Drger expands multi-gas detector functionality with covert feature for high risk operations

Dräger, an international leader in medical and safety technology, has expanded the functionality of its Dräger X-am 8000 multi-gas detector with a covert feature that allows users to silence audible and visual alerts to maintain mission-critical operational discretion and safety. 

Able to identify up to seven gases at once, the X-am 8000 detects toxic and flammable gases as well as vapours and oxygen. It uses either a pump, where the device actively draws air from a specific location through a hose or probe, or the lower-power diffusion mode where gases naturally diffuse into the sensors of the device without mechanical assistance. Suitable for various applications, the X-am 8000 can be used for personal air monitoring, confined space entry, and area monitoring. 

Designed specifically for military, police, and special operations users, the new Stealth Mode feature helps to prevent alerts from revealing personnel positions during frontline deployments or covert operations.  

Stealth Mode can be enabled using Dräger’s supporting gas detection CC Vision software (version 7.5.3 or later) and exists in addition to temporary muting via the device menu or permanent muting via CC Vision. 

Tom Pearson, Marketing Manager, Engineered Solutions and Government Agencies at Dräger, says this feature is a critical component of Dräger’s defence and security capabilities:  

“At Dräger, we work in partnership with contractors and end users to ensure that our technology can fit their application requirements so that they can carry out their jobs with confidence. 

“By working closely with the military, government agencies, emergency services and other special forces, we know the dangers that these professionals face daily. 

“Discretion and safety go hand in hand during high-risk situations. For military and police personnel, remaining covert is vital. Being able to operate on the frontlines without triggering audio or visual disruptions allows users to go unseen, which could be lifesaving.” 

To find out more about the X-am 8000 and Stealth Mode for police and military applications, visit: https://www.draeger.com/en_uk/Contact