X-am 2800 EX | Draeger

The Draeger X-am 2800 EX with PPCS (Personal Protective Calibration Station) is an advanced, multi-gas detector designed to monitor hazardous gases in industrial environments, including confined spaces, hazardous areas, and other high-risk locations. It is commonly used in sectors such as oil and gas, chemical processing, utilities, and construction.

The PPCS designation indicates that this model is designed to work seamlessly with Draeger's Personal Protective Calibration Station, allowing for more efficient calibration, maintenance, and overall safety compliance in the field. The X-am 2800 EX, when combined with PPCS, ensures that the gas detection unit is accurately calibrated and ready to detect dangerous gases when used in environments where hazardous or explosive gases are present.

Product Breakdown:

1. Key Gas Detection Capabilities

The X-am 2800 EX with PPCS is capable of detecting multiple gases simultaneously, with the following configurations mentioned in your query:

• Oxygen (O2): Oxygen concentration is crucial to monitor for worker safety, as oxygen-deficient or enriched atmospheres can pose severe risks. This sensor checks for O2 levels to ensure they remain within a safe working range (typically 19.5% to 23.5%).

• Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S-LC): This sensor detects low concentrations of hydrogen sulfide, which is a toxic gas that can be dangerous even at low concentrations (typically in the parts-per-million range). The "LC" (low concentration) version allows for early detection of H2S in sensitive environments, giving workers ample time to react.

• Carbon Monoxide (CO-LC): Carbon monoxide is another toxic gas that can be life-threatening at elevated levels. The "LC" version of this sensor detects low concentrations of CO to warn workers before dangerous exposure occurs.

• Sulfur Dioxide (SO2): Sulfur dioxide is a harmful industrial byproduct, often produced by burning fossil fuels, in refineries, or during chemical manufacturing. Prolonged exposure can irritate respiratory systems, so detection of SO2 is critical for safety.

• Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2): A toxic gas often produced by combustion processes. Exposure to high levels of NO2 can lead to severe respiratory problems and other health hazards.

2. PPCS Integration

The Personal Protective Calibration Station (PPCS) is designed to simplify the calibration and maintenance of gas detectors like the X-am 2800 EX. The combination of PPCS with this model provides several advantages:

• Automatic Calibration: The device can be automatically calibrated using the PPCS, ensuring that the sensors maintain accurate and reliable readings, essential for worker safety.

• Easy Maintenance: The PPCS allows for routine calibration and testing, ensuring the X-am 2800 EX is ready for use at all times. This is particularly useful in areas with multiple detectors, ensuring consistency and compliance with safety standards.

• Quick Turnaround: The integration of the PPCS reduces downtime, enabling quick and efficient servicing of gas detectors. This makes it easier to rotate multiple units in large operations, reducing the time spent on manual calibration or maintenance.

3. Enhanced Safety Features

• Explosion-Proof (EX) Certification: The X-am 2800 EX is ATEX-certified, meaning it is designed to be used in explosive atmospheres without causing sparks or other ignition sources. This is critical for industries like oil, gas, and chemicals, where flammable gases are common.

• Compact & Lightweight: Despite its rugged features, the X-am 2800 EX is compact and portable, making it easy to carry around in challenging working conditions. This is especially important for workers who need to move through various environments, like confined spaces or elevated platforms.

• Visual, Audible & Vibration Alarms: The X-am 2800 EX provides real-time alerts when dangerous gas concentrations are detected, offering multiple types of alarms (audible, visual, and vibration) to ensure workers are immediately aware of any hazards.

• IP 67 Rating: The device is dust-tight and can withstand immersion in water up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes, making it suitable for use in wet or dusty environments.

4. Long Battery Life

The X-am 2800 EX is designed to provide long-lasting power with its rechargeable battery, ensuring it lasts through long shifts without requiring frequent recharging. Depending on usage, the battery can typically last anywhere from 10-15 hours on a full charge.

5. Application Versatility

This gas detector is ideal for use in:

• Oil & Gas Industry: Detecting hazardous gases such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S), carbon monoxide (CO), and oxygen (O2) to prevent hazardous exposures.

• Chemical Manufacturing: Ensuring worker safety in environments where gases like sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may be present.

• Construction & Confined Spaces: For monitoring gas levels when workers are in confined spaces or underground environments where gas build-ups can be fatal.

• Utilities: Checking for dangerous gases like methane, hydrogen sulfide, and CO in water treatment plants, power stations, and other utility infrastructures.

6. Data Logging and Connectivity

Some models may come with options for data logging or wireless connectivity. This allows the device to store gas concentration data for later analysis and reporting, which is helpful for maintaining compliance with safety standards.

7. Calibration & Charging

The X-am 2800 EX can be easily calibrated using the PPCS, but also features manual calibration options. Calibration is essential for maintaining sensor accuracy over time, ensuring that the gas readings are as precise as possible.

8. Available Variants

• w/PPCS: VN01089
• O2 w/PPCS: VN01090
• O2, H2S-LC: VN01091
• O2, CO-LC: VN01092
• O2, H2S-LC, SO2: VN01093
• O2, CO-LC, NO2: VN01094

Summary

The Draeger X-am 2800 EX with PPCS is a multi-gas detector tailored for high-risk environments where continuous monitoring of hazardous gases is crucial. It can detect a variety of gases, including oxygen (O2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). The device, coupled with the Personal Protective Calibration Station, ensures quick calibration, consistent maintenance, and reliable readings, making it an essential safety tool in industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, utilities, and confined space operations.