MSA Altair QuickCheck Station Instruction Manual
Altair®QuickCheck
TM
Station
Instruction Manual
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TM
Manual de Instrucciones
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TM
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MSA NORTH AMERICA
P.O. Box 427, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15230
(L) Rev 0 10077260
Altair®QuickCheck
TM
Station
Instruction Manual
In the U.S., to contact your nearest stocking location, dial toll-free 1-800-MSA-2222
To contact MSA International, dial 1-412-967-3354 or 1-800-MSA-7777
© MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY 2006 - All Rights Reserved
This manual is available on the internet at www.msanet.com
Manufactured by
MSA NORTH AMERICA
P.O. Box 427, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15230
(L) Rev 0 10077260
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THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR WILL
HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR SERVICING THE PRODUCT. Like any piece of
complex equipment, this instrument will perform as designed only if it is used and serviced
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. OTHERWISE, IT COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS DESIGNED AND PERSONS WHO RELY ON THIS PRODUCT FOR THEIR SAFETY
COULD SUSTAIN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The warranties made by Mine Safety Appliances Company with respect to the product are
voided if the product is not used and serviced 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.
1. Read instruction manual completely before use.
2. Do not test other gases with the Cl/ClO2, NH3or HCN units. All Altair QuickCheck Station
units are only to be used with the specific gas for which they are labeled.
3. Use the QuickCheck Station only in non-hazardous environments.
4. Repair or alteration of the Altair QuickCheck Station, beyond the procedures described in
this manual or by anyone other than a person authorized by MSA, could cause the
instrument to fail to perform properly.
5. Use only genuine MSA replacement parts when performing any maintenance procedures
described in this manual. Substitution of components can seriously impair instrument
performance, alter intrinsic safety characteristics or void agency approvals.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
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WARNING
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WARNING
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1, General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Figure 1-1. Altair QuickCheck Station Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Table 1-1. Altair QuickCheck Versions Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Test Station Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Table 1-2. Necessary Gas Cylinder Concentrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Chapter 2, Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Automatic Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Test Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Alarm Test: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Gas Test: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Overall Pass/Fail Test: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Manual Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Test Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Alarm Test: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Gas Test: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Overall Pass/Fail Test: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
" CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Test Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Important Operation Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Chapter 3, Warranty, Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . .3-1
MSA Portable Instrument Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Table 3-1. Replacement and Accessory Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
" WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Table 3-2.Troubleshooting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Chapter 4, Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Table 4-1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Chapter 1,
General Description
• The Altair QuickCheck Station is designed to
test the Altair and Altair Pro Single Gas
Detectors, verifying:
• instrument response to gas (bump check)
• alarm functionality.
• The Test Station:
• uses a microphone
to detect the audible alarm
• electronically checks the instrument’s
visual LED alarm and
standard vibrating alarm
• tests the instrument’s response to a
known concentration of gas
• is compatible with:
• all three Altair Detector versions:
•CO, H2S and O
2
• Altair Pro Detector versions:
•O2, CO, CO Steel, CO Fire,
H2S, HCN, Cl2,
ClO2, SO2, NO2and NH
3
• has three LED indicators:
• Alarm Test LED
• Gas Test LED
• Pass/Fail and Confidence Pulse LED
(indicates unit is receiving power).
NOTE: The Altair and Altair Pro instruments
record the date, time, and result of a bump
test internally in their event recorder:
• 25 events are stored in the
Altair Detector
• 50 events are stored in the
Altair Pro Detector.
ITEM
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 REGULATOR (sold separately - manual version)
2 GAS CYLINDER (sold separately)
3 ALTAIR INSTRUMENT (sold separately)
4 TEST STATION HOUSING
5 ALARM TEST LED
6 GAS TEST LED
7 PASS/FAIL LED
Figure 1-1. Altair QuickCheck Station
Components
1-1
• TABLE 1-1 is a complete list of available
versions of the Altair Quickcheck station.
1-2
Table 1-1. Altair QuickCheck Versions Available
REGULATOR
GAS TYPE REGULATOR POWER SUPPLY PART NO. INCLUDED
O2 / CO / H2S /SO2 /NO
2
MANUAL NORTH AMERICAN POWER SUPPLY 10076692 NO
O2 / CO / H2S / SO2 / NO
3
AUTOMATIC NORTH AMERICAN POWER SUPPLY 10076704 YES
Cl2 / ClO
2
MANUAL NORTH AMERICAN POWER SUPPLY 10076701 NO
Cl2 / ClO
2
AUTOMATIC NORTH AMERICAN POWER SUPPLY 10076713 YES
NH
3
MANUAL NORTH AMERICAN POWER SUPPLY 10076695 NO
NH
3
AUTOMATIC NORTH AMERICAN POWER SUPPLY 10076707 YES
HCN MANUAL NORTH AMERICAN POWER SUPPLY 10076698 NO
HCN AUTOMATIC NORTH AMERICAN POWER SUPPLY 10076710 YES
O2 / CO / H2S / SO2 / NO
2
MANUAL GLOBAL POWER SUPPLY 10076693 NO
O2 / CO / H2S / SO2 / NO
3
AUTOMATIC GLOBAL POWER SUPPLY 10076705 YES
Cl2 / ClO
2
MANUAL GLOBAL POWER SUPPLY 10076702 NO
Cl2 / ClO
2
AUTOMATIC GLOBAL POWER SUPPLY 10076714 YES
NH
3
MANUAL GLOBAL POWER SUPPLY 10076696 NO
NH
3
AUTOMATIC GLOBAL POWER SUPPLY 10076708 YES
HCN MANUAL GLOBAL POWER SUPPLY 10076699 NO
HCN AUTOMATIC GLOBAL POWER SUPPLY 10076711 YES
O2 / CO / H2S / SO2 / NO
2
MANUAL AUSTRALIAN POWER SUPPLY 10076694 NO
O2 / CO / H2S / SO2 / NO
3
AUTOMATIC AUSTRALIAN POWER SUPPLY 10076706 YES
Cl2 / ClO
2
MANUAL AUSTRALIAN POWER SUPPLY 10076703 NO
Cl2 / ClO
2
AUTOMATIC AUSTRALIAN POWER SUPPLY 10076715 YES
NH
3
MANUAL AUSTRALIAN POWER SUPPLY 10076697 NO
NH
3
AUTOMATIC AUSTRALIAN POWER SUPPLY 10076709 YES
HCN MANUAL AUSTRALIAN POWER SUPPLY 10076700 NO
HCN AUTOMATIC AUSTRALIAN POWER SUPPLY 10076712 YES
NOTE:
For manual versions of the Altair QuickCheck Station, a manual regulator (P/N 467895) and
regulator tubing (P/N 10077384) must be purchased separately.
Test Station Set-up
1. Place the unit:
• on a level surface
• in an atmosphere with an ambient noise
level of 100 dB or less.
2. Test station power requirements are:
• 115-230 VAC 50-60 Hz input
(MSA power supply)
• 6 V output to the test station.
3. Connect power cord into the receptor
at the rear of the unit.
4. To connect tubing, attach:
• one end of tubing
to the regulator barb fitting
• other end of tubing
to the test station barb fitting.
5. Connect regulator to the necessary
gas cylinder.
• See TABLE 1-2 for necessary gas
cylinder concentrations.
• Only the specified gas concentrations
may be used with the Altair QuickCheck
Station.
1-3
Table 1-2.
Necessary Gas Cylinder Concentrations
GAS
ALTAIR / CONCENTRATION
ALTAIR PRO USED FOR CYLINDER PART
SENSORS QUICKCHECK TYPE NO.
H2S 40 ppm Econo-Cal 711062
40 ppm RP 467897
CO 60 ppm 100 LTRS Steel RP 710882
O
2
5% 100 LTRS Steel RP 493580
NO
2
10 ppm Econo-Cal 711068
10 ppm RP 808977
SO
2
10 ppm Econo-Cal 711070
10 ppm RP 808978
NH
3
25 ppm Econo-Cal 711078
25 ppm RP 814866
CL
2
10 ppm Econo-Cal 711066
10 ppm RP 806740
CLO
2
2 ppm Cl
2
Econo-Cal 711082
2 ppm Cl
2
RP 10028080
HCN 10 ppm Econo-Cal 711072
10 ppm RP 809351
• All Cylinders are: RP - 58 LTRS, 500 PSI
EC - 34 LTRS, 500 PSI
NOTE: Required gas concentrations
are also listed on the bottom of the test station.
Chapter 2,
Operation
Automatic Version
1. Verify that tubing is connected and
power is supplied.
• The Pass/Fail LED flashes green in 30second intervals, serving as a confidence
pulse to indicate that unit is powered.
2. Verify that automatic regulator is ON.
3. Hold down Altair or Altair Pro TEST button
for one second.
4. Insert instrument into the test station.
• The following test sequence occurs:
Test Sequence
Alarm Test
• checks for functionality of the three
alarms (audible, visual and vibrating)
• corresponds with "Alarm Test" LED
• LED flashes amber during test
• green LED indicates passing
• red LED indicates failure.
Gas Test
• verifies that sensor responds to gas
• corresponds with "Gas Test" LED
• LED flashes amber during test
• green LED indicates passing
• red LED indicates failure.
Overall Pass/Fail Test
• corresponds with "Pass/Fail" LED
• green LED indicates passing
• red LED indicates failure
• checkmark symbol appears on
instrument display when it is
successfully bump checked
• Failure of either of the two previous
tests results in an overall failure.
5. After a Pass/Fail indication is given, remove
instrument from the test station.
Manual Version
1. Verify tubing is connected and
power is supplied.
• The Pass/Fail LED flashes green in 30second intervals, serving as a confidence
pulse to indicate that unit is powered.
2. Hold down the instrument TEST button for
one second.
3. Insert the instrument into the test station.
4. Turn ON regulator.
• The following test sequence occurs:
Test Sequence
Alarm Test
• checks for functionality of the three
alarms (audible, visual and vibrating)
• corresponds with "Alarm Test" LED
• LED flashes amber during test
• green LED indicates passing
• red LED indicates failure.
Gas Test
• verifies that sensor responds to gas
• corresponds with "Gas Test" LED
• LED flashes amber during test
• green LED indicates passing
• red LED indicates failure.
Overall Pass/Fail Test
• corresponds with "Pass/Fail" LED
• green LED indicates passing
• red LED indicates failure
• checkmark symbol appears on
instrument display when it is
successfully bump checked
• Failure of either of the two previous
tests results in an overall failure.
5. After a Pass/Fail indication is given, remove
instrument from the test station.
6. Turn OFF the regulator.
Failure to turn OFF the regulator will
drain the gas cylinder.
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CAUTION
2-1
Test Failure
• If the detector fails the gas test, recalibrate
instrument and perform another bump test.
• See Chapter 3, TABLE 3-2,
"Troubleshooting Guidelines" if:
• the detector fails the Alarm Test or
• the detector continues to fail the
bump test.
Important Operation Notes
1. The audible alarm is not checked on ALTAIR
units with Software Version 1.0.
2. If an instrument is removed from the test
station before test completion, the:
• instrument is not properly bump tested
• test fails
• checkmark symbol does not appear
on instrument display.
3. The LEDs automatically turn OFF if the
instrument is left in the cradle for more than
30 seconds after a passed test.
4. Alarms disabled with FiveStar
®
Link Software
will not be tested by the QuickCheck Station;
the test station will view these as passing.
5. A failed or aborted test removes the
checkmark symbol from the
instrument display.
6. A checkmark on the instrument display
indicates a passed test.
7. If instrument is not seated completely in the
cradle, the test cannot start.
8. If the gas cylinder is depleted, the test fails.
9. Testing time may vary based on:
• instrument software version
• sensor condition.
2-2
Chapter 3,
Warranty, Maintenance
and Troubleshooting
3-1
MSA Portable Instrument Warranty
1. Warranty - MSA warrants that this product will be free from mechanical defects and faulty
workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of manufacture, provided it is
maintained and used in accordance with MSA's instructions and/or recommendations. MSA
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 MSA has any authority to bind MSA to any affirmation,
representation or warranty concerning the goods sold under this contract. 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.
2. Exclusive Remedy - It is expressly agreed that Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy for
breach of the above warranty, for any tortious conduct of MSA, or for any other cause of
action, shall be the repair and/or replacement at MSA's option, of any equipment or parts
thereof, which after examination by MSA is proven to be defective. Replacement equipment
and/or parts will be provided at no cost to Purchaser, F.O.B. MSA's Plant. Failure of MSA to
successfully repair any nonconforming product shall not cause the remedy established
hereby to fail of its essential purpose.
3. Exclusion of Consequential Damage - Purchaser specifically understands and agrees that
under no circumstances will MSA 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, tortious conduct or any other
cause of action against MSA.
Maintenance
Clean with a damp rag only when
unit is unplugged. Allow to dry before
providing power to the unit.
Troubleshooting
• The Altair QuickCheck Station operates
reliably when handled properly.
• If the unit becomes inoperative, refer to the
TABLE 3-2 Troubleshooting Guidelines,
which indicate the most likely causes of
a problem.
• Inoperative units that are under warranty may
be returned to:
• MSA Instrument Division
Repair and Service Department
1000 Cranberry Woods Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066-5207
1-800-MSA-INST
• To contact MSA International, call:
• 1-412-967-3000 or
• 1-800-MSA-7777.
Repair or alteration of the Altair
QuickCheck Station, beyond the procedures described in this manual or
by anyone other than a person
authorized by MSA, could cause the
unit to fail to perform properly. Use
only genuine MSA replacement parts
when performing any maintenance
procedures described in this manual.
Substitution of components can seriously impair performance of the unit,
alter intrinsic safety characteristics or
void agency approvals.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Table 3-1. Replacement and Accessory Parts
PART PART NO.
North American Power Supply 10047342
European Power Supply 10047343
International Power Supply 10058037
Vehicle Power Supply 10049410
Regulator Tubing 10077384
Front Housing Assembly 10077385
Automatic-Gas Regulator 10075893
Manual Regulator 467895
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WARNING
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WARNING
3-2
3-3
Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Guidelines
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Alarm Test Failure QuickCheck Station alarm chamber Check for contamination in alarm chamber on Quick-
plugged with dirt or debris Check Station and in Altair Detector; clean as needed
Alarm nonfunctional Press instrument TEST button; if no sound occurs
during alarm check, contact MSA for replacement
Instrument LEDs LEDs nonfunctional Press instrument TEST button; if LEDs are
activated, but nonfunctional, contact MSA for replacement
LEDs do not light
during Alarm Test
Vibrating alarm Vibrator Alarm non-functional Press instrument TEST button; if vibrator alarm is
is activated on nonfunctional, contact MSA for replacement
instrument, but it
does not vibrate
during Alarm test
Gas Test Failure No gas in calibration cylinder Check pressure gage on calibration cylinder
Instrument requires calibration Calibrate instrument per MSA recommendations
Calibration cylinder tubing improperly installed Verify tubing is fully connected to QuickCheck
Station fitting
QuickCheck station gas delivery outlet Clean gas delivery outlet
plugged with dirt
Altair Instrument inlet is blocked Check for blockage and remove if necessary
Wrong calibration cylinder Verify that calibration cylinder is the same gas type as
the Altair instrument
Wrong calibration gas concentration Check manual and calibration cylinder for
proper concentration
Regulator closed Ensure regulator is opened or turned ON before
placing the instrument into the QuickCheck Station
Expired Cylinder Check expiration date of calibration cylinder;
replace if necessary
Incorrect regulator Verify that QuickCheck Station is used with
the recommended regulator
QuickCheck not QuickCheck Station not powered Check power connections to QuickCheck Station
responding to
Altair instrument
Altair instrument button pressed for less than Remove instrument; press and hold TEST button for
one second prior to instrument placement in one full second before placing instrument into
QuickCheck Station QuickCheck Station
Instrument not fully seated Fully seat instrument in QuickCheck Station
No checkmark Instrument removed prior to test completion Re-test instrument
appears on Altair
instrument after
a bump test
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