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Dräger Polytron 8000 Instructions for Use WARNING 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.
Sections 1.5.5, 1.5.6 and 1.5.7 of Directive 94/9/EC is not covered at present. Exchanging components may compromise the intrinsic safety. This only applies if the device is intrinsically safe. Only operate the product within the framework of a risk- based alarm signaling concept. Dräger Polytron 8000...
3 Enclosure with main electronics (and optional relay) 3 Enclosure with main electronics (and optional relay) 4 Lower part of housing 4 Lower part of housing 5 Sensor 5 Sensor 6 Assembled device 6 Feed through cable 7 e-Box 8 Assembled device Dräger Polytron 8000...
Approvals Intended use The Dräger Polytron 8000 is an explosion-proof device for continuous monitoring of toxic gases or oxygen in the ambient air, corresponding to the integrated DrägerSensor. The housing...
500 Ω for ≥ 16 V DC currents and environmental conditions. HART Multidrop 230 to 500 Ω When stranded conductors are used, an end ferrule must operation 11 to 30 V DC also be used. Dräger Polytron 8000...
(see chapter 4.6 on page 14). 4. Fit the plug back in the socket and tighten the screws. 5. Fit the enclosed protective cover over the plug and secure it with cable ties if necessary. Dräger Polytron 8000...
As soon as the installation is ready for commissioning, the device is connected to the NOTICE e-Box and put into operation. This prevents the device from being damaged during the construction phase. The EC sensing head is automatically recognized by the transmitter. Dräger Polytron 8000...
The gas inlet area of the sensor must be protected from water, dust and mechanical damage and kept Connecting to the Polytron 8000 clear of dirt. Do not allow paint to block the gas inlet if painting is conducted in the area.
Installation 3.10 Connecting the device to a Dräger 3.13 Installing software dongles control unit The following SW dongles are available for the Polytron 8000: Sensor test dongle Activates the sensor test NOTICE 83 17 619 (for certain sensors only) Information on connection can be found in the...
For functions that can be selected and activated, the activation is initiated by touching " ". List closed above / complete There are no further functions, menus or sub-menus listed above. List can be scrolled upwards There are further functions, menus or sub-menus listed above. Dräger Polytron 8000...
A1 Alarm limit and measurement units the LED stops flashing and is lit continuously instead until A2 Alarm limit and measurement units the alarm condition is no longer present. The corresponding relay is deactivated. 1 Only displayed when relay is configured. Dräger Polytron 8000...
This conforms to the NAMUR NE43 recommendation. The 4 to 20 mA interface on the device can be customized and configured to individual requirements. The device is provided with suitable standard settings factory default (see chapter 12.3 on page 32). Dräger Polytron 8000...
1. Select Calibration > Zero Calibration and confirm. The Maintenance signal is transmitted. The message Apply zero gas appears. 2. Apply zero gas (synthetic air or nitrogen) to the sensor. 3. Select Next and confirm. The current measured value is displayed. Dräger Polytron 8000...
6. When the value is stable, shut off the test gas and wait until the measurement is below any possible alarm thresholds again. The calibration is performed again with Redo. Complete the calibration with Accept value The device returns to the measurement mode. Dräger Polytron 8000...
Calibration interval Maintenance signal page 24 page 23 Set sensor test Maintenance current page 23 Analog offset page 23 Set current signal page 23 Set concentr. page 23 Set fault page 23 Set warning page 24 Set mainten. Dräger Polytron 8000...
Select Information > Instrument > Modules and confirm. A list of all possible modules is displayed. The installed modules are identified by a , those not installed by a Mark a module and request detailed information with Dräger Polytron 8000...
If the alarm is inactive, the alarm state will not be The settings for the A1 alarm are now complete. issued by the LEDs or the relay interface! A warning message will be shown on the display! Dräger Polytron 8000...
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NOTICE When the function Set fault is exited in the menu, Latching and The alarm must be acknowledged the Polytron 8000 reverts automatically to measurement acknowledgeable manually. The alarm can be mode. acknowledged when the alarm condition is still present.
Changing the display mode The display of measured values can be turned on or off with this function. 1. Select Settings > Instrument > Display > Display mode and confirm. 2. Select Standard or Non display and confirm. Dräger Polytron 8000...
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This function sets the type of signal used on the analog 4. Select Confirm and confirm. interface for the maintenance signal. 1. Select Settings > Communication > Analog interface > Maint. signal and confirm. 2. Select static or dynamic signal type and confirm. Dräger Polytron 8000...
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2. Select On or Off and confirm. The current for the warning signal will be transmitted on the Alarms in the central controller may be triggered by these functions! If necessary, the alarms in the central analog interface. controller must be disabled beforehand. Dräger Polytron 8000...
4. Set the full scale reading and confirm. The setting for the full scale reading is displayed. 5. Select Next and confirm. an overview of the new gas settings is displayed. Return to the previous view with Previous or confirm the settings with Confirm. Dräger Polytron 8000...
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Settings menu Information about measurement units The Polytron 8000 represents the measured value in various optional units. The following are available: ubar ug/L vol. % mbar ug/m %LEL mg/L uL/L %LIE mg/m uL/m %UEG mL/L mL/m The Polytron 8000 automatically calculates the correct value.
The average value of all the concentrations measured within the selected sampling time is stored. 8.5.3 Clearing the datalogger 1. Select Settings > Datalogger > Clear Datalogr. and confirm. 2. To clear the datalogger, select Confirm and confirm. Dräger Polytron 8000...
Have the device checked by DrägerService. #105 Device fault. Have the device checked by DrägerService. #137 Device fault. Restart. If this fault occurs again: Have device checked by DrägerService. ® DrägerService is a registered trademark of Dräger. Dräger Polytron 8000...
Enable alarms (see chapter 8.2.1 on page 19). #164 Sensor warm-up phase has not ended yet. Wait until the sensor has warmed up. #165 Increased measurement error must be expected. #167 Calibration interval expired. Recalibrate the device (see chapter 5.1 on page 15). #170 Dräger Polytron 8000...
(gas type, measurement range, test gas, calibration interval). Otherwise the preset values of the sensor (see Instructions for Use for the sensor) are uploaded from the transmitter if the sensor lock function (see chapter 8.4.4 on page 24) is deactivated. Dräger Polytron 8000...
Danger of explosions! Do not dispose of in fire, risk of chemical burns! Do not open with force. Observe the applicable local waste disposal regulations. For information consult your local environmental agency, local government offices or appropriate waste disposal companies. Dräger Polytron 8000...
Specifications for the sensor: see sensor data sheet Pressure 700 to 1300 hPa (20.7 to 38.4 in. Hg) Humidity 0 to 100 % R. H., non-condensing Temperature –40 to +65 °C (–40 to 149 °F) Environmental influences See respective sensor data sheets. Dräger Polytron 8000...
Technical data 12.1 Torques 12.3 Factory settings (The torques are valid for the aluminum and stainless steel 12.3.1 Alterable settings for the Polytron 8000 316 variants) Menu Standard setting Part Torque Lb. In. Torque Nm A1 Alarm Housing cover min. 266 min.
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A2 is not and the gas concentration is so high that A1 and A2 are triggered, an acknowledgement results in the A1 relay dropping out. However the red LED continues to give double flashes as long as the A2 condition exists. Dräger Polytron 8000...
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