MSA ALTAIR 5X Manual De Uso página 16

3 Description
1. Access the PEAK page.
2. Press the ▲ button.
NOTE: This page can be de-activated through MSA Link software.
Minimum Readings (MIN page)
Monochromatic Display
MIN
This page shows the lowest level of oxygen recorded by the device since turn-ON or since the MIN reading was reset. It is
only shown if an oxygen sensor is installed and enabled.
To reset the MIN reading:
1. Access the MIN page.
2. Press the ▲ button.
Short Term Exposure Limits (STEL page)
WARNING!
If the STEL alarm activates, leave the contaminated area immediately; the ambient gas concentration has reached the
preset STEL alarm level. Failure to follow this warning will cause over-exposure to toxic gases and persons relying on this
product for their safety could sustain serious personal injury or death.
Monochromatic Display
STEL
This page shows the average exposure over a 15-minute period.
When the amount of gas detected by device is greater than the STEL limit:
• Alarm sounds, alarm lights flash.
• Alarm LEDs flash
• "STEL ALARM" message flashes.
To reset the STEL:
1. Access the STEL page.
2. Press the p button.
The STEL alarm is calculated over a 15-minute exposure.
STEL calculation examples:
Assume the device has been running for at least 15 minutes:
15 minute exposure of 35 ppm:
10 minute exposure of 35 ppm and 5 minutes exposure of 15 ppm:
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Color Display
Color Display
ALTAIR 5X / ALTAIR 5X IR US