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ALTAIR® 2X Gas Detector

ALTAIR® 2X Gas Detector

Increased safety awareness & compliance

Introducing the ALTAIR 2X Gas Detector from MSA; the first one- or two-gas detector that incorporates industry-leading XCell Sensor Technology to deliver unparalleled performance while drastically minimizing total cost of ownership, increasing durability and delivering enhanced worker safety, compliance and traceability. The ALTAIR 2X is also the first portable gas detector to introduce revolutionary XCell Pulse Technology. Based on proven science and advanced patented sensor capabilities, the ALTAIR 2XP Detector delivers the world’s first stand-alone bump test. This allows a daily bump test to be performed without the need for calibration accessories or specific calibration gas.
  • Industry-leading XCell sensor technology provides fast response with single or two-tox sensor options
  • 3 Year warranty on instrument and most sensors
  • Extreme durability - survives 25' drop test, IP 67 construction
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MSA ALTAIR® 2X Gas Detector in charcoal grey color
ALTAIR® 2X Gas Detector
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Low cost of ownership

  • Fastest sensor response times, lowest calibration gas flow rate on the market
  • > 4-year expected sensor life
  • 3-year warranty on instrument & most sensors (2 years on Cl2, NH3)
  • Stand-alone bump tests reduce maintenance, increase productivity (ALTAIR 2XP only)
  • 1 device can monitor 2 gases (ALTAIR 2XT only)

Increased safety awareness & compliance

  • Stand-alone bump test anytime, anywhere without specific calibration gas (ALTAIR 2XP only)
  • Bump pass: green LED flash every 15s, large on-screen checkmark
  • Bump fail or expiration: red LED flash every 15s, no checkmark
  • End-of-sensor-life warning and alarm

Full-time traceability

  • Records 75 alarm events
  • 150+ hours of periodic data (ALTAIR 2X and 2XP)
  • 100+ hours of periodic data (ALTAIR 2XT)
  • Compatible with MSA GALAXY® GX2 Automated Test System and MSA Grid

Rugged durability

  • Tough over-molded rubber armor
  • Survives multiple 25-ft drops onto concrete
  • Agency-certified dust- and water-tight IP67 construction
  • Intrinsically-safe design
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ALTAIR 2XP Gas Detector with XCell Pulse Technology: H2S  -
  • Features the first stand-alone bump test, which eliminates the need for bottled gas!
  • Bump test anytime, anywhere
  • Based on proven science and patented sensor capabilities
  • ALTAIR 2XP Gas Detector with XCell Pulse Technology: H2S
  • ALTAIR 2X Gas Detectors: CO, CO-HC (High Concentration), CO-H2 (Hydrogen Resistant), H2S-LC, SO2, NO2, NH3 and Cl2
  • ALTAIR 2XT Two-Tox Gas Detector: CO/H2S, CO-H2/H2S, CO/H2S-LC, CO/NO2 and SO2/H2S-LC
  • Approvals
    Approvals subject to change without notice and may differ based on configuration, part number and/or country. Contact Customer Service or check approval label on product for specific approval information.
    Literature
    Part Number(s)
    ALTAIR® 2X Gas Detector
    10154040
    10154040
    ALTAIR® 2XT, CO/H2S (CO:25, 100; H2S: 10, 15), Charcoal
    10154040
    ALTAIR® 2XT, CO/H2S (CO:25, 100; H2S: 10, 15), Charcoal
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154080
    10154080
    ALTAIR® 2X, CI2 (0.5, 1), Charcoal
    10154080
    ALTAIR® 2X, CI2 (0.5, 1), Charcoal
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10153986
    10153986
    ALTAIR® 2X, CO (25, 100), Charcoal
    10153986
    ALTAIR® 2X, CO (25, 100), Charcoal
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10153984
    10153984
    ALTAIR® 2XP, H2S-PULSE (10, 15), Charcoal
    10153984
    ALTAIR® 2XP, H2S-PULSE (10, 15), Charcoal
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10153985
    10153985
    ALTAIR® 2XT, SO2/H2S-LC (SO2: 2, 5; H2S: 10, 15), Charcoal
    10153985
    ALTAIR® 2XT, SO2/H2S-LC (SO2: 2, 5; H2S: 10, 15), Charcoal
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154079
    10154079
    ALTAIR® 2X, NH3 (25, 50), Charcoal
    10154079
    ALTAIR® 2X, NH3 (25, 50), Charcoal
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154077
    10154077
    ALTAIR® 2X, SO2 (2, 5), Charcoal
    10154077
    ALTAIR® 2X, SO2 (2, 5), Charcoal
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154076
    10154076
    ALTAIR® 2X, H2S-LC (5, 10), Charcoal
    10154076
    ALTAIR® 2X, H2S-LC (5, 10), Charcoal
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154073
    10154073
    ALTAIR® 2XT, CO/NO2 (CO: 25, 100; NO2: 2.5, 5), Charcoal
    10154073
    ALTAIR® 2XT, CO/NO2 (CO: 25, 100; NO2: 2.5, 5), Charcoal
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154188
    10154188
    ALTAIR® 2XP, H2S-PULSE (10, 15), Glow-In-The-Dark
    While Supplies Last
    10154188
    ALTAIR® 2XP, H2S-PULSE (10, 15), Glow-In-The-Dark
    While Supplies Last
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154185
    10154185
    ALTAIR® 2X, CO (25, 100), Glow-In-The-Dark
    While Supplies Last
    10154185
    ALTAIR® 2X, CO (25, 100), Glow-In-The-Dark
    While Supplies Last
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154181
    10154181
    ALTAIR® 2XT, CO/H2S (CO:25, 100; H2S: 10, 15), Glow-In-The-Dark
    While Supplies Last
    10154181
    ALTAIR® 2XT, CO/H2S (CO:25, 100; H2S: 10, 15), Glow-In-The-Dark
    While Supplies Last
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154078
    10154078
    ALTAIR® 2X, NO2 (2.5, 5), Charcoal
    10154078
    ALTAIR® 2X, NO2 (2.5, 5), Charcoal
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154075
    10154075
    ALTAIR® 2X, CO-HC (25, 100), Charcoal
    10154075
    ALTAIR® 2X, CO-HC (25, 100), Charcoal
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154074
    10154074
    ALTAIR® 2X, CO-H2 (25, 100), Charcoal
    10154074
    ALTAIR® 2X, CO-H2 (25, 100), Charcoal
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154071
    10154071
    Detector, ALTAIR 2XT, CO-H2/H2S, Gray
    10154071
    Detector, ALTAIR 2XT, CO-H2/H2S, Gray
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154191
    10154191
    ALTAIR® 2X, SO2 (2, 5), Glow-In-The-Dark
    While Supplies Last
    10154191
    ALTAIR® 2X, SO2 (2, 5), Glow-In-The-Dark
    While Supplies Last
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10162042
    10162042
    Detector, ALTAIR 2X, H2S STD, Gray
    10162042
    Detector, ALTAIR 2X, H2S STD, Gray
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154189
    10154189
    ALTAIR® 2X, H2S-LC (5, 10), Glow-In-The-Dark
    Discontinued
    10154189
    ALTAIR® 2X, H2S-LC (5, 10), Glow-In-The-Dark
    Discontinued
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154187
    10154187
    ALTAIR® 2X, CO-HC (25, 100), Glow-In-The-Dark
    Discontinued
    10154187
    ALTAIR® 2X, CO-HC (25, 100), Glow-In-The-Dark
    Discontinued
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10157956
    10157956
    Detector, ALTAIR 2XP, H2S, Glow (Alternate Setpoints - Low: 5ppm, High: 10ppm)
    Discontinued
    10157956
    Detector, ALTAIR 2XP, H2S, Glow (Alternate Setpoints - Low: 5ppm, High: 10ppm)
    Discontinued
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154186
    10154186
    ALTAIR® 2X, CO-H2 (25, 100), Glow-In-The-Dark
    Discontinued
    10154186
    ALTAIR® 2X, CO-H2 (25, 100), Glow-In-The-Dark
    Discontinued
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154184
    10154184
    ALTAIR® 2XT, CO/NO2 (CO: 25, 100; NO2: 2.5, 5), Glow-In-The-Dark
    Discontinued
    10154184
    ALTAIR® 2XT, CO/NO2 (CO: 25, 100; NO2: 2.5, 5), Glow-In-The-Dark
    Discontinued
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154183
    10154183
    Detector, ALTAIR 2XT, CO/H2S-LC, Glow
    Discontinued
    10154183
    Detector, ALTAIR 2XT, CO/H2S-LC, Glow
    Discontinued
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154182
    10154182
    Detector, ALTAIR 2XT, CO-H2/H2S, Glow
    Discontinued
    10154182
    Detector, ALTAIR 2XT, CO-H2/H2S, Glow
    Discontinued
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154192
    10154192
    ALTAIR® 2X, NO2 (2.5, 5), Glow-In-The-Dark
    Discontinued
    10154192
    ALTAIR® 2X, NO2 (2.5, 5), Glow-In-The-Dark
    Discontinued
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1
    10154190
    10154190
    ALTAIR® 2XT, SO2/H2S-LC (SO2: 2, 5; H2S: 10, 15), Glow-In-The-Dark
    Discontinued
    10154190
    ALTAIR® 2XT, SO2/H2S-LC (SO2: 2, 5; H2S: 10, 15), Glow-In-The-Dark
    Discontinued
    Min QTY: 1
    QTY Increments: 1

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