MSA GAS DETECTION

MSA ALTAIR 2XP

Single-gas detector profile using the current ALTAIR 2XP 360 image set and available meter literature inventory.

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MSA ALTAIR 2XP front view

Product Profile

ALTAIR 2XP is a compact, single-gas personal monitor form factor for focused hazard coverage. The image set in this project is labeled to an H2S configuration and shows the streamlined clip-mount body used for daily wear.

ALTAIR 2X/2XP literature documents an IP67 housing, 25-foot drop performance, and long-life single-gas operation with replaceable lithium battery architecture. It is designed for fast, repeatable daily compliance checks with clear alarm visibility and simple operation.

Quantitative details of MSA ALTAIR 2XP

Detector class

Single-gas personal detector

Current image-set configuration

H2S-marked 2XP variant

Size

3.5 in L x 2.125 in W x 1.25 in D (no clip)

Weight

4 oz with clip

Ingress protection

IP67 dust-tight and water-tight housing

Drop performance

Up to 25-ft drop resistance

Battery

Replaceable lithium battery; approx. 18-month life (8-hour workday assumption)

Audible alarm

95 dB at 1 ft

Event log

300+ events

Data log capacity

>950 hours at default interval (2X/2XP)

Sensor life

Expected 4-year sensor life

Response times (typical)

H2S/CO/SO2 under 15 s; NO2/NH3 under 40 s

Warranty

Chassis/electronics 3 years; H2S/CO/SO2/NO2 sensors 3 years; Cl2/NH3 sensors 2 years

Gas Meter Comparison Region

ALTAIR 4XR thumbnail

ALTAIR 4XR

  • Channels: Up to 4 gases
  • Ingress: IP68
  • Runtime: 20 hours
  • Weight: 8 oz
  • Warranty: 4 years
ALTAIR 5X thumbnail

ALTAIR 5X

  • Channels: Up to 6 gases
  • Ingress: IP65
  • Runtime: 20 hours (base)
  • Weight: Up to 1.15 lb (IR)
  • Warranty: 3 years
ALTAIR 2XP thumbnail

ALTAIR 2XP

  • Channels: Single-gas form factor
  • Target in current image set: H2S model
  • Runtime: Approx. 18 months battery life
  • Ingress: IP67
  • Weight: 4 oz
  • Warranty: Up to 3 years (sensor-dependent)

ALTAIR 2XP Literature

Brochure thumbnails below link directly to the source PDFs used for this ALTAIR 2X/2XP profile.

ALTAIR 2X detector bid spec cover

0802-169-MC_ALTAIR2XDetector_BidSpec.pdf

ALTAIR 2X bulletin cover

0802-96-MC_ALTAIR-2X-Bulletin.pdf

ALTAIR 2X FAQ cover

0802-99-MC_ALTAIR2XFAQs.pdf

ALTAIR 2X warranty cover

0802-112-MC_ALTAIR2X_Warranty.pdf

ALTAIR 2X poster cover

0802-103-MC_A2XPoster.pdf

ALTAIR 2X operator manual FR cover

OPM_ALTAIR_2X_10148950_07_FR.pdf

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