PSS 3000

Overview

The Dräger PSS® 3000 is a high-performance self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) designed for firefighters and industrial respiratory protection in contaminated or oxygen-deficient environments. Built on an open-circuit, pressure-demand compressed-air design, it combines lightweight construction with robust engineering for reliable performance in demanding conditions.

Key Features

• Open-circuit pressure-demand design for natural breathing sensation
• Lightweight construction: 2.70 kg (5.95 lb) including lung demand valve
• Compact dimensions: 59 × 29 × 16 cm, designed to minimize snagging and entanglement risk
• High flow capacity: 1st stage output >1000 L/min; LDV output >400 L/min
• Dual pressure compatibility: 2216 PSI or 4500 PSI input options
• Long-duration service: Compatible with 30–60 minute compressed-air cylinders
• Integrated safety whistle: >90 dBA activation at 554 PSI or 1125 PSI depending on version

Technical Specifications

• Materials: Aluminum, composite, plastic, rubber, and nylon components
• Color: Black/Grey finish
• 1st stage nominal output pressure: 87–130 PSI
• Cylinder compatibility: Single aluminum or composite cylinder
• Mask compatibility: FPS 7000 and Panorama Nova face masks with Dräger lung demand regulators

Compliance & Certification

• EN 137:2006 Type 2 — Respiratory protective devices standard for self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus
• vfdb 0802 — German fire protection association specification
• NIOSH approval — National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health certification

Ideal for firefighting, hazmat response, and industrial respiratory protection applications.