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Dräger X-am 5100 Single Gas Detector - Top 5 Things You Need to Know

Dräger X-am 5100 Single Gas Detector - Top 5 Things You Need to Know

We need our gas detectors to be smart, intuitive, responsive and tough. And that's certainly the case with the X-am 5100 single gas detector from Dräger.

In this guide, we're going to cover off the top 5 things to know about the unit. If you have any questions about it's capabilities, get in touch with us using our LiveChat feature, or via our Contact Page.

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Powered by a supplied NiMH battery pack, which is rechargeable within the unit, or capable of running off standard AA batteries, the x-Am 5100 is compact, wearable and tough.

Via the direct gas entry, it will detect:

Click the gases above to view each product.

This makes it an ideal single gas detector for use in manufacturing petrochemical products, aseptic packing, or even the handling of rocket fuel!

#1 - Dräger Sensor Technology

The sensor technology developed by Dräger and utilised in the company's gas detector's is second to none. The X-am 5100 as a result is an entirely reliable and stable unit, superbly designed and engineered to react quickly to the presence of gas.

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#2 - Tough and Compact Design and Housing

As it's a unit that's supposed to be worn on your person, the X-am 5100 benefits from a crocodile clip on the rear and a loop on top giving you the flexibility to wear it clipped onto your clothing or attached to a utility belt. And as these units are often worn in confined spaces, they need to be up to the rigours of the day. The X-am 5100 is wrapped up in a tough, tactile, rubberised housing which helps prevent it from damage when knocked about, but is also anti-slip.

It has an IP54 rating against water and dust ingress also.

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#3 - Easy To Read Screen, Easy to Operate

The front of the device is simply laid out. Just two buttons are present and the menu is user-friendly and quick to navigate. The screen is back-lit and the bold text displayed on the LCD is easy to read, even in low-light conditions. On the display, you'll find gas, units, reading, and battery level.

Data logging is standard, with a fully charged battery will log 1000 hours in 1-minute intervals. And of course, any events where gas is detected is logged also.

#4 - Precise Measurements Every Time

As mentioned above, the X-am 5100 benefits from "direct gas entry". This allows for more accurate measurements and faster response times due to no gas being absorbed on the device housing. Detection is continuous and precise, making it perfect for personal monitoring applications.

Dräger claims that the X-am 5100 provides you with the safest methods possible for handling HF, HCl, H2O2 or hydrazine as a result.

#5 - Loud Alarms, Clear Visuals

drager x-am 5100 features and benefits explained

Any gas detector is only as good as the sensor fitted and how the device alerts you to the presence of hazardous gas. As we've seen with other Dräger detectors, the X-am 5100 will let you know loud and clear should you be in danger. That's thanks to the 360º visual alarm, ideal for when you're working in noisy environments and you're wearing ear defenders. The unit also benefits from a loud 90dB audible alarm.

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Which Dräger X-am 5100 is Right For Me?

The Dräger X-am 5100 is available in a variety of configurations, such as:

Each of which is available from our website. And of course, our expert help and guidance is on hand should you need assistance decided which kit is best for you.

If you have any questions about gas detection and safety, please let us know in the comments section below.