ALTAIR io Dock
The Altair io Dock enables effortless calibration and bump testing which helps to improve compliance and safety. When in the MSA Altair io Dock, the Altair io 4 portable gas detector knows when it needs a bump test and immediately runs the appropriate test.
When the MSA ALTAIR io 4 Gas Detector is in the Dock, all compliance reporting is sent immediately to your MSA Grid account, helping to minimize the risks associated with manual record keeping or data file management.
MSA ALTAIR io Dock – Gas Detector Docking & Calibration Station
Precision Safety Solutions supplies the MSA ALTAIR io Dock – a fully automated calibration, bump test, and data management solution for the Altair io 4 portable gas detector. Designed for high-efficiency safety programs, the io Dock helps you streamline compliance and improve operational uptime.
Perfect for industrial, construction, mining, and oil & gas environments, the io Dock ensures every Altair io 4 gas detector is accurately tested and documented—without manual intervention.
Fast, Automated Calibration & Bump Testing for Altair io 4 | Precision Safety Australia
With the ALTAIR io Dock, safety managers can:
- Ensure every detector is tested and ready before each shift
- Eliminate manual logs and inconsistent calibration records.
- Track calibration due dates, user assignments, and bump test results.
- Reduce downtime and human error.
Maintain full compliance with AS/NZS 60079, WHS, and internal safety procedures.
Improve Safety Compliance & Productivity with the MSA Altair io 4 Dock
- Simultaneous testing of multiple detectors and sensor configurations
- Test bank can include up to three cylinder holders and 10 test stands with no messy calibration gas tubing
- Gas Cylinders can be RFID-enabled or manually configured
- Cylinder Holder LEDs provide Light band indication of low, empty, or expired calibration gas
- No networking required for compliance reporting to the cloud-based MSA Grid account
- The display indicates current Bank status including current cylinder expiration and pressure in PSI or Bar, while Test Stand LEDs and display indicates current test and test stand status
- The io4 Dock Leverages the ALTAIR io 4 connectivity for fast, correct test system setup with no complex user-interface
- Test Modes include:
- Bump test only
- Calibration only
- Bump test with calibration on failure of bump
- Smart Mode – Dock will perform a bump test or calibration as required by the Grid-configured gas detector settings without user intervention
- Mining & Underground Operations
Keep your Altair io 4 units calibrated and compliant during confined space and gas-prone tasks. - Construction & Infrastructure
Daily bump tests at entry points or mobile safety stations. - Oil & Gas Facilities
High-volume testing for fleet-wide safety across offshore, pipeline, or refinery environments. - Utilities & Wastewater Management
Ensure reliable multi-gas detection before entering sewers, tanks, or hazardous confined spaces.
- Low 0.25l/min nominal flow rate
- Integrated gas delivery system
- Standard Bump Test Time: max. 40 seconds
- Standard Calibration Time: approx. 150 seconds
- No connectivity required to report Bank status to cloud included cylinder gas expiration, cylinder gas pressure and test results
- Bluetooth version 4.0
- IEEE 802.11 b/g/n WLAN interface for future features
- Ethernet connectivity
View Altair Io Dock on MSA Website