X5000 Manual - 10177361-EN

Operating Manual
ULTIMA® X5000
Gas Monitor
Order No.: 10177361/02
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Contents
1 Safety Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Correct Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Product Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 No Tool Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Dual Sensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5 Retrofit Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.6 XCell Sensors Optimized for Fixed Gas Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.7 TruCal Sensing Technology for CO and H2S Electrochemical Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.8 SafeSwap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.9 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.10 Component Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 Installation Warnings - Read before Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Reviewing Shipment and Identifying Product Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 Product Installation Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4 Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4.1 Sensor Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4.2 Transmitter Mounting Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4.3 Sensor Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.4.4 Connecting Sensor to Transmitter Housing or Remote Junction Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.4.5 Integrated Mounting Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.4.6 2" (50.8 mm) Pipe Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.4.7 Adjustable Pipe Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.4.8 Duct Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4.9 Mounting with a Sunshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4.10 Mounting with an SM5000 Sampling Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.5 Installing a Remote Sensor Junction Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.6 Electrical Power Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.6.1 Electrical Warnings - Read before Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 US
3.6.2 Electrical Hardware Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.6.3 Power Load Requirements and Maximum Mounting Distances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.6.4 Instructions for Power and Analog Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.6.5 Relay and Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.1 Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.1.1 Initial Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.2.1 Instrument Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.2.2 Sensor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.3 Status Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.3.1 Life and Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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5 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.1 Calibration Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.2 Calibration Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.3 Calibration Frequency for XCell Sensors with TruCal (H2S & CO only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.4 Calibration Types: Zero vs. Span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.5 How to Zero Calibrate XCell Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.6 How to Calibrate XCell Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.7 How to Calibrate an Oxygen XCell Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.8 How to Calibrate an XIR PLUS Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.9 XCell Catalytic Bead LOC Over Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.10 Calibration Confirmation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6.1 ULTIMA XIR PLUS Cleaning Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6.2 Replacing an XCell Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.3 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7 Ordering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7.1 Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7.2 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
8 Appendix: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
9 Appendix: Calibration Guide for Additional Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10 Appendix: General Certification Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
11 Appendix: HART Specific Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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Safety Regulations
1 Safety Regulations
1.1 Correct Use
The ULTIMA X5000 Gas Monitor, hereafter also called device, is a gas monitor for measuring
toxic and combustible gases as well as oxygen. Using sensors, the device tests the ambient air
and triggers the alarm as soon as the gas exceeds a specific concentration level.
WARNING!
Read this manual carefully. The device will perform as designed only if it is used, installed, and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Otherwise, it could fail to perform
as designed and persons who rely on this device for their safety could sustain serious personal
injury or death.
WARNING!
Do not use silicone-type lubricants in assembling the device and do not allow silicone vapors to
be drawn into the flow system while in operation. Silicone can desensitize the combustible gas
sensor, thereby giving erroneously low readings.
Use only genuine MSA replacement parts when performing any maintenance procedures on the
device. Substitution of components can seriously impair performance.
Failure to follow the above can result in serious personal injury or loss of life.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• device may not cause harmful interference, and
• device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s expense.
NOTICE US
This is a Class A product in accordance with CISPR 22. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
NOTICE
The XCell sensor refers to the sensor portion of the Digital Sensor throughout this manual.
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Safety Regulations
FCC Warning Statements

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada (IC) Warning Statements
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that
it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult
Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's website www.hc-sc.gc.ca.
1.2 Product Warranty
ITEM WARRANTY PERIOD
MSA warrants that this product will be free from
mechanical defects and faulty workmanship for the
period specified in this table for each component,
ULTIMA X5000 Gas Monitor provided it is maintained and used in accordance with
MSA's instructions and/or recommendations. Guarantee
shall not exceed the indicated warranty period plus six
months from the date of manufacture.
Main Transmitter Housing and PCBA 2 years from date of shipment.
XCell Sensors 3 years from date of shipment.
XIR PLUS 5 years on electronics. 10 years on IR source bulb.
This warranty does not cover filters, fuses, etc. Certain other accessories not specifically listed
here may have different warranty periods. This warranty is valid only if the product is maintained
and used in accordance with Seller's instructions and/or recommendations. The Seller shall be
released from all obligations under this warranty in the event repairs or modifications are made by
persons other than its own or authorized service personnel or if the warranty claim results from
physical abuse or misuse of the product. No agent, employee or representative of the Seller has
any authority to bind the Seller to any affirmation, representation or warranty concerning this
product. Seller makes no warranty concerning components or accessories not manufactured by
the Seller, but will pass on to the Purchaser all warranties of manufacturers of such components.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY, AND IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS HEREOF. SELLER SPECIFI-
CALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Exclusive Remedy
It is expressly agreed that Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the above
warranty, for any tortious conduct of Seller, or for any other cause of action, shall be the replace- US
ment at Seller's option, of any equipment or parts thereof, which after examination by Seller is
proven to be defective. Replacement equipment and/or parts will be provided at no cost to
Purchaser, F.O.B. Seller's Plant. Failure of Seller to successfully replace any nonconforming
equipment or parts shall not cause the remedy established hereby to fail of its essential purpose.
Exclusion of Consequential Damage
Purchaser specifically understands and agrees that under no circumstances will seller be liable to
purchaser for economic, special, incidental or consequential damages or losses of any kind what-
soever, including but not limited to, loss of anticipated profits and any other loss caused by reason
of non-operation of the goods. This exclusion is applicable to claims for breach of warranty,
tortious conduct or any other cause of action against seller.
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Description
2 Description
2.1 Display
The ULTIMA X5000 utilizes an Organic LED (OLED) display which is capable of being seen from
a distance of more than 50 ft (15 m). The OLED display provides clear and crisp information in a
variety of languages. The gas reading gauge, which wraps around the live reading area, mimics
the reading as a percent of full scale and is also used as a progress bar during operations which
require a countdown.
Fig. 1 OLED Display

In addition to the OLED display, the ULTIMA X5000 also employs green, yellow and red LEDs on
the side and lower middle of its face. These are used to signal normal operating conditions, fault
conditions and alarm conditions.
The ULTIMA X5000 will go into “Eco-Mode” after 3 minutes of no interaction and if not in an alarm
condition. While in Eco-Mode, the main display will power down and the status LED's will remain US
illuminated to determine that the device is not in an alarm condition. The OLED display can be
powered up by touching either of the two EZ touch buttons on the front display.
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Description
2.2 No Tool Interface

The ULTIMA X5000 does not require any tools or third party devices to change settings, reset
alarms or perform any maintenance feature. The EZ touch buttons work through the glass and do
not require opening the explosion proof enclosure. The EZ touch buttons work with bare fingers
or with gloved hands, so long as the gloves are not black. The down arrow is used for scrolling,
while the right arrow is used for selecting options. See section 4 for more information on navigating
the menu with the EZ touch buttons.
Fig. 2 ULTIMA X5000 Interface

2.3 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
The ULTIMA X5000 can be ordered with Bluetooth communication. Using the X/S Connect App
on an appropriate smart phone or tablet, you are able to interface with the ULTIMA X5000 in a
larger and more user friendly setting. Connecting via Bluetooth enables communication with trans-
mitter up to 70 feet (21 m) away.
WARNING!
Bluetooth Operation is dependent upon signal availability of the wireless service(s) necessary to
maintain the communication link. Loss of wireless signal will prevent communication of alarms and
other information to linked devices. Take appropriate precautions in the event a loss of wireless
signal occurs.
If the device was not ordered with Bluetooth it cannot be upgraded.

If ordered with Bluetooth, the device will be shipped with Bluetooth enabled. See
section 4 for instructions on disabling Bluetooth.
The ULTIMA X5000 and user provided communication device will need to be paired. This requires US
both devices to be in range and for a pairing sequence inputting a 6 digit pairing code. The instruc-
tions will be displayed on both the ULTIMA X5000 and communication device.
There are communication devices capable of being used in classified areas. Please
contact your MSA representative for additional information.
2.4 Dual Sensing

The ULTIMA X5000 is capable of communicating with and displaying information for two sensors
at a time. There are no restrictions to the type of sensors connected to the device.
The ULTIMA X5000 Gas Monitor generates two discrete analog outputs; one for each sensor
connected to the transmitter. The analog output associated with Sensor 1 also has the digital
HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) communication superimposed on the analog
signal. If two sensors are connected, the digital HART communication carries information for both
sensors.
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Description
2.5 Retrofit Installations

The ULTIMA X5000 has the conduit entries located in the exact same orientation and distance
from the wall and the mounting holes for attaching to a wall are identical to the Ultima X.
2.6 XCell Sensors Optimized for Fixed Gas Applications
XCell toxic and combustible cat bead sensors are developed and manufactured by MSA to be the
most shelf-stable and longest lasting sensors available. The XCell non-consuming reaction chem-
istry is tried-and-true, with over 600,000 used in MSA’s portable gas detectors. Now optimized for
fixed gas applications, the XCell sensor platform is available in the ULTIMA X5000 and provides
multiple benefits, including a standard 3-year warranty on all XCell sensors.
One important optimization for fixed gas was incorporating the GM catalytic bead into the XCell
sensor. When it comes to catalytic bead technology, bigger is definitely better. The GM cat bead
is the largest in the industry, providing market leading expected life time and stability.
Lead-based Oxygen sensors are notorious for short life times and poor stability. The XCell sensor
does not use lead, but rather a non-consuming reaction chemistry. The XCell Oxygen sensor is
expected to last well over 3-years and can be safely stored on the shelf for at least 1 year without
sensor performance degradation.
2.7 TruCal Sensing Technology for CO and H2S Electrochemical Sensors
TruCal saves time and money by doing the hard work for you. Using patented pulse check tech-
nology and proprietary Adaptive Environmental Compensation (AEC) algorithms, XCell sensors
with TruCal provide peace of mind for electrochemical sensors like never before.
Automated pulse checks are the muscle behind the TruCal technology. Every six hours, an elec-
trical pulse stimulates the XCell sensor similar to having actual calibration gas applied, providing
a snapshot of the sensor’s sensitivity at the time of the pulse. Using this sensitivity snapshot, the
sensor can diagnose sensor failures like electrode poisoning, electrolyte leaking, or electrical
connectivity issues. The sensitivity snapshots are mapped over time to provide an overall Life &
Health status as either “Good” or “Fair” if the sensor is approaching end of life.
But that’s not all. The brains of the TruCal technology lie within the proprietary Adaptive Environ-
mental Compensation (AEC) algorithms. AEC uses the sensitivity snapshots provided by the
pulse check to adjust sensor output, compensating for environmental impacts on sensor accu-
racy. If the AEC adjustment is greater than expected based on typical environmental impact vari-
ations, the transmitter LED’s will slow flash GREEN, indicating that the sensor should be
calibrated to reset the AEC cycle. The result is a sensor that actively self-monitors for operation
and accuracy, with far fewer manual calibrations.
Actual TruCal sensor performance will depend on the application, background gas exposure, and
environment. To validate XCell sensors with TruCal, it is recommended that users follow their
regular calibration cycle and record the “as found” and “as left” values. This data can be used to
extend the time between calibrations depending on the required specification of the application.
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2.8 SafeSwap
The ULTIMA X5000 comes with patented SafeSwap technology, which allows users to change or
replace XCell sensors without needing to power down the instrument. For added convenience, the
ULTIMA X5000 comes with Swap Delay enabled by default; a feature that gives users a 2 minute
window to change sensors without triggering a fault condition. For more information on SafeSwap
and Swap Delay, see section 4.2.1.
WARNING!
As part of the product certification, it was verified that optional communication functions of this gas
detection instrument while operating at the maximum transaction rate do not adversely affect the
gas detection operation and functions of the instrument. The product certification, however, does
not include or imply approval of the SafeSwap feature, communications protocol or functions
provided by the software of this instrument or of the communications apparatus and software
connected to this instrument.
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Description
2.9 Housing
The ULTIMA X5000 comes in 316 Stainless Steel for the highest corrosion resistance. Both ¾”
NPT and M25 conduit entries are available. To attach a sensor to an M25 housing, an M25
adapter is required and will be included with the shipment. An integral surface mount bracket can
be used to mount directly into the wall surface or used with a U-Bolt for mounting to a 2” pipe.
Custom tags are available and easily attach to an integral ring.
2.10 Component Overview
Fig. 3 Component Overview
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Installation
3 Installation
3.1 Installation Warnings - Read before Installation
WARNING!
ULTIMA X5000 Digital Sensors labeled for Class I Hazardous (Classified) locations and installed
in a Class I Hazardous (Classified) location only may be changed under power. To change,
unscrew sensor three full turns, wait 10 seconds, and then remove the sensor completely. Failure
to follow this warning can result in the ignition of a hazardous atmosphere.
For ULTIMA X5000 Digital Sensors marked Class II or III and installed in a Class II or III hazardous
location, the atmosphere must be free of dust or fibers or filings and the power removed from the
unit before the sensor cap can be removed from the housing. Failure to follow this warning can
result in the ignition of a hazardous atmosphere.
Do not paint the device. Avoid painting in areas where the ULTIMA X5000 and remote sensor
junction box are located. If painting is required in an area where an ULTIMA X5000 or remote
sensor has been installed, exercise caution to ensure paint is not deposited on the sensor inlet
fitting. Paint solvents can also cause an alarm condition to occur or potentially poison electro-
chemical sensors.
Protect the device from extreme vibration.
Do not mount the sensing head in direct sunlight without a sunshield (Part Number 10180254).
The ULTIMA XIR PLUS Sensor contains no user- or field-serviceable parts and must be returned
to the factory for repair. Any attempt to open the sensor will damage the unit and void the warranty.
WARNING!
When installing the XIR PLUS sensor, under no circumstances should a pry-bar be applied to the
two legs that support the unit's reflectors during installation or removal of the sensor. Applying
force to the legs can permanently damage the XIR PLUS sensor.
3.2 Reviewing Shipment and Identifying Product Model

To determine your sensor type and options, check the shipping carton.
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Fig. 4 Shipping Label

The device is not shipped with the sensors attached to the housing. The XIR PLUS is a one piece
sensor, but all other sensors are comprised of two parts; the Sensor Body Assembly and the XCell
Sensor. Check the sensor details before attaching to the device housing to ensure that the correct
sensor type is being installed. The sensor details are listed on the inside of the XCell Sensor.
Unscrew the XCell Sensor from the Sensor Body Assembly and check the label on the inside for
gas type, range, replacement ATO configuration, serial number, and firmware revision number.
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3.3 Product Installation Check List

Before Installation
• Review national electrical codes
• Review local procedural and building codes
• Determine optimum transmitter placement
• Determine wire requirements
• Determine mounting hardware requirements
Mounting
• Attach appropriate sensor to housing or junction box
• Mount transmitter or junction box using appropriate mounting hardware
• Confirm free air flow around the sensor
3.4 Mounting
3.4.1 Sensor Mounting Location
The best location for the transmitter and the sensor may not be the same location. Sensors should
be placed in a location where a gas leak is most likely to be detected. When the best sensor place-
ment would not allow the transmitter display to be easily viewed or accessed, a remote junction
box can be used to mount the sensor remotely from the transmitter, allowing both to be installed
in the optimum location.
Two main factors should be considered when choosing a sensor location. The first is the density
of the target gas relative to the air. Gases, such as propane, that are heavier than air should be
placed near ground level while gases that are lighter than air should be placed above potential
leak sources.
Optimum sensor placement will depend on the surrounding processing equipment, such as pipes,
valves, or turbines. MSA offers a gas and flame mapping service that systematically evaluates
potential sources of leaks and recommends detector quantity and placement to create the most
effective detection system.
3.4.2 Transmitter Mounting Location
The transmitter display should be mounted so that the screen is visible and easily accessed after
installation. The electronics assembly inside the metal enclosure can be repositioned in any of the
four self-aligning interior holes to ensure the display is properly oriented and to provide maximum
flexibility for using conduit entries.
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3.4.3 Sensor Orientation

Sensor orientation will depend on the sensor type. If mounting an ULTIMA XIR PLUS sensor,
whether locally on the transmitter or via remote junction box, the sensor should be mounted hori-
zontally. If the ULTIMA XIR PLUS sensor is not mounted horizontally, the sensor will be prone to
more frequent beam blocking issues due to accumulated dust and condensation on the surface
of the ULTIMA XIR PLUS sensor. Fig. 5 shows the correct and incorrect mounting orientations for
the ULTIMA XIR PLUS.
Fig. 5 Correct and Incorrect Mounting Orientations for ULTIMA XIR PLUS Sensor
All other sensors including electrochemical, combustible catalytic bead, and oxygen sensors
should be mounted vertically, with the gas inlet pointed downward. If the sensor is not mounted
with the gas inlet facing down, it is more likely to become clogged with particulate matter or liquids.
Fig. 6 shows the correct and incorrect mounting orientation for XCell sensors.
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Fig. 6 Correct and Incorrect Mounting Orientation for XCell Sensors
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3.4.4 Connecting Sensor to Transmitter Housing or Remote Junction Box

Sensors are not shipped attached to the main enclosure or junction box. All sensor modules inter-
face with the transmitter via a digital four-terminal connection. Up to two sensors can be
connected to a single transmitter, with each sensor getting a dedicated analog (4-20 mA) output.
Consider the sensor dimensions when choosing a mounting location for the transmitter or junction
box.
To connect the sensor:
(1) Turn the transmitter or junction box lid counterclockwise to remove
(2) Pull on the metal bail to remove the board stack and expose wiring connections.
(3) Route the cable from the sensor through a conduit entry hole in the enclosure so that the
sensor is oriented in the correct position (see section 3.4.3 for details).
(Repeat to attach a second sensor to the ULTIMA X5000 transmitter).
(4) Connect the sensor to the "Sensor 1" position on the electronics assembly.
a) If using a second sensor, connect it to the “Sensor 2” position.
CAUTION!
If only using one sensor, and it is connected to “Sensor 2” position, the ULTIMA X5000 will enter
Sensor Missing fault. See Disable Sensor in section 4.2.2 for details on how to clear this fault.
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Fig. 7 Connecting Sensor to the Stack
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Fig. 8 Grounding Sensor to Transmitter Housing

(5) Verify the sensor connector is firmly seated on the terminal board.
(6) Attach the sensor's ground to either of the grounding screws inside the ULTIMA X5000
housing.
(7) Replace the board stack legs into the four depressions in the housing. Push firmly on the
board stack where indicated (see Fig. 9).
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Fig. 9 Highlighted Areas Show Where to Press when Replacing a Board Stack
NOTICE
Avoid pressing on the left and right areas where the LEDs are located. Pressing directly on the
display will damage the display and will void the warranty.
Ensure that the electronics assembly is fully engaged in the mounting holes. If not fully seated,
the user interface buttons may not function properly.
(8) Replace the cover by turning clockwise.
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3.4.5 Integrated Mounting Points

The ULTIMA X5000 transmitter can be surface mounted without any additional brackets using the
integrated mounting tabs.
Fig. 10 Internal Mounting Tabs (not compatible with ULTIMA XIR PLUS Sensors)
An supplementary mounting bracket is required for surface mounting the ULTIMA X5000 with an
attached ULTIMA XIR PLUS sensor.
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Fig. 11 Mounting Bracket for ULTIMA X5000 (compatible with ULTIMA XIR PLUS Sensors)
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3.4.6 2" (50.8 mm) Pipe Mount

The integrated mounting tabs on the device housing can be mounted to a 2" (50,8 mm) pipe using
a standard U-bolt. MSA provides U-bolts as an optional accessory (Part Number 10179873),
however any 2” (50.8 mm) pipe U-bolt rated for the weight and dimensions of the ULTIMA X5000
can be used.
Fig. 12 2" Pipe Mount with U-Bolt

3.4.7 Adjustable Pipe Mount
A Universal Pipe Mount Kit (Part Number 10176946) can be used to mount the ULTIMA X5000
on pipes ranging from 1-6” (20-150 mm) in diameter. Two brackets are mounted over top of the
integrated mounting tabs and fitted with an adjustable pipe band (not included).
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Fig. 13 Adjustable Pipe Mount
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3.4.8 Duct Mount

Duct mount kits are available for monitoring atmosphere inside flat or round ducts. Round duct
mount kits are available for small ducts 12-20" (305-508 mm) in diameter (Part Number
10179124) and large ducts 20-40" (508-1016 mm) in diameter (Part Number 10179321). The flat
duct mount (Part Number 10176947) is universal for flat ducts.
NOTICE
Consider the sensor type before choosing a duct mount location. ULTIMA XIR Plus sensors
should be mounted horizontally and all other sensors should be mounted vertically.
NOTICE
Air flow in the duct must be zero to ensure proper calibration.
Fig. 14 Flat Duct Mount
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Fig. 15 Round Duct Mount
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3.4.9 Mounting with a Sunshield

A sunshield is recommended to protect the ULTIMA X5000 from direct sun light
(Part Number 10180254). The sunshield can be used in any of the mounting configurations.
Fig. 16 Sunshield with Wall Mounting Bracket
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Fig. 17 Sunshield with Universal Pipe Mount
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3.4.10 Mounting with an SM5000 Sampling Module

An aspirated (PN 10058101) and a DC pump model are available for use with the X5000 with
either digital or XIR sensors. For more information on mounting requirements and use with
SM5000 sampling modules, see the SM5000 operating manual(s).
Fig. 18 Mounting the SM5000 with Digital Sensor
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Fig. 19 Mounting the SM5000 with XIR PLUS Sensor
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3.5 Installing a Remote Sensor Junction Box

Sensors mounted remotely must use the ULTIMA X5000 junction box. Only one sensor can be
connected to each junction box. The junction box housing is the same construction as the
ULTIMA X5000 transmitter. The mounting options and instructions for connecting the sensor are
the same for sensors connected directly to the ULTIMA X5000 transmitter housing. The junction
box is available in 316 Stainless Steel.
Sensors can be remoted up to 328 ft (100 m) from the transmitter housing, as long as the
ULTIMA X5000 transmitter is mounted within maximum distance from the power supply, as indi-
cated in tables in section 3.6.3. The junction box does not have an illuminated display and has two
connectors: a single sensor input and an output connecting to the transmitter. A 16 AWG
(1.31mm2) 4 element cable with a braided shield should be used for the electrical connection
between the junction box and the ULTIMA X5000 transmitter. Specific cable recommendations
are Alpha wire 3248 or equivalent.
Fig. 20 Junction Box
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Fig. 21 Junction Box Electrical Connections

If the remote sensor is not easily accessed, it is best practice to install tubing that can be used to
apply calibration gas from the device display. Route the tubing to the ULTIMA X5000 Gas Monitor,
ensuring that there are no kinks, leaks or other obstructions. Secure this tubing near the monitor.
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3.6 Electrical Power Connections

3.6.1 Electrical Warnings - Read before Connecting Power
WARNING!
Before wiring the ULTIMA X5000 transmitter, disconnect the power source supplying the trans-
mitter and ensure no hazardous atmosphere present; otherwise, electrical shock or ignition of a
hazardous atmosphere could occur.
• Install wiring in accordance with the electrical code of the country in use, the local authority
having jurisdiction and these installation instructions, as applicable.
• Do not make any connections to the ULTIMA X5000 main board or junction box input, output,
and relay connections while under power. Failure to do so could lead to electrical shock or igni-
tion of a hazardous atmosphere.
• Ensure that water and dirt are not able to enter the unit via the wire or conduit. If the unit is
installed in a location known to be wet or damp, it is good practice to loop or bend the entry
into the unit that prevents water incursion.
• The internal grounding terminal located in the base of the transmitter enclosure must be used
for equipment grounding. The external grounding terminal is only to be used as a supplemental
bonding connection where local authorities permit or require such a connection.
• ULTIMA X5000 Digital Sensors labeled for Class I hazardous (classified) locations and
installed in a Class I hazardous (classified) location may be changed under power. To change,
unscrew three full turns from its fully engaged position, wait 10 seconds, and then remove the
cap completely. Failure to follow this warning can result in the ignition of a hazardous atmo-
sphere.
• For ULTIMA X5000 Digital Sensors marked Class II or III and installed in a Class I or III
hazardous location atmosphere must be free of dust or fibers/flyings and the power removed
from the unit before the sensor cap can be removed from the housing. Failure to follow this
warning can result in the ignition of a hazardous atmosphere.
3.6.2 Electrical Hardware Requirements
Braided shielded, twisted pair, instrument quality wire or cable should be used to minimize the
possibility of noise interference and contact with other voltages. Selection of shielded cable must
comply with local requirements.
Conduit, in addition to braided shielded wire, may also be needed in areas where large amounts
of electrical noise is expected. All cable shields should be terminated to earth ground at one end
only.
The ULTIMA X5000’s (RED) power connector terminals can accommodate up to 14 AWG
(2.08 mm2). Four conductors are also required for the ULTIMA X5000 remote junction boxes.
Incoming power and signal cables should be a braided shield cable such as Alpha Wire 3248 or US
equivalent. The braided shield must be terminated to the instrument housing with a 360 degree
connection to earth ground as shown in Fig. 25 or alternatively, the earth ground at the user’s
power source location.An external Class 2 power supply is required to supply 10-30 VDC to the
ULTIMA X5000. Incoming power and signal cables should be a braided shield cable such as
Alpha Wire 3248 or equivalent.
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3.6.3 Power Load Requirements and Maximum Mounting Distances

Consider future needs when selecting cable size and power supply. The maximum distance
between the X5000 transmitter and the power supply depends on the sensor configuration
(sensing technology and one or two sensors), wire gauge, and the power supply voltage.The
tables below outline the maximum transmitter mounting distances. First determine if the sensor(s)
will be locally or remotely mounted. Then choose sensor type(s). The corresponding nominal
maximum power and mounting distances by wire gauge are shown.
SEE TABLE 1 & 2
24V DC
X5000
SENSOR 1
SEE TABLE 1 & 2 328 ft

MAX
24V DC
X5000 JUNCTION
BOX
SENSOR 1
Fig. 22 Single Sensor
Max. Max. Distance (ft) to transmitter

Sensor Mounting Sensor 1 Power1 24 VDC Supply
(W) 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG
Echem 2.8 2211 3337 5314 8440 US
Mounted on trans-
Catalytic 5.5 1548 2335 3719 5907
mitter
XIR PLUS 6.7 1184 1787 2846 4520
Remote mounted on Echem 2.8 2210 3335 5313 8439
junction box (up to Catalytic 5.5 1504 2294 3679 5867
328 ft) XIR PLUS 6.7 1090 1697 2759 4435
Tab. 1 Maximum Wire Length to Main Transmitter with Single Sensor, Imperial Units
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When sizing a system's 24 V supply, a 1 A inrush current with a 1 ms duration should be
considered for each ULTIMA X5000 on the power supply.
Assumes transmitter was ordered with relays
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Max. Max. Distance in meters

Sensor Mounting Sensor 1 Power1 24 VDC Supply
(W) 0.75 mm2 1 mm2 1.5 mm2 2.5 mm2 4 mm2
Echem 2.8 597 796 1195 1989 3066
Mounted on trans-
Catalytic 5.5 417 557 836 1392 2146
mitter
XIR PLUS 6.7 319 426 640 1065 1642
Remote mounted on Echem 2.8 596 795 1194 1988 3065
junction box (up to Catalytic 5.5 404 544 823 1380 2134
100 m) XIR PLUS 6.7 290 398 613 1039 1616
Tab. 2 Maximum Wire Length to Main Transmitter with Single Sensor, Metric Units
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SEE TABLE 3 & 4
24V DC
X5000 SENSOR 2
SENSOR 1
328 ft
SEE TABLE 3 & 4 MAX
24V DC
X5000 JUNCTION
BOX SENSOR 2
SENSOR 1
Fig. 23 Two Sensors

Sensor
Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Power1 24 VDC Supply
Mounting
Echem 3.6 2078 3136 4994 7932
Echem Catalytic 5.3 1473 2223 3541 5623
XIR PLUS 7.0 1076 1623 2585 4106
Two Echem 5.3 1473 2223 3541 5623
sensors
Catalytic Catalytic 10.6 1151 1736 2765 4392
mounted
on trans- XIR PLUS 10.9 893 1347 2146 3408
mitter Echem 7.0 1076 1623 2585 4106
Catalytic 10.9 893 1347 2146 3408 US
XIR PLUS
* One sensor must be remote mounted if using two
XIR PLUS 11.6
XIR PLUS sensors
Echem 3.6 2096 3154 5012 7952
One
sensor Echem Catalytic 5.3 1441 2193 3512 5596
mounted XIR PLUS 7.0 982 1536 2501 4024
on junc- Echem 5.3 1441 2193 3512 5596
tion box
(100 m
max), one XIR PLUS 10.9 763 1225 2029 3295
sensor on Echem 7.0 982 1536 2501 4024
trans- XIR PLUS Catalytic 10.9 763 1225 2029 3295
mitter
XIR PLUS 11.6 731 1135 1843 2961
Tab. 3 Maximum Wire Length to Main Transmitter with Two Sensors, Imperial Units
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Sensor
Mounting
(W) 0.75 mm2 1 mm2 1.5 mm2 2.5 mm2 4 mm2
Echem 3.6 561 748 1123 1869 2882
Echem Catalytic 5.3 397 530 796 1325 2043
XIR PLUS 7.0 290 387 581 968 1491
Two
sensors Echem 5.3 397 530 796 1325 2043
mounted Catalytic Catalytic 10.6 310 414 622 1035 1596
on trans- XIR PLUS 10.9 241 321 482 803 1238
mitter
Echem 7.0 290 387 581 968 1491
XIR PLUS Catalytic 10.9 241 321 482 803 1238
XIR PLUS 11.6 213 284 428 711 1096
Echem 3.6 566 753 1128 1875 2887
One
sensor Echem Catalytic 5.3 387 521 787 1316 2034
mounted XIR PLUS 7.0 261 359 555 942 1467
on junc- Echem 5.3 387 521 787 1316 2034
tion box
Catalytic Catalytic 10.6 302 406 614 1028 1588
(328 ft
max), one XIR PLUS 10.9 200 283 446 768 1204
sensor on Echem 7.0 261 359 555 942 1467
trans- XIR PLUS Catalytic 10.9 200 283 446 768 1204
mitter
XIR PLUS 11.6 195 266 409 694 1079
Tab. 4 Maximum Wire Length to Main Transmitter with Two Sensors, Metric Units
1
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SEE TABLE 5 & 6 JUNCTION SENSOR 1

BOX
24V DC
X5000
328 ft
MAX
JUNCTION
SENSOR 2
BOX
Fig. 24 Two Remoted Sensors

Sensor
Mounting
Echem 3.6 2079 3134 4992 7932
Two Echem Catalytic 5.3 1421 2173 3492 5576
sensors XIR PLUS 7.0 962 1516 2481 4004
mounted Echem 5.3 1421 2173 3492 5576
on junc-
tion box
up to XIR PLUS 10.9 743 1205 2009 3275
328 ft Echem 7.0 962 1516 2481 4004
for24V XIR PLUS Catalytic 10.9 743 1205 2009 3275
XIR PLUS 11.6 711 1115 1823 2941
Tab. 5 Maximum Wire Length to Main Transmitter with Two Remoted Sensors, Imperial Units
1

Sensor
Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Power1 24 VDC Supply US
Mounting
(W) 0.75 mm2 1 mm2 1.5 mm2 2.5 mm2 4 mm2
Echem 3.6 560 747 1122 1869 2881
Echem Catalytic 5.3 381 515 781 1310 2028
Two
XIR PLUS 7.0 255 353 549 936 1461
sensors
mounted Echem 5.3 381 515 781 1310 2028
on junc- Catalytic Catalytic 10.6 296 400 608 1022 1582
tion box XIR PLUS 10.9 194 277 440 762 1198
up to
Echem 7.0 255 353 549 936 1461
100 m
XIR PLUS Catalytic 10.9 194 277 440 762 1198
XIR PLUS 11.6 189 260 403 688 1073
Tab. 6 Maximum Wire Length to Main Transmitter with Two Remoted Sensors, Metric Units
1 When sizing a system's 24 V supply, a 1 A inrush current with a 1 ms duration should be
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3.6.4 Instructions for Power and Analog Output

CAUTION!
Read all electrical warnings and wiring requirements before connecting power to the
ULTIMA X5000.
The red colored (4-pin) connector interfaces power and analog outputs 1 and 2. The HART inter-
face is a separate, green colored (2-pin) connector.
The green colored (4-pin) connectors interface sensors one and two.
Using shielded cable is recommended. The cable shield should be terminated internal to the
instrument enclosure using the crimp terminal provided (see Fig. 26).
(1) Remove the ULTIMA X5000 cover by turning counter-clockwise.
(2) Pull on the metal bail, removing electronics, to expose sensor and power connections.
(3) Remove the red colored power connector.
(4) Use a small, flat head screw driver to open wire entries on the connector.
(5) Strip cable jacket to expose shield and the four individual wires.
(6) Connect the power and analog output wires. Wire locations are marked on the cover plate
(see Fig. 25):
a. +DC
b. -DC
c. mA1 - analog output of sensor 1
d. mA2 - analog output of sensor 2
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Fig. 25 Power, HART, and Sensor Inputs

(7) Tighten screws on connector and tug gently on wires to ensure they are secure.
(8) Connect shield of cable to base of instrument housing (see Fig. 26).
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Fig. 26 Connecting Power and Grounding Cable

(9) Attach the connector to the board stack, making sure the appropriate wires are in the correct
terminals.
(10) Connect HART wires (for optional local HART port).
(11) Connect an XCell or XIR PLUS sensor using the green connector. Sensor wires are already
connected as shown on the cover plate (see Fig. 27):
a. +DC (RED)
b. RS485 Com + (GRN)
c. RS485 Com - (BLU)
d. -DC (WHT)
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Fig. 27 Connecting a Sensor to the Board
Note: Leaving exposed wire from the connector can electrically short the system.
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(12) Replace the board stack by aligning the four metal standoffs with the four holes inside the
ULTIMA X5000housing. Push firmly on the board stack where indicated (see Fig. 28).
Fig. 28 Highlighted Areas Show Where to Press when Replacing a Board Stack
CAUTION!
Ensure that the electronics assembly is fully engaged in the mounting holes. If not fully seated,
the touch interface performance can be negatively affected
NOTICE
Avoid pressing on the left and right areas where the LEDs are located. Pressing directly on the
display will damage the display and will void the warranty.
Care must be taken to insure the X5000 inside glass surface is free of smudges/dirt and grease.
Dirt and grease can interfere with the touch interface of the display.
ULTIMA X5000 Installation Outline Drawings

Model Document No.
ULTIMA X5000 SK3015-1051
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Tab. 7 Installation Outline Drawings
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3.6.5 Relay and Power Connections

Relay Board Stack Overview
The ULTIMA X5000 can be purchased with three relays. Two of the relays can be configured for
either de-energized (default) or energized and latching or non-latching (default). The third relay is
a dedicated fault relay.
All electrical connections to internal relays can be made directly on the PC board. The board is
labeled for Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) de-energized state.
Fig. 29 PC Board with Relays

Relay Specifications
Relays SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw)
Fault Normally Energized
Warning Configurable
Alarm Configurable
Relay Rating
5A, 100K Cycles
125 or 250 VAC (Resistive)
1.6 HP @ 250 VAC
30 VDC (Resistive) 5A
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Tab. 8 Relay Specifications
If using AC power, the relay wires should not be run within the same conduit or cable tray as the
DC power supplied to the ULTIMA X5000 or the ULTIMA X5000 junction box connection. A sepa-
rate wire entry on the device should be used for AC power connected to the relays. The
ULTIMA X5000is built with an additional wire entry to allow this.
Exceeding the volt-amp rating of the relay can cause damage to the switching contacts.
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Relay Connections to Inductive Loads

If connecting the relays to motors, fluorescent lighting, or other inductive loads, it is necessary to
suppress any sparks or inductive feedback that may occur at the relay contact. These effects may
render the unit inoperative.
One way to reduce these effects is to install a Quencharc® (Part Number 630413) across the load
being switched.
Fault Relay Wiring and Configurations
The Fault relay state in non-fault operating condition is Energized and terminal connections are
supplied for Normally Closed and Normally Open.
The energized fault relay setting provides an electrical path for fail-safe relay operation. In the
event of any failure, including loss of power, the relay will change to the de-energized state to
indicate a fault condition.
The Fault relay state cannot be reconfigured.
Relay Energy State and Terminal Connections
The ULTIMA X5000 relays can be selected as energized or de-energized on the device. The
default configuration is the De- Energized state. The preferred relay energy state should be deter-
mined before making connections. Tab. 9 shows the terminal connections by energy state and is
applicable to both relay 1 and relay 2.
Energy State NC (Normally Closed) NO (Normally Open)
De-Energized (default) Closed Open
Energized Open Closed
Tab. 9 Relay Terminal Connections by Energy State
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4 Operation
The ULTIMA X5000 Series transmitter is factory calibrated and shipped with the most common
default options to minimize set up effort. Any of the default settings can be changed to meet the
user’s individual needs via the EZ touch buttons on the display of the ULTIMA X5000.
4.1 Startup
4.1.1 Initial Startup
The first time the ULTIMA X5000 is powered on, the analog output goes to the Maintenance Mode
setting (default 3.5 mA) and the following will appear on the display while the LEDs cycle from
GREEN, to RED, to AMBER, then to GREEN:
• ULTIMA X5000 Logo with Software Version No.
• Tachometer countdown
• MSA Logo
XCell oxygen and carbon monoxide (CO) sensors require a 30 minute start-up time before being
fully functional. During this time the analog output signal will be at its maintenance (3.5 mA) level
while the display indicates the 30 minute countdown. All other XCell sensors have a 2 minute
countdown time during which the analog output signal will be at its maintenance (3.5 mA) level.
A full calibration is recommended after one hour of a sensor being installed and acclimated to the
environmental conditions. See section 5 for calibration details.
4.2 Settings
The ULTIMA X5000 is a tool free transmitter. The two EZ touch buttons on the face of the display
can be used to navigate through the menu structure. The buttons are designed for use with fingers
with a “press” and “release” action, and work best without gloves.
Button Function
left button (↓) scrolling through each menu
right button (→) selecting a particular menu option
Tab. 10 Navigating through the menu structure

Changing a value
(1) Select the relevant option with →.
The arrow disappears and the first digit to change appears underlined.
(2) Scroll through the numbers with ↓.
(3) Use → to move on to the next digit.
When the arrow reappears, the value changing is finished.
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When entering a new value, remember the following to ensure settings are saved:
• Use SAVE before exiting or settings will be lost.
• Use BACK to go back to previous screen.
• Use CANCEL to go back to main settings menu (i.e. BACK).
• Use HOME to return to gas reading display.
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4.2.1 Instrument Settings

The following settings are saved to the device memory and will not change if the sensor type is
changed.
(1) Scroll to Settings.
(2) Select Instrument.
(3) Select to enter the menu.
Setting Default Menu 1 Options Menu 2 Options

Relay Setup Relay State De-energized Relay 1 De-energized
(Fault Relay Relay 2 Energized
always energized)
Mapping Common Relay 1 Common
Relay 2 Discrete
Horn
Analog Settings Custom 2 3.5mA with HART Custom Settings
(see Tab. 12) (see Tab. 12) 1.25mA with HART Calibration
Custom 1 Cleaning mode1
Custom 2 Fault
Maintenance
Bluetooth Enabled Bluetooth Status Enable

Reset All Disable
Reset All
Min/Max/Avg 1h Interval (1h, 8h, 24h)
Start Hour (0-23h)
Swap Delay Enabled Enable
Disable
Set Date Year (2000-2999)
UTC-5
Month (Jan-Dec)
(Factory Date and
Day (0-31)
Time)
Time (0:00-23:59)
Password Disabled 0000-9999,
incr. 0001
Controller Data Reset N/A Controller Data Reset US
PPM
Display Units Sensor Dependent
mg/m3
(see Tab. 13)
µMol
%Vol
Tag # Blank Only configurable via
HART and Bluetooth
Reset Main Unit N/A Reset Main Unit
Tab. 11 Default Device Settings

1
Cleaning mode not available
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Setup Relay State for Energized or De-Energized

Relays 1 and 2 are default De-energized. Relay 3 is a fault relay that is set to Energized and
cannot be changed.
To set Alarm Relay State:
(3) Select Relay Setup.
(4) Select Relay State.
(5) Select Relay 1 or Relay 2.
(6) Select Energized or De-Energized.
Relay Mapping
Relay 1 and Relay 2 can be configured for common, discrete, and horn modes via the device
display menu or X/S Connect app.
Common mode is the default relay mapping setting. In Common mode, Relay 1 is actuated by
Alarm 1 on either sensor, and Relay 2 is actuated by Alarm 2 on either sensor.
Fig. 30 Common Mode Relay Map and Alarm Actuation

Discrete mode allows a separate action for each sensor. Relay 1 is actuated by Sensor 1 alarms
and Relay 2 is actuated by Sensor 2 alarms.
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Fig. 31 Discrete Mode Relay Map and Alarm Actuation

Horn mode is designed to allow local acknowledgment of a relay-triggered horn, while the alarm
state is still present. All alarms on both sensors trigger both relays, however the first relay can be
acknowledged by pressing one finger over each of the EZ touch buttons and holding for 1 second
before releasing.
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Fig. 32 Horn Mode Relay Map and Alarm Actuation

Analog Output Settings for Fault Conditions
Analog outputs can be set to 3.5 mA and 1.25 mA with HART, or to custom output values as listed
in Tab. 12. Output settings for oxygen sensors are not configurable. The Maintenance analog
output is used during start up, Reset Main Unit, and Controller Data Reset.
To change Analog outputs settings:
(2) Select Instruments.
(3) Scroll and Select Analog Settings.
(4) Select 3.5, 1.25, Custom 1 or Custom 2.
(5) Select Save.
(6) (Only Custom) Select Fault, Calibration, or Maintenance.
(7) (Only Custom) Enter desired output levels (options in Tab. 12).
(8) (Only Custom) Select Save.
(9) (Only Custom) Repeat for remaining outputs.
(10) Select Save.
Output Custom 1 Custom 2

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Setting (mA) Default Default
Range: 0.000-3.750
Fault 3.52 1.252 2.0 2.0
Increment: 0.025
Calibration Range: 0.000-3.750
3.52 1.52 3.0 3.0
(excl. O2) Increment: 0.025
Cleaning Mode
Range: 0.000-3.750
(NOT 3.52 2.02 2.5 2.5
Increment: 0.025
ENABLED)
Range: 0.000-3.750
Maintenance 3.52 3.52 3.5 3.5
Increment: 0.025
Same as Range: 0.000-3.750
O2 Calibration 3.52 1.52 21.73
Calibration Increment: 0.025
Tab. 12 Analog Output Setting Options

1
Default factory setting
2
Not configurable
3
For an O2 sensor, 21.7 mA is the default Custom 1 setting and is not configurable.
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Enable Bluetooth Communications

Every ULTIMA X5000 ordered with Bluetooth comes with the communications enabled by default.
Bluetooth must be enabled for any Bluetooth functions to operate. A compatible Bluetooth host
with the X/S Connect app is needed for connection.
To disable Bluetooth:
(3) Scroll and select Bluetooth.
(4) Select Bluetooth Status.
(5) Select Disable.
(6) Select Save.
Bluetooth Pairing
The instrument memory has the ability to store up to 25 mobile devices in its memory.
As a visual indication, the green LEDs will toggle and quickly flash when a device is paired.
Once paired with an X5000, the user will be able to connect to the same X5000 remotely and
without needing to enter a pairing code, unless over 25 other devices are paired with the same
X5000 afterwards.
To pair with the X5000:
(1) Download the X/S Connect App from the Google Play Store.
(2) Open the X/S Connect App.
(3) Select “Connect” for the X5000 that you would like to connect with.
(4) (First Time Only) When prompted, tap EZ touch button to display a 6-digit pass code.
(5) Enter Pairing Code shown on X5000 display.
Bluetooth Security
The Bluetooth connection is encrypted and secured with a unique six digit pin that must be
confirmed on the mobile device and acknowledged on the detector display. All of the previously
paired devices can be erased from the X5000 to provide additional security and control.
To Reset All device pairings:
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(3) Scroll and select Bluetooth.
(4) Scroll and select Reset All.
(5) Select Continue.
WARNING!
Reset All will delete all paired device memory. All devices will have to re-initiate pairing at the
device.
Bluetooth Tag ID
See section 4.3 to view Bluetooth Tag ID.
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Min/Max/Average
The minimum, maximum, and average gas readings can be set for a user-defined interval. For
example, if the interval is set to 24 and the start hour is set to 6, the Min/Max/Avg values will
update every 24 hour period starting at 6 am.
The default interval is set to 1h and start hour is 0. The Interval and Start Hour are driven by the
Time and Date of the transmitter.
To change Min/Max/Average interval and time:
(3) Scroll and select Min/Max/Average.
(4) Select Set Interval.
(5) Enter Interval (1h, 8h, 24h) and Save.
(6) Scroll to Set Start Hour.
(7) Enter Start Hour (0-24h) and Save.
Swap Delay
Swap Delay allows the user a brief window to change an XCell sensor without the device going
into a fault condition. Once a sensor is disconnected from the transmitter, the user will have
2 minutes to reconnect a sensor. During this time, the device analog output will go to its Mainte-
nance level. If a sensor is reconnected or replaced during the 2 minute window, the new sensor’s
countdown sequence will begin and the analog output will remain at the Maintenance level. After
the sensor countdown is complete, the analog output will return to reporting a live gas reading. If
a sensor is not reconnected after the 2 minute window, the ULTIMA X5000 will enter a “Sensor
Missing” fault condition. All XCell Sensors have SafeSwap and do not need to be disconnected
from power while changing sensors. For more details on how to change sensors, see section 6.2.
Swap Delay is enabled on all ULTIMA X5000 transmitters by default.
NOTICE
The transition to maintenance mode during the 2 minute Swap Delay window and sensor count-
down will not trigger the Fault Relay. The Fault Relay will only be triggered when the device enters
a fault condition.
To enable or disable Swap Delay:

(1) Scroll to Settings. US
(3) Scroll and select Swap Delay.
(4) Select Enabled or Disabled.
(5) Select Save.
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Time and Date Setup

Time and date are set at the factory in GMT. When selected, the current date is displayed. Select
Change to edit date and time. The user must save to move onto the next date setting. The Min/
Max/Average settings are driven by the date and time and should be changed to local time for data
accuracy.
To change Time and Date:
(3) Scroll and select Set Date.
(4) Scroll and Select Change.
(5) Select Year and Save.
(6) Select Month and Save.
(7) Select Day and Save.
(8) Set Time and Save.
Enable Password
Enabling password will require the user to enter the password before entering any of the settings
menu. The password entry screen defaults to 0000 and is disabled by default.
When the password is enabled, a lock icon will appear in the top right corner of the display.
If the password is lost, call MSA Customer Service at 1-800-672-2222.
To enable the password:
(3) Scroll and select Password.
(4) Select Enable Password.
(5) Scroll and select Save.
(6) Confirm the Password (password is default 0000 until changed).
Change Password
A password can be changed whether or not the password is enabled.
If the password is lost, call MSA Customer Service at 1-800-672-2222. US
To change the password:
(3) Scroll and select Password.
(4) Select Change Password.
(5) Enter desired password.
(6) Select Save.
(7) Scroll and select Save to confirm password.
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Language
The X5000 main display can be viewed in multiple languages. Available Languages are: English,
French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, and German.
The X/S Connect App is only available in English, and does not change when the display language
on the ULTIMA X5000 is changed.
To change the display language:
(3) Scroll and select Language.
(4) Select English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, or German.
Controller Data Reset
Controller Data Reset will reset all of the settings in the main PCBA to their factory defaults and
cycle power to the unit.
To reset data to factory default values:
(3) Scroll and select Controller Data Reset.
The unit will reboot, and the analog output will go to the values entered for Maintenance.
Display Units
The default display units are dependent on the sensor type. See Tab 9 for default sensor units.
Only % LEL is available for combustible sensors. Only % is available for oxygen sensors.
To change display units:
(3) Scroll and select Units.
(4) Select PPM, mg/m3 or μMol.
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Tag Number
Displays current tag. Default is blank. Below are the valid characters one can enter to identify their
unit. Entering the tag is only available via the X/S Connect App and HART. When changed, this
will be the name used by the transmitter for advertising Bluetooth signal.
Fig. 33 Valid Characters
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Reset Main Unit

Reset Main Unit will cycle power on the instrument, without changing any of the settings.
To reset the main unit:
(3) Scroll and select Reset Unit.
The unit will reboot, and the AO will go to the values entered for Maintenance.
4.2.2 Sensor Settings
The following settings are saved to the ULTIMA X5000 so that if the sensor is replaced with the
same sensor type (gas and range), the settings will remain the same. If a different sensor type
and range is used to replace the previous sensor, the new sensor’s default settings will upload to
the device.
To change sensor settings:
(1) Scroll to Settings and select it.
(2) Select Sensor.
(3) Select an option to enter the menu.
Alarm Set Points
There are two configurable alarm set points for each sensor. Alarm set point maxima are limited
to the full scale range of the sensor. Alarm minima are listed in Tab. 13.
To change alarm set points:
(2) Select Sensor.
(3) Select Alarm Setup.
(4) Select Alarm Set Points.
(5) Enter desired alarm set point (this will be limited by sensor range).
Alarm Actions
Relays can be triggered by an alarm threshold as gas readings increase or decrease. Most appli- US
cations require increasing alarm thresholds, except for Oxygen monitoring, which is most often a
decreasing alarm.
Relays can also be triggered such that the relays are latched in the alarm state until a user
acknowledges the alarm by placing one finger over each of the EZ touch buttons and holding for
1 second before releasing. If the alarm relay state is chosen to be Non-Latching, the relay will
reset once the alarm condition (gas value) returns to a value outside of the alarming condition.
A user can also disable alarms in the Alarm Actions menu.
To change alarm actions:
(2) Select Sensor.
(3) Select Alarm Setup.
(4) Scroll and select Alarm Actions.
(5) Select Sensor 1 or Sensor 2.
(6) Select Alarm 1 Actions or Alarm 2 Actions.
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(7) Select Disabled, Increasing/Non-Latching, Increasing/Latching, Decreasing/Non-Latching,

or Decreasing/Latching.
Span Value
The span value is used to set the calibration point. The default span values are approximately half
of the total range of the sensor as purchased (see Tab. 13). If the range is changed, the span value
should also be changed to increase accuracy over the full scale range.
Before changing the span value, the user should ensure that the appropriate concentration of cali-
bration gas is available. The concentration of the calibration gas should match the span value,
except if using propane to calibrate a combustible sensor to a different gas cross reference value.
To change the span value:
(2) Select Sensor.
(3) Scroll and select Span Value.
(4) Current Span Value is displayed.
(5) Enter desired span value.
Default and range of available span values depends on the sensor type. See Tab. 13
for default and range of span values.
Sensor Range
All XCell sensors have adjustable sensor ranges. The sensor range cannot be set below the
current alarm set points. The user may need to first lower alarm set points and/or span value in
order to adjust sensor range to desired level. The user should also consider adjusting the span
value to accommodate the changed sensor range so that the span is in the center of the range.
To change the sensor range:
(2) Select Sensor.
(3) Scroll and select Sensor Range.
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(5) Enter desired sensor range.
Changing the sensor range will change the analog output values for alarm levels.
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Gas Table
The ULTIMA XIR PLUS combustible sensor can be calibrated to a wide range of compounds, see
section 9 for a list of gases, span values, and gas table values.
Gas Table # Target Gas
1 Methane
2 Propane
3 Ethane
4 Butane
5 Pentane
6 Hexane
7 Cyclopentane
8 Ethylene
Reset Sensor
The sensor default values can be restored by resetting the sensor. If Swap Delay is enabled,
during a sensor reset the analog outputs will behave the same as if a sensor were replaced. See
the section on Swap Delay for details. If Swap Delay is disabled the analog outputs will first go
into a fault condition, followed by the maintenance condition for the duration of the sensor’s count-
down.
CAUTION!
The sensor goes into a Sensor Configuration Reset fault and must be calibrated after a sensor
reset. There will be four dashes displayed where the current reading should be.
All settings, including Alarm Set Point and Calibration Values, will be returned to factory defaults.
To Reset Sensor to factory default:
(2) Select Sensor.
(3) Scroll and select Reset Sensor.
Note: Sensor Reset can take 10 seconds to initiate the sensor’s countdown.
(5) Calibrate the sensor to clear Sensor Configuration Reset fault.
Disable Sensor
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When removing a sensor from the transmitter while under power, the ULTIMA X5000 will enter a
Sensor Missing fault condition after the two minute Swap Delay period has expired (if enabled). If
Swap Delay is disabled, the transmitter will go into Sensor Missing fault immediately. If the system
is off at the time a sensor is removed, the transmitter will go into fault after its startup sequence.
This fault condition can be removed by disabling the affected sensor position.
Disabling a sensor removes the fault and stops communications with the sensor, the sensor’s
reading on the display is removed, and the mA channel for that sensor position is set to 0 mA. By
default, the ULTIMA X5000 has the Sensor 2 position disabled. If at any time a sensor is
connected to a position that is disabled, the ULTIMA X5000 will automatically enable that sensor
position.
To disable the sensor after removal:
(2) Select Sensor.
(3) Scroll and select the sensor you want to disable (Sensor #1 or Sensor #2).
(4) Scroll and select Disable Sensor.
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Only one sensor can be disabled at a time. The transmitter will not allow both sensor
positions to be disabled simultaneously.
The ULTIMA X5000 only allows a sensor to be disabled after the transmitter has gone
into Sensor Missing fault.
Alarm Action Default
Span Value Default
Span Value Max

Span Value Min
Alarm 1 Default
Alarm 2 Default
Range Default
Unit Default
Gas (Code)
Range Max
Range Min
Alarm Max
Alarm Min
Carbon Increasing
0-100 PPM 10 30 60 10 1000 0-10 0-1000 5 FS1
Monoxide (10) Non-Latch
Carbon Increasing
0-500 PPM 50 150 300 10 1000 0-10 0-1000 5 FS1
Carbon Increasing
0-1000 PPM 100 300 400 10 1000 0-10 0-1000 5 FS1
Carbon
Increasing
Monoxide H2 0-100 PPM 10 30 60 10 1000 0-10 0-1000 5 FS1
Non-Latch
Resistant (14)
Catalytic Bead
% Increasing
5% Methane 0-100 10 30 50 5 60 0-202 0-100 10 100
LEL Non-Latch
(60)
Catalytic Bead
% Increasing
4.4% Methane 0-100 10 30 57 5 60 0-202 0-100 10 100
LEL Non-Latch
(65)
Catalytic Bead
% Increasing
2.1% Propane 0-100 10 30 29 5 60 0-202 0-100 10 100
LEL Non-Latch
(61)
Catalytic Bead
% Increasing
1.7% Propane 0-100 10 30 35 5 60 0-202 0-100 10 100
LEL Non-Latch
(66)
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Hydrogen Increasing
0-10.0 PPM 1.0 3.0 5.0 1.0 100 0-10 0-100 5 FS1
Sulfide (20) Non-Latch
Hydrogen Increasing
0-50.0 PPM 5.0 15.0 40.0 1.0 100 0-10 0-100 5 FS1
Sulfide (21) Non-Latch
Hydrogen 0- Increasing
PPM 10.0 30.0 40.0 1.0 100 0-10 0-100 5 FS1
Sulfide (22) 100.0 Non-Latch
% Decreasing 15.
Oxygen (16) 0-25.0 19.5 18.0 20.8 5.0 25.0 5.0-25 5.0-25 25.0
VOL Non-Latch 0
Tab. 13 Default Sensor Settings

1
FS = Full Scale Range.
2
The Range Max value on catalytic bead cannot be set below 20%.
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Alarm Action Default
Span Value Default
Span Value Max

Span Value Min
Alarm 1 Default
Alarm 2 Default
Range Default
Unit Default
Gas (Code)
Range Max
Alarm Max
Range Min
Alarm Min
XIR PLUS
% Increasing
5% Methane 0-100 10 20 50 10 60 0-20 0-100 1 100
LEL Non-Latch
(AA)
XIR PLUS
% Increasing
4.4% Methane 0-100 10 20 57 10 60 0-20 0-100 1 100
LEL Non-Latch
(AC)
XIR PLUS
% Increasing
2.1% Propane 0-100 10 20 27 10 60 0-20 0-100 1 100
LEL Non-Latch
(AB)
XIR PLUS
% Increasing
1.7% Propane 0-100 10 20 35 10 60 0-20 0-100 1 100
LEL Non-Latch
(AD)
XIR PLUS
Increasing
0 - 2.00% CO2 0-2.00 % 0.20 0.40 1.50 0.20 2.00 0-0.40 0-2.00 0.02 2.00
Non-Latch
(AF)
XIR PLUS
Increasing
0 - 5.00% CO2 0-5.00 % 0.50 1.00 2.50 0.50 5.00 0-1.00 0-5.00 0.05 5.00
Non-Latch
(AG)
Tab. 14 Default Sensor Settings - XIR Plus Sensors
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Alarm 1 Alarm 2
Display Unit Alarm 1 Alarm 2
Gas (Code) Range 1 Default AO Default AO
Resolution Default Default Default
(mA) (mA)
Carbon
0-100 1 PPM 10 5.6 30 8.8
Monoxide (10)
Carbon
0-500 1 PPM 50 5.6 150 8.8
Monoxide (11)
Carbon
0-1000 1 PPM 100 5.6 300 8.8
Monoxide (12)
Carbon
Monoxide H2 0-100 1 PPM 10 5.6 30 4
Resistant (14)
Catalytic Bead
5% Methane 0-100 1 % LEL 10 5.6 30 8.8
(60)
Catalytic Bead
4.4% Methane 0-100 1 % LEL 10 5.6 30 8.8
(65)
Catalytic Bead
2.1% Propane 0-100 1 % LEL 10 5.6 30 8.8
(61)
Catalytic Bead
1.7% Propane 0-100 1 % LEL 10 5.6 30 8.8
(66)
Hydrogen
0-10.0 0.1 PPM 1.0 4.16 3.0 4.48
Sulfide (20)
Hydrogen
0-50.0 0.1 PPM 5.0 4.16 15.0 4.48
Sulfide (21)
Hydrogen
0-100.0 0.1 PPM 10.0 4.16 30.0 4.48
Sulfide (22)
Oxygen (16) 0-25.0 0.1 % VOL 19.5 16.48 18.0 15.5
XIR PLUS
5% Methane 0-100 1 % LEL 10 5.6 20 7.2
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XIR PLUS
4.4% Methane 0-100 1 % LEL 10 5.6 20 7.2
(AC)
XIR PLUS
2.1% Propane 0-100 1 % LEL 10 5.6 20 7.2
(AB)
XIR PLUS
1.7% Propane 0-100 1 % LEL 10 5.6 20 7.2
(AD)
XIR Plus 2%
0-2.00 0.02 % 0.20 5.6 0.40 7.2
CO2 (AF)
XIR Plus 5%
0-5.00 0.05 % 0.50 5.6 1.00 7.2
CO2 (AG)
Tab. 15 Default Alarm Outputs

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Display resolution is not a configurable option
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4.3 Status Menu

The following settings can be viewed through Status Menu without a password, regardless of
whether one is enabled.
(1) Scroll and select Status.
(2) Use ↓ to scroll through the list:
• Tag #
• Software Version
• Sensor Type
• Life and Health
• Previous Calibration Dates Alarm Setup
• Alarm 1 Set Point
• Alarm 1 Actions
• Alarm 2 Set Point
• Alarm 2 Actions
• Relay Setup
• Mapping Energy State
• Bluetooth Tag ID
(3) Use → to go back to the main menu.
4.3.1 Life and Health
The Life and Health information reports the general health of the sensor. The sensor Life and
Health can either be “Good” or “Fair”. When sensor status turns to “Fair”, the remaining sensor life
is approximately 2-3 months, and a replacement sensor should be ordered to ensure continuity of
gas detection. XCell sensors with TruCal (Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbon Monoxide) calculate
remaining sensor life using automated pulse checks. The pulse stimulates the sensor with a
response similar to having actual calibration gas applied. The stimulated response is compared
to the last calibration and will make adjustments to sensitivity to match the last calibration. When
the required adjustment is greater than the accuracy of the algorithm’s adjustment, the sensor will
call for a calibration. The pulse check tracks the overall degradation in sensitivity and will adjust
the Life and Health status from “Good” to “Fair” when loss of sensitivity is due to overall sensor
health. TruCal pulse checks will also detect when the sensor is no longer capable of sensing gas,
resulting in a Fault condition.
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5 Calibration
Calibration is the process of applying a known quantity of gas to the transmitter so that the trans-
mitter can adjust the precision and accuracy of the measurements made in normal operating
mode. This process ensures that gas measurements are as accurate as possible.
Calibration Warnings - Read before Calibrating
Although ULTIMA X5000 sensors are factory calibrated, another calibration is recommended
once the unit is installed in its final environmental destination.
WARNING!
Use zero gas when zeroing the ULTIMA X5000 transmitter if there is any possibility of background
gas. Otherwise, improper calibration could occur.
Always calibrate for the least sensitive gas or vapor (higher number category) expected to be
measured. Otherwise, instrument readings may be incorrect.
CAUTION!
Before attempting a calibration, power the unit at least for one full hour.
Perform a calibration at initial start-up and at regular intervals to ensure a fully functional sensor.
5.1 Calibration Equipment

A gas cylinder with a known concentration of gas appropriate for the range of measurement is
needed. Sensors come with preset span gas values appropriate for the measurement range. See
Tab. 13 for Default Span Values by Sensor Type. Calibration kits are available from MSA for cali-
bration of the ULTIMA X5000. The kits come housed in a convenient carrying case and contain
all items necessary for a complete and accurate calibration, including a 1 L/min regulator, tubing,
and Calibration Caps. See Tab. 16 to select the appropriate kit for the sensor type. The calibration
kit can also be ordered without a gas cylinder (Part Number CALKIT1).
Cylinder P/N with
Gas Type Range Concentration
Part Number Calibration Kit
0-100 PPM 60 PPM1 710882 710882-KIT1
Carbon Monoxide 0-500 PPM 300 PPM1 10027938 10027938-KIT1
0-1000 PPM 400 PPM1 10028048 10028048-KIT1
2
0-10 PPM 5 PPM 10028084 10028084-KIT1
Hydrogen Sulfide 0-50 PPM
40 PPM2 10028062 10028062-KIT1
0-100 PPM
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Oxygen 0-25 % 20.8 %2 10028028 10028028-KIT1
0-100 % LEL 2.5 % Methane
5 % Methane (50 % LEL)1
10028032 10028032-KIT1
0-100 % LEL 2.5 % Methane
Combustible 4 % Methane (57 % LEL)1
(XIR PLUS or
Cat Bead) 0-100 % LEL 0.6 % Propane
2.1 % Propane (29 % LEL)1
10028034 10028034-KIT1
0-100 % LEL 0.6 % Propane
1.7 % Propane (35 % LEL)1
0-2 % 1.50 %2 10179972 10179972-KIT1
XIR PLUS CO2 2
0-5 % 2.50 % 10028024 10028024-KIT1
Tab. 16 Calibration Kits

1
Balance Air
2
Balance Nitrogen
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5.2 Calibration Frequency

The frequency of calibration gas testing depends on the operating time, chemical exposure, and
type of sensor. Especially in new installations or applications, it is recommended that the first
sensors be calibrated more often to establish the sensor performance in this particular environ-
ment.
For this, you typically record the "as found" and "as left" gas values and track the percent adjust-
ment over time. Then, gradually extend calibration intervals until the percent adjustment is greater
than the expected accuracy of the sensor.
5.3 Calibration Frequency for XCell Sensors with TruCal (H2S & CO only)
Under typical conditions, sensors with TruCal technology are capable of maintaining calibration
span accuracy and alerting the user of the inability to sense gas due to sensor failure without
manual intervention in excess of 365 days.
XCell sensors with TruCal actively self-monitor for operation and accuracy with fewer manual cali-
brations required in order to maintain the equivalent level of performance. When the sensor
detects a change in sensitivity outside what is typical for a six hour time interval, the sensor will
call for a calibration. The transmitter LED status indicators slowly pulse green, alerting the user
that a calibration is recommended to maintain optimum performance. There are no changes to the
analog output when TruCal calls for a manual calibration.
Actual TruCal sensor performance will depend on the application, background gas exposure, and
environment. To validate XCell sensors with TruCal, it is recommended that users follow their
regular calibration cycle and record the “as found” and “as left” values, tracking the percent adjust-
ment over time. Once a baseline is established, the calibration intervals can be extended until the
percent adjustment is greater than the expected accuracy of the sensor.
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5.4 Calibration Types: Zero vs. Span

The ULTIMA X5000has two types of calibration: Zero and Span calibration.
Zero Calibration resets the baseline level reading to zero. If the target gas is suspected to be occa-
sionally present, it is best to also use a zero gas cylinder during the zero calibration. If the target
gas is not present in the atmosphere, an additional calibration cylinder is not required.
The "Calibrate" option involves first applying a zero gas followed by the span gas. The span gas
is a known concentration of gas which adjusts the accuracy and precision of the transmitter to the
known value; this is referred to as the “Span Value. See Fig. 34.
Fig. 34 Calibration Curve

The Sensor Span Value in the device menu should be the same as the concentration listed on the
calibration gas cylinder; unless an LEL simulant gas is being used.
The XIR Plus sensor can be calibrated to a wide variety of gas compounds using either 0.1 %
Propane, 0.6 % Propane, or 2.5 % Methane and MSA's gas table. See Tab. 21 for a complete list
of gas compounds and corresponding tables and span values.
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5.5 How to Zero Calibrate XCell Sensors

NOTICE
If a password is enabled, you will not be able to proceed with the calibration without the password.
To abort, press either button on the touchscreen or mobile application at any time during
the zero calibration.
In the event that a calibration cannot be completed, the user can acknowledge the FAIL
by placing one finger over each of the EZ touch buttons and holding for 1 second before
releasing. The unit will revert to the settings of the last successful calibration.
WARNING!
The regulator used with the zero gas cylinder should not be the same as the regulator used for
the span gas. The regulator can be contaminated with the target gas over time, and thus raise the
detection baseline and make the sensor less sensitive to the target gas.
If there is no target gas in the atmosphere around the sensor, using a zero gas cylinder
is optional.
To Zero calibrate the sensor,

(1) Attach the Sensor Guard to the bottom of the sensor.
(2) Place the green Calibration Cap over the Sensor Guard inlet so that it is flush with the bottom
of the Sensor Guard and completely covers the Sensor Guard inlet.
(3) Attach the tubing to the plastic stem protruding through the green Calibration Cap.
(4) Screw the regulator onto the top of the zero gas cylinder.
If a password is enabled, you will need to enter it here.
(5) Scroll and select Calibration.

(6) Scroll and select Zero Calibration.
(7) Once the screen displays Zero Soaking, turn on zero gas flow by turning knob on the regu- US
lator.
(8) Wait while the device displays the countdown of the Zero Calibration.
(9) Once the zero calibration is complete, a Zero PASS or FAIL is displayed.
If PASS displays, the procedure is complete.
If FAIL displays, the procedure was unsuccessful.
(10) Remove the Calibration Cap.
The green Calibration Cap should always be removed after calibration.
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5.6 How to Calibrate XCell Sensors

(See section 5.7 for calibrating oxygen sensors.)
NOTICE
If a password is enabled, the user will not be able to proceed with the calibration without the pass-
word.
To abort, press either button on the touchscreen or mobile application before

Span Calibration begins.
In the event that a calibration cannot be completed, the user can acknowledge the FAIL
by placing one finger over each of the EZ touch buttons and holding for 1 second before
releasing. The device will revert to the settings of the last successful calibration.
(1) Attach a regulator to the zero gas cylinder (if using) and the calibration cylinder.
(2) Attach the Sensor Guard to the bottom of the sensor.
(3) Place the green Calibration Cap over the Sensor Guard inlet so that it is flush with the bottom
of the Sensor Guard and completely covers the Sensor Guard inlet.
(4) Attach the tubing to the plastic stem protruding through the green Calibration Cap.
(5) Push the other end of the tubing over the zero cylinder regulator. Ensure the tubing
completely covers the gas outlet.
(6) Scroll and select Calibration.
If a password is enabled, you will need to enter it here.
(7) Select Sensor #1 or Sensor #2.

(8) Once the screen displays Zero Soaking, turn on zero gas flow by turning knob on the regu-
lator.
(9) Wait while the device displays the countdown of the Zero Calibration.
(10) Once the zero calibration is complete, remove the tubing from the Sensor Guard inlet.
(11) Attach tubing for calibration gas and turn on the regulator
Display will show “Span in Progress”. US
“Remove Gas” will show when span is complete.
If PASS displays, the procedure is complete.
If FAIL displays, the procedure was unsuccessful.
(12) Remove the Calibration Cap.
The green Calibration Cap should always be removed after calibration.
5.7 How to Calibrate an Oxygen XCell Sensor

An oxygen span gas cylinder is not needed if the sensor is in an area that maintains ambient air
conditions. Follow the same process for XCell sensors as described in section 5.6. When the
display prompts "Apply Span Gas", simply allow the countdown to occur without applying gas.
If the sensor is located in an area of normally low or enriched oxygen, then a 20.8% oxygen
sample must be applied.
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5.8 How to Calibrate an XIR PLUS Sensor

A full span calibration is not required for the XIR PLUS sensors. Any degradation of the sensor's
performance is associated with slight drifts in its zero response. Restoring the sensor's zero is
typically sufficient.
The XIR PLUS Sensor Guard comes attached to the XIR PLUS sensor. The XIR PLUS Calibration
Cap is placed over the Sensor Guard so that it is completely covered. Line up the cap so that the
Sensor Guard stem protrudes through the Calibration Cap. Zero or calibration gas tubing is then
attached to the Sensor Guard via the stem.
The Calibration Cap must be removed from the XIR PLUS Sensor Guard after
completing a zero or span calibration.
5.9 XCell Catalytic Bead LOC Over Range

Catalytic bead sensors require the presence of oxygen in order to sense combustible gas. In the
event of very large combustible gas leaks that exceed 100 % LEL, enough oxygen can be
displaced so that the sensor's response to gas is no longer proportional to the calibration profile.
The XCell catalytic bead has a locking fail safe mechanism that prevents the false reporting of a
safe condition while the % LEL concentration is still above 100 % LEL. When the gas concentra-
tion exceeds 100 % LEL, the sensor will go into LOC over range.
To clear the LOC over rage, the user needs to acknowledge and calibrate the sensor. To acknowl-
edge LOC over range, place one finger over each of the EZ touch buttons and hold for 1 second
before releasing. This will allow a recalibration of the sensor to clear the LOC condition.
CAUTION!
Ensure that the area has been cleared of gas before acknowledging the LOC Over Range and
recalibrating the sensor.
5.10 Calibration Confirmation

The ULTIMA X5000 Gas Monitor records the date of the last successful calibration. This date can
then be displayed on the OLED display under the Status Menu.
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Maintenance
6 Maintenance
WARNING!
Repair or alteration of the device, beyond the procedures described in this manual or by anyone
other than a person authorized by MSA, could cause the unit to fail to perform properly. Use only
genuine MSA replacement parts when performing any maintenance procedures described in this
manual.
Substitution of components can seriously impair performance of the device, alter intrinsic safety
and flameproof/explosion proof characteristics or void agency approvals. Failure to follow this
warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
The ULTIMA X5000 Gas Monitor is constantly performing a self-check. When a problem is found,
it displays the appropriate error message. When a critical error is detected within the device, the
4-20 mA output signal goes to a fault condition.
6.1 ULTIMA XIR PLUS Cleaning Procedure
The presence of particulate matter, oil films, liquid water, or the residue from water drops on the
two monitor windows can adversely affect its performance. The XIR PLUS Sensor Guard is
designed to prevent foreign solids or liquids from reaching the monitor's optical system. Addition-
ally, heating elements are incorporated into the device to prevent water condensation. Under
severe conditions, however, some material may collect on these surfaces and it may be neces-
sary to occasionally check and clean the windows.
While both windows are made of a highly durable material that is not easily scratched, avoid
excessive pressure when cleaning them. Clean, cotton-tipped applicators are the most convenient
tool to remove material collected on the windows.
• Use a dry applicator or one moistened with distilled water to wipe the window and remove dust.
• Use an additional clean, dry applicator to remove any residual water.
• Use an applicator moistened with isopropyl alcohol to remove heavy deposits of solids, liquids
or oil films. Clean the window again with a second applicator moistened with distilled water;
then, dry the window with a final applicator.
• Avoid using excessive amounts of water or alcohol in the cleaning procedure, and inspect the
window to ensure that the entire surface is clean.
• The device will go into a “Low Signal” fault during cleaning with an analog output to 2.0 mA. .
To clean the XIR PLUS sensor:
(1) Remove the Sensor Guard.
(2) Place an opaque object (piece of paper, cardboard, etc.) between the light source window US
and the mirror to completely obscure the light path for two to three seconds.
The ULTIMA X5000 analog output is in a fault condition while sensor is partially blocked.
The display will indicate “Low Signal'’.
While in “Low Signal” fault, the sensor will not respond to the presence of gas.
(3) When cleaning is done and the objects are removed from the sensor window, the device
returns to normal operation. If water or isopropyl alcohol was used, allow the device to
operate for 15 minutes to completely dry before replacing the Sensor Guard and continuing
to monitor for combustible gas.
(4) Replace the Sensor Guard or flow cap.
When the cleaning process is complete, be sure to remove all objects from the light
path. It is recommended to check the sensor’s response to zero and calibration gas
after cleaning.
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WARNING!
Do not place foreign objects in the sensor's analytical region (except for the “ULTIMA XIR PLUS
Cleaning Procedure” as described above); otherwise, the infrared beam can be partially blocked,
causing the sensor to generate false readings. All objects must be removed from the sensor's
analytical region for it to function properly.
6.2 Replacing an XCell Sensor

The only routine maintenance item is the sensing element itself, which has a limited lifetime. The
ULTIMA X5000 sensors with TruCal technology will indicate when the sensor is near end of life
through the Status Menu. When the Sensor Life & Health status is "Fair", you have approximately
2 months to replace the sensor before it will no longer function. When a TruCal sensor is no longer
capable of sensing it will go into fault and LEDs will flash yellow. It is good practice to obtain a
replacement sensing element before the sensing element within your unit becomes inoperative.
WARNING!
Handle the sensor carefully; the electrochemical version is a sealed unit which contains a corro-
sive electrolyte.
Any leaked electrolyte that comes in contact with skin, eyes or clothes can cause burns.
If any contact with the electrolyte does occur, immediately rinse with a large quantity of water. On
contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water for 15 minutes and consult a doctor.
CAUTION!
Do not install a leaking sensor in the sensing head assembly. The leaking sensor must be
disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal laws.
There is no need to open the main enclosure. Simply unscrew the XCell sensor from the Sensor
Body Assembly.
WARNING!
ULTIMA X5000 Digital Sensors labeled for Class I Hazardous (Classified) locations and installed
in a Class I Hazardous (Classified) location only may be changed under power. To change,
unscrew sensor three full turns from its fully engaged position, wait 10 seconds, and then remove
the sensor completely. Failure to follow this warning can result in the ignition of a hazardous atmo-
sphere.
For ULTIMA X5000 Digital Sensors marked Class II or III and installed in a Class II or III hazardous
location, the atmosphere must be free of dust or fibers and filings and the power removed from US
the unit before the sensor cap can be removed from the housing. Failure to follow this warning can
result in the ignition of a hazardous atmosphere.
Identify the sensor assembly needed via the A-5K-SENS code on the interior sensor label and
obtain the appropriate sensor assembly. Screw the replacement XCell sensor onto the Sensor
Body Assembly, ensuring that the XCell sensor mates flush against the bottom edge of the Sensor
Body Assembly.
Alarm set points, span value, full scale limit and alarm direction will not change when
replacing a sensor with the same gas and range. Alarm set points, span value, full
scale limit and alarm direction will change to the new sensor settings when replacing
a sensor with a different gas and/or range.
The ULTIMA X5000 Gas Monitor is shipped with the Sensor Swap Delay enabled. This means
that the 4-20 mA output signal and the FAULT relay will hold off a fault indication for two minutes
before the missing sensor indication is displayed on the device. This setting allows the operator
to exchange sensor modules without a FAULT indication. See Swap Delay in section 4.2.1 for
more details.
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It is recommended that all other maintenance be performed at an MSA

factory-authorized service center.
6.3 Troubleshooting
The following table lists all fault messages, their priority levels, and corrective actions required to
resolve them. The faults are listed in alphabetical order. Lower priority messages are output only
after the highest priority message is cleared.
Status LEDs
Priority1 Display Message Description Resolution
(G/Y/R)
Indicates an out of
35 “ACT Fault” ON/ON/OFF Replace the sensor.
range measurement
Acknowledge or cycle power
to the sensor. Let the sensor
Indicates that the
warmup, then recalibrate the
24 “Beads Off Fault” ON/ON/OFF combustible sensors
sensor. If this does not
beads are OFF.
resolve the issue, replace
the sensor.
“Calibration Indicates the sensor Calibrate the sensor(s)
23 ON/ON/OFF
Required” requires calibration. attached to the instrument.
Reset the sensor. Verify
sensor configurations (if
Indicates that there is different from default
25 “Channel Error” ON/ON/OFF an error in the mA values). Then recalibrate the
output system. sensor. IF this does not
the sensor.
Select Reset Main Unit from
Indicates that an
“Configuration Instrument menu. Verify the
7 ON/ON/OFF incorrect configura-
Fault” customer settings. Replace
tion was detected.
the main PCBA.
Typically this is a unit with
Indicates there is an
both sensors disabled and
4 “EEPROM Fault” ON/ON/OFF error with the
no sensor attached. Attach
EEPROM.
one sensor to the unit.
Indicates that an error Select Reset Main Unit from US
“External Memory occured communi- Instrument menu. Verify the
29 ON/ON/OFF
Access Error” cating to the customer settings. Replace
EEPROM. the main PCBA
Select Controller Data Reset
Indicates the from Instrument menu.
“External Memory
30 ON/ON/OFF EEPROM memory is Verify any custom settings
Checksum Error”
not valid. and re calibrate the instru-
ment.
Indicates there is
“Flash Checksum something incorrect
3 ON/ON/OFF Replace the main PCBA.
Fault” with the main PCBA’s
program.
Adjust the input power
Indicates one of the
supply voltage to within
“General System internal power
8 ON/ON/OFF range for the sensor configu-
Error” supplies is out of
ration. Replace the main
range.
PCBA.
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Status LEDs
(G/Y/R)
Indicates a hardware
“Internal Circuit
5 ON/ON/OFF failure on the main Replace the main PCBA.
Fault”
PCBA.
Indicates the sensors
lamp is not operating
33 “Lamp Fault” ON/ON/OFF Replace the sensor.
properly. (XIR PLUS
sensors only)
Recalibrate the sensor to get
“Life and Health Indicates the sensor additional life. If error does
15 ON/ON/OFF
Fault” is at the end of life. not clear after recalibration,
replace the sensor.
“Low Signal This indicates the Clean the optics on the
36 ON/ON/OFF
Failure” sensors output is low. sensor or replace the sensor.
The input power
supply is out of the Check the input power
“Supply Voltage
1 ON/ON/OFF operating range. It supply is within range for the
Fault”
may be too low or too sensor configuration.
high.
This indicates the
17 “Negative Drift” ON/ON/OFF sensor is reading Recalibrate the sensor.
downscale.
Indicates the nega- Check the input power
“Negative Supply
26 ON/ON/OFF tive power supply is supply. If this is within range,
Fault“
out of range. then replace the sensor.
Verify the area is clear of gas
An over scale gas
N/A “Over Range” ON/ON/OFF first then recalibrate the
reading is present.
sensor.
Select Controll Data Reset
Indicates that a
“Parameter out of from Instrument menu.
31 ON/ON/OFF setting is improperly
range” Verify any customer settings.
set in the unit.
Then recalibrate the sensor.
Indicates a bad RAM
“RAM Checksum
2 ON/ON/OFF memory location was Replace the main PCBA. US
Fault”
detected.
“Reference Indicates an out of
34 ON/ON/OFF Replace the sensor.
Failure” range measurement.
Indicates that a
Replace the relay options
6 “Relay Fault” ON/ON/OFF problem with the
PCBA.
relays was detected.
“Sensor Configu- Indicates the sensor
22 ON/ON/OFF Calibrate the sensor.
ration Reset” datasheet was reset.
“Sensor Element Indicates the sensor
12 N/A Replace the sensor.
Error” is broken.
Indicates the sensor
“Sensor End of is at the end of life. Recalibrate the sensor/
38 ON/ON/OFF
Life Fault” (excl. TruCal replace the sensor.
Sensors)
Indicates there is
“Sensor FLASH
27 ON/ON/OFF something wrong with Replace the sensor.
Error”
the sensors program.
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Status LEDs
(G/Y/R)
“Sensor Heater
13 ON/ON/OFF heater is not working Replace the sensor.
Fault”
properly.
Indicates the detec-
“Sensor Internal
25-40 ON/ON/OFF tion of a hardware Replace the sensor.
Fault”
issue in the sensor.
9 “Sensor Missing” ON/ON/OFF Replace the sensor.
is no longer detected.
Indicates a bad RAM
“Sensor RAM
28 ON/ON/OFF memory location was Replace the sensor.
Error”
detected.
Check the input power
supply voltage and check the
“Sensor Supply wiring to the sensor module
10 ON/ON/OFF input voltage is out of
Voltage Fault” for damage. If this does not
range.
the sensor.
Acknowledge the fault by
pressing and holding both
EZ touch buttons at the
same time for up to 5
seconds. The unit will revert
to the previous calibration so
that the unit can continue to
detect gas while trouble-
shooting fault. Causes for
this fault include:
(1) Span gas is not applied
within the calibration
time-out period
“Span Calibration
20 ON/ON/OFF did not pass the Span (2) The incorrect span gas
Fault” is applied or the span
calibration operation.
value is not set US
correctly in the Sensor
Settings.
(3) The sensor is at its end
of life.
Check the span gas concen-
tration and the sensor span
value setting to ensure that
the correct span gas is being
used. Go through the cali-
bration process again after
verifying. If fault persists,
replace the sensor.
Reset the sensor. Verify the
“TEDS CRC-16 Indicates the sensors sensor settings (if different
14 ON/ON/OFF
Error” datasheet is invalid. from default), then recali-
brate the sensor.
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Status LEDs
(G/Y/R)
Indicates that a
Replace the sensor or
sensor is returning an
40 “Unknown Error” ON/ON/OFF update the main PCBA soft-
unknown error condi-
ware.
tion.
Acknowledge the fault to
revert to the previous calibra-
tion. This fault can be caused
by
(1) A bad sensor
(2) The sensor is trying to
zero while span gas is
Indicates the sensor being applied.
“Zero Calibration
19 ON/ON/OFF did not pass the Zero Check the zero gas cylinder
Fault”
calibration operation. is correct and within expira-
tion date. If not using zero
gas, ensure that there is not
a background concentration
of the target gas in the atmo-
sphere. Go through the cali-
bration process again after
verifying. If fault persists,
replace the sensor.
Full scale value
and “LOC” Indicates a combus- Acknowledge the sensor,
displayed on the tible sensors over wait for the warmup time
N/A ON/ON/OFF
lower display range condition was period and recalibrate the
areas per each measured. sensor.
sensor
Reset the sensors data-
Indicates that a
Parameter Fault sheets. Verify any customer
11 ON/ON/OFF setting is improperly
(Sensor) settings. Then recalibrate
set in the unit.
the sensor.
Both side Indicates that calibra- US
Gas value is still Calibrate the sensors
N/A green LEDs tion is recommended.
shown. attached to the unit.
blinking (TruCal sensors only)
Tab. 17 Troubleshooting
1
Lower numbers have higher priority
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Ordering Information
7 Ordering Information
7.1 Replacement Parts
See Tab. 18 for replacement parts. For a full list of replacement sensors, see A-5K-SENS
(currently not part of the manual). To obtain a replacement sensor, address the order or inquiry to:
Mine Safety Appliances Company
1000 Cranberry Woods Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
or call, toll-free, 1-800-672-4678.
Inquiries can also be e-mailed to [email protected].
WARNING!
Use only genuine MSA replacement parts when performing any maintenance procedures
provided in this manual. Failure to do so may seriously impair sensor and gas monitoring perfor-
mance. Repair or alteration of the ULTIMA X5000 Gas Monitor, beyond the scope of these main-
tenance instructions or by anyone other than authorized MSA service personnel, could cause the
product to fail to perform as designed and persons who rely on this product for their safety could
sustain serious personal injury or loss of life.
Type Description Part Number

Refer to
PCBA Assemblies A-X5000-
PCB
Refer to
Sensor Body
A-5K-SENS
Refer to
Sensors, All
A-5K-SENS
REPLACEMENT SENSOR GUARD FOR XCELL
Sensor Guard, XCell 10184683
SENSORS
Sensor Guard, ULTIMA REPLACEMENT SENSOR GUARD FOR XIR PLUS
10184684
XIR PLUS SENSORS
Mounting Bracket Kit MOUNTING BRACKET, ULTIMA X5000, KIT 10179361
CALIBRATION HARDWARE (CYLINDER NOT
Calibration Kit CALKIT1
INCLUDED)
316 STAINLESS STEEL, ¾ NPT,
NORTH AMERICAN APPROVALS
10179229 US
Junction Box 316 STAINLESS STEEL, ¾ NPT,
10179509
EUROPEAN APPROVALS
316 STAINLESS STEEL, M25,
10179510
NORTH AMERICAN APPROVALS
316 STAINLESS STEEL, M25,
10179511
EUROPEAN APPROVALS
Calibration Cap, XCell CALIBRATION CAP, ULTIMA X5000/S5000, PCKGD 10181450
Calibration Cap, XIR
CALIBRATION CAP, ULTIMA XIR PLUS, PCKGD 10181461
PLUS
Tab. 18 Replacement Parts
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Ordering Information
7.2 Accessories
Type Description Part Number
RECTANGULAR DUCT MOUNT KIT, ULTIMA X5000 10176947
Duct Mount Kit ROUND DUCT MOUNT KIT, SMALL, ULTIMA X5000 10179124
ROUND DUCT MOUNT KIT, LARGE, ULTIMA X5000 10179321
Pipe Mount Kit, Universal 20-150 MM PIPE MOUNT, ULTIMA X5000/S5000 10176946
Pipe Mount Kit, 2" U-Bolt 2” PIPE MOUNT KIT, ULTIMA X5000 10179873
Sun Shield SUNSHIELD, ULTIMA X5000/S5000 10180254
SM5000 SAMPLING MODULE, DC PUMP MODEL 10043264
SM5000 SAMPLING MODULE, ASPIRATED PUMP 10058101
SM5000 FLOW BLOCK DIGITAL 10041866
SM5000 FLOW BLOCK XIR 10042600
Tab. 19 Accessories
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Appendix: Specifications
8 Appendix: Specifications
Combus- XIR PLUS XIR PLUS
Sensor Options Toxics Oxygen tible Cata- Combusti- Carbon
lytic bles Dioxide
-40 °C to -40 °C to -40 °C to -40 °C to -40 °C to
Operating Range
+60 °C +60 °C +60 °C +60 °C +60 °C
-40 °C to -40 °C to -40 °C to -40 °C to -40 °C to
Storage
+60 °C +60 °C +60 °C +60 °C +60 °C
0.2 % Vol/ < 5 % LEL/ < 5 % LEL/ < 5 % LEL/
Zero Drift1 <1% FS/year
year year year year
 0.2 % Vol/  5 % LEL/ < 10 % FS/ < 10 % FS/
Span Drift1 <2% FS/year
year year year year
 +/- 0.3 %  +/- 1 %  +/- 1 %
Repeatability1 +/- 5 %  +/- 1 % LEL
Vol LEL LEL
1 ppm, CO
Resolution 0.1 % Vol 1 % LEL 1 % LEL < 0.05 %
0.1 ppm, H2S
H2S: < 23 s
T90 < 15 s < 22 s <2s <2s
CO: < 9 s
Humidity 10-95 % RH 10-95 % RH 0-95 % RH 15-95 % RH 15-95 % RH
Expected Sensor Life 5 years 5 years 5 years 10 years 10 years
XCell - XCell -
XCell -
Enabling Technology non-consumi non-consumi XIR Plus XIR Plus
GM cat bead
ng ng
TruCal Yes No No No No
SafeSwap Yes Yes Yes No No
Remote Mount
100 m 100 m 100 m 100 m 100 m
Distance
Power: Single Sensor 2.8 W 2.8 W 5.5 W 6.7 W 6.7 W
Power: Dual Sensing 3.6 W 3.6 W 10.6 W 11.6 W 11.6 W
HOUSING OPTIONS STAINLESS STEEL
Short Lid: 6.5 lb.
Transmitter Weight
Deep Lid: 8.8 lb.
Material Spec AISI 316 Stainless Steel US
Tab. 20 Specifications
1 Typical response at room temperature
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Appendix: Specifications
Transmitter Dimensions
Fig. 35 ULTIMA X5000 Height & Width Fig. 36 Short Lid Depth Fig. 37 Deep Lid Depth
US
Fig. 38 ULTIMA X5000 Width with XIR PLUS Sensor
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Appendix: Calibration Guide for Additional Gases
9 Appendix: Calibration Guide for Additional Gases

The ULTIMA XIR PLUS sensor can be calibrated for a wide variety of combustible gas
compounds.
This information is only applicable for combustible XIR PLUS sensors and does not
apply to CO2 and acetylene sensors.
The XIR PLUS sensor is only performance approved for Methane and Propane.
To change the XIR PLUS calibration,

(1) Scroll and select Settings.
(2) Select Sensor.
(3) Scroll and select Gas Table.
(4) Select the gas table for the target compound.
(5) Select Save.
(6) Scroll to Span Value and select (should already be in correct menu after saving Gas Table).
(7) Enter the span value for the target compound as described in Tab. 21.
(8) Select Save.
(9) Go to the home screen.
You can now calibrate the XIR PLUS sensor using the target gas for the target compound in the
Tab. 21.
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ATO Code Compound Vol % for % LEL Table Cal Gas Span Value
AI Acetaldehyde 4 8 0.1 % Propane 29 %
AJ Acetic Acid 4 3 0.6 % Propane 12 %
AK Acetone 2.5 8 0.1 % Propane 20 %
AL Acrolein 2.8 8 0.1 % Propane 59 %
AM Acrylic Acid 2.4 2 0.6 % Propane 10 %
AN Allyl Alcohol 2.5 1 2.5 % Methane 85 %
AO Allylamine 2.2 8 0.1 % Propane 18 %
AP Amyl Acetate 1.1 1 2.5 % Methane 80 %
AQ t-Amyl Alcohol 1.3 6 0.6 % Propane 41 %
AR Aromatic 100 0.9 1 2.5 % Methane 75 %
AS Benzene 1.2 8 0.1 % Propane 42 %
AT 1,3-Butadiene 2 8 0.1 % Propane 23 %
AU Butane 1.9 4 0.6 % Propane 29 %
AV Butanol 1.4 6 0.6 % Propane 42 %
AW Butene 1.6 6 0.6 % Propane 57 %
AX Butyl Acetate 1.7 6 0.6 % Propane 40 %
AY Butyl Acrylate 1.5** 6 0.6 % Propane 45 %
AZ Butyl Methacrylate 2 6 0.6 % Propane 33 %
BA t-Butyl Peroxide 18 3 0.6 % Propane 10 %
BB Butyraldehyde 1.4 6 0.6 % Propane 65 %
BC Cumene 0.9 1 2.5 % Methane 43 %
BD Cyclohexane 1.3 1 2.5 % Methane 50 %
BE Cyclohexanone 1.1 6 0.6 % Propane 74 %
BF Cyclopentane 1.5 7 0.6 % Propane 31 %
BG Cyclopentanone 1.5** 1 2.5 % Methane 60 %
BH 1,2-Dichloroethane 6.2 8 0.1 % Propane 14 %
Dicyclopentadience
BI 0.8 6 0.6 % Propane 55 %
(DCPD)
BJ Diethylamine 1.8 2 0.6 % Propane 32 %
US
BK Diethyl Ether 1.9 2 0.6 % Propane 38 %
BL Diethyl Ether 6.2 8 0.1 % Propane 20 %
1,1-Difluoroethane
BM 3.7 2 0.6 % Propane 52 %
(R-152a)
BN Diisobutylene 0.8 2 0.6 % Propane 52 %
BO Diisopropyl Ether 1.4 6 0.6 % Propane 34 %
BP Dimethylamine 2.8 2 0.6 % Propane 37 %
Dimethylaminopro-
BQ 2.3 2 0.6 % Propane 29 %
pylamine (DMAPA)
BR Dimethyl Ether 3.4 2 0.6 % Propane 32 %
Dimethylethylamine
BS 2.3 2 0.6 % Propane 22 %
(DMEA)
Dimethylisopropyl-
BT 1.0** 6 0.6 % Propane 47 %
amine (DMIPA)
BU 1,4-Dioxane 0 4 0.6 % Propane 42 %
BV 1,3-Dioxolane 2.1 2 0.6 % Propane 35 %
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BW Epichlorohydrin 3.8 6 0.6 % Propane 46 %
BX Ethane 3 3 0.6 % Propane 25 %
BY Ethanol 3.3 6 0.6 % Propane 31 %
BZ Ethyl Acetate 2 6 0.6 % Propane 60 %
CA Ethyl Acrylate 1.4 8 0.1 % Propane 15 %
CB Ethyl Benzene 0.8 8 0.1 % Propane 15 %
CC Ethyl Chloride 3.6 2 0.6 % Propane 27 %
CD Ethylene 2.7 8 0.1 % Propane 28 %
Ethylene Glycol
CE 1.8 6 0.6 % Propane 60 %
Monomethyl Ether
CF Ethylene Oxide 3 6 0.6 % Propane 52 %
Gasoline (as
CG 1.4 6 0.6% Propane 41%
Hexane)
CH Heptane 1.1 2 0.6% Propane 35%
Hexamethyldisi-
CI 0.5** 8 0.1% Propane 22%
loxane (HMDS)
CJ Hexane 1.1 6 0.6% Propane 41%
CK Isobutane 1.8 2 0.6% Propane 30%
CL Isobutyl Alcohol 1.7 6 0.6% Propane 41%
Isobutyl Isobutyrate
CM 1 1 2.5% Methane 25%
(IBIB)
CN Isobutylene 1.8 6 0.6% Propane 62%
CO Isooctane 1.1 4 0.6% Propane 28%
CP Isopropanol 2 6 0.6% Propane 47%
CQ Isopropyl Acetate 1.8 6 0.6% Propane 57%
CR Isopropyl Amine 2 6 0.6% Propane 41%
CS JP-5 0.6 6 0.6% Propane 41%
CT Methanol 6 3 0.6% Propane 23%
CU Methoxypropylamine 2.3 6 0.6% Propane 55%
C Methyl Acetate 3.1 5 0.6% Propane 46% US
CW Methyl Acrylate 2.8 6 0.6% Propane 68%
CX Methacryclic Acid 1.6 2 0.6% Propane 55%
Methyl Amyl Ketone
CY 1.1 6 0.6% Propane 51%
(MAK)
CZ Methyl Cellosolve 1.8 6 0.6% Propane 60%
DA ethyl Chloride 8.1 6 0.6% Propane 48%
Methyl Chloroform
DB (1,1,1-Trichloro- 0.1 6 0.6% Propane 85%
methane)
DC Methylcyclohexane 1.2 1 2.5% Methane 33%
DD Methylene Chloride 13 1 2.5% Methane 68%
Methylene Fluoride
DE 12.7 6 0.6% Propane 13%
(R-32)
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
DF 1.4 1 2.5% Methane 72%
(MEK)
DG Methyl Formate 4.5 4 0.6% Propane 29%
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Methyl Isobutyl
DH 1 2 0.6% Propane 25%
Carbinol (MIBC)
Methyl Isobutyl
DI 1.2 6 0.6% Propane 54%
Ketone (MIBK)
DJ Methyl Methacrylate 1.7 6 0.6% Propane 57%
Methyl Propyl Ketone
DK 1.5 6 0.6% Propane 54%
(MPK)
Methyl tert-butyl
DL 1.6 2 0.6% Propane 29%
Ether (MTBE)
DM Morpholine 1.4 6 0.6% Propane 59%
DN Naptha, VM&P 1.2** 6 0.6% Propane 41%
DO Nitro Methane 7.3 8 0.1% Propane 45%
DP Pentane 1.5 5 0.6% Propane 33%
DQ n-Propanol 2.2 2 0.6% Propane 36%
Propionaldehyde
DR 2.6 6 0.6% Propane 69%
(Propanal)
DS Propyl Acetate 1.7 6 0.6% Propane 41%
DT Propyl Bromide 3.8 2 0.6% Propane 23%
DU Propyleneimine 1.32** 6 0.6% Propane 72%
Propylene Glycol
DV 1.8 6 0.6% Propane 47%
Methyl Ether (PGME)
Prop. Glycol Meth.
DW Ether Acetate 1.5 6 0.6% Propane 67%
(PGMA)
DX Propylene Oxide 2.3 2 0.6% Propane 38%
DY Pyridine 1.8 8 0.1% Propane 20%
DZ Stoddard Solvent 0.9 2 0.6% Propane 32%
EA Styrene 0.9 8 0.1% Propane 45%
Tetrahydrofuran
EB 2 2 0.6% Propane 40%
(THF)
Tetrahydropyran US
EC 1.** 6 0.6% Propane 40%
(THP)
ED tert-Butanol 2.4 2 0.6% Propane 27%
EE Toluene 1.1 8 0.1% Propane 18%
EF 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 7.5 8 0.1% Propane 20%
EG Triethylamine 1.2 6 0.6% Propane 36%
EH Trimethylamine 2 2 0.6% Propane 38%
EI Turpentine 0 8 0.1% Propane 20%
EJ Vinyl Acetate 2.6 8 0.1% Propane 63%
Vinyl Trimethoxysi-
EK 0 2 0.6% Propane 35%
lane
EL Xylenes (O-Xylene) 0.9 1 2.5% Methane 59%
Tab. 21 XIR PLUS Calibration Guide for Additional Gases
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Appendix: General Certification Information
10 Appendix: General Certification Information

Refer to manual addendum (Part Number 10182779) for Certification Information.
US
ULTIMA® X5000 68
Appendix: HART Specific Information
11 Appendix: HART Specific Information

The ULTIMA X5000 Gas Monitor is available with an optional HART (Highway Addressable
Remote Transducer) output communications protocol. With this option, the ULTIMA X5000
complies with HART Protocol Revision 7.
All available status bytes are defined in the X5000 HART Specification found on the product CD.
Refer to that document for complete HART command and status definitions. Use the HART digital
interface to query the unit to provide additional troubleshooting information.
Mine Safety Appliances, Inc
Manufacturer Name Model Name ULTIMA X5000
(MSA)
HART ID Code 227 (0xE3) Device Type Code 46 (0x2E)
HART Protocol Revision 7 Device Revision 1
Number of Device Variables 2
Physical Layers Supported FSK
Tab. 22 Device Identification
US
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9 Appendix: Calibration Guide for Additional Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

10 Appendix: General Certification Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

11 Appendix: HART Specific Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

FCC Warning Statements

Fig. 1 OLED Display

2.2 No Tool Interface

Fig. 2 ULTIMA X5000 Interface

If the device was not ordered with Bluetooth it cannot be upgraded.

2.4 Dual Sensing

2.5 Retrofit Installations

Fig. 3 Component Overview

3.2 Reviewing Shipment and Identifying Product Model

Fig. 4 Shipping Label

3.3 Product Installation Check List

3.4.3 Sensor Orientation

Fig. 6 Correct and Incorrect Mounting Orientation for XCell Sensors

3.4.4 Connecting Sensor to Transmitter Housing or Remote Junction Box

Fig. 7 Connecting Sensor to the Stack

Fig. 8 Grounding Sensor to Transmitter Housing

(8) Replace the cover by turning clockwise.

3.4.5 Integrated Mounting Points

3.4.6 2" (50.8 mm) Pipe Mount

Fig. 12 2" Pipe Mount with U-Bolt

Fig. 13 Adjustable Pipe Mount

3.4.8 Duct Mount

Fig. 14 Flat Duct Mount

Fig. 15 Round Duct Mount

3.4.9 Mounting with a Sunshield

Fig. 16 Sunshield with Wall Mounting Bracket

Fig. 17 Sunshield with Universal Pipe Mount

3.4.10 Mounting with an SM5000 Sampling Module

Fig. 18 Mounting the SM5000 with Digital Sensor

Fig. 19 Mounting the SM5000 with XIR PLUS Sensor

3.5 Installing a Remote Sensor Junction Box

Fig. 20 Junction Box

Fig. 21 Junction Box Electrical Connections

3.6 Electrical Power Connections

3.6.3 Power Load Requirements and Maximum Mounting Distances

SEE TABLE 1 & 2 328 ft

Fig. 22 Single Sensor

Max. Max. Distance (ft) to transmitter

Max. Max. Distance in meters

SEE TABLE 3 & 4

Fig. 23 Two Sensors

Max. Max. Distance (ft) to transmitter

Max. Max. Distance in meters

SEE TABLE 5 & 6 JUNCTION SENSOR 1

Fig. 24 Two Remoted Sensors

Max. Max. Distance (ft) to transmitter

Max. Max. Distance in meters

3.6.4 Instructions for Power and Analog Output

Fig. 25 Power, HART, and Sensor Inputs

Fig. 26 Connecting Power and Grounding Cable

Fig. 27 Connecting a Sensor to the Board

ULTIMA X5000 Installation Outline Drawings