
Operation
Dräger X-am 2500 9
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.
With battery holder (order no. 83 22 237): Replace alkaline
batteries or NiMHy rechargeable batteries. Ensure correct
polarity.
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:
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 segments, 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 CAL20«.
The time until the bump test interval elapses is
displayed in days, e.g. »bt123«.
All A1 and A2 alarm thresholds and »«(TWA)1) and
»«(STEL)1for all toxic gases (e. g. H2S or CO) are
displayed consecutively.
During the sensor warm-up phase:
The display for the measured value flashes
The special symbol » « is displayed.
No alarms are issued during the warm-up phase.
The red LEDs flash.
The gas detector is ready to measure when the
measured values no longer flash and the red LEDs are
no longer illuminated. The special symbol » « may
continue to be displayed if corresponding warnings
(e.g. not yet ready for calibration) are active.
2. Press the [OK] key to cancel the display of the activation
sequence.
3.1.4 Switching off the instrument
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.
1) Only when activated in the instrument configuration. Delivery
condition: not activated.
WARNING
Before any measurements relevant to safety are
made, check the adjustment with a bump test, adjust if
necessary and check all alarm elements. If national
regulations apply, a bump test must be performed
according to the national regulations. Faulty
adjustment may result in incorrect measuring results,
with possible serious consequences.
CAUTION
The CatEx sensor is intended for measurements of
flammable gases and vapours mixed with air (i.e. O2
content ≈21 vol.%). Incorrect measured values may
be displayed in the case of oxygen deficient or oxygen
enriched environments.
NOTICE
If the gas detector is used for offshore applications, a
distance of 5 m to a compass must be complied with.
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
Explosion hazard! To reduce the risk of flammable or
explosive atmospheres igniting, it is essential that the
warning notices below are observed:
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 (<12 Vol.-% O2) 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 (>21 vol. %
O2), the explosion protection cannot be
guaranteed; remove instrument from the Ex area.
High values outside the display area indicate an
explosive concentration where applicable.
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