Drager X-am 8000 Powerful Gas Detector

The Drager X-am® 8000 is a versatile and powerful multi-gas detector designed for detecting up to seven gases simultaneously. This device is widely used in various industries, including confined space, industrial hygiene, and hazmat response. In this article, we will discuss the key features, applications, and benefits of the Dager X-am 8000.

Key Features

Sensor Configuration

The Drager X-am 8000 can house up to five sensors, including LEL, IR LEL, CO2, VOC (PID), O2, CO, H2S, NO, NO2, SO2, PH3, HCN, CL2, and H2, among others. This wide range of sensors allows the device to detect toxic and flammable gases, oxygen, and volatile organic compounds.

Powerful Pump

The Drager  X-am 8000 is equipped with a powerful pump that can be connected to hoses up to 45 meters in length. A pump adapter allows for easy switching between diffusion and pump mode, saving energy, reducing wear and tear, and extending the pump’s lifespan.

Inductive Charging

The Drager  X-am 8000 features inductive charging, which makes it easier to operate and increases the device’s lifespan by eliminating issues like corrosion and contact problems.

User-friendly Interface

The Drager X-am 8000 offers intuitive one-handed operation with three function keys and an easy-to-read color display. The device also features advanced software functions, including the ability to change measurement gas for PID, CatEx, and IR sensors during operation.

Applications

Confined Space Monitoring

The Drager  X-am 8000 can be placed in either pump or diffusion mode, making it suitable for confined space applications. The powerful pump allows for gas sampling from remote locations, while the diffusion mode enables continuous monitoring without the need for a pump.

Leak Detection and Clearance Measurements

The Drager  X-am 8000 can be used for benzene-specific measurements using a pre-tube and provides assistance for clearance measurements and leak detection. The CSE Connect app, designed specifically for the X-am 8000, allows for efficient management of measuring tasks during clearance measurements.

Industrial Hygiene and Hazmat Response

The wide range of sensors and the ability to detect multiple gases simultaneously make the Drager  X-am 8000 an ideal choice for industrial hygiene and hazmat response applications.

Benefits

Clear Signaling Design

The X-am 8000 features a clear signaling design with a color-coded system in accordance with the requirements of EN 60079-29-1, EN 45544-1, and EN 50104. In case of an alarm, the device alerts users with colorful warning LEDs, a loud horn (100 dB(A) at a distance of 30 cm), and clearly palpable vibration.

Rugged Design

The device is designed for use in extreme industrial environments, with rubber protection for increased safety in case of shocks or vibrations. It is also water and dustproof, with an IP 67 certification, allowing it to remain operational even after falling into water.

Bluetooth Connectivity

An optional Bluetooth module in the X-am 8000 can automatically transfer measured values to the CSE Connect app, allowing for easy creation of measurement reports and efficient management of measuring tasks.

Drager X-am 8000 Powerful Gas Detector Specifications:

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 179 x 77 x 42 mm
• Weight: Approx. 495 g, depending on sensor configuration, without strap, without pump, Approx. 550 g, depending on sensor configuration, without strap, with pump
• Housing: Durable two-component housing
• Display: High-contrast colour display
• Temperature: -20 °C to 50 °C
• Pressure: 700 to 1,300 hPa (measuring function), 800 to 1,100 hPa (use in explosion-hazard areas)
• Relative humidity: 10 to 90 % (short-term up to 95 %) r.h.
• Alarms:
  • Visual: 3 LED ‘red’ (gas alarms), 3 LED ‘yellow’ (device alarms)
  • Acoustic Multi-tone, typically 100 dB(A) at 30 cm
  • Vibration
• Ingress protection class: IP 68
• Energy supply: Lithium-ion battery, rechargeable, inductive charging
• Operating times (Diffusion):
  • With CatEx and 3 EC sensors Typically 24 hours
  • With IR and 3 EC sensors Typically 22 hours
  • With 3 EC sensors Typically 120 hours
  • With CatEx, PID and 3 EC sensors Typically 17 hours
  • With IR, PID and 3 EC sensors Typically 16 hours
  • With CatEx-, IR- and 3 EC sensors Typically 14 hours
  • PID only Typically 42 hours
• Charging times: Typically 4 hours after use during a shift of max. 10 hours
• Start-up times: Typically <60 seconds for standard sensors
• Data storage: 24 MB, e.g. at 10 minutes per hour of gas exposure with measuring values changing by the second on all 7 channels: approx. 400 hours
• Pump operation: Max. hose length 45 m