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ALTAIR io™ 4 Gas Detection Wearable

ALTAIR io™ 4 Gas Detection Wearable

Support worker safety and connectivity with the ALTAIR io 4 portable gas detector

The ALTAIR io 4 is a secure, smart gas detector with out-of-the-box connectivity packed into an ultra-rugged design - featuring our XCell sensor platform which continues to lead the industry in lifetime & durability. The ALTAIR io 4 was designed from the ground-up to work seamlessly with the MSA Grid and the ALTAIR io Dock, providing hassle-free compliance, effortless fleet management & incredible visibility into your worker safety that you've never had before.
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ALTAIR io™ 4 Gas Detection Wearable
ALTAIR io™ 4 Gas Detection Wearable
Support worker safety and connectivity with the ALTAIR io 4 portable gas detector
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ALTAIR io™ 4 Gas Detection Wearable

Tough. Intuitive. Connected.

With fully integrated cellular connectivity right out-of-the-box, the ALTAIR io 4 delivers real-time visibility to help drive safety and productivity across workers, worksites, and workflows.

ALTAIR io 4 features:

  • Available through MSA+, our comprehensive subscription program including hardware and software, gives you access to powerful cloud-based solutions enabling faster implementation, increased warranty coverage and automatic software and firmware upgrades – with minimal capital expense
  • Designed with fully integrated connectivity for real-time visibility across your worksites from Day One
  • CAT-M LTE cellular connectivity and integration with the MSA Grid
  • Deploys in seconds, right out of the box. No IT required
  • Rugged, durable design and Industry-Leading XCell® Sensors
  • Survives a 25-foot drop test. Breakthrough sensor design enables faster response and shorter span calibrations
  • 1 to 4 gas options available. Sensor Options: Combustible (LEL), Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen Sulfide, Methane, Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, H2S Low-Concentration, CO, Hydrogen-Resistant SO2

The ALTAIR io 4 is part of the MSA Connected Work Platform, which helps to simplify safety, curb risk, and boost productivity.

Build your safety program with the simplicity of an MSA+ subscription for the ALTAIR io 4.

Zero Up-Front Capex Expense

Skip the capital expenditure process and up-front purchase of devices and get your gas detection program approved and running.

Always Under Warranty

When you’re a subscriber, you’re covered under warranty regardless of the age of the device.

Better with Time

New features and functionality are pushed routinely to our Grid software and your fleet for instant—and ongoing—improvements to your safety program.

MSA+ Device Protection provides a safeguard against unexpected events for your ALTAIR io 4 device — giving you peace of mind, and helping to improve uptime and efficiency of your fleet. Learn More

This product is now available as part of the MSA+ program

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Emergency Response
Turnarounds & Plant Maintenance
Confined Space
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FCC and Industry Canada
Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D T4 -20C to +55C
Class I, Zone 0, AEx da ia IIC Ga T4
Data Logging
Minimum 90-day cloud-synced data logs. Device data synced and stored in customer Grid account.
Markets
Oil & Gas
Construction
Utilities
General Industry
Fire Service
Mining
Size
Weight: 261 grams (9 oz)
Dimensions: 11.7 x 7.8 x 3.9 cm (4.6 x 3.1 x 1.5 in)
Warranty
Always under warranty with subscription
4 year warranty with outright purchase
Battery & Charging
  • Battery: 2 Ah Rechargeable
  • Charge Time: Typical full charge is 4.5 hours at room temperature
  • Charging Temperature Range: 0°C-40°C
  • Battery Life: LTE-M: 17 hours typical (LTE-M)*, 2G: 16 hours typical
  • Actual battery run-time will vary depending on factors including cellular coverage, GPS coverage, ambient temperature, usage, active alerts, acknowledgment delay of alerts, location changes, RFID reading, gas readings, device navigation, battery age, and battery cycles.
Durability
  • Exceeds 26 drops from 4 feet (1.2 m) (MIL-STD-810G 516.6 Transit Drop)
  • Capable of surviving an incidental 25 foot (7.5 m) drop onto concrete
  • Survives 60 minutes in NFPA 1982-2018 tumble tester
  • Dust and waterproof IP68 rating (2 m for 1 hour)
Location Awareness
  • GNSS: Concurrent GNSS (GPS and GLONASS)
  • GPS Update Frequency: 30 seconds*
  • Location is updated every 30 seconds when a position is acquired. When no position is acquired, the device searches for a location every five minutes to conserve battery life of the device.
GPS Accuracy: 2.5 meters*
  • GPS accuracy will be influenced by surroundings, infrastructure, & environmental conditions
Connectivity
  • RFID Reader: Used by MSA id Tags for digital device assignment & DOCK communication
  • Cellular: LTE-M / 2G Fallback
  • Cellular Carriers: AT&T Global Partner Network, Verizon (USA Only)
  • Bluetooth: v4.1 Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE)

Sensor Life

Gas Type Typical Sensor Life* Range Resolution
Combustible Catalytic 5 Years 0-100% LEL or Varying Vol % 1% LEL or 0.05 Vol %
O2 Electrochemical 7 Years 0 – 30 Vol % 0.1 Vol %
CO Electrochemical 7 Years 0 – 1,999 ppm 1 ppm
H2S Electrochemical 7 Years 0 – 199 ppm 1 ppm
H2S Low Concentration Electrochemical 7 Years 0 – 99.9 ppm 0.1 ppm
SO2 (Coming Soon) Electrochemical 7 Years 0 – 20 ppm 0.1 ppm
NO2 (Coming Soon) Electrochemical 7 Years 0 – 50 ppm 0.1 ppm
CO – Hydrogen Resistant Electrochemical 7 Years 0 – 1,999 ppm 1 ppm
* Typical sensor life can vary due to environmental conditions and / or combustible sensor poisoning
Approvals
Approvals subject to change without notice and may differ based on configuration, part number and/or country. Contact Customer Service or check approval label on product for specific approval information.
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Part Number(s)
ALTAIR io™ 4 Gas Detection Wearable
10221854
Min QTY: 1
QTY Increments: 1

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