Gas Detection (Portable)
critical
IMO Required
Portable multi-gas detectors for enclosed space entry and routine monitoring.
4000h
Service Interval
Typical Manufacturers
Dräger
MSA
BW Technologies
Known Models (3)
BW Technologies BW GasAlertMicroClip XL
4 gases (O₂, LEL, CO, H₂S)
· Marine Equipment
Common Failures:
- • Diffusion filter clogging
- • Display screen fading
- • Alligator clip breakage
Service: Daily bump test recommended. Sensor module replacement every 2 years.
Spares: BW Technologies: Sicherheitsausrüstung per SOLAS-Mindestbestand. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
Dräger Dräger X-am 5600 Multi-Gas Detector
Up to 6 gases (O₂, LEL, CO, H₂S, +2)
· Marine Equipment
Common Failures:
- • Sensor drift between calibrations
- • Pump module blockage
- • Battery capacity degradation
Service: Bump test before each use. Full calibration every 6 months. Sensor replacement per Dräger schedule.
Spares: Dräger: Sicherheitsausrüstung per SOLAS-Mindestbestand. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
MSA MSA Altair 5X Multi-Gas Detector
5 gases (O₂, LEL, CO, H₂S, SO₂)
· Marine Equipment
Common Failures:
- • MotionAlert false triggering
- • Sensor cross-sensitivity in chemical environment
- • Charging cradle contact corrosion
Service: Bump test before each use. Replace sensors per MSA lifecycle chart. Annual calibration minimum.
Spares: MSA: Sicherheitsausrüstung per SOLAS-Mindestbestand. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.