Dräger X-AM 2500, MQG 0011 Technical Manual

Dräger X-am 2500
(MQG 0011)

Technical Manual

Content

Dräger X-am 2500 3

Content

1 For Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

1.1 General safety statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

1.2 Definitions of alert icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.1 Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.1.1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.1.2 Rear side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.1.3 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.1.4 Special symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.2 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2.3 Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2.3.1 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2.3.2 Permitted power packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2.3.3 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

3 Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3.1 Preparations for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3.1.1 Charging the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3.1.2 Replacing the batteries / rechargeable batteries . . .9

3.1.3 Switching on the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

3.1.4 Switching off the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3.2 Before entering the workplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3.3 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3.3.1 Standard gas configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3.3.2 Standard instrument configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2

3.3.3 Configuring the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

3.3.4 Export data memory and display graphically . . . . .12

3.4 Running the bump test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3.4.1 Manual implementation without documentation of the

results in the instrument memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3.4.2 Menu implementation with the documentation of

results in the instrument memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3.4.3 Automatic implementation with the

Bump Test Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

3.5 During use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

3.6 Identifying alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.6.1 Concentration pre-alarm A1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.6.2 Concentration main alarm A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.6.3 STEL / TWA exposure alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.6.4 Battery pre-alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.6.5 Battery main alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.6.6 Instrument alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

4 Menu functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

4.1 Activating the Info mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

4.2 Opening Info-Off Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

4.3 Quick Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

4.3.1 Quick menu functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

4.3.2 Opening the Quick Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

4.3.3 Quick menu "Displaying and deleting peak values" 16

4.4 Calibration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

4.4.1 Calibration menu functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

4.4.2 Open the Calibration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

5 Calibrate instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

5.1 Adjustment interval: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

5.2 Run fresh air calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

5.3 1-button calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

5.3.1 Calibrating the sensitivity for an individual measuring

channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

5.3.2 Sensitivity calibration for CatEx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

6 Operation with pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

7 Replacing the sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

8.1 Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

8.2 Fault messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

9.1 Maintenance table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

9.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

10 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

10.1 WEEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

10.2 Battery disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

10.3 Electrochemical sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

11 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

11.1 X-am 2500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

11.2 Sensor Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

12 Order list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

13 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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For Your Safety

1 For Your Safety

1.1 General safety statements

z Before using this product, carefully read the associated

Instructions for Use. This document does not replace the
Instructions for Use.

1.2 Definitions of alert icons

The following alert icons are used in this document to provide
and highlight areas of the associated text that require a greater
awareness by the user. A definition of the meaning of each
icon is as follows:

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in physical injury, or damage to
the product or environment. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.

NOTICE

Indicates additional information on how to use
the product.

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Description

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2 Description

2.1 Product overview

2.1.1 Front

2.1.2 Rear side

2.1.3 Display

Display for 4 measuring channels:

otherwise:

The following only shows the instrument version with
4 measuring channels.

2.1.4 Special symbols

1

Gas entry

2

Alarm LED

3

Horn

4

key

5

key

6

Display

7

Tool for changing sensor

1

IR interface

2

Fastening clip

3

Nameplate

4

Charging contacts

5

Power pack

6

Serial no.

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Measured gas display with unit

2

Measuring value display

3

Special symbols

4

Measured gas display

5

Measured value display with unit

6

Special symbols

Fault message, see section 4.1 on page 16
Warning message, see section 4.1 on page 16
Display of peak values for all measured gases,

see section 4.1 on page 16
The exposure evaluation display (TWA) for measured

gases, e.g. H

2

S and CO, see section 4.1 on page 16

The exposure evaluation display (STEL) for measured
gases, e.g. H

2

S und CO, see section 4.1 on page 16

The instrument is set to the bump test function,
see section 3.4 on page 13

The instrument is set to the fresh air calibration function,
see section 5.2 on page 17

The instrument is set to the 1-button calibration/
adjustment function, see section 5.3 on page 18

The instrument is set to the single gas calibration
function, see section 5.3.1 on page 19

Function for password input is active, see section 4.4
on page 16

Battery / rechargeable battery 100 % full
Battery / rechargeable battery 2/3 full
Battery / rechargeable battery 1/3 full
Battery / rechargeable battery empty

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Description

2.2 Intended use

Portable gas detection instrument for the continuous
monitoring of the concentration of several gases in the ambient
air within the working area and in explosion-hazard areas.
Independent measurement of up to 4 gases, in accordance
with the installed Dräger sensors.

Areas subject to explosion hazards, classified by zones

The instrument is intended for the use in areas that are at risk
for explosions in Zone 0, Zone 1 or Zone 2 or in mines at risk
due to black damp. It is intended for use within a temperature
range of -20 °C to +50 °C, and for areas in which gases of
explosion groups IIA, IIB or IIC and temperature class T3 or T4
(depending on the batteries and rechargeable battery) may be
present. For zone 0, the temperature class is limited to T3.
If used in mines, the instrument is only to be used in areas
known to have a low risk of mechanical impact.

Areas subject to explosion hazards, classified by divisio ns

The instrument is intended for the use in areas that are at risk
for explosions of Class I&II, Div. 1 or Div. 2. It is intended for
use within a temperature range of –20 °C to +50 °C, and for
areas in which gases or dusts of groups A, B, C, D or E, F, G,
and temperature class T3 or T4 (depending on the batteries
and rechargeable battery) may be present.

2.3 Approvals

2.3.1 Marking

Serial no.

1

on separate sticker

2.3.2 Permitted power packs
Power pack 83 22 237;

approved as type ABT 0100

Temperature class T4
–20 °C b Ta b +50 °C
use with alkaline batteries
Duracell Procell MN1500

2

Temperature class T3
–20 °C b Ta b +40 °C
use with NiMH rechargeable batteries
GP 180AAHC

2

(1800 mAh)

or with alkaline batteries
Varta Type 4006

2

Varta Type 4106

2

Panasonic LR6 Powerline

NiMH power pack T4 (order no. 83 18 704);
approved as HBT 0000

Temperature class T4
–20 °C b Ta b +50 °C

NiMH power pack T4 HC (order no. 83 22 244);
approved as HBT 0100

Temperature class T4
–20 °C b Ta b +50 °C

CE marking: Electromagnetic compatibility

(Directive 2004/108/EC)
Explosion protection (Directive 94/9/
EEC)

1 The year of construction is coded by the third capital letter of the

serial number: D = 2012, E = 2013, F = 2014, H = 2015, J = 2016,
K = 2017, L = 2018, etc.
Example: Serial number AREH-0054, the third letter is E, so the
year of manufacture is 2013.

Dräger Safety Type: MQG 0011

23560 Lübeck, Germany

I M1 / II 1G for comb. sensor
I M2 / II 2G Um=4.6V Im=1.3A
Ex ia I/IIC T3 Ma/Ga Ex d ia I/IIC T4/T3 Mb/Gb
BVS 10 ATEX E 080X IECEx BVS 10.0053X
ANZEx 11.2003X PFG 10 G 001X

Intrinsically

safe Ex ia, CSA 11 1800517

CSA:

Class I, Div. 1, Gr. A,B,C,D TC T4/T3
Class I, Zone 0, A/Ex ia IIC T3 /Ga
Class I, Zone 1, A/Ex d ia IIC T4/T3 /Gb

-20°C Ta +50/+40°C: see Battery Pack!
For TC T4/T3: see Battery Pack!
Warning: Read manual for safety precautions.
Do

not change or charge batteries in haz loc.

≤ ≤

0158

C22.2 No.152

C US

2 Not subject to BVS10 ATEX E 080X and PFG 10 G 001X

performance approval.

Description

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2.3.3 Safety Instructions

Only the functions of the part of the equipment used to measure
flammable gases are measured as part of the CSA approval.

WARNING

Do not replace or charge batteries in potentially
explosive areas. Explosion hazard!

Charge the NiMH power pack T4 (type HBT 0000) or
T4 HC (type HBT 0100) with the associated Dräger
charger. Charge NiMH single cells for ABT 0100
battery holder in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications. Ambient temperature during the
charging process: 0 to +40 °C.

To reduce the danger of explosion, do not mix new
batteries with old batteries and do not mix batteries
made by different manufacturers.

Always disconnect the instrument from the power pack
before carrying out any maintenance operations.

Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety .
Only use power packs ABT 0100 (order no. 83 22 237),

HBT 0000 (order no. 83 18 704) or HBT 0100 (order no.
83 22 244). See marking on power pack for approved
batteries and related temperature classes.

Not tested in an oxygen-enriched atmosphere
(>21 % O

2

).

High off-scale readings may indicate an explosive
concentration.

CAUTION

Re. CSA approval:
Before use each day, test the sensitivity using a known
concentration of the gas being measured,
corresponding to between 25 and 50 % of the
maximum concentration. The accuracy must be in
a range of 0 to +20 % of the actual value. Correct the
accuracy via adjustment if necessary.

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Use

3Use

3.1 Preparations for use

z Before using the instrument for the first time, insert the

batteries provided or a charged NiMH power pack T4
(type HBT 0000; order no. 83 18 704) / T4 HC
(type HBT 0100; order no. 83 22 244), see section 3.1.2
on page 9.

z The instrument is now ready for operation.

3.1.1 Charging the batteries

z To maintain the lifetime of the batteries, charging is

temperature controlled and only performed in a temperature
range of 5 to 35 °C. When outside this temperature range,
the charging automatically interrupted and automatically
recommenced after the temperature range has been
reached again.

z The charging time is typically 4 hours.
z A new NiMH power pack reaches its full capacity after three

complete charging/discharging cycles.

z Never store the instrument for extended periods without

being connected to a power source (maximum of
2 months) because the internal buffer battery will drain.

Charging with the multiple charging station

z A maximum of 20 instruments can be charged at the same

time on the power pack (order no. 83 18 805) of the
multiple charging station.

z When attaching the charging modules, disconnect the

power pack from the mains supply!

z Position the instrument on an even and level surface.

1. Turn the slots of the interlock into a horizontal position by
using a screwdriver or coin.

2. Insert the fastening lug (2) of the charger module
(simultaneous power feed) until it engages.

3. Close the lock (1) with a quarter turn (slot is positione d
vertically).

4. Attach additional charging modules in the same way.

5. Connect the power pack to the mains.

{ The green "Mai ns" LED (1) is on.

6. Insert the switched off instrument into the charger module.

{ Display LED (5) on the charging cradle:

z If a fault occurs:

{ Remove the instrument from the charging module and

insert it again.

z If the fault still occurs, have the charging module repaired.

{ It takes approx. 4 hours to fully charge an empty

rechargeable battery.

z In the event of a short circuit or if the power pack is

overloaded:

{ The red "Overload" LED (3) is on, and an audible

alarm sounds.

{ After the fault has been corrected, the alarm is switched

off automatically and the charging process is restarted.

{ In the event of a power failure, the instruments already

charged will be protected from discharging.

WARNING

Explosion hazard!
Do not charge underground or in explosion hazard areas!

The chargers are not designed in accordance with the
regulations for fire damp and explosion protection.

Charge the NiMH power pack T4 (type HBT 0000) or
T4 HC (type HBT 0100) with the associated Dräger
charger. Charge NiMH single cells for ABT 0100
battery holder in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications. Ambient temperature during the
charging process: 0 to +40 °C.

NOTICE

Even if the instrument is not used, Dräger
recommends storing the instrument in the charging
cradle (chargingmodule X-am 1/2/5000, order no.
83 18 639).

CAUTION

Always connect or disconnect the charging modules
individually and not in groups in order to prevent the
charging station from becoming damaged. During
transportation, the power pack and the charging
modules should also always be handled individually
and without inserted instruments.

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Charging
Fault
Full

CAUTION

A short circuit of the charging contacts in the charging
modules, e. g., by metallic objects that have fallen in,
does not result in damage to the charging station.
It should, however, be avoided due to possible heating
hazards and incorrect displays on the charger module.

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Charge using charger module and plug-in power pack or
vehicle charging adapter

z When using the power pack (order no. 83 16 994), up to

5 instruments can be charged at the same time, with power
pack (order no. 83 15 635) up to 2 instruments.

z The power pack contained in the rechargeable battery and

charging set (order no. 83 18 785) is suitable for charging
one instrument.

z When using the vehicle charging adapter (order no.

45 30 057) it is recommended that you supply every
charging module separately.

z The charging process is carried out analogous to charging

with the multiple charging station.

3.1.2 Replacing the batteries / rechargeable batteries

1. Switching off the instrument: key and key are held
down simultaneously.

2. Loosen the screw (2.0 mm hexagon socket) on the power
pack and remove the power pack.

z With battery holder (order no. 83 22 237): Replace alkaline

batteries or NiMHy rechargeable batteries. Ensure correct
polarity.

z With the T4 NiMH power pack (type HBT 0000) / T4 HC

(type HBT 0100): Completely replace the power pack.

3. Insert the power pack into the instrument and tighten
the screw, the instrument switches on automatically.

After replacing the T4 NiMH power pack (type HBT 0000)/
T4 HC (type HBT 0100), a full charge is recommended.

After the batteries have been replaced:

z The settings and data are stored when the battery is replaced.

The sensors warm up again.

3.1.3 Switching on the instrument

1. Hold down the [OK] button for approx. 3 seconds until the
»3.2.1« countdown shown on the display has elapsed.

{ All the display se gments, including the visual, audible

and vibration alarms, are activated for a short time.

{ The software version is displayed.
{ The instrument performs a self-test.
{ The sensor that is up next for calibration/adjustment is

displayed with the remaining days until the next
calibration/adjustment e. g. » Ex %LEL CAL 20 «.

{ The time until the bump test interval elapses is

displayed in days, e.g. »bt123«.

{ All alarm thresholds A1 and A2 as well as »« (TWA)

1

and »« (STEL)3) for H2S and CO are displayed
consecutively.

{ During the warm-up period of the sensors, the respective

display of the measured value flashes and the special
symbol »« (for warning) is displayed. No alarms are
issued during the warm-up period of the sensors.
See the Technical Handbook for details regarding
accelerated warm-up.

2. Press the [OK] key to cancel the display of the activation
sequence.

WARNING

Explosion hazard!
Do not throw used batteries into fire or try to open them
by force.

Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazardous area.
Batteries / rechargeable batteries are part of the

Ex approval.
Only the following types may be used:

z Alkaline batteries – T3 – (non rechargeable!)
z Panasonic LR6 Powerline
z Varta Type 4106

1

(power one) or

z Varta Type 4006

1

(industrial)

z Alkaline batteries – T4 – (non rechargeable!)
z Duracell Procell MN1500

1

z NiMHy rechargeable batteries – T3 – (rechargeable)
z GP 180AAHC

1

(1800 mAh) max. 40 °C ambient

temperature.

Charge the NiMH power pack T4 (type HBT 0000) or
T4 HC (type HBT 0100) with the associated Dräger
charger. Charge NiMH rechargeable batteries for
battery holder ABT 0100 in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications. Ambient temperature
during the charging process: 0 to +40 °C.

1) Not part of the measurement performance tests BVS10 ATEX E 080X
and PFG 10 G 001X.

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83 15 635 (100 ... 240 V)

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not activated.

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3.1.4 Switching off the instrument

z Press and hold the [OK] key and [+] key simultaneously

until the countdown »3.2.1« shown on the display has
elapsed.
Before the instrument is switched off, the visual,
audible and vibration alarms are activated for a short time.

3.2 Before entering the workplace

1. Switch on the instrument. The current measured values are
shown in the display.

2. Observe any warning »« or fault messages »«.

3. Check that the gas inlet opening on the instrument is
not covered.

WARNING

Before making safety-related measurements, check
the adjustment and adjust as needed, and check all
alarm elements. A bump test must be performed
according to the national regulations.

The instrument can be operated normally. If the warning
message does not disappear automatically during
operation, the instrument must be serviced after the end
of use.

The instrument is not ready to measure and requires
maintenance.

WARNING

Fractions of catalytic poisons in the measuring gas
(e.g. volatile silicone, sulphur, heavy metal compounds
or halogenated hydrocarbon) can damage the
CatEx sensor. If the CatEx sensor can no longer be
calibrated to the target concentration, the sensor must
be replaced.

In case of measurements in an oxygen-deficient
atmosphere (<8 Vol.-% O

2

) the CatEx sensor may
show incorrect displays; in this case, a reliable
measurement with a CatEx sensor is not possible.

In an oxygen enriched atmosphere (>22 Vol.-% O

2

),
the electrical operational safety cannot be guaranteed;
switch off instrument or leave work station.

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3.3 Configuration

3.3.1 Standard gas configuration

DrägerSensor Measuring range

1

Alarm A1

1)

Alarm A2

1)

threshold

can be acknowledged

self-latching

threshold

can be acknowledged

self-latching

CatEx 125 PR [%LEL] 0 to 100 20 yes no 40 no yes
XXS O2 [Vol.-%] 0 to 25

19

2

no yes 23 no yes

XXS CO [ppm] 0 to 2000 30 yes no 60 no yes
XXS H2S LC [ppm] 0 to 100 1.6 yes no 3.2 no yes

XXS NO2 [ppm] 0 to 50 5 yes no 10 no yes
XXS SO2 [ppm] 0 to 100 1 yes no 2 no yes

1) Different settings can be selected to meet customer requirements on delivery. The current setting can be checked and changed with
the Dräger CC Vision software.
A version of the CC-Vision software that can be used for Dräger X-am 2500 is available for download from the product page for the X-am 2500
at the following web address: www.draeger.com

2) With O

2

, A1 is the lower alarm threshold: an alarm is triggered if the value is too low.