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Dräger Polytron 7000 Gas Detector

Description

Overview

The Dräger Polytron 7000 is a gas detector that can satisfy all toxic gas and oxygen measurement applications on a single platform, meeting compliance requirements as well as the high specification demands of customized solutions. Dräger developed the simple, structured operation concept of the Polytron 7000 in close collaboration with customers, with a large graphic display that shows status information via pictograms and plain text to guide the user through calibration and configuration.

As a trusted supplier of Dräger safety equipment, Seven Star LLC proudly offers the Polytron 7000 to oil and gas, petrochemical, and industrial safety applications across the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat, and the wider GCC. Its intrinsically safe design and electrochemical DrägerSensor compatibility make it a dependable platform for continuous toxic gas and oxygen monitoring.

Measurement Principle

The Polytron 7000 uses proven electrochemical DrägerSensors, specifically developed for year-round, permanent use in stationary gas detection systems, known for their long life and excellent measuring quality. The Polytron 7000 can measure over 100 different gases, with the built-in sensor data memory containing all relevant calibration information, allowing the use of pre-calibrated sensors so the transmitter can function as a virtually maintenance-free device.

Three different software dongles adjust the transmitter to specific application requirements: the sensor test dongle performs patented sensor tests to verify reliability and functionality; the sensor diagnostic dongle evaluates sensor stress and remaining life to plan maintenance and replacement cycles; and the data dongle implements datalogger and eventlogger functions, storing gas values and events such as faults and alarms for later download and evaluation with Dräger Polysoft software.

Engineering Design of the Polytron 7000

The Polytron 7000 features a compact, impact-resistant, glass fibre reinforced polyester (GFRP) enclosure guarded against dust and splashing to IP66/67 and NEMA 4 ratings, measuring 16.6 x 13.5 x 12.9cm and weighing 1.98 lbs. The transmitter operates from a 16.5 to 30VDC 2-wire power supply across an operating temperature range of -40°C to +65°C, with an M20 cable gland entry.

The Polytron 4-20mA signal can communicate with a control system using HART, LON, PROFIBUS, or FOUNDATION Fieldbus, with the modular design allowing subsequent retrofit onto any of these interfaces. A remote sensor adaptor permits mounting the sensor away from the transmitter, while an optional relay module (two gas alarm relays, one fault relay) allows standalone gas detection without a controller, and a pump module option enables sampling from difficult-to-reach areas—both not suitable for hazardous areas.

Key Features

The Polytron 7000 combines intelligent sensor technology with extensive modular flexibility. Core capabilities include:

  • Detects over 100 different toxic gases and oxygen on a single transmitter platform.
  • Intrinsically safe design, verified to SIL 2 (IEC 61508-2).
  • Built-in sensor data memory supports plug-and-play, pre-calibrated sensors.
  • 4-20mA, HART, LON, PROFIBUS, and FOUNDATION Fieldbus communication options.
  • Optional remote sensor mounting away from the transmitter.
  • Optional relay module and pump module for standalone or remote sampling applications.
  • Large 34x62mm graphic display with icon and plain-text guidance.
  • ATEX, IECEx, UL, and CSA hazardous area approvals.

Industrial Applications

The Polytron 7000 is well suited to oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, and food and beverage facilities across Oman requiring reliable, continuous monitoring of toxic gases such as H2S, CO, NH3, Cl2, and oxygen. Its remote sensor and pump module options make it particularly valuable for monitoring difficult-to-access areas or ducted process streams while keeping the transmitter accessible in a safe, convenient location.

As a trusted supplier of Dräger safety equipment, Seven Star LLC supports refineries, chemical plants, and industrial facilities throughout the Sohar and Salalah economic zones and the broader GCC region with the Polytron 7000’s proven toxic gas and oxygen detection platform.

Technical Specifications

Full technical parameters for the Dräger Polytron 7000 gas detector:

Parameter Specification
Model Polytron 7000
Measuring Principle Electrochemical
Detectable Gases 100+ (Toxic Gases and Oxygen)
Power Supply 16.5 to 30 VDC, 2-Wire
Operating Temperature -40°C to +65°C
Housing Material Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester (GFRP)
Ingress Protection IP66/67, NEMA 4
Cable Entry M20
Output 4-20mA, HART, LON, PROFIBUS, FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Safety Rating SIL 2 (IEC 61508-2)
Hazardous Area Approvals ATEX, IECEx, UL, CSA

Why Choose Seven Star LLC for the Polytron 7000 Platform

The Polytron 7000’s modular sensor and communication-dongle architecture is powerful, but it also means the wrong sensor choice at order time (wrong target gas, wrong measuring range for the specific process concentration expected) leaves a facility with a transmitter that needs a field sensor swap before it can be commissioned. Seven Star LLC’s engineers review the target gas list and expected concentration ranges with the customer before ordering, confirming sensor type, communication protocol (HART, LON, PROFIBUS, or FOUNDATION Fieldbus), and remote-mount distance requirements against the actual installation layout. We also help plan pre-calibrated spare sensor stock so a depleted sensor can be swapped without waiting on a fresh calibration cycle, and coordinate delivery across Oman’s refining and petrochemical sector around planned shutdown windows.

Request a Quote for Dräger Polytron 7000 Gas Detector

To submit a formal Request for Quote (RFQ), check current availability and lead time, or arrange technical consultation for the Dräger Polytron 7000 Gas Detector, please contact Seven Star LLC today. As a trusted supplier of Dräger safety equipment in Oman and the GCC, our engineers are ready to assist with rapid sourcing for your toxic gas and oxygen detection projects.

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Datasheets & Documents
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About brand

Drägerwerk is a German maker of safety and medical technology, founded in Lübeck on 1 January 1889 as Dräger & Gerling by Johann Heinrich Dräger and Carl Adolf Gerling. Its first patent was the Lubeca valve, a pressure reducer for carbon dioxide. Drägerwerk AG is listed on the stock exchange but still controlled by the founding family, led by fifth-generation chairman Stefan Dräger.

Seven Star LLC sources and supplies Dräger fixed gas transmitters, flame detectors, portable gas detectors and Dräger-Tubes for sites in Oman, and checks each part number against the manufacturer's documentation.

Dräger company profile

Founded 1 January 1889, Lübeck, Germany, as Dräger & Gerling
Founders Johann Heinrich Dräger and Carl Adolf Gerling
Headquarters Lübeck, Germany
Ownership Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, listed in Frankfurt; controlled by the Dräger family
Product families Polytron fixed gas detectors, flame detectors, X-am and Pac portable gas detectors, Dräger-Tubes, breathing apparatus, gas detection controllers; anaesthesia, ventilation and patient monitoring in the medical division

Milestones

  • 1889: Dräger & Gerling is founded in Lübeck; the Lubeca valve is its first patent.
  • 1902: Bernhard Dräger joins and the company becomes Drägerwerk Heinr. und Bernh. Dräger.
  • 1907: The Pulmotor resuscitator goes into series production.
  • 1970: Drägerwerk becomes an Aktiengesellschaft.

Dräger gas detection product families listed here

Fixed detection is covered by the Polytron line: the Polytron 8100 EC for toxic gases and oxygen with electrochemical sensors, the Polytron 8200 CAT for flammable gases with a catalytic sensor, the Polytron 7000 and the PIR 7000 point infrared detector for hydrocarbons. Dräger flame detectors on this page are the Flame 1500 and Flame 2500 (triple infrared) and the Flame 2700 (multi-infrared). Portable instruments include the Pac 8000 single-gas detector, the X-am 2500 for one to four gases and the X-am 8000 for up to seven. Short-term colorimetric tubes such as Hydrogen Sulfide 100/a (CH29101) are listed with the analyzer accessories.

Where Dräger detectors are used

Polytron transmitters and PIR 7000 heads are found on wellhead and gathering facilities, gas plants, refineries, tank farms, LNG and petrochemical units, and in water treatment chlorine rooms. Portable Dräger gas detectors serve confined space entry, hot work permits and personal H2S monitoring, which is routine on sour fields in the GCC. Detector tubes remain a simple spot check where an electronic sensor is not available for the gas.

Dräger products we list

Family Examples
Fire & Gas Detectors Flame 1500 (IR3) Flame Detector, Flame 2500 (IR3) Flame Detector, Flame 2700 (Multi-IR) Flame Detector, Pac 8000 Single-Gas Detector, PIR 7000 Point Infrared Gas Detector, Polytron 7000 Gas Detector, Polytron 8100 EC Toxic Gas Transmitter, Polytron 8200 CAT Flammable Gas Transmit… and 2 more
Gas Analyzer Accessories 8101211, Gastec No.4HH Hydrogen Sulphide H2S Dete…, Tube: Hydrogen Sulfide 100/a (CH29101)

Ordering Dräger equipment: what we need

Dräger identifies most items by a seven-digit part number, such as 8101211, and that number is the most direct route to the right quotation. For a fixed transmitter, add the target gas, measuring range, output (4-20 mA, HART or relays), housing material, cable entry thread and the required hazardous-area approval. For portables, list the sensor configuration, pump or diffusion mode and the charger or calibration accessories needed. For tubes, give the gas and the range printed on the box.

Facts checked against Dräger's own history pages (draeger.com) and published company histories, October 2026.

FAQ

Questions about the Dräger Polytron 7000 Gas Detector

Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.

01How many gases can the Polytron 7000 detect?
The Polytron 7000 can measure over 100 different toxic gases and oxygen using electrochemical Dräger sensors optimized for continuous stationary use.
02What communication protocols does the Polytron 7000 support?
It supports 4-20mA, HART, LON, PROFIBUS, and FOUNDATION Fieldbus, with a modular design allowing retrofit onto any of these interfaces.
03Can the sensor be mounted remotely from the transmitter?
Yes. With the remote sensor adaptor and lead, the sensor can be mounted away from the Polytron 7000 transmitter; the permitted distance is confirmed at quotation.
04Is the Polytron 7000 SIL certified?
Yes. The transmitter is verified to SIL 2 (IEC 61508-2) and offers high resistance to electromagnetic interference.
05Is Seven Star LLC a supplier of Dräger products?
Yes. Seven Star LLC is an experienced supplier of Dräger safety equipment in Oman and the GCC, supplied on request.