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Key Features and Benefits of the Pac 8500 Dual Gas Monitor for Hydrogen-Compensated Carbon Monoxide Measurement (CO/ H₂-CP) 

The Dräger Pac 8500 CO H₂-CP is a robust dual gas monitor for hydrogen-compensated carbon monoxide measurement. In this configuration, it selectively measures carbon monoxide up to a hydrogen concentration of 1000 ppm and helps avoid false alarms caused by hydrogen. With a hydrogen-compensated CO sensor with two measuring electrodes, a standard measuring range of 0–2000 ppm, A1/A2 alarm thresholds of 20/40 ppm, a 360° alarm with acoustic and visual signals, and recording of concentrations and results with date and time, the Pac 8500 CO H₂-CP is designed for reliable monitoring under demanding conditions.

Further information about the product can be found on our website.

Technical Data of the Dräger Sensor XXS CO H₂-CP

The technical data below provides an overview of the key performance characteristics of the included Dräger sensor.

Detection Limit 6 ppm
Resolution 2 ppm
Measurement Range 0 to 2000 ppm CO (carbon monoxide)
Response Time ≤ 25 seconds (t90)
Precision Sensitivity ≤ ± 2 % of the measured value
Long-Term Drift (at 20 °C)
  • Zero Point: ≤ ± 2 % ppm/year
  • Sensitivity: ≤ ± 1 % of the measured value/month
Settling Time ≤ 12 hours
Ambient Conditions
  • Temperature: (-20 to 50) °C (-4 to 122) °F
  • Humidity: (10 to 90) % r. h.
  • Pressure: (700 to 1300) hPa
Temperature Influence
  • Zero Point: ≤ ± 5 ppm
  • Sensitivity: ≤ ± 0.3 % of the measured value/K
Humidity Influence
  • Zero Point: No influence
  • Sensitivity: ≤ ± 0.02 % of the measured value/% r. h.
Test Gas 20 to 1800 ppm CO and 1000 ppm H2
Detection limit 6 ppm Resolution 2 ppm
Measurement range 0 to 2000 ppm CO (carbon monoxide) Response time ≤ 25 seconds (t90)
Precision Sensitivity ≤ ± 2 % of the measured value Settling Time ≤ 12 hours
Long-Term Drift (at 20 °C)
  • Zero Point: ≤ ± 2 % ppm/year
  • Sensitivity: ≤ ± 1 % of the measured value/month
Ambient Conditions
  • Temperature: (-20 to 50) °C (-4 to 122) °F
  • Humidity: (10 to 90) % r.h.
  • Pressure: (700 to 1300) hPa
Temperature Influence
  • Zero Point: ≤ ± 5 ppm
  • Sensitivity: ≤ ± 0.3 % of the measured value/K
Humidity Influence
  • Zero Point: No influence
  • Sensitivity: ≤ ± 0.02 % of the measured value/% r.h.
Test Gas 20 to 1800 ppm CO and 1000 ppm H2

Relevant Cross Sensitivities of the Dräger Sensor XXS CO H₂-CP

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

Gas/Vapor Concentration Display in ppm CO with Selective Filter
Ammonia (NH3) 100 ppm No influence
Chlorine (Cl2) 20 ppm No influence
Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) 40 ppm No influence
Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) 50 ppm No influence
Ethanol (C2H5OH) 250 ppm No influence
Ethylene (C2H4) 100 ppm ≤ 300
Acetylene (C2H2) 100 ppm ≤ 200
Isobutene (CH3)2CCH2 100 ppm No influence
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 30 Vol.-% No influence
Methane (CH4) 5 Vol.-% No influence
Propane (C3H8) 1 Vol.-% No influence
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) 25 ppm No influence
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) 30 ppm No influence
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) 20 ppm No influence
Nitric Oxide (NO) 30 ppm ≤ 5
Hydrogen (H2) 0.1 Vol.-% ≤ ± 15)
(-) Negative sign of deviation

Choosing the Right Rental Product for Your Application

Selecting the ideal rental device helps ensure you get the best protection and efficiency for your specific work environment. Consider the types of hazards present, the number of gases to be monitored, and how frequently you’ll need the equipment. Our range of rental products offers flexible solutions - whether you require short-term coverage for a one-off project or long-term use on complex sites. Expert consultation and tailored support are available to help you find the right match for your application.

The following table summarizes the abbreviations, their meanings, and the colour codes used for our Pac gas detection devices.

Abbreviation Meaning (Gas) Color code
H2S Hydrogen sulfide
O2 Oxygen
SO2 Sulfur dioxide No color code
NH3 Ammonia
PH3 Monophosphane
CO H2-CP CO/Hydrogen (combination sensor)
CO Carbon monoxide
CO2 Carbon dioxide
Cl2 Chlorine
HCN Hydrogen cyanide
OV Organic vapors
COCL2 Phosgene

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Application Areas for Portable Gas Detection

Portable gas detection instruments are subject to very diverse requirements. Different application areas require solutions tailored to the measurement task, which also take into account the respective ambient conditions.
It is generally possible to distinguish between the following application areas:

Personal monitoring

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These devices are designed to warn the wearer about gas risks in the immediate vicinity. For this reason, they are usually worn on work clothing. The basic requirements that these units therefore have to fulfill are wearing comfort, durability, and reliability. Continuously measuring single-gas and multi-gas instruments are suitable for this kind of work.

Area monitoring

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In contrast to the personal gas detector area monitors will be placed at central or critical locations to monitor workspaces optimally and independently from persons. For this, the basic requirements are robustness, stability and excellent alarm awareness (optical and acoustic) as well as a longest possible battery runtime. Increased security level can be achieved by connecting the area monitors to wireless alarm chains and by transferring the measurement values from instrument to instrument as well as to mobile terminals.

Confined space entry

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Maintenance and repair work often require people to climb into confined spaces. These areas of work can be especially dangerous because of the lack of space, the lack of ventilation, and the presense or development of hazardous substances. A clearance measurement is required before entry. Multi-gas instruments are used together with corresponding pumps and accessories such as hoses and probes. After a successful measurement where no hazards have been found, the same instruments can be used for continuous personal monitoring while working in the confined space.

Leak detection

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Leakages can occur wherever gases or liquids are stored or transported. It is important to identify leakages quickly so that the appropriate measures can be taken to avert harm to people, the environment, and the facility. Detection devices combined with corresponding pumps must be able to respond quickly so as to detect small changes in concentration. High levels of reliability are another minimum requirement for these measuring instruments.

Calibration and Bump Testing Functionality tests

Perform the mandatory function tests before each use with the Dräger test and calibration stations and the associated test gases.

If you want an individual alarm threshold configuration, please specify the alarm thresholds in the comment field at the end of the ordering process.

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