Description
Regulator for calibration gas, 500 mL/min fixed flow. Designed for precise delivery of Test gas, Calibration Gas to sensors.
The Regulator Calibration Gas 500 mL/min from Draeger is a critical component in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of gas detection instruments. It is used for the calibration of Draeger's gas detectors, ensuring they provide precise readings when monitoring hazardous gases in industrial, environmental, and safety applications.
Key Features:
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Flow Rate: The calibration gas is supplied at a flow rate of 500 mL/min, which is a standard flow rate for many Draeger calibration systems. This flow rate ensures that the gas is delivered at a consistent, controlled volume, allowing for accurate and reliable calibration of the gas detector.
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Regulated Supply: The regulator ensures a constant and stable delivery of calibration gas to the gas detector. The use of a regulated flow helps maintain the integrity of the calibration process, preventing fluctuations that could lead to inaccurate results.
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Versatility: The calibration gas can be used for a wide range of Draeger portable and fixed gas detectors. These detectors are typically used to measure gases such as oxygen (O2), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), ammonia (NH3), methane (CH4), and other toxic or flammable gases.
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Precise Gas Mixtures: Calibration gases from Draeger are available in precise mixtures of gases that match the specific requirements for each detector. The concentration of the target gas is carefully controlled to ensure that detectors are accurately calibrated for their specific sensing capabilities.
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Easy Integration: The Regulator Calibration Gas 500 mL/min is designed to be easy to integrate into your existing calibration setup. It is compatible with Draeger's calibration stations and portable calibration systems.
Application:
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Gas Detector Calibration: Used primarily for calibrating Draeger’s portable gas detectors (such as the X-am series) or fixed gas detection systems, this calibration gas helps ensure the sensors provide accurate and reliable readings when detecting hazardous gases in real-world environments.
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Routine Maintenance: Regular calibration of gas detectors is required for maintaining safety standards, ensuring the equipment is properly configured, and minimizing the risk of false readings that could lead to safety hazards.
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Safety Compliance: For industries that are regulated by safety standards, such as oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, and firefighting, proper calibration with accurate calibration gas mixtures is essential for compliance with workplace safety regulations.
Benefits:
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Accuracy: Regular calibration with the correct calibration gas ensures that your gas detectors give precise and accurate readings, helping to maintain safety in hazardous environments.
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Convenience: The 500 mL/min flow rate makes the calibration process easy and efficient, ensuring a steady flow of gas during calibration without over-pressurizing the detector.
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Reliability: Draeger’s calibration gases are manufactured to high standards, providing consistent and reliable gas mixtures that are crucial for the calibration of gas detectors in both routine and emergency applications.
Maintenance and Use:
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Storage: Calibration gases should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Always check the expiration date before use, as gas mixtures can degrade over time.
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Use in Calibration Stations: The 500 mL/min flow rate is ideal for use with Draeger's automated calibration stations or portable calibration units. Always follow the manufacturer's guidelines for calibration procedures to ensure accurate results.
More Info
Calibration Gas Regulator for Gas Detector Calibration
The Regulator Calibration Gas 500 mL/min from Draeger is a calibration gas regulator designed for gas detector calibration in industrial and field service work. Safety coordinators, maintenance technicians, and gas detection technicians typically use this equipment to support accurate sensor calibration and stable test gas delivery. This regulator features 500 mL/min fixed flow and a regulated supply for controlled gas mixture delivery.
Industry Applications and Professional Use
Oil & Gas Work Environments
Safety coordinators and instrument technicians typically use this calibration regulator when they verify portable detector performance before entry work or routine rounds. Oil and gas sites commonly depend on consistent flow control for sensor calibration in areas where workers monitor hazardous gases. This supports gas detector calibration workflows that align with safety compliance needs.
Manufacturing Facilities
Maintenance technicians often use the regulator during planned instrument maintenance on portable detector fleets and fixed gas detection systems. Manufacturing environments usually need reliable calibration gas delivery to confirm readings before production shifts or confined-space support tasks. The regulated supply helps keep calibration stations operating with repeatable results.
Mining Operations
Gas detection technicians commonly use Draeger calibration systems underground and at surface sites where hazardous gases may accumulate. Mining crews rely on fixed flow calibration gas to support sensor calibration on portable detector units used during inspections. This type of regulator helps teams maintain instrument readiness in changing site conditions.
Utilities and Infrastructure
Field service technicians often use calibration gas regulators when they service detection equipment in plants, pumping stations, and remote utility assets. Utilities work frequently involves gas analysis checks before maintenance starts or after equipment storage. A stable 500 mL/min fixed flow supports controlled calibration at calibration stations or in the field.
Emergency Services and Transportation
Emergency services teams and transportation maintenance crews commonly use calibration gas for quick detector verification before response or inspection work. These roles often need portable detector support for short calibration cycles in vehicles, depots, and staging areas. The regulatorās flow control helps maintain consistent delivery during time-sensitive checks.
Technical Specifications and Product Features
Understanding Product Standards
Calibration regulator performance matters because gas detector calibration depends on steady delivery, repeatable flow control, and compatible setup connections. A 500 mL/min fixed flow setting supports common calibration workflows for portable detector and fixed gas detection systems. Draeger calibration systems benefit from controlled test gas delivery during routine instrument maintenance.
| Specification | What It Means | Practical Benefit |
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| 500 mL/min fixed flow | Delivers calibration gas at a consistent flow rate | Supports repeatable gas detector calibration |
| Regulated supply | Maintains controlled gas output during use | Helps reduce flow variation during calibration |
| Compatible with Draeger calibration stations and portable calibration systems | Fits common Draeger calibration setups | Simplifies integration into existing workflows |
Use Case Scenarios and Applications
Routine Maintenance Calibration
Teams use this calibration gas regulator during scheduled checks on portable detectors and fixed instruments. The 500 mL/min fixed flow helps technicians deliver test gas in a controlled way, especially when they follow manufacturer instructions. That supports consistent readings during short maintenance cycles.
Safety Compliance Verification
Industrial sites often use regulated supply equipment when they verify detectors for compliance programs. The regulator helps deliver the required gas mixture to sensors without unnecessary fluctuation. This works well for sites that track calibration records for hazardous gases.
Field Service Calibration
Field service technicians commonly use portable detector calibration setups at remote sites and service locations. The regulator fits Draeger calibration systems that need stable flow control for quick checks. It supports efficient work when crews move between indoor and outdoor environments.
Emergency Readiness Checks
Response teams often calibrate gas detectors before assignments or after equipment storage. A fixed flow regulator helps them complete verification steps with a predictable gas delivery pattern. That can improve confidence in the instrument maintenance process before active use.
Ideal Applications and Work Environments
Where This Calibration Gas Regulator Excels
- Industrial gas detector calibration: Works well when crews need controlled gas delivery for sensors and portable detector checks.
- Routine maintenance of detection instruments: Supports regular instrument maintenance with stable calibration gas flow.
- Fixed-site compliance checks: Fits scheduled verification tasks in plants and process areas.
- Field calibration of Draeger X-am series detectors: Matches portable calibration system workflows commonly used at remote locations.
Professional Applications
Workers Who Rely on This Equipment
- Safety coordinators: Use it to support gas detector calibration programs and recordkeeping.
- Maintenance technicians: Use it during routine instrument maintenance and pre-use checks.
- Instrument technicians: Rely on it for sensor calibration and calibration station workflows.
- Field service technicians: Use it for portable calibration system work in the field.
- Gas detection technicians: Depend on stable flow control for accurate test gas delivery.
Complete Safety Equipment Solutions
Complementary Safety Gear
This calibration gas regulator works alongside other equipment for a complete gas detection program. Reliable calibration usually depends on multiple layers, including the detector, the calibration gas cylinder, and the right personal protective equipment. All Safety supports these connected workflows so teams can maintain consistent instrument readiness.
Recommended Equipment Combinations
- Calibration station setup: Regulator + gas detectors + calibration gas cylinders + gloves
- Field service workflow: Regulator + portable detector + respirators
- Maintenance bench check: Regulator + gas detector + gloves
Selection Guide and Product Suitability
When to Choose This Product
Choose this regulator when your team performs routine gas detector calibration and needs a 500 mL/min fixed flow. It also fits operations that use Draeger calibration systems for portable detector checks. It performs well when technicians need regulated supply control for short calibration cycles.
Key Evaluation Factors
- Compatibility with your Draeger calibration station or portable calibration system
- Required flow rate for your detector and gas mixture
- Calibration frequency and maintenance schedule
- Site conditions, including indoor, outdoor, and field service use
Limitations and Alternative Considerations
This regulator is not suitable for applications that require a different flow rate or a non-Draeger calibration setup. For other calibration needs, consider a different calibration regulator or a compatible gas calibration system. It may also be less appropriate for specialized detector service that calls for custom flow control. Available from All Safety with standard, expedited, or overnight shipping to suit project timelines.
Daily Use and Maintenance
Workplace Integration
Use the regulator when teams perform routine gas detector calibration in industrial sites, laboratories, or field service locations. Connect it generally to calibration gas setups per manufacturer instructions before each short calibration cycle. Technicians often keep the process simple so they can move quickly between detector checks.
Care and Replacement Guidelines
Inspect the regulator for leak checks, flow verification, and overall condition per manufacturer guidelines. Clean it carefully and keep it free of contamination per specifications. Replace it per manufacturer specifications and industry standards if flow becomes inconsistent, and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
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