Altair 5x PID Flashcards
What is it?
Multigas detector that can detect 5 different gasses
How does it work?
Uses UV lamp to ionize molecule/compound of interest. a current is produced in proportion to the concentration of the VOC present and concentration of the compound is shown on display.
What kind of battery?
Lithium Ion 6hours to charge
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CO chgannel has a filter to protect CO sensor from acid gasses. Exposure to large amounts of certain hydrocarbons can set off CO channel sensors
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Extremely high levels of VOCs will set of Co sensor and sensor may not recover.
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Blinkin heart means sensor is near the end of its life
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Humidity, Pressure, temperature or all three can affect readings
Leds
RED- Alarm Condition
GREEN-Once every 15 sec, all is good
YELLOW- Fault with meter/ Hardware itself
BLUE- Bluetooth active
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Altair 5x pid is designed to detect gases and vapr in ari only
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perform bump test if unit is subjected to physical shock
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Perform bump test if unit has been in silica type dusts
What does reading of XXX mean?
Atmosphere is above 100% LEL and explosion hazard exists
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Do not use combustible sensor to test for combustible gases containing vapors from liquids W/ high flashpoint
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Allow 1 second per foot of sample line to allow sample to be drawn through the sensors( 3 sec per meter)
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sampling lines made from 1/8 line should be limited to 100ft.
