm
• Helps to prevent maintenance errors
• Password-protected setup mode
• Controls unauthorized access
• Event data log
• gt1000 events
• gt200 hrs
• MSA Link-ready
• Multi-language PC software accesses records and
  changes settings

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Altair 5 Multigas Detector Power

• Lithium-based technology
• No memory effects
• More capacity
• Helps to hold charge when not in use
• Runs gt15 hours fully equipped
• Alkaline option available
• Use for additional run time
• gt12 hrs
• 3 AA
• Interchangeable!

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Altair 5 Multigas Detector Markets

• Oil gas
• Petrochemical
• Fire service
• Utilities
• Agriculture
• Construction
• Steel
• Wastewater
• Many industrial applications

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Altair 5 Multigas Detector Competition

• Ranges from
• 4-gas diffusion
• 4-gas pumped
• To
• 5-gas instruments
• 5- 6-gas instruments with color display
• 5- 6-gas instruments with PID IR color
  display

Be sure to compare apples with apples!
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Altair 5 Multigas Detector Power On

• Operates similarly to Solaris Multigas Detector
• Performs self-diagnostic check
• Display audible, visual vibrating alarms
  missing sensors
• Displays
• Logo
• Instrument name software version
• Combustible gas type toxic units (ppm or mg/m3)
  
• Alarm set points (Low, High, STEL, TWA)
• Calibration cylinder values
• Date
• Last calibration date
• FAS (fresh air setup)
• Menu-driven
• Follow display instructions
• Corresponding buttons

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Altair 5 Multigas Detector Accessories

• Galaxy Automated Calibration System
• Bump test calibration
• Record-keeping
• Networking
• Charging cradle
• Truck-mount
• Desk-mount
• Vehicle charger
• Sampling accessories
• Lines
• Probes
• Filters

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Altair 5 Multigas Detector Maintenance

• Low-level end-user maintenance required
• Individual sensors
• Sensor replacement kit
• Kit filter, gasket, etc.
• PC board
• Pump replacement kit
• Front case with built-in filter
• Battery

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Altair 5 Multigas Detector Warranty

• Standard 2-year comprehensive warranty
• Includes Big Four sensors
• Housing
• Electronics
• Pump drive
• Charger rechargeable battery

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Meet the MSA Altair Gas Detection Family
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