Altair Series
ALTAIR® is a family of portable gas detectors that can house 1-5 sensors for specific gas detection (dependent on model chosen). They feature large buttons for easy use, and a polycarbonate housing protects the detector for drops of up to 10 feet (3m). Includes MotionAlert™, which lets others know if the user has become immobile, and InstantAlert™, a manual alarm that alerts others if a dangerous situation has arisen. The glow-in-the-dark housing makes it easy to see in a confined space. Controls are designed to be usable while in personal protective equipment (PPE).
Availability: Commercially available
| Manufacturer |
| Mine Safety Appliances Company (MSA) |
| Product Name |
| Altair Series |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; |
| Detection Principle |
| Sensors; |
| Detection Method |
| Electrochemical Detection; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Gas Analysis; |
| Product Model Number |
| Altair 2X, Altair 4X, Altair 4XR, Altair 5X |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| ALTAIR® is a family of portable gas detectors that can house 1-5 sensors for specific gas detection (dependent on model chosen). They feature large buttons for easy use, and a polycarbonate housing protects the detector for drops of up to 10 feet (3m). Includes MotionAlert™, which lets others know if the user has become immobile, and InstantAlert™, a manual alarm that alerts others if a dangerous situation has arisen. The glow-in-the-dark housing makes it easy to see in a confined space. Controls are designed to be usable while in personal protective equipment (PPE). |
| Availability |
| Commercially available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 3.4 x 2.0 x 1.0 in (86.4 x 50.8 x 45.4 mm) |
| Weight |
| <1 lb.; 4 oz (113 g) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; Lithium CR2, non-rechargeable (> 18 hours) |
| Noise Produced |
| 95 db |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; Drop tested |
| Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F), 10 to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Calibration gas |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Calibration gas |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Yes |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Replace sensors |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| MSA Link Software |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| <5 years; Dependent on sensor, typically > 3 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $400.00 to $2,000 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| Sensor replacements |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| CO, H2S, O2, NH3, Cl2, ClO2, NO2, SO2, HCN, PH3 |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Dependent on sensor selected |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Immediate |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Total Run Time |
| Continuous |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible, visual, and vibrational |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
