ALTAIR 2X Gas Detectors

MSA's ALTAIR 2X line of gas detectors features XCell Pulse Technology which features a stand-alone bump test that does not require calibration accessories or bottled gas to complete a daily bump test.

July 11, 2014

MSA, The Safety Company

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MSA's ALTAIR 2X line of gas detectors features XCell Pulse Technology which features a stand-alone bump test that does not require calibration accessories or bottled gas to complete a daily bump test.

XCell Two-tox Sensors detect two gases on distinct sensor channels
Digital output minimizes cross channel interference
Single gas detector miniaturizes the sensors' controlling electronics and places them inside the sensor using MSA's application -specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design

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