Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha Kit – Complete Breathing Air Quality Testing System

The Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha Kit (Part Number 6527150) is a comprehensive compressed breathing air testing system designed to evaluate the quality and purity of breathing air supplied by low-pressure compressors and compressed gas cylinders.

This portable breathing air testing kit allows users to check for potentially harmful contaminants, including carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), water vapor, and oil aerosols. Using Dräger-Tubes and the Dräger Oil Impactor, the Aerotest Simultan Alpha provides a convenient method for evaluating compressed breathing air quality in the field.

Designed for industrial safety professionals, respiratory protection programs, and facilities that rely on supplied breathing air, the Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha provides a practical solution for checking potential breathing air contamination.

Key Features and Benefits

• Simultaneous Breathing Air Testing: Evaluate multiple potential breathing air contaminants using the appropriate Dräger test tubes and oil impactor.

• Carbon Monoxide Detection: Check compressed breathing air for potentially dangerous CO contamination.

• Carbon Dioxide Detection: Measure carbon dioxide concentrations in breathing air.

• Water Vapor Testing: Evaluate moisture levels in compressed breathing air.

• Oil Aerosol Testing: Use the Dräger Oil Impactor to assess oil contamination, including conventional and synthetic oil aerosols.

• Portable Testing System: Components are supplied in a convenient carrying case for transportation and field use.

• No Electrical Power Required: The testing system operates without an external electrical power supply.

What Does the Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha Measure?

The system is designed to evaluate four important categories of potential breathing air contaminants:

• Carbon monoxide (CO)

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Water vapor (H2O)

• Oil aerosols and oil mist

The appropriate Dräger-Tubes and Oil Impactor are used to evaluate the individual contaminants. Always follow the applicable Dräger instructions for tube selection, sampling flow, measurement time, and interpretation of results.

What's Included with the Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha Kit?

The complete kit, Dräger Part Number 6527150, includes:

• Deluxe carrying case

• Instruction booklet

• Measuring device for Dräger-Tubes

• Quick-connect coupling and pressure reducer

• Dräger tube opener

• Timer

• Dräger-Tubes for breathing air testing

• Dräger Oil Impactor

• Oil impactor adapter

Dräger Part Number: 6527150

The kit provides the primary equipment and accessories needed to perform compressed breathing air quality checks. Replacement test tubes and consumables may be purchased separately as needed.

Applications for the Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha

The Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha is suitable for applications where compressed breathing air quality needs to be evaluated, including:

• Industrial respiratory protection programs

• Breathing air compressor systems

• Supplied-air respirator systems

• Fire and emergency response breathing air operations

• Industrial manufacturing facilities

• Compressed breathing air cylinders

• Occupational health and safety programs

Why Choose TG Technical Services?

TG Technical Services provides professional gas detection equipment, calibration supplies, and breathing air testing products from leading manufacturers.

We offer Dräger gas detection products and accessories to help businesses select the appropriate equipment for their industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, and gas monitoring applications.

Contact TG Technical Services for assistance selecting the right Dräger Aerotest system, replacement test tubes, and breathing air testing accessories.

Frequently Asked Questions – Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha Kit

1. What is the Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha used for?

The Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha is used to evaluate the quality of compressed breathing air supplied by low-pressure compressors or compressed gas cylinders. It helps identify potential contaminants, including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, water vapor, and oil aerosols.

2. What gases and contaminants can the Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha detect?

The system is designed to evaluate four categories of breathing air contaminants:

• Carbon monoxide (CO)

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Water vapor (H2O)

• Oil aerosols and oil mist

The appropriate Dräger-Tubes and Oil Impactor are used for the individual measurements.

3. Does the Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha test multiple contaminants at the same time?

Yes. The Aerotest system is designed to accommodate testing of multiple contaminants using its measuring device and appropriate Dräger test tubes. The specific sampling procedure and measurement time depend on the contaminant being evaluated.

4. Does the Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha include test tubes?

Yes. The complete Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha Kit, Part Number 6527150, includes Dräger-Tubes and the Oil Impactor, along with the required testing accessories. Verify the specific tube quantities and configurations when ordering.

5. What is the difference between the Dräger Aerotest Alpha and the Aerotest Simultan Alpha Kit?

The Dräger Aerotest Alpha is the basic breathing air testing system. The Simultan Alpha complete kit includes additional testing components, including Dräger-Tubes and the Oil Impactor, allowing users to evaluate multiple potential breathing air contaminants.

6. Can the Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha be used with breathing air compressors?

Yes. The system is designed to evaluate compressed breathing air supplied by suitable low-pressure compressor systems. It can also be used with compressed gas cylinders when the supply pressure and connection requirements are compatible.

7. Does the Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha require electricity?

No. The Aerotest Alpha uses a mechanical testing arrangement and does not require an external electrical power supply to perform its measurements.

8. Can the Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha detect oil contamination in breathing air?

Yes. The Dräger Oil Impactor is designed to evaluate oil aerosols in compressed breathing air. It can be used to assess conventional and synthetic oil contamination.

9. What is the Dräger part number for the Aerotest Simultan Alpha complete kit?

The Dräger part number for the complete Aerotest Simultan Alpha Kit is 6527150.

10. How often should compressed breathing air be tested?

Testing frequency depends on the applicable respiratory protection requirements, breathing air quality standards, equipment manufacturer's recommendations, and facility safety procedures. Consult OSHA requirements, applicable CGA guidance, and the relevant breathing air standard for your application.

11. What is the difference between the Dräger Aerotest Alpha and the Dräger Aerotest Simultan HP?

The Aerotest Alpha is designed for low-pressure breathing air applications, while the Aerotest Simultan HP is designed for high-pressure breathing air systems, including compressed breathing air cylinders. Select the appropriate system based on the pressure and connection requirements of your application.

12. Where can I purchase the Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha Kit?

The Dräger Aerotest Simultan Alpha Kit (6527150) is available from TG Technical Services at BuyGasMonitors.com. Contact our team for assistance with Dräger breathing air testing equipment, replacement test tubes, and accessories.