Description
The MSA ALTAIR 2X is a compact, single-gas portable detector with an electrochemical sensor for nitrogen dioxide (NO2). It shows the reading on a large display and warns the wearer with bright LEDs, a loud audible alarm (95 dB typical at 30 cm) and a vibrating alarm. This version is factory set with a low alarm at 2.5 ppm and a high alarm at 5 ppm, and it reads 0–50.0 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide comes from combustion, diesel exhaust, welding and cutting, and some chemical processes. The detector only detects the gas for which its sensor is installed. Check it with a bump test or calibrate it as the manual describes before use, and follow your site procedure for gas testing.
Features
- Detects nitrogen dioxide (NO2), 0–50.0 ppm
- Factory alarms: low 2.5 ppm, high 5 ppm
- Two bright LEDs, 95 dB audible alarm and vibrating alarm
- IP 67 housing, 115 g with battery and clip
- Replaceable non-rechargeable lithium battery
- 36-month warranty on chassis, electronics and this sensor, per the manual
Specifications
| Brand | MSA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 10154078 |
| Big Papa SKU | BP-L-IMSA10154078 |
| Type | Portable single-gas detector, electrochemical sensor |
| Model | ALTAIR 2X, NO2 (2.5, 5) |
| Gas | nitrogen dioxide (NO2) |
| Measuring range | 0–50.0 ppm |
| Resolution | 0.1 ppm |
| Response time (t90, typical) | <15 s |
| Factory alarm setpoints | low 2.5 ppm, high 5 ppm |
| Alarms | 2 LEDs, audible 95 dB typical at 30 cm, vibrating |
| Battery | Non-rechargeable lithium, 3.6 V |
| Weight | 115 g (with battery and clip) |
| Dimensions | 87 x 55 x 48 mm (with clip) |
| Ingress protection | IP 67 |
| Operating temperature | -10 to 40 °C (normal), -20 to 50 °C (extended) |
| Relative humidity | 15 to 90 %, non-condensing |
| Standards listed by MSA | ANSI/UL 61010-1, ANSI/UL 60079-0, ANSI/UL 60079-11, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60079-0 |
| Colour | Charcoal |
| MSA part number | 10154078 |

