portable instrument selection...

Portable InstrumentSelection Guide

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About MSA Instrument DivisionMSA's Instrument Division develops and manufactures portableand permanent gas-monitoring instruments for worker protectionand environmental monitoring, using sensing technologies fromcatalytic and electrochemical to infrared. We provide a family ofthermal imaging products to respond to a variety of needs,including increasing fire fighter safety by allowing workers to seethrough smoke. The Instrument Division also manufactures andsupplies medical instrumentation to protect healthcare employeesfrom hazards in the workplace and instruments for monitoringpatients. We have been designing and manufacturing gas detectionequipment for over 50 years and are dedicated to building thehighest-quality gas monitoring and medical instrumentation andsensors for our customers. The Instrument Division is a full-rangegas detection provider, engineering and producing our own sensors,pumps and other instrument components.

The Instrument Division meets the full ISO 9001 quality assurancerequirements of the International Organization for Standardization.This standard represents our commitment to continuousimprovement and quality from product design through productionto service at your site. In addition, many of our products have beenindependently tested and have earned global approvals.

The Instrument Division complex consists of a two-story, 54,000-square-foot administration building and laboratory, attached to aone-story, 152,000-square-foot manufacturing facility dedicated toinstrument and sensor assembly operations. Being a consolidatedmanufacturing facility allows us to communicate customer needsthroughout the production process and to provide rapid responsesto customer concerns.

MSA MissionStatementThat men and womenmay work in safetyand that they, theirfamilies and theircommunities may livein health throughoutthe world.

Our vision is to be theleading innovator andprovider of qualitysafety and instrumentproducts, services andspecialty chemicalsthat protect andimprove people'shealth, safety and theenvironment.

To provide satisfactionof customer needsthrough the efforts ofmotivated, involved,highly trainedemployees dedicatedto continuousimprovement inquality, service, cost,value, technology anddelivery.

Advanced TechnologyAdvanced technology in research anddevelopment as well as manufacturinghelps us to improve creativity, respondquickly to your changing needs, andcombine traditional value with constantproduct enhancement. Our innovative NewProduct Development process focuses ondesigning and developing instrumentsbased on customer input. By listening tothe voice of the customer throughout theproduct development process, we are ableto ensure MSA instruments meet userneeds.

Our products are tested with state-of-the-art computer equipment at everymanufacturing step, to ensure the highestquality possible. Although our facilities andequipment are new, we are still committedto the old-fashioned values of helping andsupporting our customers. MSA field salesrepresentatives and distributors arethoroughly trained in the use andapplication of our products. Ourapplications and inside sales departmentsare prepared to provide technical andcustomer service assistance. After the sale,we support our customers with the bestrepair and service organization in theindustry. Building on our experience, wecontinue to fulfill our leadership role in themedical, instrumentation and controlindustries by developing high-qualityproducts to solve our customers'monitoring needs.

Award-Winning Customer ServiceFinding the right instrument for your needs doesn't have to bedifficult if your first decision is to choose MSA. This selection guidewas designed to simplify your gas detection decision-makingprocess. It is just one example of MSA's commitment to providingsuperior customer service. With MSA, you also have access to themost dedicated and highly trained staff of portable detectorselection experts. We encourage you to use them. If you haveadditional questions at any point in the selection process or needassistance with an application not listed inthis guide, simply call our Customer ServiceTeam at 1-800-MSA-2222 (for InternationalCustomer Service call 1-412-967-3354). Inaddition to technical expertise, they canalso provide you with product data sheetsor the number of your local MSA distributor.

For informationon gas detectionin confinedspaces, consultMSA Bulletin5555-57, Closing InOn ConfinedSpaces: A PrimerOn Hazards andEquipment.

Cross-Sensitivity:Since sensoroutput is driven bychemical reactions,there arecircumstanceswhere gases otherthan those beingmonitored willcause a reading onthe instrumentdisplay. This isknown as "cross-sensitivity". Usersshould be aware ofthis potentialwhen selecting aninstrument. Formore informationconsult theinstrumenttechnical manualor MSA's CustomerService Center.

Purpose of GuideThis guide is designed to quickly and easily help you identify theportable gas detection solution to your specific needs. To assist inthis process, it identifies some of the atmospheric hazards that arecommonly found in various industries.

▲WARNINGThe information in this guide is not intended to be all-inclusive inscope or content and is not to be used as a substitute for acomprehensive hazards assessment. Contact MSA for moredetailed information. Failure to follow this warning can result inserious personal injury or death.

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Do you know whichgas(es) you need to

detect?

Use the table on thefollowing page to

determine the gas(es)commonly found in your

industry.

Use the “Gas MonitoringCategories” table on the

following page todetermine your gas

category. Turn to theappropriate section for a

list of instruments in yourcategory.

Are you monitoring asingle gas?

Is it one of the following:O2, CO, H2S, Cl2, ClO2, or a

combustible gas?

See the “Single-GasInstruments” section of

the table on page 9.

How to Use This Guide

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more information on aspecific instrument.

ContentsHazard Detection PageCombustible Gas Detection..................................6Toxic Gas & Oxygen Detection.............................7VOC Detection...........................................................8Dust & Particulate Sampling ...............................8

Product Section PageMultigas Instruments ..........................................10Single-Gas Instruments .......................................12PIDs, Detector Tubes & Sampling Pumps........14Calibration ................................................................16

Reference PageInstruments & Industries Table..........................18


GasMonitoringCategories

COMBUSTIBLE GASESAcetone (C3H6O)Benzene (C6H6)Butane (C4H10)Ethylene (C2H4)Heptane (C7H16)Hydrogen (H2)Isobutane (C4H10)Methane (CH4)Pentane (C5H12)Toluene (C7H8)

TOXIC GASESAmmonia (NH3)Carbon Dioxide (CO2)Carbon Monoxide (CO)Chlorine (Cl2)Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2)Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)Nitric Oxide (NO)Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)Phosphine (PH3)Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

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Explosimeter® Combustible Gas Indicator

FiveStar® Alarm

Gascope® Combustible Gas Indicator

MicroGard® Portable Alarms

Orion® Multigas Detector

Orion G Multigas & Leak Detector

Passport® Personal Alarm

Passport® PID II Organic Vapor Monitor

PULSAR™ Single-Gas Detector

PULSAR+ Single-Gas Detector

Responder® Alarms

Tankscope® Combustible Gas Indicator

Titan™ Combustible Gas Detector

VOC 2000 Organic Vapor & O2 Monitor

Watchman® Multigas Monitor

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FiveStar® Alarm

[Rugged, reliable 5-gasdetection at your fingertips]

• Sensors available: O2, CO,Cl2, ClO2, H2S, NO, NO2,PH3, SO2, NH3 andcombustible gas

• Autocalibration• “Smart sensors”• Pressure-compensated

oxygen• High levels of RFI protection• Multilingual display• Weather-resistant• World’s leading poison-

tolerant combustible sensor• Battery gas gauge• Fast charger option• Up to 20 hours of use with

optional NiMH battery• 2-year sensor warranty for

most sensors

(For more complete information,see Bulletin 0816-06.)

Features

MSA's multigas detectorscome equipped with thefollowing features:

• Audible & visual alarms• Push-button calibration*• Peak readings• STEL & TWA• Lockalarm™ feature

(instrument automaticallylocks in the alarm modewhen the gas exposure levelexceeds 100% LEL)

• Continuous pumpedoperation (as an add-on forsome instruments)

• Rechargeable or alkaline battery pack option**

* except MicroGard® Alarm** except Watchman® Multigas Monitor

Multigas InstrumentsMultigas detectors are used primarily to monitor immediatehazards. They can be used for both continuous and intermittentgas detection.

MSA offers a full line of multigas instrument accessories,including batteries, chargers, pumps, sample lines and probes.


Orion® MultigasDetector

[ The standard for reliability, easeof use and durability ]

• Detects up to 4 gases including O2, CO, H2S,and combustible gas

• Simple, intuitive 2-button operation

• Rugged construction• Large display with great

contrast• Internal pump• 16-hr run time in pumped

mode• NiMH or alkaline batteries• TIM System-compatible• IP54-rated• Sensors are easy to change(For more complete information,see Data Sheet 08-16-27.)


Watchman® MultigasMonitor

[ Designed to withstand themost demanding environments ]

• Monitors up to 4 gases including O2, CO, H2S, NO,NO2, SO2 and combustible gas

• Extremely durable• High RFI protection• 14-hour battery run time as

standard feature• Remote alarm

(For more complete information,see Data Sheet 08-02-39.)

Passport® PersonalAlarm[ Known world-wide for itsreliability and long service life ]

• Detects up to five gases including NH3, O2, CO, Cl2,H2S, NO, NO2, SO2 and combustible gas

• Remote alarm• Over 50,000 sold


Orion® G Multigas& Leak Detector[ Detects gas leaks atappliances, flues andunderground pipes ]

• Multi-functional flexibility;indoor, outdoor andunderground

• Measures low-level leaks, 0-100% LEL, 0-100% byvolume, O2, CO and H2S (anycombination)

• Fast response, intrinsicallysafe leak sensor

• Ergonomic design that fitssnugly in hand

• Long-life NiMH or alkalinebatteries (interchangeable)

• Large display, with greatcontrast for quick, easyreadings

• Bar-hole probe filter trapdesigned to keep out waterand dust

(For more complete information,see Data Sheet 08-04-27-MC.)MicroGard® PortableAlarms

[ Economical 2-gas instrumentfor detecting oxygendeficiency and combustiblegas ]

• Detects O2 and combustible gas

• Pocket-sized• Economical• Lightweight


Single-Gas InstrumentsSingle gas detectors are an economical way to monitor a specificsingle gas. MSA toxic gas indicators can be used for continuousmonitoring of CO, O2, or H2S. MSA combustible gas indicatorscan be used to measure methane, pentane, and many othercombustible gases.

Responder® Series

[ Compact, lightweight andeasy-to-operate single gasdetector with display ]

• Units available to detect O2,CO, H2S, Cl2 or ClO2

• Digital display• Pocket-sized• Audible, visual & vibrating

alarms (audible & visualalarms for MiniOx)

• Adjustable alarm levels• Peak readings• MiniOx Remote Responder

available for remotesampling of confined spaces


PULSAR™ Single-GasDetector[Everything you want in aportable, maintenance-freeinstrument]

• Units detect CO, O2 or H2S• Maintenance-free, two-year

service life• No need to calibrate

instrument• Long-life lithium battery,

33% longer than competition

• Large, easy-to-read, numericend-of-service-life indicator,characters 4x larger than other displays

• Distinctive audio, visual andoptional vibrating alarms

• Durable, passes 6-ft.drop test

• Water and dust resistant,passes IP54 rating

• MSA’s patented Button™ Sensors

(For more complete information,see Data Sheet 0802-18.)

PULSAR+ Single-GasDetector[Industry-leading performancewith a gas-concentrationdisplay]

• Units available to detect O2,CO or H2S

• MSA’s patented Button™ Sensors

• Autocalibration with no accessories needed

• Long-life, replaceable lithium battery

• Excellent water and dustresistance, IP54 rating

• Piercing audio, ultra-brightvisual and optional vibratingalarms

• Lifetime warranty


Explosimeter®Combustible GasIndicator[ Combustible detection withsimple analog operation ]

• Detects and measuresconcentrations ofcombustible gases or vaporsin the air

• Can be used in theimmediate environment orfor remote sampling ofconfined spaces

• Easy-to-read analog display• Hand-held


Tankscope®Combustible GasIndicator, Model 62T

[ For combustible gasdetection in inertedenvironments ]

• Specifically designed todetect combustible gaslevels in inerted shipboardoil holds

• Easy-to-read analog display• Very simple to use

(For more complete information,see Bulletin 0804-29-MC.)

Gascope®Combustible GasIndicator[ Dual-range combustible gasdetector ]

• Detects, measures, andpinpoints leaks ofcombustible gases andvapors

• Wide detection rangeallows for readings abovethe UEL

• Dual-detection range givesreadings in both % LEL and% by volume

• Easy-to-read analog display


Titan™ CombustibleGas Detector[ High-performancecombustible gas detector withinnovative design and smallsize ]

• Detects and measurescombustible gas or vaporconcentrations

• Reads % LEL or % by volume• Simple, intuitive, one-button

operation• Large, easy-to-read display• Audible and visual alarm

with optional vibratingalarm

• Optional NiMH battery pack• Full battery charge with

MSA Fast Charger• Strong construction, with

excellent resistance towater and dustpenetration–IP54 rating

• Features MSA Series 20LSensor for expanded sensorlife

• Sensor is very easy toreplace



Detector Tubes

• Available for the detection of over 170 gases and vapors

The MSA Kwik-Ref™ DetectorTube CD-ROM Database listsall tubes available, along withfacts on chemical reaction andcolor changes, interferences,cross-sensitivities, and more.

(For more complete information,see Data Sheet 08-00-02-MC.)

PIDs, Detector Tubes &Sampling PumpsPhotoionization detectors (PIDs) are primarily used for detectingVOCs or very low concentrations of toxic gases. They are suitablefor immediate as well as chronic hazard monitoring. Detectortubes are an inexpensive way to perform a quick atmosphericcheck. Sampling pumps and cassettes are particularly suited formonitoring chronic hazards related to dust, fibers andparticulate.

Passport® PID IIOrganic VaporMonitor

[ A convenient, portableinstrument for detecting lowconcentrations of VOCs ]

• Compact design• Built-in pump• 0.1 – 10,000 ppm operating

range• Graphic & numeric displays• Datalogging & data

downloading• Easy to use & operate


Passport® VOC 2000Organic Vapor andOxygen Monitor

[ Detects VOCs and oxygenlevels in a variety ofmonitoring applications ]

• Integrated O2 sensor• Compact design• Built-in pump• 0.1 – 10,000 ppm operating

range• Graphic & numeric displays• Datalogging & data

downloading• Easy to use & operate


Detector Tube Pumps

MSA offers both manual andautomatic detector tubepumps.


Escort® LC SamplingPump

[ A durable and economicalsampling pump providingregulated flow for many typesof sample collection media ]

• For personal and areasampling

• Compact & lightweight• Timer• Engineered for use in

“hostile” environments• Can be used with many

types of sample collectionmedia, including filter discs,charcoal tubes & othersorbent tubes.


Sampling PumpAccessories

MSA sampling pumpaccessories include filtermedia, a cyclone assembly,preweighed filter cassettes,filter holder assemblies,impingers, the Gemini® Twin-Port Sampler, sorbent tubes,and calibrators.


Escort ELF® SamplingPump

[ State-of-the-art electroniclaminar flow sensor providesconstant flow control in acompact, lightweight samplingpump ]

• State-of-the-art electroniclaminar flow sensor

• For personal and areasampling

• Compact & lightweight• Timer• Engineered for use in

“hostile” environments• Can be used with many

types of sample collectionmedia, including filter discs,charcoal tubes & othersorbent tubes.



Calibration Accessories

Regulators

MSA offers a complete line ofregulators to accurately matchgas delivery to instrument flowrequirements. Three types ofregulators are available: fixedflow, matched flow anddemand.

Computerized Calibrationand Record Keeping with The TIM® SystemCalibration checks help to ensure the accuracy of gas monitoringand detection equipment. To assist you in this essential process,MSA offers the TIM Total Instrument Manager System and acomplete line of calibration accessories.

The MSA TIM System is a computer-controlled, automaticcalibration system. The TIM System’s data software includes auser-friendly archive—with both view and print capability—of allcalibrations of all instruments that were bump-tested orcalibrated on the TIM System. The TIM System is compatible withthe MSA Orion Multigas Detector, FiveStar Alarm, PassportPersonal Alarm, Gasport Gas Detector and Watchman MultigasMonitor.

Additional features include:

• Can be configured to calibrate four instrumentssimultaneously & provide immediate results

• Auto-recognition of instrument sensor configuration• Computer-based test program• Calibration to factory recommendations• Permanent calibration history records• Record of sensor response after calibration• Print capability for all instrument test records• Immediate computer-generated test receipt

(For more complete information, see Bulletin 0818-02.)


Calibration Kits

A complete line of calibrationkits is available for instrumentcalibration. Kits include allnecessary tubing andadapters, regulators andcalibration instructions.Calibration kits are housed in aheavy-duty plastic case,complete with a molded insertto house all accessories,regulators and calibrationcylinders.

Test Kits

Squirt® Gas Bump Test Kits areavailable for testing theoperation of an instrumentbefore each use. Kits areequipped with all necessarytubing, adapters and squirtgas cylinder in a handycarrying case.

Calibration Cylinders

MSA offers a complete line ofcalibration gas to support allof your instrument calibrationneeds. Calibration gas issupplied in six cylinder sizes,ranging from 11-liter squirt gasfor bump testing to 552-litercylinders for large-volumeusers.

Each cylinder is shipped withan individual copy of an MSDSand a Certificate of Analysis,ensuring an exact calibrationfor both MSA and non-MSAinstruments. For yourconvenience, reactive gaseshave an expiration date listedon each cylinder.

MSA calibration cylinders arerecyclable. Contact theCustomer Service Center foradditional details.


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silos/confined space O2Deficiency/Enrichment

insecticide for fumigation PH3

asbestos fibers & lead dust Dust &Particulate

engine repair & maintenance CO

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confined space O2Deficiency/Enrichment

jet fuel vapors, solvents VOCs

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drying, milling & Dust &blending operations Particulate

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vehicle emissions (dieselexhaust), generators,digging operations,trenching CO

trenching Combustibleunderground construction Gases

underground construction,excavation, demolition, Dust &oil mist sampling Particulate

digging operationsunderground construction H2S

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confined space entry (rescue), O2underground construction Deficiency/Enrichment

refrigeration facilities& cold storage NH3

breweries & wineries,carbonated beverage bottling,fermentation tanks,refrigeration facilities, bakingfacilities CO2

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handling of coal & ore,coke manufacturing, Dust & furnace maintenance Particulate

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conversion processes,isomerization, leak detection,catalytic reforming, Combustible treatment processes Gases

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refining process,general leak detection,treatment processes,crude separation,drilling rigs H2S

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paper production (bleaching) Cl2

paper production (bleaching) ClO2

wood preparation,pulping, Dust & wood dust sampling Particulate

chemical pulping,Kraft pulping H2S

chemical pulping,Kraft pulping SO2

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Exposure LimitsTerms and AbbreviationsIDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health)*– Themaximum concentration level of a substance (gas) from which a workercould escape within 30 minutes without developing immediate, severe orirreversible health effects, or other escape-impairing symptoms. IDLH levelsare measured in ppm (parts per million). * As defined by NIOSH (NationalInstitute for Occupational Safety and Health).

PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) – An airborne concentration ofcontaminant that most workers can be exposed to repeatedly in a normal 8-hour day, in a 40-hour week, without adverse health effect. PEL levels aremeasured in ppm (parts per million) and are established by OSHA.

PPM (Parts Per Million) – The most common unit of measurement fortoxic gases. “10,000 parts per million” gas concentration equals 1% byvolume.

TLV (Threshold Limit Value)* – Refers to the airborne concentrationof substances to which most workers can be repeatedly exposed over aworking lifetime without adverse effects.* As defined by ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists).

There are three categories of TLVs:

TLV – TWA (Time Weighted Average) – This is the averageamount of gas that a worker can be repeatedly exposed to in a normal8-hour day, in a 40-hour week, without adverse health effects.

TLV – STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) – The gasconcentration that most workers can be continuously exposed to for a15-minute time period without suffering adverse health affects thatwould impair self-rescue or worker safety. This limit should not berepeated more than 4 times per day and there should be at least 60minutes between individual STEL exposure periods.

TLV – C (Ceiling) – The highest gas concentration to which workersmay be exposed. Ceiling TLVs should never be exceeded and they takeprecedence over all TWAs and STELs.

LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) – The lowest concentration of a gas orvapor that will ignite and sustain combustion. “% LEL” is a common unit ofmeasurement in combustible gas detection.

UEL (Upper Explosive Limit) – The maximum concentration at whicha gas will sustain combustion.

Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere – An atmosphere containing lessthan 19.5% oxygen by volume. (Possesses a risk of insufficient oxygen forbreathing.)

Oxygen Enriched Atmosphere – An atmosphere containing morethan 25% oxygen by volume. (Possesses an increased risk of explosion.)

Note: This Bulletin contains only ageneral description of the productsshown. While uses and performancecapabilities are described, under nocircumstances shall the products be used by untrained or unqualifiedindividuals and not until the product instructions including any warnings or cautions provided have been thoroughly read andunderstood. Only they contain thecomplete and detailedinformation concerningproper use and care ofthese products.

ID 0800-11-MC / Nov 2002© MSA 2002 Printed in U.S.A.

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