The ALTAIR 5X IR is available with a maximum of five sensors, which
can display readings for six separate gases (one Two-Tox Sensor
provides both CO and H
The ALTAIR 5X and ALTAIR 5X IR Detectors are available with a
monochrome or color display.
While the instrument can detect up to 30% oxygen in ambient air, it is
approved for use only up to 21% oxygen.
The alarm levels for the individual gases are factory-set but can be
changed through the instrument Setup menu. These changes can also
be made through MSA Link software. Ensure that the latest version of
the MSA Link software has been downloaded from MSA's website
www.msanet.com. It is recommended that after making changes using
MSA Link software, the unit should be turned OFF and ON.
2.2 User Interfaces
Instrument operation is dialog driven from the display with the aid of the
three function buttons (see FIGURE 2-1).
2.2.1 Button Definitions
The ALTAIR 5X, and ALTAIR 5X IR units have three buttons for user
operation. Each button can function as a "soft key", as defined
immediately above the button.
BUTTON
DESCRIPTION
The
user action selections.
▼
The ▼ button is used to page down through data screens or to
decrease the values in Setup mode. This button is also used to initiate a
Bump Test for the installed sensors, directly from the MEASURING page.
If the user is granted access to the MotionAlert setting feature, this button
can be used to activate the InstantAlert
▲
The ▲ button is used to reset peak, STEL TWA and alarms
(where possible) or perform calibration in measuring mode. It is also used
as page up or to increase the values in Setup mode.
When the ▲ button and the ▼ buttons are pressed and held
simultaneously while in normal measure mode, the Setup mode can be
entered after the Password is confirmed.
2-2
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2
button is used to turn instrument ON or OFF and to confirm
alarm.
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