galaxy ® gx2 automated test system

Because every life has a purpose…

© MSA 2012 GALAXY GX2

GALAXY® GX2Automated Test SystemProduct Presentation

Because every life has a purpose…© MSA 2012

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GALAXY® GX2Automated Test System

Advanced Safety ManagementEffortless Operation


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GALAXY GX2 Overview

Replaces the current MSA GALAXY System Simplifies bump testing and calibration Offers new features such as full data access and

management Provides a proactive vs. reactive safety platform Delivers a vastly improved user experience Enables customers to save time, gas and money Serves the entire ALTAIR family of products


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Same Great GALAXY Features

Testing is fully automatic• No user intervention is required at the test stand

Tests up to 10 instruments simultaneously• Based on MSA’s patented gas delivery system• Supplies enough gas to all ten test stands • Saves time and money

True standalone operation• No PC required for test stand operation• Datalog access (MSA Link Pro) requires PC


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NEW Features of GALAXY GX2

Ease of use improvements• Color touch screen with 18 language options• Easy access to all data with the MSA Link Pro

◘ Dashboard view of alerts and other key information • Easy system setup

Cost-of-ownership savings• Faster testing and calibration – Saves time • Reduced calibration gas use – Saves Money

Proactive gas detection fleet management by addressing:• Gas exposure issues and trending• Missing/failed calibrations and bump tests• Low calibration gas volumes and gas expiration warnings



GALAXY® GX2

Background


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Definition – Bump Test & Calibration Bump Test – Qualitative function check

• Check unit’s ability to respond to a challenge gas within a given amount time. For typical applications, a bump test is sufficient to determine the general functionality of the detector.

• A bump test confirms that gas entries are free and that the sensor(s) are functioning.

Full Calibration – Accuracy adjustment • Adjustment of the sensor(s) output to match the known

traceable calibration gas concentration. Full calibration ensures maximum accuracy of the instrument.


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Why Bump Test and Calibrate? There are many corporate, local, or regional recommendations

and/or requirements for bump testing and calibrations Why bump test?

• All sensors will eventually fail. Some fail suddenly and some fail over a long period of time. Bump testing will alert the user of a non-functional sensor. This failed condition could be a loss of sensitivity, a loss of response time, or both.

• Gases or vapors must be able to reach the sensor. Bump testing will alert the user if a gas inlet has become blocked, even if the blockage is not visible to the human eye.

Why calibrate? • All sensors will have some amount of drift over time. Calibration

ensures that the instrument is reading as accurately as possible.• Situations like over-exposures, introduction of poisons, heavy impacts,

or extreme environmental changes can cause sensors to be less accurate. Calibration will correct for these potential uncontrollable effects.


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Why use an Automated Test System? Makes bump testing and calibration so easy, that anyone can do it Records/stores bump testing and calibration records for

traceability Tracks bump testing and calibrations over an entire fleet of

instruments, and can provide alerts of failures or overdue units Can print bump receipts or calibration labels to provide visual

indication of compliance Can download alarm indications, datalogs, and other information

from the instruments into customizable reports so that the entire instrument fleet can be easily and proactively managed

Track gas usage, gas expiration, end of sensor life warnings, sensor replacements, and instrument history to reduce down-time and overall maintenance costs


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Overview – Instrument Self-Test Many detectors on the market today, including MSA,

perform an automatic self-test. MSA gas detectors perform a self test at instrument turn-on

or after the “test” button is pressed. Self-tests generally check the electronic circuit and that sensors

are present. They also typically light the display and sound the alarms so they can be verified by the user.

Today’s self-tests cannot confirm gas entries are free from any blockages or that the sensor(s) are responding to gas.

A Bump test is necessary to confirm that gas is reaching the sensor and that the sensor is functional.

FFresh AAir SSet-up (FAS) is not a bump test. It only refreshes the zero point and does not indicate sensor functionality.


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MSA Recommendation

Bump test frequency is often stipulated by national or corporate regulations; however, bump testing before each day’s use is the accepted best safety practice to verify proper instrument operation.

• Customers who want to maintain the maximum amount of accuracy may choose to calibrate each day instead of bump testing.

• A calibration should be performed after a failed bump test.

A full calibration should be performed at regular intervals according to national standards or internal company policies, and after any failed bump tests.

• If high accuracy is desired, a daily calibration is allowed and will not damage the sensors or shorten their life.

• If a calibration of one or more sensors repeatedly fails, the sensor(s) need to be replaced or instrument should be removed for servicing.



GALAXY® GX2

Description


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Simplicity Counts

GALAXY GX2 Test System provides simple and intelligent• Automated bump testing• Automated calibration• Automated data download option• Gas detection fleet management including

◘ Complete system and gas detection control◘ Total data access◘ Dashboard overview for clear, fast information if any action

is required◘ Report generating◘ Automated email notifications

Provides traceability, complete documentation and reliability for ALTAIR family gas detectors• ALTAIR, ALTAIR PRO, ALTAIR 4/4X, ALTAIR 5/5X


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GALAXY GX2 Test Stand

Robust industrial housing

Touch screen display

Status LEDGreen - Test stand fully functionalBlinking Green - Test Stand is testing or datalog downloadingBlinking yellow - Test stand error Red - last calibration or bump test failed


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Test stand to test stand connection

SD Card port

Gas plugs – need to be in place if test stand is the farthest right

USB port


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Fresh Air Filter – at top port if no further cylinder holder used

Barb Fittings – Ensure all five barb fittings are in place and straightenedbefore connecting a Cylinder Holder or another Test Stand


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Test Stand Ethernet Ports –Needed for use with optional MSA Link Pro.Connect and communicate between multiple test stands.

One USB port on the Master Test Stand is used to communicate with the MSA Link Pro software application on a PC.

Power supply connection


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• Pre-configured plugs, barbs, fresh air filter

• Power supply with corresponding plug (NA, EN, UK, Australia)

• Spare parts kit (gas tubing, barbs, plugs)

• Ethernet cable (For connection between test stands)

• Product CD• Quick-Start Guide • Screen protector

The GALAXY GX2 System test stand comes with


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Important System Components Smart electronic cylinder holder

• Includes integrated gas regulator• For use with RFID-tagged

MSA calibration gas cylinders

Non-electronic cylinder holder (without regulator)


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Other Gas Delivery Options

Manual gas set-up allowed for non-MSA gases• Each of four gas channels will have

six entry slots for gases• Expiration date only provided via RFID Tag

Can still directly connect gas to GALAXY GX2• To reduce cost, cylinder holder not required• Large, floor standing cylinders can be

connected


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More Important System Components MSA Link Pro Software key

• Allow advanced, procactive safety management

Digital secure USB key• Allows users to configure and

change gas detector settings• Ensures only authorized users

can change settings; Security step in addition to the four-digit password.


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System Components

Multi-unit charger• For charging ALTAIR 4/4X or ALTAIR 5/5X

Test stand printer and printer cable Detector sticker label roll

(2800 labels/roll) Receipt & sticker label roll

(375 labels/roll)


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System Components

End cap•Protects memory card and all

external connections 4 GB SD card

•Save calibration and bump records

Laminated quick start guide Type Omega DIN rail

(perforated, steel, zinc-plated)•In 0.5 m, 1 m and 2 m



GALAXY® GX2

Features & Benefits


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Ease of Use

Pre-connected gas tubing and communication path• Fast, easy and error-free setup, simple extension

Combine up to 10 different test stands and four cylinder holders into one GALAXY GX2 bank• Easily expandable system • Extreme flexibility


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Ease of Use

Color Touch Screen• Intuitive menu-driven operation;

minimal training needed •Enhanced user experience at the test stand

Multilingual - 18 languages•Simplifies use and reduces training


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Ease of Use

Automatic start for instrument testing; no touch operation at the test stand•Simple to use touch-free testing •Minimal training needed

Can be set-up to meet the specific needs of the user•Function as a completely stand-alone system

(no PC required)•With a local PC or •As a complete network solution


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Ease of Use

MSA Link Pro Software• Easy access: test data, field datalogs, system

configuration • Easy point-and-click data sorting


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Cost of Ownership Reduction

Optimized for MSA XCell Sensors•Fast response time combined with•Smart stability-based calibration algorithms

in the GALAXY GX2◘ Faster bump tests◘ Faster span calibration time◘ Minimize time and gas usage…saves you

money


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Simultaneous testing or calibration of up to 10 gas detectors in parallel•Saves employee’s time and overall maintenance

costs Remote setting changes of instruments via

digital secure USB key•Easy change of setting to an entire instrument

fleet•Reducing downtime, maintenance time and

costs


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Fully automated calibration gas recognition by MSA RFID-tagged calibration gas cylinder•Automatically enters gas

cylinder information •Providing exceptionally easy

setup and ensures the use of correct gas

•Easily track gas usage and gas expiration


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Proactive Safety - MSA Link Pro Software Dashboard view, with ability to filter

•End-user knows at a glance if action is required


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Proactive Safety - MSA Link Pro Advanced MSA Link Pro Software

•At a glance dashboard overview◘ Clear, fast information if any action

required•Proactively manage safety by addressing gas exposure information and missing or failed calibrations and bump tests

•Query the system for gas exposures or detectors overdue for bump/cal, and then email responses to users


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Manage Safety = MSA Link Pro Give customers access to the data they want

and make it usable• Access to all Testing Data

◘ Bump & Calibration Records• Access to all Datalog

◘ Lo, High, TWA, STEL Exposures◘ Session & Periodic

• Access to GALAXY banks◘ View gas pressure and expiry status (MSA gas)◘ Configure GALAXY systems remotely


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Manage Safety = MSA Link Pro Ability to sort and report with one

click• End-user customizable• Print and/or save individual calibration

& bump reports• Calibration/Bump Records• Print and/or save exposure records


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Proactive Safety – MSA Link Pro Software Reporting page example


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Reporting page example

Proactive Safety – MSA Link Pro Software


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Proactive Safety – Smart Cylinder Holder Electronic cylinder holder offers:

•RFID tag readings (on MSA labeled calibration gas)

◘ Fully automated calibration gas setup providing part numbers, gas types, concentrations, expiration date and lot number

◘ Reduction of user errors◘ Traceability

•Live diagnostics by active monitoring of pressure and gas expirations

•Low calibration gas volume and expiration warnings


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Proactive Safety – Smart Cylinder Holder Pre-warn – visual clues to cal gas status via

◘ Light band and three LED colors – green, yellow, red ◘ Email alerts◘ MSA Link Pro software dashboards alerts

View status at a glance


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Proactive Safety

Print calibration stickers for gas detectors and cal & bump receipt

Provide easy and fast user information

Cal Sticker


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Proactive Safety

End-of-Sensor-Life Warnings•Reports or notifications can be generated for

XCell sensor End-of-Sensor-Life warnings◘ Allows proactive maintenance & reduced

downtime

Automated e-mail alerts•List of conditions and events can be sent via

the test stand or MSA Link Pro software with an active network connection


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Integrated Multi-Charger

Cost- and space-effective design

Can be used:•Independently•Attached to GALAXY GX2

bank

Available for •ALTAIR 4/4X or ALTAIR 5/5X



GALAXY® GX2

Practical Use

Because every life has a purpose…© MSA 2012 GALAXY GX2

GALAXY GX2 looks for instrument via IR Once inserted, GALAXY GX2 reads instrument

configuration and starts automatically Instrument is automatically tested according to the

setup of the GALAXY GX2• Bump test only• Calibration only• Bump test and if instrument failed, calibration of

instrument• Automatic instrument data download option can be set-up

How Does It Work?


Insert instrument into test stand* Wait for pass/fail indication GreenGreen (PASS) means

RedRed (FAIL) means

Easy Operation

*Note – For ALTAIR and ALTAIR Pro models, the button on the instrument

must be pressed prior to inserting unit into the test stand



GALAXY® GX2

Review – Unique Features


Ease of UseEffortlessly Test, Calibrate, Download

Extremely simple to use • Automatic start• Operates without the touch of a single button at the test stand

Color touch screen • Enhances user experience at the test stand

18 languages available for test stand and MSA Link Pro• Simplifies usage and reduces training

Very flexible system• Completely stand-alone system – No PC or controller required• Can also be used with local PC or as a complete network solution• Combine up to 10 different test stands and 4 cylinder holders

into one GALAXY GX2 bank


Cost of OwnershipSave Time, Save Gas, Save Money

Optimized for MSA XCell Sensors• Up to 50% reduction in cost of ownership, based on

reduced calibration gas expenses and reduced testing and calibration time

Simultaneously test or calibrate up to 10 gas detectors • Saves employee’s time and overall costs

Fully automated calibration gas recognition by MSA RFID-tagged calibration gas cylinder• Exceptionally easy setup; ensures correct gas usage• Easily track gas consumption and gas expiration• Built-in pressure transducer alerts for low gas volume


Proactive SafetyCommand, Control, Configure MSA Link Pro Software

• Proactively manage safety by addressing gas exposure information and missing or failed calibrations and bump tests

• At a glance dashboard overview◘ Clear, fast information if any action required

• Total record-keeping for compliance and trending◘ Complete documentation; one-click easy access and

reporting◘ Automated email alerts◘ Highlights if certain action required

Low calibration gas volume and expiration warnings• Provided by the GALAXY GX2 System and via advanced MSA

Link Pro Software Print calibration stickers for gas detectors

• Provides easy and fast user information



GALAXY® GX2Automated Test SystemAdvanced Safety ManagementEffortless Operation

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