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MSA GAS DETECTION
Advanced multi-gas detector profile built from ALTAIR 5X bid-spec, sell sheet, features, and FAQ literature.
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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.
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
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Brochure thumbnails below link directly to the source PDFs used for this profile.

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

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

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

0802-85-MC_ALTAIR-5X_FAQ.pdf

0800-70-MC_Altair5X_Poster.pdf

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

0802-46-MC_ALTAIR-5X_PID_Bulletin.pdf

10094850_ALTAIR5QuickStartGde.pdf

ALTAIR_5X_PID_VOC Response Factors.pdf

Hot Gas Probe Instruction Sheet - EN.pdf