Drager X-am 2500 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the Drager X-am 2500?

A

The Drager X-am 2500 is a 4-in-1 gas detection device. It accurately detects O2, LEL, CO, and H2S. Firefighters should be using the portable gas monitor on ALL medical and investigation calls to determine if the atmosphere is safe. The Drager monitor helps to determine if odorless and colorless gases are producing and IDLH environment.

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2
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How is the device turned on? (gas monitor)

A

Hold down the OK button for three seconds.

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3
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How is the device turned off?

A

Hold down the OK button and the +M button for three seconds.

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4
Q

How is the backlight operated? On the drager.

A

Hold down the +M button for three seconds.

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5
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Where is the only place the Drager X-am 2500 device can be charged?

A

The device can only be charged on the vehicle mounted charging dock. Not in the bump test station.

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6
Q

When does the battery pre alarm sound for the Drager X-am 2500?

A

When there is 20 minutes left of battery power.

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7
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For the Drager X-am 2500, the charging station, if the red light is blinking, the device is _____.

A

Charging.

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8
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In the charging station, if the red light is solid, the device is _____.

A

Charged

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9
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When the device is in the X-Dock and the display has a green screen with a check mark, this would indicate…

A

The device has passed the bump test.

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10
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When the device is in the X-Dock and the display has a yellow screen with a caution triangle, this would indicate…

A

at least one of the tests could not be conducted.

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When the device is in the X-Dock and the display has a red screen with an X, this would indicate…

A

that the bump test has failed.

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A1 (Low Alarm) alarm sounds if the concentration amount is higher than normal, but does not constitute an acute hazard. Audible, visual and vibration alarms activate and repeat. Can these alarms be silenced?

A

Yes, to acknowledge/silence the alarm, press OK once.

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13
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A2 (High Alarm) signals danger of death and leave the area immediately. Can this alarm be silenced?

A

No. This alarm will continue until air quality improves below the high alarm.

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14
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How is the Drager X-am 2500 calibrated?

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Step 1: Press the blue +M button three times and select fresh air calibration.
Step 2: Press OKon button to activate fresh air calibration.
Step 3: Press OKon and display will show OK for all sensors. The Drager is now recalibrated; all values set to zero.

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15
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How are the peaks cleared on the Drager X-am 2500?

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Step 1: Press the +M button three times.
Step 2: Press the +M button to select the “Peaks Values” icon.
Step 3: Press OKon button to display logged peak readings.
Step 4: Press and hold OKon for five seconds to clear all sensor’s peak readings.

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16
Q

What is the Drager X-am 2500 battery made of?

This was on a test.

A

Drager X-am 2500 has a nickel-metal hydride battery.

17
Q

What is an over range alarm?

A

An over range alarm indicates that the ambient air contains concentrations exceeding the measuring range of the sensor used.
Audible, visual, and vibration alarms activate and repeat.
Leave the IDLH immediately.
This is an A2 alarm and CANNOT be silenced.

Note: The over range symbol alternates in the display with an A2 main alarm symbol.

18
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What is an under range alarm?

A

An under range alarm indicates the measuring range has not been reached.
Audible, visual, and vibration alarms activate and repeat.
The under range symbol is shown in the display that indicated a negative value.
An under range alarm CANNOT be acknowledged.

19
Q

Drager X-am 2500 Error Code…

A

A “X” symbol in the top right of the display indicated an error.
Press OKon for 3 seconds and the error code will be displayed.
If a code is displayed, press +M to abort the code and return to measuring mode.
If the error code cannot be cleared by pressing +M, call HazTech and report the error.

Note: Dealing with error codes is beyond the scope of 472 operations. Contact HazTech for all Drager X-am 2500 error code concerns.

20
Q

When the Drager X-am 2500 is warming up it’s sensor, what is displayed?

A

There is an exclamation point in the upper right corner of the screen for the five minute warm up period.

21
Q

What is the low and high alarm preset for carbon monoxide on the Drager X-am 2500?

A

Low alarm - 25 ppm

High alarm - 50 ppm

22
Q

What is the low and high alarm preset for H2S on the Drager X-am 2500?

A

Low alarm - 10 ppm

High alarm - 15 ppm

23
Q

What is the low and high alarm preset for O2 on the Drager X-am 2500?

A

Low alarm - 19.5%

High alarm - 23.5%