Portable gas detector simplifies safety compliance (FREE SIMULATOR) Posted on July 12, 2018February 10, 2019 by Border States A durable, portable gas detector is an efficient way for industrial personnel to maintain safety compliance in multiple elements and work applications. Easily detect escaping gases with a portable gas detector Leaking gas can be deadly, which is why it’s crucial specialists use sensor technology that’s both reliable and capable of being roughed up in multiple job site conditions. MSA Safety’s Altair Multigas Detector series, for example, utilizes XCell® sensor technology that provides real-time incident awareness to team members, supervisors, safety managers and others. The Altair series has been proven to detect the following twice as fast as the industry average: LEL (lower explosive limit) O2 (oxygen) H2S (hydrogen sulfide) CO (carbon monoxide) SO2 (sulfur dioxide) NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) FREE INTERACTIVE SIMULATOR: Get a feel for the Altair 4XR Multigas Detector Stay connected with alerts from the field Live gas readings InstantAlert™ distress calls MotionAlert™ man-down alarms Non-compliance warnings Work smarter with the Altair Connect app Update detector settings. Email calibration details. Create notification groups. Get compliance reminders. Tough to break: A drop test to impress It’s impressive the Altair 4XR Multigas Detector survived a testing phase of 25 drops from 4 feet up, but check out this drop test from 25 feet: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPawJi6GIdU?start=7&w=400&h=225] Additionally, it’s worth noting the Altair 4XR Multigas Detector is dust- and waterproof up to 6 feet for one hour. It also thrives in extreme heat (140 degrees Fahrenheit) and cold (-40 degrees Fahrenheit). Reliability Fast and efficient maintenance Easy compliance Four-year instrument and sensor warranty (with optional one-year extension) MotionAlert option tells others user has become immobile User-activated InstantAlert notifies others of a potentially dangerous situation Markets that benefit from the Altair 4XR Multigas Detector Oil and gas Fire service Construction Mining Utilities To learn more about the Altair 4XR Multigas Detector series, check out this quick-start guide or contact a Border States Account Manager near you. Related posts 16 natural gas services and solutions for every transmission, distribution system Infrared preventive maintenance monitors critical equipment temperature