Yes. The MSA ALTAIR 5X (part 10116924) is well suited to confined space entry because it detects LEL, O₂, CO and H₂S out of the box and includes an internal sampling pump that can draw and test air from inside a tank, vessel or manhole before anyone enters. It monitors up to 6 gases simultaneously with interchangeable XCell sensors, is intrinsically safe (UL 913 / CAN/CSA C22.2), survives a 10-ft (3 m) drop, carries a minimum IP65 rating, and adds MotionAlert (man-down) and InstantAlert (manual panic) alarms for worker safety.

The MSA ALTAIR 5X 10116924 detects four gases as standard — combustible gas (LEL), oxygen (O₂), carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) — and can monitor up to 6 gases simultaneously using interchangeable XCell sensors. It is approved to UL 913 and CAN/CSA C22.2 for intrinsic safety in hazardous (classified) locations, and MSA lists it as meeting or exceeding UL 150126 (JTPD E190105). It also carries a minimum IP65 rating for dust and water ingress.

The MSA ALTAIR 5X 10116924 uses MSA XCell sensors with these standard measuring ranges: combustible gas (LEL) 0–100% LEL (or 0–5% CH₄), oxygen (O₂) 0–30% by volume, carbon monoxide (CO) 0–1999 ppm, and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) 0–200 ppm. Because the XCell slots are plug-and-play, the instrument can be reconfigured with other sensors (up to 6 gases) if your application changes.

XCell Sensor Technology is MSA's platform of interchangeable, plug-and-play sensors used in the ALTAIR 5X, each built with a proprietary embedded ASIC microchip that drives the sensor and outputs a digital signal. This design performs real-time environmental corrections and delivers an industry-first 60-second span calibration with sensor response and clear times under 15 seconds on LEL, O₂, CO and H₂S — about 50% faster than the industry average — while using roughly 40% less calibration gas per minute. XCell sensors are rated for up to 4 years of life, about 60% longer than the industry average.

MotionAlert and InstantAlert are two MSA-exclusive safety alarms built into the ALTAIR 5X. MotionAlert is a man-down feature that triggers automatically when the detector senses no movement for 30 seconds, signaling that the wearer may be immobile. InstantAlert is a manually activated panic alarm the user can trigger to warn others of a dangerous situation. Both are backed by visual, vibrating and audible alarms so coworkers are alerted when seconds matter.

The internal pump lets the ALTAIR 5X actively pull air samples through a sampling line and probe, so you can remotely test the atmosphere in a confined space before entering — something a diffusion (passive) detector cannot do, since diffusion units only read the air immediately around them. On the 10116924 the pump has a recessed inlet that minimizes snag hazards and break points, making it a pumped monitor purpose-built for pre-entry sampling. The kit ships with the internal pump, calibration cap and tubing.

The MSA ALTAIR 5X 10116924 is built for demanding field use: it has a thick, rubberized non-slip housing that survives a 10-ft (3 m) drop test and carries a minimum IP65 rating (third-party certified) against dust and water ingress. Large, ergonomically designed buttons can be operated with a gloved hand, and the lithium-ion battery delivers over 18 hours of run time with fast recharge and virtually no memory effect.

The MSA ALTAIR 5X offers an industry-first 60-second span calibration and a 10-second bump test, with sensor response and clear times under 15 seconds on LEL, O₂, CO and H₂S — about 50% faster than the industry average — while using around 40% less calibration gas per minute (typical cost savings of more than 50% on calibration gas). Calibration and bump testing can be automated with the MSA GALAXY GX2 Automated Test System, and fleets can be managed through MSA Grid and MSA Link Pro software.

The MSA ALTAIR 5X 10116924 ships as a monochrome-display kit that includes the multigas detector (configured for LEL, O₂, CO and H₂S), an internal pump, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, a charger, a calibration cap, tubing, data logging, a CD and a manual. The lithium-ion battery provides over 18 hours of run time with fast recharge and virtually no memory effect. It is sold by Industrial Safety Products with free shipping.

Both are MSA multigas detectors, but they target different needs. The ALTAIR 5X (10116924) is a proven, monochrome-display instrument with an internal pump, XCell sensors, a 60-second span calibration and GALAXY GX2 compatibility — a strong choice for standard confined-space and industrial gas detection. The newer ALTAIR io 6 is MSA's next-generation connected detector, built for real-time cloud monitoring and fleet efficiency. Choose the ALTAIR 5X for a dependable, cost-effective pumped detector; consider the ALTAIR io 6 if connected, real-time fleet monitoring is a priority. Both are available at Industrial Safety Products.

The MSA ALTAIR 5X 10116924 is covered by a 3-year manufacturer warranty, and MSA rates its XCell sensors for LEL, O₂, CO and H₂S at up to 4 years of expected sensor life — about 60% longer than the industry average. It also features an MSA-exclusive end-of-sensor-life warning that flags a sensor before it fails, helping reduce unplanned downtime and inventory replacement.