Dräger, a global leader in safety technology, has officially announced the launch of the Alcotest 7000, which happens to be an innovative alcohol screening device geared towards supporting DUI prevention, DOT protocols, and workplace safety initiatives.
According to certain reports, the stated device is backed by over 70 years of expertise in breath alcohol testing, something which allows it to effectively deliver reliable, accurate results that, on their part, will be tailored to the demands of both criminal justice and safety-sensitive industries.
More on that would reveal how Alcotest 7000 introduces a breakthrough 2-in-1 screening solution. You see, one variant here relates to funnel-based prescreening. This variant will come in handy during high-volume situations like return-to-work programs, parole check-ins, or workplace screening, where only a fast “yes or no” result is needed, without physical contact.
The other use case preaches slide ‘n’ click mouthpiece screening, where the device leverages precision in individual cases, such as DUI enforcement, DOT compliance, and formal workplace assessments.
Anyway, Alcotest 7000 also features Dräger’s first full-color 2.4″ display for clear visibility of prompts, warnings, and results. Complementing this would be Bluetooth® integration which that wireless communication with the Dräger Mobile Printer and smartphone apps for upto 50 feet of distance. The device does so to support on-the-spot reporting and mobility in the field.
Beyond that, it arrives bearing a storage capacity of to 10,000 test results, making data management more robust for law enforcement agencies, DOT-certified testers, and workplace safety professionals.
“Dräger’s commitment to highway safety began in 1953, at a time when the boom in road development was transforming how people traveled,” said Melissa Ray, Marketing Director at Dräger. “As highways expanded and cars became central to everyday life, we released our first breath test to help prevent impaired driving and protect communities. Today, we continue that mission, standing by safety professionals with the accuracy and reliability they need—on the road, at work, or wherever duty calls. It’s about fewer incidents, safer roads, and bringing everyone home safe.”
Expanding upon the technology’s two main use cases, for DUI traffic stops, the stated Slide ‘n’ Click mouthpiece steps in for rapid, accurate BrAC (Breath Alcohol Concentration) measurement, thus conforming to NHTSA’s Evidentiary Breath Tester Model Specifications.
Markedly enough, Alcotest 7000 is also designed with tamper resistance and safety in mind. We get to say so because the mouthpiece features an open-air outlet to prevent manipulation, optional one-way valves for unidirectional airflow, and a built-in spacer which keeps the subject’s mouth safely distanced to prevent contact with the operator’s fingers. Such a mechanism also shrinks the risk of accidental biting or contamination.
Turning our attention towards The Dräger Alcotest 7000 for workplace, it is engineered for workplace testing professionals who are tasked with the job of evaluating safety-sensitive employees. In essence, the device makes it possible for alcohol technicians (BATs) to perform tests with confidence, considering it seamlessly minimizes user error.
Among other things, we ought to touch upon an assortment of safeguards that include automatic lockouts for overdue calibrations and a 15-minute lockout following any positive result (≥ 0.02), in accordance with the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP).
Furthermore, there is a built-in support for 49 CFR Part 40 procedures, an automatic air blank before every test, and clear printed records, each one chipping in to help Alcotest 7000 for workplace deliver the accuracy, compliance, and reliability required for legally defensible workplace testing.
We must also mention how the solution in question can operate reliably in temperatures ranging from -10°F to 131°F, offering accurate measurements in most environments.
