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Perform a function test with gas
The function test can be carried out in two ways.
Function test for the Dräger X-am 5x00:
z Perform a function test in accordance with the
instructions for use for the gas detection instrument
before using with the Dräger X-zone 5000.
Function test on the Dräger X-am 5x00 in
combination with the Dräger X-zone 5000:
z Switching on Dräger X-zone 5000 (refer to
“Switching on the instrument” on page 5).
z Place adapter (1) (order no. 83 20 108) on the holder
(diffusion).
z Connect the test gas cylinder to the adapter (2).
z Open the test gas cylinder valve to let test gas flow
over the sensors.
z Wait until the instrument displays the test gas
concentration with sufficient tolerance:
Ex: ±20 %
1)
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2
: ±0.8 Vol.-%
1)
TOX: ±20 %
1)
.
– Depending on the test gas concentration, alarm A1
or A2 is issued when the alarm thresholds are
exceeded.
z Close the test gas cylinder valve and remove the
adapter from the holder.
If the displays are outside of the above-mentioned
ranges: Have the Dräger X-am 5x00 calibrated by
service personnel.
Perform a connection test
The connection test can be used to check the correct
connection to all Dräger X-zone 5000 devices.
z Press the key on of the the Dräger X-am 5x00
devices being used three times in succession.
A signal via a horn and LED ring is issued three times
on every device connected wirelessly or via a cable.
Safety housing
In exceptionally rough environments, and in very strong
sunlight and high temperatures (> +40 °C), the use of
the safety housing (order no. 83 21 519) is
recommended.
1 Hose/cable holder
Alarm-attenuation ring
When switching on and off and during the function test
of the Dräger X-zone 5000, Dräger recommends
wearing hearing protection or using the alarm-
attenuation ring (order no. 83 20 110) as the acoustic
alarm is sounded for a short time.
CAUTION
A function test must be carried out on every device
before use.
NOTICE
The function test can only be carried out with the
Dräger X-am 5x00 holder diffusion mode (order no.
83 20 636).
1) Upon application of the Dräger mixed gas (order no. 68 11 130)
the displays should be within this range. Different concentrations
can be set using the Dräger CC-Vision PC software provided.
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WARNING
The alarm-attenuation ring must not be used in
explosion-hazard areas!
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