MSA ALTAIR io6 Multigas Detector – LEL, O₂, CO, H₂S, SO₂ with Charger
The ALTAIR io 6 Multigas Detector is purpose-built for industrial worksites and emergency responses, offering outstanding simplicity, powerful sampling capabilities, durability, and ease of use at its core. Unlike wearable gas detectors with snap-on sampling accessories, the ALTAIR io 6 features a built-in pump, 6-gas capability, out-of-box connectivity, and a large high-visibility screen for easy reading under a variety of worksite conditions.
Designed to perform throughout the full shift—day in and day out—the ALTAIR io 6 features easy serviceability to maximize uptime, and offers seamless out-of-box connectivity to the MSA Grid to enhance worker and worksite visibility, data access, compliance, and operational accountability.
- Swappable sensors and batteries for easy change-out during lengthy applications
- LTE-M cellular connectivity allows for seamless integration with the MSA Grid
- Highly visible, large display
- Built tough with IP65 and 10 ft. (3 m.) drop test rating
- User friendly grips designed for single-hand operation
- Real-time visibility plus remote configuration capabilities for over-the-air set up and enhanced maintenance
- Fully integrated pump, compatible with existing MSA sampling accessories
- Approvals/Standards: Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D T4 -20C to +50C
- Dimensions: 5.90 in. x 3.23 in. x 2.24 in.
- Weight: 0.9 lb.
Battery & Charging
- Battery: Removable and Rechargeable
- Charge Time: Typical full charge is 6.5 hours at room temperature
- Charging Temperature Range: 0°C-40°C
- Battery Life: 16 hours typical: 13 hours with PID sensor
- 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 ft. (1.2 m) (MIL-STD-810G 516.6 Transit Drop)
- Capable of surviving an incidental 10 ft. (3 m.) drop onto concrete
- Survives 60 minutes in NFPA 1982-2018 tumble tester
- Dust and waterproof IP65 rating
Location Awareness
- GNSS: Concurrent GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo) with Assisted GNSS
- 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
- Cellular Provider: Eseye AnyNet Connectivity
- Bluetooth: v4.1 Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE)
Gases Measured
| Gas Type | Detection Type | Sensor Life | Range |
| Combustible | Catalytic | 5 Years | 0-100% LEL or 0-5% Vol CH4 |
| O2 | Electrochemical | 7 Years | 0 – 30 Vol % |
| CO | Electrochemical | 7 Years | 0 - 2000 ppm |
| H2S | Electrochemical | 7 Years | 0 – 200 ppm |
| SO2 | Electrochemical | 7 Years | 0 – 20 ppm |