Drager X-am 5600 Portable Multi Gas Detector Instruction Manual

Drager X-am 5600 Portable Multi Gas Detector

Product Information

The product is X-am 5600, a gas detector that measures the concentration of various gases such as CO2, CH4, O2, CO, H2S, NH3, and HCN. It has a display that shows the gas concentration level and other information such as battery status, gas entry point, alarm LED, and alarm sound. The product has a built- in IR interface, a fastening clip, a type plate, and charging contacts. It has a numerical password and LED/horn signals to indicate its operation status. The product is suitable for use in hazardous environments and should only be operated by trained personnel.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the product, make sure that only trained personnel are handling it and that all local and national guidelines are being followed.
2. Ensure that the product is used only for its intended purpose and within its designated operating conditions.
3. Do not mix new and used batteries or batteries from different manufacturers to avoid the risk of explosion.
4. Press the [OK] button to turn on the product.
5. Check the gas concentration level displayed on the screen.
6. If the gas concentration level exceeds the preset threshold, the alarm LED will light up, and the horn will sound.
7. If the product is not functioning correctly, check the numerical password, LED/horn signals, and sensor settings to ensure they are within their designated ranges.
8. Before entering a hazardous work area, make sure to check the gas concentration level using the product.
9. If an alarm sounds, vacate the area immediately and follow the appropriate procedures to address the situation.

For your safety

• Before using this product, carefully read these Instructions for Use and those of the associated products.
• Strictly follow the Instructions for Use. The user must fully understand and strictly observe the instructions. Use the product only for the purposes specified in the Intended use section of this document.
• Do not dispose of the Instructions for Use. Ensure that they are retained and appropriately used by the product user.
• Only trained and competent users are permitted to use this product.
• Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated with this product.
• Only trained and competent personnel are permitted to inspect, repair and service the product as detailed in these Instructions for Use (see chapter “Maintenance” on page 25). Further maintenance work that is not detailed in these Instructions for Use must only be carried out by Dräger or personnel qualified by Dräger. Dräger recommend a Dräger service contract for all maintenance activities.
• Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories, or the proper functioning of the product may be impaired.
• Do not use a faulty or incomplete product. Do not modify the product.
• Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or failure.

Safe coupling with electrical device
Electrical connections to devices which are not listed in these Instructions for Use should only be made following consultation with the respective manufacturers or an expert.

Use in areas subject to explosion hazards
Devices or components for use in explosion-hazard areas which have been tested and approved according to national, European or international Explosion Protection Regulations may only be used under the conditions specified in the approval and with consideration of the relevant legal regulations. The devices or components may not be modified in any manner. The use of faulty or incomplete parts is forbidden. The appropriate regulations must be observed at all times when carrying out repairs on these devices or components.

Definitions of alert icons
The following alert icons are used in this document to provide and highlight areas of the associated text that require a greater awareness by the user.

A definition of the meaning of each icon is as follows:

WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in physical injury, or damage to the product or environment. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

NOTICE
Indicates additional information on how to use the product.

Intended use
Portable gas detection instrument for the continuous monitoring of the concentration of several gases in the ambient air within the working area and in explosion-hazard areas. Independent measurement of up to 6 gases, in accordance with the installed Dräger sensors.

Tests and Approvals

Marking
Copies of the name plate and the declaration of conformity are provided in the enclosed supplementary documentation (order no. 90 33 890). Do not stick anything on the name plate on the gas detector. The technical suitability tests are valid for the X-am 5600 gas detector and the calibration cradle. The explosion-protection approvals are only valid for the X-am 5600 gas detector; the calibration cradle must not be used in the Ex zone. The BVS 10 ATEX E 080 X technical suitability test is based on the adjustment with the target gas.

Intended operating area and operating conditions

Areas subject to explosion hazards, classified by zones
The instrument is intended for the use in explosion-hazard areas of Zone 0, Zone 1 or Zone 2 or in mines at risk due to fire damp. It is intended for use within a temperature range of -20 °C to +50 °C, and for areas in which gases of explosion groups IIA, IIB or IIC and temperature class T3 or T4 (depending on the batteries and rechargeable battery) may be present. If used in mines, the instrument is only to be used in areas known to have a low risk of mechanical impact.

Areas subject to explosion hazards, classified by divisions.
The instrument is intended for use in explosion-hazard areas according to Class I&II, Div. 1 or Div. 2 within a temperature range of -20 °C to +50 °C, and for areas where gases or dusts of groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G and temperature class T3 or T4 may be present (depending on the rechargeable battery and batteries).

Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable or explosive atmosphere, strictly adhere to the following Caution and Warning statements:

• WARNING
  Increased hydrogen concentrations within the measuring range of the Dräger Sensor XXS H2 HC may result in false alarms due to the additive effect on the Dräger sensors XXS H2S, and XXS CO, XXS H2S (LC) and XXS CO (LC) as well as due to the negative effect on the Dräger Sensor XXS O2.

• WARNING
  Only use power packs ABT 0100 (83 22 237), HBT 0000 (83 18 704) or HBT 0100 (83 22 244). See marking on power pack for approved batteries and related temperature class.

• WARNING
  Do not change batteries in hazardous locations.

• WARNING
  To reduce the danger of explosion, do not mix new batteries with old batteries and do not mix batteries made by different manufacturers.

• WARNING
  Always disconnect the instrument from the power pack before carrying out any maintenance operations.

• WARNING
  Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.

• CAUTION
  Not tested in an oxygen-enriched atmosphere (>21 % O2).

What is What

1. Gas entry
2. Alarm LED
3. Horn
4. [OK] key
5. Power pack
6. [+] key
7. Display
8. IR interface
9. Fastening clip
10. Model plate
11. Charging contacts
12. Measured gas display
13. Measuring value display
14. Special symbols

Special symbols:

• Fault message

• Warning

• Display peak value

• Display TWA

• Show STEL

• Bump test mode

• Fresh air calibration

• 1-button adjustment

• Single-gas adjustment

• Password necessary

• Battery 100 % full

• Battery 2/3 full

• Battery 1/3 full

• Battery empty

Marking offset channels:

Feature/Reading on the display

• ToxicTwins (X-am 5000 / 5600) HCN+
• CO H2 compensation (X-am 5000 / 5600) CO+
• H2 offsetting (X-am 5600) ch4+

For more information on the features, see the technical manual:

Configuration

NOTICE
Only trained and competent users are permitted to change the instrument configuration.

To individually configure an instrument with standard configuration, the instrument must be connected to a PC via the USB infrared cable (order no. 83 17 409) or the E-Cal system. The configuration work is carried out using the PC software Dräger CC Vision. The PC software Dräger CC Vision can be downloaded from the following web address free of charge: www.draeger.com/software.

• Change configuration: see Technical Manual.

Standard instrument configuration:

Dräger X-am 5600 1)

Bump test mode2)| Extended bump test
Fresh air calibration 2 3)| On
Hydrogen offset4)| On
Operating signal 2) 5)| On
Capture range| On
Switch off 2)| allowed
LEL factor 2)

–       ch4

–       H2

|

4.4 vol. % (4.4 vol. % corresponds to 100 %LEL)

4.0 vol. % (4.0 vol. % corresponds to 100 %LEL)

STEL 2) 6) 7)

(short-term average)

| STEL function – disabled Average value duration = 15 minutes
TWA 2) 7) 8)

(shift average)

| TWA function – disabled Average value duration = 8 hours
Alarm A1 9)| can be acknowledged, non-latching, pre-alarm, rising flank
Alarm A1 at O2 sensor 9)| cannot be acknowledged, latching, like main alarm, falling flank
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Alarm A2 9)| cannot be acknowledged, latching, main alarm, rising flank

1. X-am® is a registered trademark of Dräger.
2. Different settings can be selected to meet customer requirements on delivery. The current setting can be checked and changed with the Dräger CC Vision PC software.
3. The fresh air calibration / zero-point calibration is not supported by the DrägerSensor DUAL IR CO2, DrägerSensor IR CO2 or the DrägerSensor XXS O3.
4. In the case of activated DrägerSensor XXS H2 HC (68 12025) and activated Ex Channel in the DrägerSensor DUAL IR Ex/CO2 (6811960) or DrägerSensor IR Ex (6812180).
5. A periodic short flashing indicates the operating capacity of the instrument. If there is no operating signal, correct operation cannot be guaranteed.
6. STEL: average value of an exposure over a short period, generally 15 minutes.
7. Interpretation only if the sensor is designed for this.
8. TWA: shift averages are workplace limit values for generally eight hours per day of exposure for five days a week during a working life.
9. Latching and acknowledgement of alarms A1 and A2 can be configured with the Dräger CC Vision PC software.

Activation of the H2 offset adds the LEL gas concentration of the activated DrägerSensor XXS H2 HC (68 12 025) to the LEL gas concentration of the activated DrägerSensor DUAL IR Ex/CO2 (68 11 960) or the activated DrägerSensor IR Ex (68 12 180) and it is output to the display instead of the IR Ex display. Indicated by “+” in the display.

NOTICE
Previously set alarm thresholds are retained, so the IR Ex-channel alarm is triggered earlier in some case in the presence of hydrogen (H2).

Selecting or disabling the capture ranges (only applies for the measuring mode):
The capture range is selected in the measuring mode (factory setting) and permanently disabled in calibration mode. The CC-Vision PC software can be used to select or disable the capture ranges for the measuring mode.

Instrument settings
The following parameters can be changed on an instrument:

off prohibited at A2”
Shift length (TWA) 2)| 60 – 14400 (in minutes) (Setting for exposure alarm)
Short-term exposure level (STEL) 3) 4)| 0 – 15 (in minutes)

(Setting for exposure alarm)

1. At least one of the two operating signals must be switched on.
2. Corresponds to averaging time and is used to calculate the TWA exposure value.
3. Interpretation only if the sensor is designed for this.
4. Corresponds to averaging time and is used to calculate the STEL exposure value.

Sensor settings
The following parameters can be changed on the sensors:

1. Interpretation only if the sensor is designed for this.

Check of parameters
To ensure that the values were correctly transferred to the gas detection instrument:

• Press the data from X-am 1/2/5×00 in Dräger CC Vision.
• Check parameters.

Operation

Preparations for operation

• Before using the instrument for the first time, insert a charged NiMH T4 power pack or batteries approved by Dräger See “Replacing the batteries / rechargeable batteries”.
• The instrument is now ready for operation.

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable or explosive atmosphere, strictly adhere to the following warning statements:
• Only use power pack types ABT 01xx, HBT 00xx or HBT 01xx. See the marking on the rechargeable battery for permitted rechargeable batteries and the corresponding temperature class.
• Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.

Switching on the instrument

• Hold down the [OK] key for approx. 3 seconds until the countdown »3 . 2 . 1« shown on the display has elapsed.
  • All the display segments, including the visual, audible and vibration alarms, are activated for a short time.
  • The software version is displayed.
  • The instrument performs a self-test.
  • The sensor that is up next for adjustment is displayed with the remaining days until the next adjustment, e.g. »ch4 %LEL CAL 123«.
  • The time until the bump test interval elapses is displayed in days, e.g.»bt 2«.
  • All A1 and A2 alarm thresholds and if applicable » « (TWA)1) and » « (STEL)1) for all toxic gases (e.g. H2S or CO) are displayed consecutively.
  • During the sensor warm-up phase:
• The display for the measured value flashes
• The special symbol » « is displayed.
• No alarms are issued during the warm-up phase.
• The red LEDs flash.
• The gas detector is ready to measure when the measured values no longer flash and the red LEDs are no longer illuminated. The special symbol » « may continue to be displayed if corresponding warnings (e.g. not yet ready for calibration) are active (to view the warnings, see the technical manual).
• Press the [OK] key to cancel the display of the activation sequence.

Switching off the instrument

• Press and hold the [OK] key and the [+] key simultaneously until the countdown »3 . 2 . 1« shown in the display has elapsed.
  • Before the instrument is switched off, the visual, audible and vibration alarms are activated for a short time.

Before entering the workplace

WARNING
Before any measurements relevant to safety are made, check the adjustment with a bump test, adjust if necessary and check all alarm elements. If national regulations apply, a bump test must be performed according to the national regulations. Faulty adjustment may result in incorrect measuring results, with possible serious consequences.

NOTICE
If the gas detector is used for offshore applications, a distance of 5 m to a compass must be complied with.

• Switch on the instrument. The current measured values are shown in the display.
• Observe any warning » « and fault messages » «.
  • The instrument can be operated normally. If the warning message does not disappear automatically during operation, the instrument must be serviced after the end of use.
  • The instrument is not ready to measure and requires maintenance.
• Check that the gas inlet opening on the instrument is not covered or dirty.

WARNING
Explosion hazard! To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable or explosive atmosphere, strictly adhere to the following warning statements:

• In an oxygen enriched atmosphere (>21 vol.-% O2), the explosion protection cannot be guaranteed; remove instrument from the explosionhazard area.
• High off-scale readings may indicate an explosive concentration.

During operation

• During operation, the measured values for every measured gas are displayed.
• In the event of an alarm, the corresponding displays, including the visual, audible and vibration alarms, are activated. See section “Identifying alarms”.
• If a measuring range is exceeded or not reached, the following displays are shown instead of the measured value display:
  • (measuring range exceeded) or
  • (measuring range not reached).
• After the measuring range of the TOX measuring channels has been exceeded temporarily (up to one hour), checking the measuring channels is not necessary.

NOTICE
Special states in which there is no measuring operation (quick menu, calibration menu, warm-up of sensors, password input) are indicated by a visual signal (slow flashing of the alarm LED ).

WARNING
If an IR sensor is used in the Dräger X-am 5600, a calibration of zero point and sensitivity must be carried out after experiencing an impact load that results in a non-zero display when exposed to fresh air.

Identifying alarms

An alarm is displayed visually, audibly and through vibration in a specific pattern.

NOTICE
At low temperatures the legibility of the display can be improved by switching on the backlight.

Concentration pre-alarm A1

Intermittent alarm:
Display »A1« and measured value alternately.

Not for O2!

• The pre-alarm A1 is not latching and stops when the concentration has dropped below the alarm threshold A1.
• In case of A1, a single tone is audible and the alarm LED flashes.
• In case of A2, a double tone is audible and the alarm LED flashes twice.

Acknowledge pre-alarm:
Press the [OK] key, only the audible alarm and the vibration alarm are switched off.

Concentration main alarm A2

Intermittent alarm:
Alternating display of » A2 « and measured value.
For O2:

• A1 = lack of oxygen,
• A2 = excess oxygen.

WARNING
Risk of fatal injury! Leave the area immediately. A main alarm is self- retaining and cannot be acknowledged or cancelled.

After leaving the area, when the concentration has dropped below the alarm threshold:

• Press the [OK] key, the alarm messages are switched off.

WARNING
The measuring range 0 to 100 vol. % CH4 is not suitable for monitoring explosive mixtures in the measuring range of 0 to 100 %LEL.

STEL / TWA exposure alarm

Intermittent alarm:
Display »A2« and » « (STEL) or » « (TWA) and measured value alternately:

WARNING
Health hazard! Leave the area immediately. After this alarm, the deployment of personnel is subject to the relevant national regulations.

NOTICE
The STEL alarm can be triggered with a maximum delay of one minute.

• The STEL and TWA alarm cannot be acknowledged or cancelled.
• Switch off the instrument. The values for the exposure evaluation are deleted after the instrument is switched on again.

Battery pre-alarm

Intermittent alarm:
Flashing special symbol » « on the right side of the display:

Acknowledge pre-alarm:

• Press the [OK] key, only the audible alarm and the vibration alarm are switched off.
  • The battery still lasts approx. 20 minutes after the first battery pre-alarm.

Battery main alarm

Intermittent alarm:
Flashing special symbol » « on the right side of the display:

The battery main alarm cannot be acknowledged or cancelled:

• The instrument is automatically switched off again after 10 seconds.
• Before the instrument is switched off, the visual, audible and vibration alarms are activated for a short time.

Instrument alarm

Intermittent alarm:
Special symbol » « displayed on the right side of the display:

• The instrument is not ready for operation.
• Commission maintenance personnel or the Dräger Service Centre to eliminate the error.

Activating the Info mode

• In measuring mode, press the [OK] key for approx. 3 seconds.
• If any warning or fault messages exist, the corresponding note or error codes are displayed (see Technical Handbook). Press the [OK] key successively for the next display. The peak values and the exposure values TWA and STEV will be displayed.
• If no key is pressed for 10 seconds, the instrument returns automatically to measuring mode.

Calling the Info-Off mode

• With the instrument switched off, press the [+] key for approx. 2 seconds. The name of the gas, measuring unit, and measuring range limit value are displayed for all channels.
• Pressing the [+] key again exits the Info Off Mode (or via timeout).

Calling the Quick Menu

• In measuring mode, press the [+] key three times.
  • If functions in the quick menu are activated using the PC software “Dräger CC Vision”, you can select these functions using the [+] key. If no functions have been activated in the quick menu, the instrument remains in measuring mode. Possible functions:
  • Bump test (configuration for bump test, see technical manual)
  • Fresh air calibration1)
  • Delete peak values
  • Display pump information, see technical manual
  • Activate or deactivate pump, see technical manual
• Press the [OK] key to call the selected function.
• Press the [+] key to cancel the active function and to switch to measuring mode.
  • If no key is pressed for 60 seconds, the instrument returns automatically to measuring mode.

Replacing the batteries / rechargeable batteries

WARNING
Explosion hazard! To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable or explosive atmosphere, strictly adhere to the following warning statements: Do not throw used batteries into fire or try to open them by force. Do not replace or charge batteries in potentially explosive areas. Do not use new batteries with used batteries, and do not mix batteries from different manufacturers or of different types. Remove batteries before maintenance work. Batteries / rechargeable batteries are part of the Ex approval. Only the following types may be used:

• Alkaline batteries – T3 – (non rechargeable!) Panasonic LR6 Powerline Varta Type 41061) (power one) or Varta Type 40061) (industrial)
• Alkaline batteries – T4 – (non rechargeable!) Duracell Procell MN15001), Duracell Plus Power MN15001)
• NiMH rechargeable batteries – T3 – (rechargeable) GP 180AAHC1) (1800 mAh) max. 40 °C ambient temperature.

Only charge NiMH power packs T4 (type HBT 0000) or T4 HC (type HBT 0100) with the appropriate Dräger charger. Charge NiMH single cells for ABT 0100 battery holder as directed by the manufacturer. Ambient temperature during charging: 0 to +40 °C.

• Not part of the BVS10 ATEX E 080X and PFG 10 G 001X technical suitability test.

Switching off the instrument:

• Press and hold the [OK] and [+] keys simultaneously.
• Loosen the screw on the power pack and remove the power pack.

Battery holder (order no. 83 22 237):

WARNING

Explosion hazard!

• The Dräger X-am 5600 is only permitted to be operated with battery holder
• ABT 0100 (X-am 5600), identified by the silver sticker.
• Replace alkaline batteries or NiMHy rechargeable batteries. Ensure correct polarity.

NiMH power pack T4 (Type HBT 0000) / T4 HC (Type HBT 0100):

• replace complete power pack.
• Insert the power pack into the instrument and tighten the screw, the instrument switches on automatically.

Charge instrument with NiMH power pack
T4 (Type HBT 0000) / T4 HC (Type HBT 0100)

WARNING

• Explosion hazard! To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable or explosive atmosphere, strictly adhere to the following warning statements:
• Do not charge underground or in explosion hazard areas!
• The chargers are not designed in accordance with the regulations for fire damp and explosion protection.
• Only charge NiMH power packs T4 (type HBT 0000) or T4 HC (type HBT 0100) with the appropriate Dräger charger. Ambient temperature during charging: 0 to +40 °C.

Even if the instrument is not used, we recommend that you store the instrument in the charger!

• Insert the switched off instrument into the charger.
  • Display LED on the charger:

To maintain the lifetime of the batteries, charging is temperature controlled and only performed in a temperature range of 5 to 35 oC. When this temperature range is left, the charging process is automatically interrupted and automatically continued after the temperature range has been reached again. The charging time is typically 4 hours. A new NiMH power pack reaches its full capacity after three complete charge / discharge cycles. Never store the instrument for extended periods without being connected to a power source (maximum of 2 months) because the internal buffer battery will drain.

Carrying out manual bump test

• NOTICE
  In the case of a manual function test the effect of the H2 offsetting must be taken into account accordingly.

• NOTICE
  A potentially activated H2 offsetting is automatically temporarily deactivated during a manual calibration, a PC calibration or an automatic Bump Test for the relevant duration.

• NOTICE
  The automatic functional test with the Bump Test Station is described in the instructions for use for the bump test station and in the Technical Manual.

• Prepare a test gas cylinder, the volume flow must be 0.5 l/min and the gas concentration must be higher than the alarm threshold concentration to be tested.

• Connect the test gas cylinder to the calibration cradle (order no. 83 18 752).

• CAUTION
  Risk to health! Never inhale the test gas. Observe the hazard warnings of the relevant Safety Data Sheets.

• Switch on the instrument and insert it into the calibration cradle – press downwards until it engages.

• Open the test gas cylinder valve to let test gas flow over the sensors.

• Wait until the instrument displays the test gas concentration with sufficienttolerance, e.g.

  • IR Ex: ±20 % of the test gas concentration1)
  • IR CO2: ±20 % of the test gas concentration1)
  • O2: ±0.6 vol. %1)
  • TOX: ±20 % of the test gas concentration1)

• If the alarm thresholds are exceeded, the instrument displays the gas concentration in alternation with »A1« oder »A2« depending on the test gas concentration.

• Close the test gas cylinder valve and remove the instrument from the calibration cradle.

If the displays are outside of the above-mentioned ranges:

• Have the instrument adjusted by the service personnel.

NOTICE
To check the measured value response times, apply t90 test gas to the X-am via the calibration cradle. Check the results in accordance with the information in the table in the enclosed supplementary documentation (order no. 90 33 890) until 90 % of the end display is reached.

NOTICE
After the bump test (menu), the display shows a printer icon even if there is no printer connected to the bump test station.

Calibration

Calibration may not be possible due to instrument and channel errors.

• NOTICE
  A potentially activated H2 offsetting is automatically temporarily deactivated during a manual calibration, a PC calibration or an automatic Bump Test for the relevant duration.

• NOTICE
  Dräger recommends using the extended bump test for cross calibrations (Dräger X-dock technical manual).

Carrying out the fresh air calibration
Calibrate the instrument to fresh air, free of measured gases or other interfering gases. During the fresh air calibration, the zero-point of all sensors (with the exception of the DrägerSensors XXS O2, DUAL IR CO2 and IR CO2) are set to 0. In the case of the DrägerSensor XXS O2, the display is set to 20.9 vol. %.

NOTICE
The fresh aircalibration / zero-point calibration is not supported by the DrägerSensor DUAL IR CO2, DrägerSensor IR CO2 or the DrägerSensor XXS O3. A zero-point calibration of these sensors can be made with the Dräger CC Vision PC software. A suitable zero gas free from carbon dioxide and ozone (e.g. N2) must be used.

• Switch on instrument.

• Press the [+] key three times to display the icon for fresh air calibration.

• Press the [OK] key to start the fresh air calibration.

  • The measured values flash. When the measured values have stabilized:

• Press the [OK] key to perform the fresh air calibration.

  • The display containing the current gas concentration changes with the display »OK«.

• Press the [OK] key to exit the fresh air calibration function or wait for approx. 5 seconds.
  If a fault has occurred during the fresh air calibration:

  • The fault message » « appears and » « is displayed for the respective sensor instead of the measured value.

• In this case, repeat the fresh air calibration. If necessary, have the sensor replaced by qualified personnel.

Adjusting the sensitivity for an individual measuring channel

NOTICE
A potentially activated H2 offsetting is automatically temporarily deactivated during a manual adjustment, a PC calibration or an automatic Bump Test for the relevant duration.

• The span calibration can be carried out selectively for individual sensors.
• In the case of the span calibration, the sensitivity of the selected sensor is set to the value of the test gas used.
• Use a standard test gas.
• Allowed test gas concentration:

DUAL IR Ex

IR Ex

| 20 to 100 %LEL1) 2)/ 5 to 100 vol. %1) 2)
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DUAL IR CO2

IR CO2

| 0.05 to 5 vol. %2)
O2| 10 to 25 vol. %
CO| 20 to 999 ppm
H2S| 5 to 99 ppm
H2 HC| 0.5 to 4.0 vol. %
NO2| 5 to 99 ppm
Test gas concentrations of other gases: see Instructions for Use of the

respective DrägerSensors.

1. Depending on the selected data set.
2. Depending on the measuring range and the measuring accuracy.

• Connect the test gas cylinder with the calibration cradle.
• Vent the test gas into a fume cupboard or into the open air (with a hose connected to the second connector of the calibration cradle).

WARNING
Risk to health! Never inhale the test gas. Observe the hazard warnings of the relevant Safety Data Sheets.

• Switch on the instrument and insert it into the calibration cradle.
• Press the [+] key and keep it pressed for 5 seconds to open the calibration menu, enter the password (password on delivery = 001).
• Use the [+] key to select the single-gas adjustment function. The symbol for span calibration » « flashes.
• Press the [OK] key to start the channel selection.

NOTICE
In the case of the CO2 channel there is a 2-stage calibration routine: The zero calibration takes place first and is then followed by the span calibration.

• The display shows the gas of the first measuring channel, e.g. »CH4 LEL«.
• Press the [OK] key to start the adjustment function of this measuring channel, or use the [+] key to select another measuring channel (O2 – Vol.-%, H2S – ppm, CO – ppm, etc.).
  • The test gas concentration is displayed.
• Press the [OK] key to confirm the test gas concentration or use the [+] key to change the test gas concentration and complete the process by pressing the [OK] key.
  • The measurement value flashes.
• Open the test gas cylinder valve to let gas flow over the sensor with a volume flow of 0.5 l/min.
  • The displayed, flashing measurement value changes to the value according to the supplied test gas. When the displayed measurement value is stable (after at least 120 seconds):
• Press the [OK] key to perform the adjustment.
  • The display containing the current gas concentration changes with the display »OK«.
• Press the [OK] key or wait for approx. 5 seconds to end the adjustment of this measuring channel.
  • The next measuring channel is displayed for adjustment if necessary.
  • After the adjustment of the last measuring channel, the instrument changes to the measuring mode.
• Close the test gas cylinder valve and remove the instrument from the calibration cradle.

If a fault has occurred during the span calibration:

• The fault message » « appears and » « is displayed for the respective sensor instead of the measured value.
• In this case, repeat the calibration.
• Change the sensor if necessary.

Cleaning

The instrument does not need any special care.

• Dirt and deposits can be removed from the instrument by washing it with cold water. A sponge can be used for wiping if necessary.

CAUTION
Abrasive cleaning tools (brushes etc.), cleaning agents and cleaning solvents can destroy the dust and water filters.

• Carefully dry the instrument with a cloth.

Maintenance

The instrument should be inspected and serviced once a year by suitably qualified persons. Comparisons:

• EN 60079-29-2 – Gas detectors – Selection, installation, use and maintenance of detectors for flammable gases and oxygen
• EN 45544-4 – Electrical apparatus used for the direct detection and direct concentration measurement of toxic gases and vapours – Part 4: Guide for selection, installation, use and maintenance
• National regulations

Recommended calibration interval for measuring channels O2, H2S, H2, SO2, NO2 and CO: 6 months. Recommended calibration intervals for the measuring channel IR Ex/CO2: 12 months. Calibration intervals of other gases: see Instructions for Use of the respective DrägerSensors. See the Technical Manual for details of spare parts.

Storage

• Dräger recommends storing the instrument in the charger module (order no. 83 18 639).
• Dräger recommends checking the charge of the power supply at least every three weeks if the instrument is not stored in the charger module.

Disposal

• This product is not permitted to be disposed of with household waste. This is indicated by with the adjacent icon. You can return this product to Dräger free of charge. For information please contact the national marketing organisations and Dräger.
• Batteries and rechargeable batteries are not permitted to be disposed of as household waste. This is indicated by the adjacent icon. Dispose of batteries and rechargeable batteries as specified by the applicable regulations and dispose of at battery collection centres.

Technical Data

Excerpt: see the Technical Handbook for details1).

• Ambient conditions: during operation and storage
• Temperature class T4 (-20 to +50 °C):
• NiMH power packs type: HBT 0000, HBT 0100
• Power pack type: ABT 0100
  • with alkaline single cell type: Duracell Procell MN 15002), Duracell Plus Power MN 15002)
• Temperature class T3 (-20 to +40 °C):
• Power pack type: ABT 0100
  • with NiMH single cell type: GP 180AAHC2)
  • with alkaline single cell type: Panasonic LR6 Powerline
• Temperature class T3 (0 to +40 °C):
• Power pack type: ABT 0100
  • with alkaline single cell type: Varta 40062), Varta 41062)
• Temperature range over a short period2): -40 to +50 °C

Maximum of 15 minutes with NiMH power pack T4 (HBT 0000) or T4 HC (HBT 0100) Requirement: storage of the instrument at room temperature (+20 °C) for at least 60 minutes in advance.

• Air pressure 700 to 1300 hPa
  Humidity 10 to 90 % (up to 95 % short-term) rel. hum.

• Position of use any

• Storage time

  • X-am 5600 1 year
  • Sensors 1 year

• Electrical classification IP 67 for instrument with sensors

• Alarm volume Typically 90 dB (A) at 30 cm distance

• Operating time

  • Alkali battery/NiMH single cells (Battery holder ABT 0100 (X-am 5600)) Typically 9 hours under normal conditions

• NiMHpower
  pack:

  • T4 (HBT 0000)  Typically 9 hours under normal conditions
  • T4 HC (HBT 0100) Typically 10.5 hours under normal conditions

• Dimensions approx. 130 x 48 x 44 mm (H x W x D)

• Weight approx. 220 to 250 g

• Refresh interval for display and signals 1 s

1. Technical manual, instructions for use/data sheets of the sensors used can be downloaded at www.draeger.com/ifu. The CC-Vision PC software can be downloaded at www.draeger.com/ software. See also the instructions for use provided and the data sheets for the sensors used.
2. Not part of the BVS 10 ATEX E 080 X and PFG 10 G 001 X technical suitability tests.

Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA

• Revalstraße 1 D-23560 Lübeck Germany
• Phone +49 451 8 82- 0
• Fax +49 451 8 82- 20 80
• www.draeger.com.

90 33 069 – GA 4638.220 MUL077
© Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA
Edition 12 – January 2018 (Edition 01 – September 2009)
Subject to alteration.

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