Flammable Toxic, Oxygen and Fixed H2S Gas Detection Gas Detector

Brand Crowcon
Model Type

XgardIQ

Description

Crowcon XgardIQ Gas Detector General Features

XgardIQ is our smartest fixed gas detector that enhances safety by minimizing the time operators need to spend in hazardous areas.

This versatile SIL2 certified gas detector and transmitter has a range of features that protect people in oil, gas, chemical, and petrochemical facilities.

It is available equipped with various sensors for the detection of flammable, toxic, oxygen, or fixed H2S gases.

It allows you to access all of Crowcon’s sensor technologies and advanced detection features. Thanks to the sensor range selection feature, users can adjust the sensor’s full range according to specific location requirements.

This SIL2 certified detector, equipped with various sensors for fixed flammable, toxic, oxygen, or H2S gas detection, is easy to use and safe, featuring an OLED display that allows you to easily see readings even in dark places and a +Ve safety indicator that lets you confirm the detector’s robust operation at a glance.

XgardIQ is optionally available with Alarm and Fault relays and HART communications.

Crowcon XgardIQ Technical Specifications

Size

Y278 x W140 x D89 mm (10.9 x 5.5 x 3.5 inches)

Weight

4.1 kg (9 lbs)

Enclosure Material

316 stainless steel

Ingress Protection

IP66

Connection

Three M20 or ½” NPT cable gland entries. Certified, removable plugs are fitted to left and right lower entries

Power

14-30 VDC. <4W

Display

Main display – OLED 128 x 64 pixels, yellow text on black background
Indicators – Amber, Red, and Green LEDs for detector status; Blue + Safety LED

Electrical Output

4-20mA current sink or source (Automatic Detection or manual selection); alarm and fault signals configurable. NAMUR NE 43 compliant
RS-485 Modbus RTU
HART 7, over 4-20mA signal and local IS test points (optional)
Relays (optional)
Alarm 1, Alarm 2, Fault
SPCO contacts, 5A, 230Vac
Relay configuration options
Energized or de-energized
Latching or non-latching
Rising or falling
Configurable On and Off delays in alarm relays.

Event Log

Records alarm, fault, and maintenance events. Events can be displayed on the screen and downloaded to a computer.

Operating Temperature

Transmitter only: -40°C to +75°C (-40°F to +167°F)†

 

Sensor type:

Oxygen: (-20°C to +50°C ambient)
Toxic: (-40°C to +50°C ambient)
Pellister: (-40°C to +75°C ambient)
Infrared (IR): (-20°C to +55°C ambient)
High temperature toxic: (-40⁰C to +70⁰C)

Humidity

0% to 95% RH non-condensing†

Repeatability

+/- 2% FSD

Zero Drift

Annual maximum +/- 2% FSD

Response Time

Depends on sensor: Contact Crowcon for specific sensor data.

Certifications

ATEX and IECEx :
Ex II 2 G Ex db ia IIC T4 Gb (see above for temperature ranges)

Performance

Designed to comply with:
EN50104 (oxygen sensors)
EN45544 (toxic gas sensors)*
EN50271 (software)
H2S performance standard

Functional Safety

IEC61508, EN50402 SIL 2

EMC Compliance

EN50270:2015
FCC CFR47 Section 15B
ICES-003

Gases and Sources Used by Crowcon XgardIQ

Gas

Units

Maximum
Range

Standard
Range

Alarm 1
level

Alarm 2
level

Temperature
range °C 

Oxygen (O 2 )

% Volume

30

25

19 (falling)

17 (falling)

-20 to +50

Ammonia

PPM

100/1000

50

25

35

-20 to +40

 Carbon Monoxide (CO)

PPM

1000

250

30

200

 -30 to +50

Hydrogen Fluoride (HF)

PPM

10

10

1.8

3

+5 to +40

Hydrogen Sulfide (H 2 S)

PPM

100/200

25

5

10

-30 to +50

High Temperature Hydrogen Sulfide (H 2 S)

PPM

100/200

25

5

10

-40 to +70

Ozone (O 3 )

PPM

1

1

0.1

0.2

-20 to +40

Sulfur Dioxide (SO 2 )

PPM

100

10

1

1

-30 to +50

Hydrogen (H 2 )

%LEL

100

100

20

40

-40 to +75

Methane (CH 4 )

%LEL

100

100

20

40

-40 to +75

Pentane (C 5 H 12)

%LEL

100

100

20

40

-40 to +75

Propane (C 3 H 8)

%LEL

100

100

20

40

-40 to +75

Ethanol (IR sensor)

%LEL

100

100

20

40

-20 to +55

LPG (IR sensor)

%LEL

100

100

20

40

-20 to +55

Methane (IR sensor)

%LEL

100

100

20

40

-20 to +55

Propane (IR sensor)

%LEL

100

100

20

40

+10 to + 55