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Brand: Petzl
Petzl I’D EVAC Self-Braking Descender for Rescue Lowering
Description
A descender made for lowering a person or load from an anchor
The Petzl I’D EVAC (reference D020CA00, yellow, and D020CA01, black) is a self-braking descender with an anti-panic function whose handle is oriented for managing a load from an anchor. Petzl designed it primarily for lowering from an anchor, which makes it the descender used in rescue and evacuation kits. The safety gate on the moving side plate lets the rope be installed while the device remains connected to the anchor.
The AUTO-LOCK system locks the rope automatically without handling the lever or tying off, and once locked the rope can be taken up for a reversible haul system. The anti-error catch reduces the risk of incorrect installation, and the open auxiliary brake lets the user add friction according to the weight of the load and the rope diameter. The moving side plate can be locked shut with a screw so the I’D EVAC can be integrated into evacuation kits.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Petzl |
| Model / reference | I’D EVAC, D020CA00 (yellow) and D020CA01 (black) |
| Type | Self-braking descender with anti-panic function, for lowering from an anchor |
| Rope compatibility | 10 to 11.5 mm |
| Working load limit, one person | 140 kg |
| Working load limit, two people (rescue) | Up to 250 kg |
| Maximum descent height (instructions for use) | 200 m |
| Minimum load | 30 kg |
| Maximum energy of descent | 7.5 MJ |
| Weight | 615 g |
| Materials | Aluminum, steel, nylon; stainless steel wear plate |
| Standards as printed | EN 341 type 2 class A, CE EN 12841 type C, ANSI Z459.1, ANSI Z359.9/3, NFPA 2500 Technical Use, EAC, GB/T 38230: II A, XF 494: FZL-X-Q10/11.5 |
| Lifespan | Unlimited, subject to inspection |
| Manufacturer Guarantee | 3 years |
Choosing between the Petzl descenders
The I’D EVAC and the I’D S (D020AA) share the same 10 to 11.5 mm rope range and the 140 kg working load, but the EVAC handle is arranged for control from the anchor, whereas the I’D S is arranged for a technician descending the rope. The I’D L (D020BA) is for 12.5 to 13 mm rope with a 150 kg limit. Petzl’s RIG (D021AB00) is a lighter 406 g descender for 9.5 to 11.5 mm rope.
Installation and inspection
Braking depends on the rope and on conditions such as diameter, wear, dirt, moisture and ice, so the instructions for use direct the user to check the behaviour of each rope before use. The anchor must meet EN 795 (12 kN minimum strength). Petzl recommends a detailed inspection by a competent person at least once every 12 months, covering the handle return spring, the safety gate and the cam. Because the working load limits depend on the rope and on the use case, confirm the rope make, the number of people being lowered and the anchor strength before ordering, and keep the descender in an evacuation kit only if the kit design allows it to be inspected regularly.
Documents and quotation
The attached Petzl instructions for use cover the I’D EVAC. Confirm the exact reference, size or length, the standard required on site (CE, ANSI or CSA) and the compatibility of every component before ordering. For a quotation, send the reference, quantity and intended use. Browse more Safety and PPE products on this site.
Datasheets & Documents
- Instruction Manual Petzl I'D EVAC Instructions for Use (multilingual) Download
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About brand
Petzl is a French maker of work-at-height, rope access, climbing and caving equipment and headlamps, based in Crolles near Grenoble. The business grew from the work of cave explorer Fernand Petzl, a metal machinist who built rope ascenders and other caving tools, and became a company in the mid-1970s with his son Paul, who leads it today.
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Petzl company profile
| Origin | Caving equipment designed by Fernand Petzl, Crolles, France |
|---|---|
| Company formed | Mid-1970s, by Fernand and Paul Petzl |
| Headquarters | Crolles, Isère, France |
| Leadership | Paul Petzl, President |
| Product families | Fall arrest and work positioning harnesses (AVAO, ASTRO), descenders such as I'D and RIG, ascenders, lanyards and energy absorbers, VERTEX and STRATO helmets, ATEX headlamps, rescue and confined-space kits |
Milestones
- 1968: Fernand Petzl builds the rope ascender later sold as the Croll.
- 1970s: Fernand and Paul Petzl turn the work into a company in Crolles.
Petzl product series
Harnesses include the NEWTON fall-arrest harness, the AVAO FAST work harness and the VOLT harness for tower and pylon work, all in international versions. Fall arrest and lanyards include the ASAP LOCK mobile fall arrester for rope with the ASAP'SORBER energy absorber, the ABSORBICA-Y MGO energy-absorbing lanyard and the GRILLON adjustable work-positioning lanyard.
Descenders include the I'D S self-braking descender with anti-panic function and the I'D EVAC for rescue lowering. Connectors and anchors include the OK TRIACT-LOCK oval carabiner and the ANNEAU sewn sling, and head protection includes the VERTEX VENT and STRATO VENT helmets.
Where Petzl equipment is used
Telecom and wind towers, transmission pylons, scaffolding and steel erection, tank and vessel inspection, rope access maintenance and rescue teams. Fall protection equipment must be combined into a compatible system and inspected as the manufacturer instructs.
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Ordering Petzl equipment: what we need
Send the full reference printed on the product or in the Petzl catalogue, for example C073BA01, together with the size and the standard required for the site, such as EN 361 or ANSI Z359.11. Include the intended use and the number of users so a compatible set can be quoted.
Facts checked against published Petzl company histories, October 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Petzl I'D EVAC?
A self-braking descender with anti-panic function designed for lowering from an anchor, used in rescue and evacuation kits.
Which ropes does it accept?
Ropes with a diameter from 10 to 11.5 mm.
What is the working load limit?
140 kg for one person and up to 250 kg for two people in rescue.
Which standards are printed?
EN 341 type 2 class A, CE EN 12841 type C, ANSI Z459.1, ANSI Z359.9/3 and NFPA 2500 Technical Use, among others.
How does it differ from the I'D S?
The handle is oriented for managing a load from the anchor, while the I'D S is arranged for descending the rope.
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