Crowcon XgardIQ Gas Detector

Product Overview

Fixed Gas Detectors | Crowcon XgardIQ

Single Gas & Multi-gas Detectors | Fixed Point Gas Detection & Portable Gas Safety Applications | Industrial Locations & Hazardous Area Zones

Crowcon XgardIQ | ATEX Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Areas

The Crowcon XgardIQ is an intelligent and versatile fixed gas detector for the detection of seven different gases dependent upon product setup. Gases include CO, H₂S, H₂, HF, LPG, CH₄ and O₂.

Easy and safe to use, Crowcon XgardIQ gas detection equipment features an OLED display to indicate gas levels and detector status, even in dark locations. There is also a non-intrusive calibration where functions are performed via the display and keypad, without the need for a hot-work permit or any special tools.

The XgardIQ is simple to install and maintain and also features a universal transmitter, hot swap sensor modules as well as an auto sense function. The detector also offers an auto-configure function to detect when a sensor module is plugged-in.

Providing analogue 4-20mA and RS-485 Modbus signals as standard, XgardIQ is optionally available with Alarm and Fault relays and HART communications. The 316 stainless steel are available with three M20 or ¹/₂” NPT cable entries.

Key Features

• Bright LEDs indicate detector status at a glance as the unique Positive Safety LED confirms the detector is operating safely and alerts operators to any irregular events that may affect product integrity such as the ambient temperature exceeding sensor limits. When working safely, the blue LED remains on constantly. If any abnormal conditions are detected the LED will flash and a warning message will be displayed.
• Flexible signal outputs – XgardIQ provides comprehensive and powerful output signal options; analogue 4-20mA signal with auto sink/source detection feature and RS-485 Modbus communications are provided as standard. Alarm and fault relays featuring heavy-duty changeover contacts, rated 230Vac 5A, are available at purchase or may be added at any time after installation. HART communications can be provided both over the analogue signal and via local increased safety terminals for diagnostics via any HART asset management system or hand-held device.
• Rugged and robust – ATEX and IECEx certified for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas, XgardIQ has been designed for long-life operation in extreme environments. Featuring a rugged 316 stainless steel construction and a wide operating temperature range from -40°C to +75°C, XgardIQ is suitable for the most demanding applications.
• Improved safety – XgardIQ minimises the time personnel spend in potentially hazardous locations by using simple hot-swappable sensor modules. Sensors can be bump tested and calibrated in-situ or removed in seconds using one hand, and either replaced with a pre-calibrated sensor module or re-calibrated in a safe area before being refitted. All functions and adjustments can be made via the integral keypad without the need for special tools or hot-work permits.

Crowcon XgardIQ Bump Testing & Calibration

Routine bump testing is recommended for the range of Crowcon fixed gas detectors prior to each use. Bump testing is a brief application of a gas to the sensor to invoke a prescribed reaction, ensuring the gas detector reacts as expected.

Bump testing provides a quick, easy and direct method of verifying gas detectors are performing as required and takes a lot less time than ‘zeroing’ the device.

The bump test is widely accepted as a suitable method of testing gas detection equipment.

Gases And Detection Ranges

CROWCON XgardIQ – HAZARDOUS AREA ATEX CERTIFIED GAS DETECTOR

Hazardous Area Classification

ATEX & IECEx
Ex II 2 G Ex d ia IIC T4 Gb (-40 to +75°C)

Crowcon XgardIQ includes an Ex d flameproof electronics/terminal area with an individual Galvanic Isolator that provides an Ex i Intrinsically Safe interface to the display module and sensor module – the gas detector is certified Ex d ia for use in ATEX/IECEx hazardous area Zone 1 and Zone 2.

Visit hazardous area gas detectors for explosion and flameproof gas monitoring and detection instruments with certification for potentially explosive atmospheres, including Zone 1 and Zone 2 (according to ATEX and IECEx) and Class/Division categories (according to North American standards).