MSA GAS DETECTION

MSA ALTAIR 5X

Advanced multi-gas detector profile built from ALTAIR 5X bid-spec, sell sheet, features, and FAQ literature.

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MSA ALTAIR 5X front view

Product Profile

ALTAIR 5X is MSA’s larger-format multi-gas platform with integral pump architecture, broad sensor configuration options, and higher logging capacity for program-level safety operations. The detector is built for route-based sampling as well as personal-area monitoring.

The literature set highlights fast calibration performance, strong alarm architecture, and optional sensor combinations including IR and PID pathways. This makes the 5X a fit for teams needing one platform across varied hazard profiles.

Quantitative details of MSA ALTAIR 5X

Gas channels

Monitors up to 6 gases simultaneously

Size (pumped, no IR)

Up to 6.68 in L x 3.52 in W x 1.95 in H

Weight

Up to 1.0 lb (base), up to 1.15 lb (IR version)

Ingress protection

Minimum IP65

Continuous runtime

20 h base, 17 h IR, 13 h PID, 18 h 5XM

Alarm output

Audible alarm >95 dB with visual and vibrating alarm modes

Calibration performance

Span calibration up to 60 s for key XCell gases and PID

Sample line performance

50 ft sample draw in 9 s; 80 ft sample draw in 15 s

Event log

At least 1000 events

Data log capacity

Average 200 hours at 1-minute intervals

Sensor life

4-year expected life on major XCell/IR sensors; 3-year on NH3 and Cl2

Warranty

3-year back-to-back warranty including core XCell sensor set

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
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ALTAIR 5X

  • Channels: Up to 6 gases
  • Ingress: IP65
  • Runtime: 20 hours (base)
  • Weight: Up to 1.15 lb (IR)
  • Warranty: 3 years
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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 5X Literature

Brochure thumbnails below link directly to the source PDFs used for this profile.

ALTAIR 5X bid spec cover

0802-88-MC_ALTAIR-5X_Bid-Spec.pdf

ALTAIR 5X sell sheet cover

0802-84-MC_ALTAIR-5X_Sell-Sheet.pdf

ALTAIR 5X features and benefits cover

0802-79-MC_ALTAIR-5X_Features-Benefits.pdf

ALTAIR 5X FAQ cover

0802-85-MC_ALTAIR-5X_FAQ.pdf

ALTAIR 5X poster cover

0800-70-MC_Altair5X_Poster.pdf

ALTAIR 5X PH3/H2S sensors cover

0802-167-MC_ALTAIR-5X_PH3-H2S-Sensors.pdf

ALTAIR 5X PID bulletin cover

0802-46-MC_ALTAIR-5X_PID_Bulletin.pdf

ALTAIR 5X quick start guide cover

10094850_ALTAIR5QuickStartGde.pdf

ALTAIR 5X PID VOC response factors cover

ALTAIR_5X_PID_VOC Response Factors.pdf

Hot gas probe instruction sheet cover

Hot Gas Probe Instruction Sheet - EN.pdf