Altair 4XR: Care and Use

Altair 4XR Multi-Gas Detector Guide

Charging the Altair 4XR

• Remove the Altair 4XR from the multi-unit charger.
• Green light indicates a fully charged device.
• Red light shows that charging is in progress.
• Briefly press the on/off button to switch on the instrument.
• The Altair 4XR will perform a self-test:
  • All display segments will activate briefly.
  • Acoustic, vibration alarms, and LED signals will be tested.
• The display will show:
  • Manufacturer's name
  • Product name
  • Software version
  • Bluetooth information
  • Running sensor discovery
  • Type of combustible gas being detected with measurement units
  • Measurement units chosen for toxic gas
  • Alarm set points for low and high alarms
  • Short-term exposure limit
  • Workplace exposure limit
  • Calibration values
  • Current time and date
  • Date of the last calibration (if not deactivated) and due time in days for calibration (if activated).
• When "FAS" is displayed flashing, perform the fresh air setup by pressing the on/off button briefly.

Important: Do not activate the fresh air setup unless you are certain you are in an environment with fresh, uncontaminated air, otherwise inaccurate readings can occur.

Shutdown Procedure

• To shut down the instrument, press and hold the on/off button until "OFF" appears on the screen.
• Release the button, and the Altair 4XR will shut down.

Daily Bump Testing

• Insert the switched-on Altair 4XR into the Galaxy GX2 automatic test station to perform the daily bump test.
• The test normally takes approximately 40 seconds.
• A successful bump test will be indicated on the Galaxy GX2 display.
• Remove the Altair 4XR from the test station.
• The instrument's display will show a check mark for the next 24 hours after successful bump testing.
• The Altair 4XR is now ready to use.

Note: The Galaxy GX2 will inform you if the bump test and subsequent calibration are not successful. Take out the Altair 4XR if this occurs. The multi-gas detector will not be ready to use and will require an inspection.

Low Battery Warning

• When the Altair 4XR enters low battery warning, the battery life indicator flashes, alarms sound, and alarm LEDs flash.
• The display shows "LOW BAT".
• Leave the area immediately as the end of battery life is approaching.

Bluetooth Communication

• Bluetooth communication must be enabled to operate with the mobile device and installed Altair Connect app.
• The instrument will automatically enter discovery mode for five minutes after the device startup sequence.
• To manually enter discovery mode:
  • Page down through the menu pages in normal operation mode using the arrow button until the discovery mode page is displayed.
  • Press the up arrow button until the display shows "DISCOVERY YES".
  • Press the on/off button to enter discovery mode.
  • The blue LED will blink rapidly, indicating that the device is in discovery mode.

Connecting to Altair Connect App

• Start the Altair Connect app and press "Search for Instruments" on the device.
• Tap the "Pair" button for the displayed instrument.
• Both the instrument and device will display a matching unique six-digit security code.
• Confirm the pairing request on both the device and the Altair 4XR by pressing the arrow down button.
• The Altair 4XR also has an integrated RFID chip for faster Bluetooth pairing.
• If you have successfully established a Bluetooth connection, the Altair Connect app will display the instrument readings, and the blue LED on the instrument will flash slowly.

Safety IO Grid Live Monitor Subscribers: You will see the gas readings and location details of the connected user.

Disconnecting from the App

• To disconnect the instrument from the app, tap the three dots in the upper right corner of the device and tap "Disconnect".