Use
3.2.4
Operation
1. Select short-term tube.
2. Select air measurement.
3. Select manual operation.
4. Enter the number of strokes using a maximum of 3 digits. Refer to
the IFU of the respective short-term tube for the number of strokes.
a
Set the ones column using the arrow keys. Confirm with the
"OK" key.
b
Set the tens column using the arrow keys. Confirm with the
"OK" key.
c
Set the hundreds column using the arrow keys. Confirm with
the "OK" key.
After entering the information, the number of strokes can be checked
once again and the measurement started by selecting "SET
STROKES OK & START".
5. To correct the number of strokes, select "SET STROKES" and
enter the information again.
After the measurement, the Dräger X-act 5000 Basic will flash
green.
6. Finish the measurement by selecting "FINISH" or start a new
measurement with "SET STROKES".
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3.2.5
Measurement with tubes in technical gases
CAUTION
!
The tubes are calibrated for measurements in air. For
measurements in technical gases using tubes, only the menu
"MEASUREMENT TECHN. GAS" shall be used. Otherwise,
it will result in considerable measurement errors.
NOTICE
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The "MEASUREMENT TECHN. GAS" mode is designed to
consider the viscosity of a technical gas compared to the
viscosity of ambient air, which is different. Prior to this
measurement, the user must adjust the volume flow needed
for the measurement in technical gases.
3.2.6
Adjustment and measurement
1. Connect the resistance tube (6527562) to the tube socket (gas-
inlet) of the Dräger X-act 5000 Basic.
2. Connect the resistance tube to the technical gas using an
extension hose (max. 1 m long).
3. Follow the instructions on the display.
4. Remove the resistance tube after adjustment.
5. Connect the extension hose to the tube socket (gas-inlet) of the
Dräger X-act 5000 Basic.
6. Insert the required tube into the extension hose (max. 1 m long).
Connect to the technical gas.
7. Follow the instructions on the display.
For measurements in technical gases, the standard deviation (refer to
the instructions for use of the used tube) can be increased by
additionally approx. 10 to 15 %. The tubes listed in Chap. 10 can be
used for measurements in the technical gases.
Dräger X-act 5000 Basic