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Product Features
  • Fail safe sensor technology

  • Immune to poisoning

  • No damage by over-gassing

  • Fast response

  • Does not need oxygen to work

Delivery options

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The Crowcon Xgard IR is an explosion proof gas detector, that can reliably detect hazardous gases and vapours, developed using a dual wavelength infrared sensor. The Xgard IR uses the advantages of IR technology in an affordable configuration.

*Model shown is Co2 0-2% version. Please see order information for Butane version and enquire for price.

Key Features

  • Fail safe sensor technology

  • Immune to poisoning

  • No damage by over-gassing

  • Fast response

  • Does not need oxygen to work

Low cost of ownership

  • >5 year sensor life
  • Low maintenance requirement
  • Simple parts replacement
  • Lowest power consumption in class (half the consumption of catalytic beads)

Highly versatile

  • Industry standard 4-20mA output
  • Compatible with virtually any control system
  • ATEX, IECEx, UL and MED marine approved**

Rugged and reliable

  • Corrosion resistant aluminium or 316 stainless steel construction
  • IP65 ingress protection
  • Long-life tungsten IR lamp
  • Full temperature compensation
  • Accessories for wet environments
  • 2 year warranty

Choice of sensors

  • Hydrocarbon for detecting HC gases in flammable concentrations
  • Carbon Dioxide for CO2 detection in toxic concentrations
Size H156 x W166 x D111mm (6.1 x 6.5 x 4.3 inches)
Weight 1kg (2.2lbs) Aluminium; 3.1kg (6.8lbs) Stainless Steel
Enclosure material Corrosion resistant Aluminium or 316 Stainless Stee
Ingress protection IP65
Cable entries 1 x M20 or ½”NPT on right side
Power 14-32Vdc. < 4W
Operating temperature -20oC to +55oC (-4oF to 131oF)
Humidity 0 to 95% RH non-condensing
Electrical output 3-wire 4-20mA (current sink or source)
Terminals Suitable up to 2.5mm2 cable
Sensor type Infrared
Repeatability +/- 2% FSD
Zero drift +/- 2% FSD per year maximum
Response time T90 <30 secs
Hazardous area zones Zone 1 and Zone 2, Zone 21 and 22
Approvals Baseefa04ATEX0024X Ex II 2GD
Ex d IIC T6 Gb Ex tb IIIC T80°C Db (-40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ + 50°C)
Ex d IIC T4 Gb Ex tb IIIC T110°C Db (-40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ + 80°C)
IECEx BAS 05.0043X
Ex d IIC T6 Gb Ex tb IIIC T80°C Db (-40°≤ Tamb ≤ + 50°C)
Ex d IIC T4 Gb Ex tb IIIC T110°C Db (-40°≤ Tamb ≤ + 80°C)
UL Class 1 Div 1, Groups B, C, D
EMC compliance EN 50270 FCC Part 15 ICES-003
Performance EN60079-29-1

XIR-A1-01-CY

XGARD IR, Carbon dioxide 0-2% volume CO2(IR), Aluminium Enclosure, M20 cable entry, ATEX/IECEx

XIR-S1-01-KG

XGARD IR, Butene 0-100% LEL C4H8(IR), Stainless steel enclosure, M20 cable entry, ATEX/IECEx certified,

 

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