ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector vs AutroFlame BG-21 Dual IR Flame Detector (Conventional)
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The MSA Safety ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector and Autronica Fire & Security AutroFlame BG-21 Dual IR Flame Detector (Conventional) are both fire detection systems products certified to MED. Key difference: Detection Type — ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector is XCell electrochemical and catalytic bead sensors vs AutroFlame BG-21 Dual IR Flame Detector (Conventional) at Dual infrared (IR).
ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector
AutroFlame BG-21 Dual IR Flame Detector (Conventional)
Specification comparison
Specification
ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector
AutroFlame BG-21 Dual IR Flame Detector (Conventional)
Detection Type
XCell electrochemical and catalytic bead sensors
Dual infrared (IR)
Gases Detected
LEL, O2, CO, H2S (also SO2, NO2, H2S-LC, CO-H2 variants)
Weight
228 g
Dimensions
112 x 76 x 35 mm
Battery Life
24 hours
Charge Time
<4 hours
Temperature Range
-40 to +60 C
-40 to +70 C
Enclosure Rating
IP68
Audible Alarm
95 dBA
Operating Voltage
10-26 VDC
Protection Class
IP66/IP67
Certification comparison
Certification
ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector
AutroFlame BG-21 Dual IR Flame Detector (Conventional)
MED
✓
✓
SOLAS
— Not listed
✓
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Data sources
ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector
Data from us.msasafety.com ·
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AutroFlame BG-21 Dual IR Flame Detector (Conventional)
Data from product.autronicafire.com ·
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