ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector vs AutroSafe 4 Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420

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The MSA Safety ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector and Autronica Fire & Security AutroSafe 4 Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420 are both fire detection systems products. Key difference: Weight — ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector is 335 g vs AutroSafe 4 Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420 at 8.5 kg.

ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector
AutroSafe 4 Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420

Specification comparison

Specification ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector AutroSafe 4 Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420
Detection Type XCell electrochemical, catalytic bead, PID (optional)
Gases Detected Up to 6: LEL, O2, CO, H2S, SO2/NO2 (optional PID for VOCs)
Weight 335 g 8.5 kg
Dimensions 131 x 75 x 42 mm 350 x 350 x 161 mm
Battery Life 18 hours
Temperature Range -40 to +60 C -25 to +70 C
Enclosure Rating IP65
Audible Alarm 95 dBA
Detection Loops Per Panel 6
Loop Units Per Loop 127
Loop Units Per Panel (EN 54) 512
Panels Per System 64
Modules Per Panel 12
Material Steel cabinet, ABS/PC moulded front
Protection Class IP32
Communication Ports 2x Ethernet, 2x USB, 1x RS-232/RS-422/RS-485, 1x AutroFieldBus

Certification comparison

Certification ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector AutroSafe 4 Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420
BV — Not listed ✓
DNV — Not listed ✓
LR — Not listed ✓
MED — Not listed ✓
NK — Not listed ✓
SOLAS — Not listed ✓
USCG — Not listed ✓

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Data sources

ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detector
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AutroSafe 4 Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-420
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