Crowcon Xgard Type 5 Flameproof Flammable Gas Detector
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This product range is available in a wide variety of different gases.
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The Xgard Type 5 is a Fixed-point Exd Flameproof flammable gas detector using a poison resistant pellistor within an Xgard enclosure, which also contains an amplifier to provide a 3-wire 4-20mA output. The operating temperature -40 to +55°C. All versions are calibrated to detect flammable gas in the range 0-100% LEL unless otherwise specified.
Overview:
Intrinsically Safe (I.S.) or Flameproof (Exd) versions are available, with case options comprising high-grade alloy, stainless steel or chemically resistant GRN polymer. Certifications include IECEx, ATEX, UL and GOST-R.
Low cost of ownership
- Designed for easy installation and maintenance – keeps costs down
- Three junction box options – designed to make replacement of sensors and sinters extremely simple. Spare sensors simply plug-in
- Many spare parts are common to all Xgard models – keeps spares holding requirements to a minimum
Flexible installation options
- Designed for either wall or ceiling mounting – no need for additional brackets
- Can accommodate M20, 1/2″ NPT or 3/4″ NPT cable glands – suits all site requirements
- High temperature models are available for hot environments (up to 150oc)
- Accessories are available for duct mounting and sampling applications as well as remote gassing – simple sensor checking
Wide range of sensors
- Poison resistant pellistors, for all flammable detection needs including hydrocarbons, hydrogen, ammonia, jet fuel, leaded petrol and vapours containing halogens
- Electrochemical sensors are used to detect a vast range of toxic gases and oxygen
- Thermal conductivity sensors are available to monitor % volume concentrations of gases
Rugged and reliable
- Manufactured using a choice of three materials: glass reinforced nylon, highly durable aluminium with a tough polyester coating, or 316 stainless steel for ultimate corrosion resistance – designed to operate even in the harshest environments
- Spray deflectors and weatherproof caps are available for use in areas subject to regular wash-downs, or offshore environments
- All models have been validated to the functional safety standard IEC 61508 (SIL 1 to SIL 3)
Sensor Options include:
FM | Acetylene 0-100%LEL |
FQ | Ammonia 0-25%LEL NH3 |
FG | Butane 0-100%LEL |
FP | EDC 0-100%LEL |
FE | Ethane 0-100%LEL |
FB | Ethanol 0-100%LEL |
FC | Ethylene 0-100%LEL |
FY | Hexane 0-100%LEL |
FA | Hydrogen 0-100%LEL |
FS | Hydrogen 0-25%LEL |
FK | IPA 0-100%LEL |
FR | Jet Fuel 0-100%LEL |
FW | LPG 0-100%LEL |
FD | Methane 0-100%LEL |
FL | Methanol 0-100%LEL |
FI | Pentane 0-100%LEL |
FN | Petrol Vapour (leaded) 0-100%LEL |
FF | Petrol Vapour (unleaded) 0-100%LEL |
FH | Propane 0-100%LEL |
FJ | Toluene 0-100%LEL |
FO | VCM 0-100%LEL |