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Draeger X-am 5100 Single Gas Detector
Product Part Number: 8322750
The Drager X-am 5100 is a high-performance, portable gas detector specifically designed for detecting single, highly toxic gases such as hydrogen fluoride (HF), hydrogen chloride (HCl), hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), and hydrazine (N₂H₄). This detector is essential in industries like chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment, where these dangerous gases are frequently used and require precise monitoring for safety. Built for durability, the X-am 5100 is compact and lightweight with an IP67 rating, making it resistant to dust and water and suitable for challenging environments. Its advanced electrochemical sensors offer high sensitivity, delivering accurate and rapid detection of low gas concentrations.
Features of Draeger X-am 5100 Single Gas Detector
- Ergonomic Design: Lightweight, smartphone-like format with simple two-button control for easy use.
- Reliable Detection: Continuously monitors HF, HCl, H₂O₂, or hydrazine with 360° visual, multi-tone acoustic, and vibration alarms.
- Quick Sensor Response: Direct gas entry design minimizes adsorption, ensuring rapid and precise readings.
- Durable Build: Shock-resistant sensors and rubber boot offer impact protection and resistance to electromagnetic interference.
- Area Monitoring: Compatible with Dräger X-zone 5500 for scalable area monitoring, allowing up to 25 units to connect wirelessly for broad coverage.
Draeger X-am 5100 Single Gas Detector
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Specifications of Draeger X-am 5100 Single Gas Detector
| Dimensions (W x H x D) : | 48 x 130 x 61 mm; 1.89 x 5.12 x 2.4 inches |
| Weight : | 220 – 250 g; 7.8 – 8.8 oz. |
| Ambient Conditions : |
Temperature: –20 to +50 °C; –4 to +122 °F Pressure: 700 to 1300 mbar; 20.7 to 38.4 inch Hg Relative Humidity: 10 to 90% RH |
| Alarms : |
Visual: 360° Audible: Multi-tone > 90 dB at 30 cm; 1 ft. Vibration |
| Ingress Protection : | IP54 |
| Operating Times : |
~150 h (alkaline battery) ~150 h (NiMH rechargeable battery) ~180 h (NiMH high capacity rechargeable battery) |
| Charging Times : | < 4 h |
| Data Logger : |
Retrievable using an infrared interface >1000 h at a recording interval of 1 value per minute |
| Approvals : |
ATEX: I M1 Ex ia I Ma; II 1G Ex ia IIC T4/T3 Ga; –20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +55/40 °C IECEx: Ex ia I Ma; Ex ia IIC T4/T3 Ga; –20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +55/40 °C c CSA us: Class I, Div. 1, Groups A,B,C,D TC T4/T3; Class I, Zone 0, A/Ex ia IIC T4/T3 /Ga |
| CE Mark : |
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guideline 2004/108/EC Explosion Protection – Guideline 94/9/EC |
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Additional Information for Draeger X-AM 5100 Single Gas Detector
| Changable Filter : | No filter in use |
| D-light : | ✗ |
| TLV / STEL : | ✓ |
| Peak : | ✓ |
| Dual Sensor : | ✗ |
| Alarm Hold : | ✗ |
Recommended Applications
Chemical handling and monitoring
Hydrazine leak detection
Confined space safety checks
Laboratory gas testing
Industrial maintenance and inspection
Emergency response operations
Recommended Industries
Chemical and petrochemical
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Aerospace and defense
Power generation
Water treatment facilities
Research laboratories
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About Draeger Brand
Dräger is a worldwide leader in gas detection and industrial safety solutions, renowned for innovation, reliability, and rugged design. The company offers a complete range of portable gas detectors, multi-gas monitors, and single-gas detectors engineered for the toughest industrial environments.
Whether in oil and gas, mining, utilities, or confined space operations, Dräger provides accurate and dependable gas detection solutions that protect lives and assets. Dräger instruments detect a wide variety of toxic and combustible gases, including:
Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S)
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Oxygen (O₂)
Methane (CH₄)
Sulfur dioxide (SO₂)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Dräger gas detectors are designed for real-world industrial conditions, featuring compact and robust construction, water-resistant housing, intuitive interfaces, and powerful alarms.
Top Dräger Products
1. Dräger X-am 2800 / X-am 5800 Series
Multi-Gas Detector for personal air monitoring
- Detects: Up to 4 or 6 gases (flammable gases/vapors (LEL), O2, H2S, CO, and others like NO2, SO2).
- Key Features: Offers high safety with low operating costs. The X-am 2800 measures up to four gases and is known for its shock-resistant CatEx sensor and digital data transmission capability. The X-am 5800 measures up to six gases and is a system component of the Dräger Gas Detection Connect.
- Ideal for: Personal air monitoring and daily operations in various industries.
2. Dräger Pac 6000 Series
Maintenance-free single gas detector with a 2-year life span
- Gases Available: CO, H2S, O2, or SO2.
- Key Features: Designed for up to two years of continuous operation without maintenance like calibration or battery replacement (depending on the sensor). Extremely robust design to tolerate harsh conditions.
- Ideal for: Personal monitoring and field workers needing a reliable, simple, disposable single-gas solution.
3. Dräger X-am 8000
Multi-Gas Detector with an Integrated Pump
- Detects: Up to seven gases simultaneously (toxic and combustible gases, vapors, and oxygen).
- Key Features: Built-in powerful pump for clearance measurement and remote sampling before entering confined spaces. Features an easy-to-use signaling system for pre-entry checks.
- Ideal for: Confined Space Entry (CSE) applications, clearance measurements, and HAZMAT scenarios where remote sampling is necessary.
4. Dräger X-am 5000 / X-am 5600
Durable Multi-Gas Monitor
- Detects: Up to 5 or 6 gases (flammable gases/vapors (LEL), O2, plus various toxic gases like CO, H2S, CO2, etc.).
- Key Features: Compact and robust design (IP67 rated). The DrägerSensors XXS sensor technology ensures high reliability and low operating costs. The X-am 5600 uses advanced infrared sensor technology and is the smallest instrument for measuring up to six gases.
- Ideal for: Reliable, versatile, and long-term personal monitoring in rough environments for contractors and plant workers.
Where Dräger Gas Detectors Are Used?
Dräger gas detectors are widely used across high-risk industries where continuous monitoring of toxic, combustible, or oxygen-deficient environments is critical for worker safety and regulatory compliance. These compact and reliable devices—including multi-gas detectors like the Dräger X-am 2500, X-am 5000 and single-gas detectors like the Dräger Pac 8000, Pac 8500—are designed for personal protection in both routine operations and emergency situations.
Industries Where Dräger Gas Detectors Are Used
- Oil & Gas Industry
- Chemical & Petrochemical Plants
- Wastewater Treatment & Utilities
- Mining & Underground Operations
- Construction & Industrial Maintenance
- Marine & Offshore Applications
- Firefighting & Emergency Response
- Food & Beverage Industry
Dräger Gas Detector Applications
| Industry | Gases Monitored | Common Dräger Models |
|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas | H₂S, CO, O₂, CH₄ | Dräger Pac 8000, Pac 8500, X-am 2500 |
| Chemical & Petrochemical | SO₂, NH₃, Cl₂ | Dräger Pac 8000, X-am 2500 |
| Utilities & Water Works | O₂, H₂S, CH₄ | Dräger Pac 8000, Pac 8500 |
| Mining | CH₄, CO, O₂ | Dräger X-am 2500, X-am 5000 |
| Construction | CO, H₂S, O₂ | Dräger Pac 8500 |
| Marine & Offshore | CO, H₂S, SO₂ | Dräger Pac 8000, X-am 2500 |
| Fire & Rescue | CO, O₂, VOCs | Dräger Pac 8000, X-am 2500 |
| Food & Beverage | CO₂, NH₃ | Dräger Pac 8000, Pac 8500 |




