Maintenance; Troubleshooting - MSA Altair 5X Mode D'emploi

4. Maintenance

If irregularities occur during operation, use the displayed error codes
and messages to determine appropriate next steps.
Repair or alteration of the ALTAIR 5X or ALTAIR 5X IR
MultiGas Detectors, beyond the procedures described in
this manual or by anyone other than a person authorized
by MSA, could cause the instruments to fail to perform
properly. Use only genuine MSA replacement parts when
performing any maintenance procedures described in this
manual. Substitution or incorrect installation of
components can seriously impair instrument performance,
alter intrinsic safety characteristics, or void agency
approvals.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

4.1 Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
ERROR ADC
ERROR MEM
ERROR PROG
ERROR RAM
LOW BATTERY
BATTERY ALARM
Instrument
does not
turn ON
MISSING
SENSOR
NO SENSORS
(flashing)
! WARNING
DESCRIPTION
Analog measurement error
Memory error
Program error
RAM error
Battery Warning repeats
Every 30 seconds
Battery completely discharged
Battery fully discharged
Sensor damaged or missing
No sensors are enabled
Sensor Warning
Sensor Alarm
ACTION
Contact MSA
Contact MSA
Contact MSA
Contact MSA
Remove from service as soon as
possible and recharge or replace
battery
Instrument is no longer sensing gas;
Remove from service and recharge
or replace battery.
Remove from service
and recharge or replace battery pack
Replace sensor
Instrument must have at least
one sensor enabled at all times
A sensor is near its end-of-life
A sensor has reached end-of-life and
cannot be calibrated.
Replace sensor and recalibrate
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