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The DrägerSensor XXS HCN precisely measures the concentration of hydrogen cyanide and warns of hazardous gas concentrations.

  • Compatible with the Dräger Pac 8000, X-am 5000, X-am 5600 and X-am 8000
  • Expected service life of more than 1.5 years, supplied with a one-year warranty
  • Fast response time t50 ≤ 10 s and warm-up time ≤ 35 minutes
  • Operating conditions: −20 to 50 °C, 10 to 90 % RH, 700 to 1,300 hPa

Technical data – DrägerSensor XXS HCN

Detection limit0.5 ppm
Resolution0.1 ppm
Measuring range0 to 50 ppm
Response time≤ 10 seconds (t50)
Accuracy (sensitivity)≤ ± 5 % of the measured value
Long-term drift at 20 °C (68 °F)
  • Zero point: ≤ ± 2 ppm/year
  • Sensitivity: ≤ ± 5 % of the measured value/month
Warm-up time≤ 35 minutes
Environmental conditions
  • Temperature: (−20 to 50) °C (−4 to 122) °F
  • Humidity: (10 to 90) % RH
  • Pressure: (700 to 1,300) hPa
Effect of temperature
  • Zero point: ≤ ± 1 ppm
  • Sensitivity: ≤ ± 5 % of the measured value
Effect of humidity
  • Zero point: no effect
  • Sensitivity: ≤ ± 0.1 % of the measured value/% RH
Test gasapprox. 1 to 45 ppm HCN

Relevant cross-sensitivities – DrägerSensor XXS HCN

The values given in the table are guide values and apply to new sensors. The values stated may vary by ±30%. The sensor may also be sensitive to other gases (data available from Dräger on request). Gas mixtures may be displayed as a combined total. Gases with a negative sensitivity can cancel out a positive HCN reading. It should therefore be checked whether gas mixtures are present.

Gas/vapourConcentrationReading in ppm HCN
Acetylene (C2H2)100 ppm≤ 10
Ammonia (NH3)50 ppmno effect
Carbon monoxide (CO)200 ppmno effect
Chlorine (Cl2)10 ppm≤ 20 (−)
Hydrogen (H2)1.5 vol.%≤ 10
Sulphur dioxide (SO2)20 ppm≤ 10

(−) negative sign of the deviation

Main areas of application

  • Metalworking
  • Mining
  • Fumigation and pest control
  • Chemical warfare agents / blood agents

Instructions for use

Further information can be found in the instructions for use: Instructions for use for this product