MSA ALTAIR io360 User manual

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Operating Manual
ALTAIR io360 Gas Detector
Order No.: 10184747/00
Print Spec.: 10000005389 (E)
CR 800000037948

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WARNING!
Read this manual carefully before using these devices. These devices will perform as intended only if used
and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Otherwise, the devices could fail to
perform as designed and persons who rely on these devices for their safety could sustain serious personal
injury or death.

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Contents
1 Safety Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 Correct Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Conformance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 FCC Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4 Safety and Precautionary Measure to be Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.5 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.6 Exclusive Remedy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.7 Exclusion of Consequential Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.8 Liability Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.9 Magnet disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.1 Safety io . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.2 Hardware Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.3 Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.3.1 Internal Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.4 MSA HUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.5 ALTAIR io360 Gas Detector Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.6 Deployment Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3 Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.2 Detector Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.3 Powering the Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.4 MSA HUB Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.5 HUB Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.5.1 Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.5.2 Ethernet Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.5.3 WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.5.4 HUB LED Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4 Software Configuration Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.1 Mobile Device Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2 Connecting a Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2.1 Detector Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3 Connecting the Detector to the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.4 Adding a Detector to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.5 Configuring the Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.6 Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.6.1 Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.6.2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.6.3 Internet Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.7 Modifying a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.7.1 Shared Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.7.2 Evacuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.7.3 Alarm Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.7.4 Detector Special States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.8 Testing the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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5 Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5.1 Network Detector Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5.1.1 Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5.1.2 Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
5.2 Environmental Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
5.2.1 SunShield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
5.2.2 HUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
5.2.3 Detector Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
5.3 Mobile Device Assisted Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
5.3.1 Network Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
6.1 Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
6.1.1 Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
6.1.2 Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
6.1.3 Detector Display Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
6.1.4 Detector LED Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
6.2 Sensor Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
6.2.1 Sensor Missing Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
6.2.2 Sensor End of Life Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
6.2.3 Sensor End of Life Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
6.2.4 Exceed High and Low of Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
6.3 Monitoring Oxygen Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
6.4 Monitoring Combustible Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6.5 Environmental Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6.5.1 Pressure Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6.5.2 Humidity Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6.5.3 Temperature Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6.6 Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
6.6.1 Data Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
6.7 HUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
7 Calibration and Bump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
7.1 Bump Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
7.1.1 Bump Test Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
7.1.2 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
7.2 Performing a Bump Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
7.2.1 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
8 Maintenance and Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
8.1 Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
8.2 Authorized Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
8.3 Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
8.3.1 Routine Cleaning for Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
8.3.2 Routine Cleaning of Dust Build up on the Magnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
8.4 Dust and Dirt Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
8.5 Chemical Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
8.6 Water Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
8.7 Routine Cleaning for Detector Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
8.8 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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8.9 Gasket Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
8.10 Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8.11 Sensor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8.12 Sensor Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8.13 Replacing Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8.14 Horn Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.15 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8.16 HUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8.16.1 Cleaning the HUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6.7.1 Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
9 Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.1 Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.1.1 Powering Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.1.2 Reset Network Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.1.3 Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.1.4 Storage Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.2 HUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
9.2.1 Storage Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
10.1 Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
11 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
11.1 Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
11.2 MSA HUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
11.3 Factory Set Alarm Thresholds and Set Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
11.3.1 Calibration Gas Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
11.4 Gas Performance Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
11.4.1 Combustible Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
11.4.2 Oxygen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
11.4.3 Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
11.4.4 Carbon Monoxide Cross Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
11.4.5 Hydrogen Sulfide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
12 Patents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
13 Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
13.1 Detector Spare Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
13.2 MSA HUB Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
13.3 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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1 Safety Regulations
1.1 Correct Use
The detector(s) and HUB(s) are for use by trained and qualified personnel. The detector is designed to
detect exposure of a worksite to select combustible and select toxic gases and vapors as well as low level
of oxygen - details provided in section 11 "Technical Data".
It is imperative that this operating manual be read and observed when using the detector(s) and HUB(s). In
particular, the safety instructions, as well as the information for the use and operation of the detector(s) and
HUB(s), must be carefully read and observed. Furthermore, the national regulations applicable in the user's
country must be taken into account for a safe use.
The detector can be equipped to detect oxygen for monitoring inertization applications.
NOTE: While the detector can detect up to 30% oxygen in ambient air, it is approved for use only up to 21%
oxygen.
WARNING!
• The ALTAIR io360 Gas Detector is not a substitute for wearing a personal gas detector. Personal gas
detectors must be worn at all times by all personnel in a potentially hazardous location.
• If the detector is subjected to physical shock, the detector must pass calibration before continuing use.
• Use only to detect gases/vapors for which a sensor is installed.
• Do not use to detect combustible dusts or mists.
• For accurate catalytic combustible readings, make sure adequate oxygen is present (> 10% O2).
• Risk of Explosion: Do not remove or replace batteries in a hazardous location.
• Do not alter or modify the detector or HUB.
• Before using the product, operation must be verified. The product must not be used if:
• it is damaged,
• a competent servicing/maintenance has not been made,
• genuine MSA spare parts have not been used.
• Do not use the detector for prolonged periods in an atmosphere containing a concentration of fuel or
solvent vapors that may be greater than 10% LEL.
• Inappropriate use, maintenance or servicing may affect the ability of the detector to perform its intended
functions.
• Do not open the detector or HUB when an explosive atmosphere is present.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.
Alternative use, or use outside this specification will be considered as non-compliance. This also applies
especially to unauthorized alterations to the product and to commissioning work that has not been carried
out by MSA or authorized persons.
1.2 Conformance Statement
MSA certifies that the materials, components, and/or instruments delivered in this shipment conform to all
applicable specifications. The items delivered have been processed through the appropriate approved
document controlled procedures for receiving, manufacturing and inspection. The materials, components,
and/or instruments were inspected, tested, and calibrated, as applicable, per the associated drawings,
standards requirements, and/or specifications, and were deemed acceptable by appropriate authorized
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1.3 FCC Regulations
United States
Canada
WARNING!
This is a Class B product in accordance with CISPR 22. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment generates or uses RF energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment
is strictly prohibited, and may cause harmful interference. The user could lose the authority
to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This transmitter meets both portable and mobile limits as demon-
strated in the RF Exposure Analysis. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with another antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-
transmitter product procedures.
• The antenna(s) must be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 20 cm is
maintained between the radiator (antenna) and all persons at all times.
This device contains License-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada's License-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference.
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde-
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WARNING!
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This detector may not cause harmful interference.
2) This detector must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING!
L'émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'innova-
tion, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio électrique subi même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
1.4 Safety and Precautionary Measure to be Adopted
WARNING!
All detector readings and information must be interpreted by someone trained and qualified in interpreting
detector readings in relation to the specific environment, industrial practice and exposure limitations.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
Wireless Operation
WARNING!
Wireless Operation is dependent upon signal availability of the wireless service(s) necessary to maintain
the communication link. Loss of wireless signal will prevent communication of alarms and other information
to linked devices. Take appropriate precautions in the event a loss of wireless signal occurs.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
Bluetooth Operation
Bluetooth Operation is dependent upon signal availability of the wireless service(s) necessary to maintain
the communication link. Loss of wireless signal will prevent communication of alarms and other information
to linked devices. Take appropriate precautions in the event a loss of wireless signal occurs.
Bump Test Frequency
Bump test frequency may be stipulated by national regulations. In the absence of national standards, corpo-
rate regulations must stipulate bump test frequency. Bump testing must be conducted at a minimum before
each deployment of a device.
When use conditions permit, bump testing should be performed daily.
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A bump test must be performed more frequently than daily if any of the following occur:
• The device is subjected to high levels of contaminants.
• The device is subjected to rain or water spray.
• The tested atmosphere contains the following materials, which may desensitize the combustible gas
sensor and reduce its readings:
• Organic silicones
• Silicates
• Lead-containing compounds
• Hydrogen sulfide exposures over 200 ppm or exposures over 50 ppm for one minute
•Rain
• The SensorShield is not installed.
• The device is exposed to conditions that could lead to blockage of the sensor path (including but not
limited to snow and ice storms, icing conditions, rain or water spray, dusty or dirty environments).
CSA requires (per 22.2 NO. 152) that combustible sensor sensitivity be tested before each day's use on a
known concentration of methane equivalent to 25 to 50 % of full scale concentration. ACCURACY MUST
BE WITHIN 0 to +20 % OF ACTUAL. Correct accuracy by performing the calibration procedure described
in section 7.2.1 "Calibration".
Check Minimum Concentration of a Combustible Gas
The minimum concentration of a combustible gas in air that can ignite is defined as the Lower Explosive
Limit (LEL). A combustible gas reading of "XXX" or "+++" indicates the atmosphere is above 100 % LEL or
5.00 % vol CH4, and an explosion hazard exists. Move away from hazardous area immediately.
Observe Atmosphere
Do not use the detector(s) to test for combustible or toxic gases in the following atmospheres as this may
result in erroneous readings:
• Oxygen-deficient or oxygen-rich atmospheres
• Reducing atmospheres
• Furnace stacks
• Inert environments
• Atmospheres containing combustible airborne mists/dusts.
Use the detector(s) only to detect gases/vapors for which a sensor is installed.
Make sure greater than 10% oxygen is present for accurate combustible readings with the catalytic sensor.
Not to be used for gases having a flash point in excess of 38°C (100°F)
Do not use the detector(s) to test for combustible gases in atmospheres containing vapors from liquids with
a high flash point (above 38°C, 100°F), as this may result in erroneously low readings.
Physical Shock
If the detector is subject to physical shock, the detector must pass calibration before continuing use, e.g.
from the dropping the detector.
Sensor Maintenance
Do not block sensor openings as this may cause inaccurate readings. Do not press on the face of the
sensors, as this may damage them and cause erroneous readings. Do not use compressed air to clean the
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Observe Proper Time for Display Stabilizing
Allow sufficient time for detector to display accurate reading. Response times vary based on the type of
sensor being utilized.
Observe Proper Battery Maintenance
WARNING!
Follow all instructions related to use and handling of batteries. Improper use and handling can result in
battery leakage, battery venting, explosion or fire.
• Use only batteries with MSA Part number 10201430 (Tadiran model number TL-5920 and Tadiran model
SL-2770)
• Do not mix batteries of different charge levels.
• When replacing batteries of a detector, do not mix old and new batteries.
• Replace all batteries of a detector when needed.
• Do not mix battery lots - check battery label for lot information.
• If not using all new batteries, only use the battery set that was previously partially discharged in the same
instrument.
• Battery replacement is to be performed only by a person that is trained to service and repair the product.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING!
DO NOT OPEN THE DETECTOR OR HUB WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
The battery shall not be replaced in a hazardous area. Only use Tadiran model number TL-5920 and Tadiran
model SL-2770, MSA Part Number 10201430.
Observe the following when using and handling the batteries:
• Do not insert batteries in reverse. Observe the + and - markings on the battery and on the device.
• Do not short circuit the batteries.
• Do not charge the batteries.
• Do not force discharge the batteries.
• Do not leave discharged batteries in the device.
• Do not overheat the batteries.
• Do not open the batteries.
• Do not deform the batteries.
• Do not expose the batteries to water.
• Do not encapsulate and/or modify the batteries.
• Store batteries in their original packaging away from metal objects. If already unpacked, do not mix or
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Be Aware of Environmental Conditions
A number of environmental factors may affect the sensor readings, including changes in pressure, humidity
and temperature. Pressure and humidity changes also affect the amount of oxygen actually present in the
atmosphere.
Detector(s) exposed to environmental conditions must have a SensorShield installed.
WARNING!
A SensorShield must be installed on detector(s) in all situations where the detector(s) may be subject to
conditions that could lead to blockage of the sensor path (including, but not limited to, rain, water spray,
dusty or dirty environments, snow and ice storms or icing conditions). Failure to do so may result in
erroneous gas readings or inability to detect a gas event.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
Be Aware of the Procedures for Handling Electrostatically Sensitive Electronics
WARNING!
The detector contains electrostatically sensitive components. Do not open or repair the detector without
using appropriate electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. Electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive
components and result in erroneous gas readings or inability to detect a gas event.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
The warranty does not cover damage caused by electrostatic discharges.
Be Aware of the Product Regulations
Follow all relevant national regulations applicable in the country of use.
Special Conditions for Safe Usage - Detector
In the event of combustible sensor overrange, the detector will enter a Lock Alarm state, which must be
reset in a fresh air environment. To reset this alarm, cycle power off and on, in fresh air. Keep the detector
in the fresh air environment until LEL or CH4 readings have stabilized and then follow the Calibration instruc-
tions contained in this manual. Before placing a detector back into service, it must be pass calibration after
entering a locked alarm state.
The RF radiation power used to activate the RFID tag antenna shall not exceed 2 Watts for EPL Group IIC
applications.
Special Conditions for Safe Usage - HUB
For extended lifespan of the device, it should installed protected from strong ultraviolet light exposures. The
device shall be installed and maintained such that the risk of electrostatic discharge is minimized by
applying appropriate means. The device shall be installed in upright position in accordance with the
instructions. The device shall only be used in an area polluted less than pollution degree 2, as defined in
IEC 60664-1. The device shall be protected against an impact energy in excess of 4J on the power supply
plug and connector.
Be Aware of the Warranty Regulations
The warranties made by MSA The Safety Company with respect to the product are voided if the product is
not used and maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Please protect yourself and
others by following them. We encourage our customers to write or call regarding this equipment prior to use
or for any additional information relative to use or service.

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1.5 Warranty
This warranty does not cover filters, fuses, batteries, etc. Certain other accessories not specifically listed
here may have different warranty periods. This warranty is valid only if the product is maintained and used
in accordance with Seller's instructions and/or recommendations.
The Seller shall be released from all obligations under this warranty in the event repairs or modifications are
made by persons other than its own or authorized service personnel or if the warranty claim results from
physical abuse or misuse of the product. No agent, employee or representative of the Seller has any
authority to bind the Seller to any affirmation, representation or warranty concerning this product. Seller
makes no warranty concerning components or accessories not manufactured by the Seller, but will pass on
to the Purchaser all warranties of manufacturers of such components.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY,
AND IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS HEREOF. SELLER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
1.6 Exclusive Remedy
It is expressly agreed that Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the above warranty, for any
tortuous conduct of Seller, or for any other cause of action, shall be the replacement at Seller's option, of
any equipment or parts thereof, which after examination by Seller is proven to be defective. Replacement
equipment and/or parts will be provided at no cost to Purchaser, F.O.B. Seller's Plant. Failure of Seller to
successfully replace any nonconforming equipment or parts shall not cause the remedy established hereby
to fail of its essential purpose.
1.7 Exclusion of Consequential Damage
Purchaser specifically understands and agrees that under no circumstances will seller be liable to purchaser
for economic, special, incidental or consequential damages or losses of any kind whatsoever, including but
not limited to, loss of anticipated profits and any other loss caused by reason of non-operation of the goods.
This exclusion is applicable to claims for breach of warranty, tortuous conduct or any other cause of action
against seller.
1.8 Liability Information
MSA accepts no liability in cases where the detector and/or HUB has been used inappropriately or not as
intended.
The selection and use of the detector and/or HUB must be under the direction of a qualified safety
professional who has carefully evaluated the specific hazards of the jobsite where it will be used and who
is completely familiar with the product and its limitations. The selection and use of the detector and/or HUB
and its incorporation into the safety scheme of the jobsite is the exclusive responsibility of the employer.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer will void the user's authority to
operate the detector and/or HUB.
Item Warranty
Chassis and electronics Four years
All sensors unless otherwise specified Four years
Low energy combustible Sensor One year
Oxygen Sensor Two years
HUB Four years

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1.9 Magnet disclaimers
The detector contains a Neodymium magnet for mounting. MSA recommends the following:.
Keep magnets away from
• electronic devices
• storage devices
• identification cards
• credit cards
WARNING!
Magnets can have an adverse effect on medical devices such as pacemakers, implantable cardio defribri-
lators (ICD) and other implantable medical devices. Persons with such devices should maintain sufficient
distance between the medical device and the magnet. Please consult your physician or pacemaker or ICD
manufacturer for additional guidance and recommendations.
Neodymium magnets have a strong attractive force. Each can attract quickly when in close proximity to
another. Individual magnets can attract quickly when in close proximity to metal objects.
Use protective gloves and eyewear and keep hands away from the back of the detector where the magnet
is housed when handling the detector to avoid a potentially severe pinch injury.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.

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2 Description
2.1 Safety io
Safety io, LLC (a subsidiary of MSA The Safety Company) developed the Grid industrial safety software
platform so that, among other things, ALTAIR io360 users can proactively and easily manage and monitor
their detectors as well as their associated networks and data logs.
For more information, visit http://www.safetyio.com.
2.2 Hardware Overview
One to four detector(s) contained per box depending on the total number of detectors ordered with:
• Three batteries pre-installed per detector with a pull tab. Battery pull tab must be removed before use
• One SensorShield pre-installed per detector
• One Calibration Cap per box
• One set of calibration tubing per box
• Quick start guide
• Addendum manual
One MSA HUB per box with:
• Power supply
• Region specific AC power cord
• DC Cord
• Antenna
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2.3 Detector
The ALTAIR io360 Gas Detector will be referred to as the detector throughout the manual. The detector is
an area monitor suitable for indoor or outdoor use, to monitor toxic and combustible gases, and oxygen
levels of a work site. A variety of applications include fence lines and perimeters, confined spaces, and
targeted areas where leaks could occur. Up to four gases, via three sensors can be monitored (one Two-
Tox Sensor can detect two toxic gases with a single sensor). The alarm levels for the individual gases are
factory-set and can be changed with the Safety io Grid mobile app, which will be referred to as the app
throughout the manual. The detector, as a standalone gas detector can alarm audibly and visually when
alarm levels are exceeded. Data logs are stored on the detector, which can be downloaded when conve-
nient via the app. An overview of features are provided in the images and tables below:
Fig. 1 Gas Detector Front Fig. 2 Gas Detector Back
1 LED light ring 10 D-Ring
2 Display 11 Magnet
3 Combustible sensor inlet 12 Approvals label
4 Low power combustible sensor inlet
5 Screws (6)
6 Toxic sensor inlet
7 Oxygen sensor inlet
8Horn
9 Button and RFID read zone

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2.3.1 Internal Features
Fig. 3 Batteries
Fig. 4 Sensor Gasket
Fig. 5 Housing
1 Battery type warning 3 Approvals label
2 Batteries
1 Sensor gasket
1 Front housing 3 Back housing
2 Battery holder

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Feature Description
Sensors Detect gas levels which trigger alarm if applicable.
Horn The horn provides an audible alarm of 90 dB at 30 cm.
LED Light Ring Communicate detector operations e.g. alarm, maintenance, connectivity status, cali-
bration, etc.
Display Displays gas reading, connectivity status, battery levels, operation instructions, sensor
health.
Button Various set up and operational functions. See section 6 "Operation".
D-Ring Attachment point for hanging the detector.
Magnet Mount detector via magnet.
Batteries Power the detector.
RFID Reader Reads RFID chip in the calibration cap that initiates Bump or Calibration.

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2.4 MSA HUB
The MSA HUB will be referred to as the HUB throughout the manual. The HUB is an industrial gateway that
enables mesh connectivity with ALTAIR io360 Gas Detectors. It acts as a gateway to Safety io Grid and/or
mobile devices for monitoring and management.
Fig. 6 MSA HUB
Features
1 Local radio antenna (mesh network) 5 Mounting brackets
2 Cellular/Wifi/Bluetooth antenna 6 Ethernet connection (optional)
3 Housing 7 Power connector
4 Status LEDs 8 Grounding terminal
Feature Description
Compact Housing Protective housing from environmental conditions for the HUB.
Cellular, Wifi, and Bluetooth Antenna Network monitoring options with or without internet connectivity
Ethernet Connection M12-4 Pin connector type ethernet connection at 10/100 Mbps
Power Connection Supplies 24V power to the HUB with MSA supplied power
adapter.
SIM Card Holder The SIM card holder is inside the housing lid.
LED Status Lights Indicate HUB's status . See section 3.5.4 "HUB LED Descrip-
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2.5 ALTAIR io360 Gas Detector Network
The detector is wireless enabled and can form a network with other detectors when a HUB is deployed into
the system. When a network is created, the user can enable shared alarms. Shared alarms are the
communication of an alarm or evacuation throughout the network of detectors from the detector/device that
initiated the alarm or evacuation.
Additionally, the HUB acts as a gateway which gives authorized users the ability to:
• monitor the gas readings and the network life and health
• send manual evacuations
• other network management functions
The network can be monitored locally or remotely. Local access is via an iOS or Android mobile device
when securely connected to the HUB via Bluetooth. Remote access is granted to Safety io Grid subscribers
who have connected their MSA HUB to the internet using cellular, Wi-Fi and/or ethernet connectivity.
Safety io Grid remote monitoring can take place on a computer where Fleet Manager and Live Monitoring
can be utilized in addition to being able to remotely use the app to manage the network(s).
The maximum network size are defined as follows*:
• Up to 32 detectors and a HUB with 915 MHz radio
• Up to 16 detectors and a HUB with 868 MHz radio
*local regulations define which frequency must be utilized.
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2.6 Deployment Options
A key feature of the ALTAIR io360 gas detection solution is the easy and intuitive setup and deployment.
Throughout this manual, the word "setup" will refer to workflows and tasks associated with preparing
detectors and HUB(s) to function as necessary for individual needs. The word "deploy" or "deployment" will
refer to the process of placing ALTAIR io360 Gas Detectors and MSA HUB(s) on the worksite, entering an
operational state and to begin monitoring an area.
Detectors can be ordered preconfigured from MSA, ready to use. However, the app is required to modify
the configuration of the detector, setup the detector(s) and the HUB(s) as a network , and access data logs.
The app guides the user through editing detector configurations, HUB configurations, managing networks,
and the connecting the HUB to the internet and Safety io Grid.
To deploy the detectors and HUBs in the field, the app enhances the experience, particularly when assigning
locations to detectors to view within the Safety io Grid. However, a mobile device is not required to deploy
in the field.
The detector has three deployment options: standalone detectors; detectors and HUB; detectors, HUB, and
remote monitoring via the Grid. The differences between the deployment options are detailed in the table
below:
Standalone
Detector(s) Detectors and HUB Detectors, HUB, and Remote monitoring via the Grid
Mobile-guided setup x x x
Simultaneously Configure
Multiple Detectors xx
Gas Alarm At the detector At the detector and on
the app At the detector and on the Grid
Data logs Use app to download Use app to download Saved on the Grid
Live Monitoring & Updates On premises Anywhere
Manually Trigger
Evacuation Alert On premises Anywhere
Email, Text Message
Notifications x