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Contents 4.7.3 Special state ..............4.7.4 Protection alarm ............... 4.7.5 Deleting (application) peaks ..........Calling the Quick Menu..............Opening information ............... 4.10 Pairing a gas detector with a smartphone ........4.11 Measurement.................. 4.11.1 Special features when measuring with the pump ..... 4.11.2 Carrying out measurements with a pump......
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Contents 6.11.3 Battery ................6.11.4 RFID transponder ............. 6.11.5 Front housing cradle with diaphragms......6.11.6 Vibration motor ..............6.11.7 Sensor sealing plate ............6.11.8 Sensor holders ..............6.11.9 Pump block............... 6.11.10 Horn / resonator..............6.12 Labelling field/label for strap ............6.13 Mounting the clip................
Safety-related information Safety-related information Information on safety notes and warnings Safety notes and warnings warn of dangers and provide instructions for the safe use of the product. Failure to observe these safety notes and warnings may result in personal injury or damage to property. 1.1.1 Safety notes This document contains sections with safety notes which warn of dangers.
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Safety-related information Oxygen enriched atmospheres Explosion protection is not ensured in oxygen enriched atmospheres (>21 Vol% ► Remove the device from the explosion-hazard area. Oxygen deficient atmospheres The CatEx sensor may display false readings and incorrect measured values when used for measurements in an oxygen deficient atmosphere (<12 Vol% O ).
Conventions in this document Conventions in this document Meaning of the warning notes The following warning notes are used in this document to notify users of possible dangers. The meanings of the warning notes are defined as follows: Alert icon Signal word Consequences in case of nonob- servance...
Conventions in this document Term Description Capture range The capture range refers to a measured value range within which minor variations in measured values (such as signal noise, variations in concentration) do not cause variations in the display. Measured values outside the capture range will be displayed with the actual measured value.
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Conventions in this document Abbreviation Explanation STEV Short time exposure value, average value of exposure over a short period of time (generally 15 minutes). Time weighted average, average shift values are generally lim- ited to eight hours exposure per day per workplace for 5 days a week during a work lifetime.
Description Description Product overview The graphics are displayed on the fold-out page. Graphic A Display Charge LED green/red Locking screw for an additional Labelling field (X-am 8000 only) charging module Power supply unit Induction charger Graphic B Gas inlets Horn Thread port for pumps and calibra- Pump outlet and inlet tion adapter...
Further labels, conductive labels or labels with conductive material or parts can have a negative effect on inductive charging. The name plate on the gas detector and the alarm elements must not be concealed. Sensor slots X-am 3500 Term Configuration Sensor slot...
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Description – Pump – RFID transponder ® – Bluetooth module – Carrying clip ® Technical manual X-am 3500/8000...
Operation Operation Operating concept Navigation is done with the 3 multifeature buttons and the dynamic navigation bar (see Graphic E on the fold-out page). The navigation bar changes dynamically depending on the available interactions. Symbol explanations 4.2.1 feature buttons Symbol Explanation Confirm action/dialog / return to menu Confirm all...
Operation 4.2.4 Device status Symbol Explanation Overview of the bump test intervals activated (additional infor- mation for the D-Light feature). There are no gas alarms or errors. Monitoring of the calibration intervals activated, D-Light function deactivated (additional information for the D-Light function). There are no gas alarms or errors.
Operation Symbol Explanation Readings below the measurement range Channel error Blocking alarm ##### Value too high to be displayed 4.2.8 Display of offset channels Applies to X-am 8000 only. Display Description ch4+ Hydrogen offset activated with IR channel (in this example ch4) Hydrogen compensated CO sensor XXS CO-H comp being used...
Operation Switch the gas detector on or off 4.4.1 Initial start-up When the gas detector is switched on for the first time, a wizard starts. The wizard guides the user through the set-up of the gas detector: – Language selection, if applicable –...
Operation – A warning notice is displayed The gas detector is ready to measure when the measured values no longer flash and the yellow LED is no longer illuminated. The warning notice may continue to be displayed if warnings are pending. For further information see: "Opening information", page 26.
Operation Default setting: Feature User level Bump test Fresh air calibration Confined space measurement Sensor selection Leak search Benzene/pre-tube measurement Settings menu Maintenance menu Change gas (only PID, CatEx, and IR sensor) 1) X-am 8000 only 2) Maintenance and settings menu in user level 0 are not part of the technical suitability test. To log in a user: 1.
Operation WARNING Malfunction of pacemakers or defibrillators Magnets can have a negative impact preventing pacemakers and implanted defibrillators from working properly. ► Do not have calibration and pump adapters anywhere near pacemakers or implanted defibrillators (e.g. by attaching them to the shoulder strap). ►...
Operation As an option, the Dräger CC-Vision PC software can be used for adjustment so that any impact detected leads to a channel error for all sensors. These channel errors are deleted after calibration. If the sensor should be irreparably damaged, then this could result in a calibration error.
Operation 4.7.1.1 Displaying the measuring channel To display an individual measuring channel: 1. Select in measuring mode. 2. Use ▲ or ▼ to view the individual measuring channels. 3. Select to navigate to the measuring channel overview. 4.7.1.2 Opening the event report If the gas detector is switched off and then on again, the event report is deleted.
Operation 4.7.3 Special state The life signal is disabled during a special state. Special states are displayed by the following visual signals: – Yellow LED flashing – ‘warm-up 1’ special state – Yellow LED continuously illuminated – general special state No alarms are issued during a special state.
Operation Calling the Quick Menu The Dräger CC-Vision software can be used to save up to 6 preferred features. The following features are default settings: – Device information – Night mode – Display shift peaks – App.peak value – Delete app. peaks –...
Operation Option Description Intervals The following intervals are available: – Select the bump test interval (Bump test interval) (if configured) to dis- play the days remaining until the next bump test for all channels. For details, select and confirm the respective channel.
Operation ® The Bluetooth function may only be used in countries for which an approval exists and is not part of the certified measuring function. Contact Dräger if there are any questions about availability. ® The Bluetooth function has not been tested for operation in the charging cradle. Contamination of the gas detector or shielding elements (e.g.
Operation When using long hoses (from 10 m): – Make sure the weight of the hose is supported. – Make sure there are no kinks in the suction hose. – The max. length of hose is 45 m (with an internal diameter of 3 to 5 mm). –...
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Operation 1. Connect the hose (3 mm internal diameter) with the dust and water filter to the inlet spout (see figure M on page 3) of the pump adapter. 2. If necessary, connect a second hose (max. length: 2 m) to the outlet of the pump adapter (e.g.
Operation The temperature at the measurement location may deviate from the temperature in the gas detector, which may influence the measured value display. The correct functioning of the temperature correction can only be guaranteed on the gas detector. To stop measuring with the pump: 1.
Operation 4. Confirm the successful leak test. The start dialog for the measurement is displayed. 5. Place the probe or the hose on the sampling location. 6. Confirm the dialog to start the measurement. The hose is flushed, and the remaining flushing time (flooding time) is displayed. If, during the flushing time, an alarm threshold or the permissible temperature range is exceeded, the countdown is stopped and the alarm or message is displayed.
Operation Dräger recommends hiding the O channel and all other electrochemical sensors if the DrägerSensor CatEx H 100 is to be used to measure a concentration of hydrogen exceeding 100 %LEL. When exiting the wizard or displaying the sensors again, checking the zero-point and the sensitivity is recommended if an impact on the sensors cannot be ruled out.
Operation 3. Confirm the successful leak test to start the measurement. The device emits tones in the “Individual measuring channel” display which increase in frequency as the gas concentration increases. If the pre-alarm threshold is reached, the gas alarm appears. To end the leak search: 1.
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Operation 1. Mount the pump adapter to the gas detector. Make sure that both guide pins are in the correct grooves. 2. Connect the dust and water filter (3) to the short hose piece (4) on the pump adapter (5). 3.
Operation 6. If necessary, connect a second hose (max. length: 2 m) to the outlet of the pump adapter (e.g. pump adapter "Nona", order no. 3720225) to direct the measured gas to an exhaust or outside. Use an adapter piece for varying hose diameters if necessary (minimum internal diameter: 3 mm).
Operation 2. Remove the pre-tube. A dialog for a further benzene/pre-tube measurement appears. 3. Select to end the benzene/pre-tube measurement. 4. Remove the pump adapter with the pre-tube if necessary. 4.17 Configuring the device settings Additional settings can be changed using the Dräger CC-Vision PC software. To open the device settings: 1.
Operation 3. Activate or deactivate the capture range. 4. To adopt the new setting, turn the gas detector off and back on. Dräger recommends that you activate the capture ranges feature. ® 4.17.6 Activating or deactivating Bluetooth (X-am 8000 only) 1.
Operation Requirements: – At least one DrägerSensor XXS H HC (68 12 025) is activated. H is set as the measurement gas. – An Ex channel on the DrägerSensor DUAL IR Ex/CO (68 11 960) or DrägerSensor IR Ex (68 12 180) is activated. –...
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Operation Requirements: – The gas detector is switched on. – The user is signed in with the corresponding user level. – In order to be able to use the full functionality, the test gas set for the calibration and the bump test must be the same (e.g. methane for CatEx). To change a measured gas: 1.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the following remedial measures are unsuccessful, contact DrägerService. If a fault code is displayed in the event of an error, this must be passed on to Dräger service. With the assistance of this fault code it is possible for Dräger service personnel to obtain further information in addition to the plain text message.
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Troubleshooting Error Cause Remedy Oxygen deficiency Insufficient oxygen for the Operate the gas detector correct functionality of the in atmospheric conditions. CatEx sensor Value negative Measured value in nega- Carry out a fresh air cali- tive range bration / zero-point calibra- tion Sensor faulty or not con- Connect sensor or check...
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Troubleshooting Error Cause Remedy ADC range Error in the determination Switch the device off and of the measured value on again. Sign sensor in established again, update software, contact Dräger service channel error with acti- Switch the device off and Ex+H error vated addition.
Troubleshooting Error Cause Remedy CO error CO channel error for Toxic Calibrate sensors, switch Twin feature the device off and on again, register sensor again, update software, contact Dräger service Sensor error Current through PID too Replace the sensor high Turn on device at higher The PID sensor must not Switch on gas detector at...
Troubleshooting Warnings Cause Remedy Pressure too high Pressure above the maxi- Lower the ambient pres- mum range sure Pressure too low Pressure below the mini- Increase the ambient pres- mum range sure Battery too hot Battery sub-system too hot Reduce the ambient tem- perature Battery too cold Battery sub-system too...
Maintenance Maintenance WARNING Risk of explosion! To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable or explosive atmosphere, observe the following: ► Do not open the gas detector in explosion-hazard areas. WARNING Risk of explosion! If gases that exceed the lower explosive limit are to be used, a risk assessment must be completed beforehand.
Maintenance ToxicTwins When the ToxicTwins feature is activated, the measuring channels of the XXS CO sensor and the XXS HCN sensor are offset against each other in such a manner that the device issues an alarm before the respective A1 alarm threshold is reached if both gases are detected at the same time.
Maintenance Carrying out bump tests The bump test can be performed as follows: – Bump test with the wizard (quick bump test) – Bump test with X-dock (quick or extended bump test) Dräger recommends using the extended bump test for cross calibrations (see the Dräger X-dock instructions for use).
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Maintenance To carry out a bump test with the calibration adapter: 1. Mount the calibration adapter to the gas detector. Make sure that both guide pins are in the correct grooves. Avoid putting the pump adapter at the wrong angle. Alternatively the pump adapter can be used with an on-demand valve.
Maintenance 8. Close the valves on the test gas cylinder. ● Select and then confirm the dialog to discard the result. ● Select to confirm the result. 9. Remove the calibration adapter. 10.After completing the measurement, make sure that the seal on the calibration adapter is clean and that there are no chips of metal on the seal.
Maintenance Observe the following notices for the calibration: ● For the fresh air calibration of Dräger IR sensors for explosive hydrocarbon, it is assumed that the change in the zero-point leads to a change of less than or equal to ±5 %LEL of the measured value at 50 %LEL. If the deviation is greater than ±5 %LEL, the span calibration is invalid.
Maintenance If the fresh air calibration was released for user level 0 by the Dräger CC-Vision PC software: ● Select > Maintenance > Fresh air cal.. If the fresh air calibration was not released for user level 0 by the Dräger CC- Vision PC software: >...
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Maintenance Use a standard test gas. Allowed test gas concentration: DUAL IR CO (ES) 0.05 to 5 Vol% IR CO (ES) DUAL IR Ex (ES) IR Ex (ES) CatEx125 PR The permitted test gas concentrations CatEx125 PR Gas are shown by the gas detector during the single-gas calibration of the sensitiv- CatEx H ity.
Maintenance 12.If necessary, press to overrule the stability control. In this case, a calibration happens immediately. The new measured value is displayed for control purposes. The result is displayed as follows: single-gas calibration successful. single-gas calibration failed. 13.The single-gas calibration is complete when measuring channel successfully passed or failed the single-gas calibration.
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Maintenance 2. Mount the calibration adapter to the gas detector. Make sure that both guide pins are in the correct grooves. 3. Connect the test gas cylinder to the calibration adapter. 4. If needed, connect a second hose (max. length: 2 m) to the second outlet on the calibration adapter to direct the test gas to an exhaust or outside.
Maintenance If there was an error during the multi-gas calibration: – Repeat the multi-gas calibration or carry out a single-gas calibration. – Inspect the sealing contours and surfaces on the calibration adapter as well as the front cradle of the housing to make sure they are free of damage. –...
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Maintenance 1. Place the gas detector or only the lower part of the casing with the battery in the charging cradle. The gas detector switches off automatically (default setting). The green LED on the power pack flashes. The typical charging time after a work shift of 8 – 10 h is approx. 4 h. The typical charging time for an empty battery is approx.
It is not possible to change the predefined sensor configuration for the X-am 3500. X-am 8000 Basic (order no. 83 25 865 and 83 25 875) and X-am 3500 Basic (order no. 83 28 420): These gas detectors are supplied with a sensor damper and sensor placeholder installed for CatEx and IR.
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Maintenance 5. Loosen 3 screws (Torx T8) on the options board. 6. Rotate the gas detector and carefully lift it out of the upper cradle. 7. Exchanging the EC sensors: a. Remove the sensor sealing plate from the EC sensors. ®...
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Maintenance b. Place the special tool on the trough. Using the accompanying special tool (1), carefully lift out the desired EC sensor (2). Do not bend the sensor pins. c. Only if necessary: Exchange the white sensor holder. d. Have the sensor type and code (marked on the new sensor) as well as the sensor position at hand for the new sensor inauguration.
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Maintenance b. Carefully remove the flexstrip from the options board and pull out the sensor (manually or with a removal tool (IR, PID) or with a dull instrument, e.g. Rounded side of a pair of tweezers (CatEx)). c. Have the sensor type and code (marked on the new sensor) as well as the sensor position at hand for the new sensor inauguration.
Maintenance 6.10 Cleaning the PID lamp (X-am 8000 only) III. During calibration of the PID, the gas detector recognises a dirty lamp and triggers a corresponding warning. If this warning is displayed, the lamp window must be cleaned. To clean the lamp window, silicon-free single-use gloves and the DrägerSensor PID cleaning set (order number 83 19 111) must be used.
Maintenance 7. Re-insert the UV lamp. The metal tabs (D) on the lamp must be aligned so that they touch the spring contacts in the sensor housing (VI). Gently press the UV lamp onto the lamp window in the opening. Be careful not to scratch or soil it. 8.
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Maintenance 2. Loosen 6 screws (Torx T8) on the rear housing cradle. 3. Carefully pry apart the front and rear housing cradles (e.g. with a coin). NOTICE Damage to the sealing contours! Tools with sharp edges may damage the sealing contours. ►...
Maintenance 6.11.2 Blind bracket / strap retainer / labelling field/label for strap 1. Remove both screws (1). 2. Pull out the bracket (2) and attach the new bracket or strap retainer. 3. Insert and tighten the screws (10 - 15 Ncm). 4.
Maintenance 6.11.4 RFID transponder Requirements: – The gas detector is open. 1. Loosen 3 screws (Torx T8) on the options board. 2. Rotate the gas detector and carefully lift it out of the front housing cradle. 3. Remove the options board cover. 4.
Maintenance 2. Rotate the gas detector and carefully lift it out of the front housing cradle. 3. Remove the vibration motor (1) from the mount in the upper cradle. 4. Insert the new vibration motor in the upper cradle. Make sure that it is aligned correctly.
Maintenance 6.11.8 Sensor holders Requirements: – The gas detector is open. 1. Loosen 3 screws (Torx T8) on the options board. 2. Rotate the gas detector and carefully lift it out of the front housing cradle. 3. Remove the sensor sealing plate from the EC sensors. For further information, see the following chapter: "Sensor sealing plate", page 67.
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Maintenance 4. Remove the 3 clips from the options board cover and remove the options board. 5. Carefully remove the flexstrip with the differential pressure sensor (1) from the pump block. 6. Carefully remove the power connection plug (2) from the options board. 7.
Maintenance 9. Pull pump out of pump block. 10.Insert the new pump into the existing pump block and mount the entire assembly. 11. Re-assemble the gas detector. Make sure that the connector cable of the pump is running in the correct direction. The connecting cables must be routed within the space between the pump and the pump block.
Maintenance 4. Remove the horn (1) from the options board. 5. Insert a new horn if necessary. 6. Exchange the resonator (2) if necessary. 6.12 Labelling field/label for strap The label indicates things such as the installed sensors and other customer-specific information on the gas detector.
Maintenance 6.13 Mounting the clip 1. Lift the rivet out of the thread on the rear housing cradle with a pointy instrument. The rivet can be reused. 2. Place the clip on the rear housing cradle and tighten the screw. If the clip is removed, stick the rivet in the thread for protection.
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Maintenance If it is heavily soiled, wash the gas detector with cold water and use a sponge if necessary. Dry the gas detector with a cloth. NOTICE Damage to the gas detector! Harsh cleaning utensils (e.g. brushes), detergents and solvents can destroy the dust and water filters.
Configuration Configuration Following a change in configuration (e.g. with the PC software CC-Vision) check the basic functions of the gas detector (e.g. alarm elements and leak test for optional pump). Standard gas configuration 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.
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Configuration DrägerSensor Measuring Alarm A1 Alarm A2 range threshold - latch- threshold - - latching ackno acknow wledg ledge- eable able XXS H S CO [ppm] 0 ...200 H 10 H 0 ... 2,000 30 CO 60 CO XXS H S LC / CO LC 0 ...100 H 10 H...
Configuration Configuring the gas detector When the capture range is deactivated, the data memory fills up with log files significantly faster, making is necessary to read it out more frequently. When a configuration is transmitted to the gas detector with the CC-Vision PC software, existing TWA and STEL evaluations are reset.
Device settings Device settings Only trained and qualified personnel may change the device settings. Factory settings Different settings can be selected to meet customer requirements on order. The setting can be checked and changed with the Dräger CC-Vision PC software. The changed parameter settings must be checked at the gas detector once transmitted in order to ensure they were transmitted correctly.
Device settings Function Setting ToxicTwins (HCN) No measured values in the Vol% range Device and sensor settings Name: Area / setting Device settings: Password(s) Numerical range (4-digit) Acoustic life signal Yes / No Switch-off mode “Switch off allowed” or “Switch off forbidden” or “Switch off forbidden in A2”...
Device settings Alarm settings (factory setting) Definition: Pre-acknowledgement: If, during the alarm condition, the acknowledgement is actuated (by pressing the OK button), the audible alarm and the vibration are switched off. The alarm is only fully reset (LED and display) once the alarm condition no longer exists.
Transport Transport The gas detector contains lithium-ion batteries. During transport, in particular air transport of the gas detector, adhere to the relevant safety regulations and markings for lithium batteries. ® Technical manual X-am 3500/8000...
Storage Storage Dräger recommends storing the gas detector in the charging cradle. The sensors are supplied with power even when the gas detector is switched off to ensure a faster warm-up time when switching on. When storing the gas detector outside of the charging cradle, power supply to the sensors is cut off automatically after 21 days.
Disposal Disposal This product must not be disposed of as household waste. This is indicated by the adjacent symbol. You can return this product to Dräger free of charge. For information please contact the national marketing organizations or Dräger. Batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They are therefore marked with the adjacent symbol.
(order no. 83 25 858) 1) Tested without the pump or calibration adapter. Operating time in normal conditions (diffusion mode) X-am 3500/8000: With CatEx and 3 EC sensors typically 24 h With 3 EC sensors typically 120 h...
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Technical data With CatEx, PID and 3 EC sensors typically 17 h With CatEx, IR and 3 EC sensors typically 14 h With IR, PID and 3 EC sensors typically 16 h With PID typically 42 h 1) The nominal operating time of the gas detector at an ambient temperature of 20 to 25 °C, 1013 mbar, alarms less than 1 % of the time, power-save mode display activated.
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