Factair -Model F6000 -Safe-Air Tester for Breathing-Air Systems
The F6000 is a new addition to Factair’s range of Safe-Air Testers. This instrument enables breathing-air tests to be easily and quickly carried out without the need for any chemical reagent tubes, making the unit ideal for use in environments where glass products are not permitted. The unit supports a range of international standards and in the UK this ensures complete compliance with the relevant requirements of COSHH L5. Mounted within a tough impact and weather resistant PELI case the F6000 can be powered by either 6 No AA batteries or a mains power adaptor which is supplied with the unit. The F6000 features a intuitive touch screen display, making air quality testing both easy and quick to complete, with a typical test taking approximately 10 minutes.
The breathing-air supply is subjected to an automatically controlled test against the requirements of EN12021 2014, or the alternative international standards availabe from the instrument’s menu. The F6000 incorporates electronic cells for carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and oxygen. Moisture levels within the breathing air are measured by a dewpoint sensor, which is specially suited to sample air quality testing, ensuring an accurate moisture reading within the standard test time. The instrument then displays the result in pressure or atmospheric dewpoint levels, as well as providing the concentration in mg/m3. It also includes an electronic flowmeter for measuring air flow rates up to 600 l/min, a digital display for airline pressure and ambient temperature reading.
Oil measurements are completed using the Draeger Impactor, which is inserted into a test port on the instrument. The Impactor has no glass or hazard components and can test for all known synthetic and mineral oils. This port is also compatible with a range of additional Draeger chemical reagent tubes, with test times which can be programmed via the menu, to identify other potential contaminants.
The F6000 also has an operating mode which allows for extended tests with live sensor readings been displayed continuously.
The unit is designed to test low-pressure airline breathing systems but can be used with the F3002 high-pressure regulator assembly to test HP cylinders. Factair’s quality accredited instrument workshop provides recalibration and servicing for the unit.