Dräger / Draeger / Drägerwerk Gas Detectors, Sensors & Safety Systems

Catalog of fixed and portable gas detection transmitters, DrägerSensor cells, and safety solutions Dräger / Draeger / Drägerwerk for chemical, marine, and refining industries.

Portable Multi-Gas Detectors Dräger / Draeger X-am Series

Portable multi-gas detectors Dräger X-am 2500 and 8000 monitor up to 7 combustible and toxic hazards. Units combine catalytic CatEx sensors with miniature electrochemical XXS cells. The robust IP67 housing resists impacts and immersion.

Simultaneous clearance monitoring for 1 to 7 toxic gases, oxygen, and explosive vapors
Poison-resistant CatEx 125 PR sensor technology for reliable detection in oily environments
Internal sampling pump capable of drawing samples through hoses extending up to 45 meters
Direct optical interface for X-dock automated testing and tamper-proof event logging

Personal Single-Gas Monitors Dräger / Draeger Pac Series

Personal single-gas monitors Dräger Pac 6500 and 8500 deliver reliable individual protection against CO, H2S, SO2, or O2. Instruments provide reaction times under 10 seconds and 360° visual alarms. Field-replaceable sensors reduce ongoing ownership expenses.

Rapid response DrägerSensor XXS electrochemical cells with t90 response under 10 seconds
Triple warning system featuring acoustic 90 dB horn, vibration alarm, and 360° top LEDs
Rugged rubberized impact-proof enclosure meeting IP68 water and dust ingress ratings
Field-replaceable hydrophobic sensor dust filter with crocodile clip securing to clothing

Fixed Gas Transmitters Polytron and PointGard Systems

Fixed gas detection transmitters Dräger Polytron and PointGard systems deliver continuous monitoring in hazardous areas. Devices output 4–20 mA current loops along with HART and Modbus RTU protocols. Rugged 316L stainless steel enclosures ensure extended field life.

Explosion-proof enclosures designed to Ex d and Ex ia in copper-free aluminum or 316L steel
Flexible telemetry outputs covering 4–20 mA, digital HART protocol, and Modbus RTU serial bus
Native pairing with infrared optical PIR 7000 heads and electrochemical DrägerSensor EC cells
Turnkey plug-and-play PointGard stations rated IP66 with integrated horns and strobe beacons

DrägerSensor Gas Detection Cells and Measurement Heads

Precision DrägerSensor detection cells are manufactured by Dräger for fixed and portable gas monitoring equipment. Miniature electrochemical XXS cells and optical Dual IR Ex/CO2 sensors provide superior selectivity. Integrated memory stores factory calibration curves.

Miniature DrägerSensor XXS cells for detecting O2, CO, H2S, SO2, Cl2, NH3, HCN, and NO2
Poison-resistant CatEx 125 PR catalytic beads engineered for combustible hydrocarbon vapors
Dual IR Ex/CO2 infrared optical sensors operating reliably in inert and oxygen-depleted air
Internal EEPROM memory module storing serial numbers, sensor data, and calibration curves

Automatic Test and Calibration Stations Dräger / Draeger X-dock Series

Automated test stations Dräger X-dock 5300 and 6300 reduce bump testing durations down to 10 seconds per detector. Stations administer precision test gas, audit internal horns, and register results. Flexible modular frames accommodate both X-am and Pac units.

Reduced test gas consumption with ultra-fast bump testing executed in under 10 seconds
Automated compliance documentation generating verified calibration logs and test reports
Modular expansion rail allowing simultaneous master connection of multiple X-am and Pac bays
Integrated RJ45 Ethernet port supporting facility-wide instrument fleet management software

Breathing Apparatus Dräger / Draeger PSS Series and Carbon Cylinders

Self-contained breathing apparatus Dräger PSS 3000 and PSS 5000 deliver trusted respiratory protection for industrial teams. Units feature positive-pressure demand valves and 300 bar carbon cylinders. Ergonomic carrying harnesses distribute weight comfortably across the body.

Ergonomic carbon-composite backplate carrying frame fitted with anti-static safety straps
Ultralight Dräger NANO type 4 composite compressed air cylinders rated for 300 bar service
Balanced positive pressure lung demand valve preventing any inward leakage of contaminants
Full compatibility with Panorama Nova and FPS 7000 panoramic polycarbonate full-face masks

Calibration Protocols and Field Bump Testing Routines for Portable Gas Detectors

Ensuring the measurement precision of Dräger X-am and Pac portable instruments depends on strict adherence to calibration routines and regular functional challenge testing.

Zero-point calibration involves flushing detector chambers with clean instrument-grade synthetic air free from volatile hydrocarbon contaminants. Span calibration applies standard reference calibration gas blends via a dedicated flow adapter under regulated flow rates.

Microprocessor circuits evaluate sensor output currents and register correction coefficients into non-volatile sensor memory. Utilizing automated Dräger X-dock test stations standardizes test gas delivery and documents fleet compliance records.

Alarm Setpoint Configuration and Parameterization of Fixed Polytron Transmitters

Fixed industrial gas detection transmitters Dräger Polytron 7000 and 8000 are parameterized on-site without opening explosion-proof enclosures in hazardous operating areas.

Technicians utilize an external magnetic wand to navigate graphic menu interfaces, adjusting pre-alarm A1 and main alarm A2 thresholds. Output relay modes can be set to latching or automatic reset upon gas dissipation.

Analog 4 to 20 mA signal ranges reflect monitored gas volume percentages, with failure currents dropping below 3.6 mA during diagnostic faults. Bi-directional HART communication enables technicians to interrogate sensor health metrics directly from control room workstations.

Maintenance Protocol for Replacement of Electrochemical and Catalytic Sensing Cells

Scheduled replacement of DrägerSensor sensing elements prevents instrument downtime during critical maintenance turnarounds. Replacement procedures for miniature XXS electrochemical cells and CatEx catalytic beads are conducted on powered-down units after removing protective rubber boot components.

The fresh sensor cartridge slides firmly into guide slots until internal gold contacts engage. An onboard internal memory chip transfers manufacturing date codes, calibrated gas curves, and span values directly to host transmitters.

Technicians then perform essential housing pressure integrity checks and span verification.

Interfacing PointGard and Polytron Safety Stations into Industrial Plant Automation

Connecting Dräger Polytron stationary transmitters and PointGard self-contained stations into plant distributed control systems requires shielded twisted-pair cabling. Galvanically isolated 4 to 20 mA current loops terminate into programmable logic controller analog input modules.

Internal dry contact relays directly engage explosion-proof auxiliary ventilation fans and process shutdown valves.

Digital networking via Modbus RTU serial links provides continuous polling of ambient concentration registers and sensor diagnostic status bytes, supported by matched line termination resistors.

Inspection and Hydrostatic Recertification Standards for PSS Breathing Apparatus

Operating self-contained breathing apparatus Dräger PSS 3000 and 5000 requires methodical adherence to scheduled inspections and recertification intervals.

Maintenance procedures involve testing high-pressure pneumatics, verifying lung demand valve positive pressure sealing, and calibrating warning whistle activation upon cylinder pressure depletion. Panoramic FPS 7000 full-face masks undergo negative pressure seal audits on test benches.

Lightweight carbon-composite cylinders undergo periodic hydrostatic pressure recertification to inspect external composite wrap integrity and cylinder valve threads.

Plant Gas Monitoring Equipment Preventive Maintenance and Electrical Terminal Inspections

Routine maintenance of stationary gas detection installations safeguards facility assets and operational personnel across petrochemical processing zones.

Technicians systematically inspect terminal strip torque, check auxiliary relay contact resistance, and replace clogged hydrophobic particulate filters on sensor housings.

Diagnostic registers log sensor aging parameters and zero drift rates, indicating when sensor replacement is warranted before signal dropouts occur. Technicians inspect grounding jumpers to ensure static dissipation across hazardous area enclosures.

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