XgardIQ Intelligent Gas Detector and Transmitter by Crowcon
XgardIQ is an intelligent and versatile gas detector and transmitter compatible with Crowcon's full range of sensor technologies. XgardIQ is available fitted with a variety of flammable, toxic and oxygen gas sensors and provides a bright OLED display with clear and comprehensive status information in a range of languages
Easy to use
- Positive Safety indicator: Status checking at a glance and from a distance.
- OLED display: Bright, clear display indicates gas level even in dark locations.
- Buttons: Functions performed via buttons, without the need for special magnets or tools.
- Event log: Clear history of detector use.
Simple installation and maintenance
- Hot-swap sensor modules: Easily removed or replaced using the tool provided without requiring hot work permit or special tools.
- Auto-sense function: Automatically detects whether the control system is 4-20mA current sink or source, saving time and faults.
- Auto-configure function: Detects when sensor module is plugged in and uploads the appropriate gas type, range, units and alarm levels.
- Smart Bump and Speedy Bump test: Sensor health and response verified quickly and easily following simple on-screen instructions. Detector automatically provides a reminder when next bump test is due.
- Calibration due warning: Automatically reminds the user when calibration is due to ensure sensors remain accurate at all times.
- Sensor range selection: Users can set the full-scale range of the sensor via the display menu according to site or specific location requirements.
Size | XgardIQ transmitter | H278 x W140 x D89mm (10.9 x 5.5 x 3.5ins) |
Weight | XgardIQ transmitter | 4.1kg (9lbs, stainless steel) |
Enclosure material | 316 stainless steel | |
Ingress protection | IP66 | |
Connection | Three M20 or 1/2"NPT cord grip entries. Certified, removable plugs are fitted to left-hand and lower right-hand entries | |
Power | 14-30Vdc. < 4W | |
Display | Main display | OLED 128 x 64 pixels, yellow text on black background |
Indicators | Amber, Red and Green LEDs for detector status Blue Positive Safety LED |
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Electrical output | 4-20mA current sink or source (auto-sense or manual selection) Warning and fault signals are configurable NAMUR NE 43 compliant RS-485 Modbus RTU HART 7 over 4-20mA signal and via local I.S. test points (optional) |
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Relays (optional) | Alarm 1, Alarm 2, Fault SPDT contacts rated 5A, 230Vac (Fault relay: SPST contacts) |
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Relay configuration options | Energized or de-energized Latching or non-latching Rising or falling Configurable On and Off delays for alarm relays |
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Event logging | Records alarm, fault and maintenance events. Events can be viewed on-screen and downloaded to a PC | |
Operating temperature | Transmitter only: -40°C to +75°C (-40°F to 167°F) Sensor type: Oxygen (-4°F to +122°F ambient) Toxic (-40°F to +122°F ambient) Toxic (a high temperature H2S sensor -40°F to +167°F ambient) Pellistor (-40°F to +167°F ambient) Infrared (IR) (-4°F to +131°F ambient) |
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Humidity | Transmitter only: 0 to 95% RH non-condensing Note: sensor humidity operating range may vary. Contact Crowcon for specific sensor data |
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Repeatability | +/- 2% FSD | |
Zero drift | +/- 2% FSD per year maximum | |
Response time | Sensor dependent: contact Crowcon for specific sensor data | |
Performance | Tested in accordance with: | EN60079-29-1 (flammable gas sensors)* EN50104 (oxygen sensors)* |
Functional safety | IEC61508, EN50402, SIL 2* | |
Approvals | ATEX and IECEx, SGS Ex II 2 G Ex db ia IIC T4 Gb (see above for ambient temperature ranges) CU-EAC certificate |
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EMC compliance | EN50270, EN61000-6-4 FCC CFR47 Part 15B |